Past that

I'm now past the point where I began bleeding with Simeon. It's a relief.

I'm struggling every day. Fighting the belly everyday. But still have only had the one 'episode' and I'm keeping fairly well hydrated. In light of that, I would consider this one of my milder pregnancies. I think 2 factors are tops in this. 1. I was well prepared. 2. I have help from my big guys so I don't have to push myself to do anything while very nauseated. I still remember once when we'd a big snowfall during Mim's pregnancy that I forced myself to help the boys all get ready to play outside and as soon as they were out--losing it. It's easier to keep things down if you stay motionless.

I think we're getting a dishwasher on Monday. I hope so. Dishes and meal clean up remains one of the harder things. I usually feel the best around dinner time and then I get to see what my kitchen looks like. I don't always react well. I can usually stay there long enough to clean off the counters and wash them and the stove top. Sometimes wipe down a few doors. I suggested rather politely (shocking that I was polite) that perhaps if people made sure their hands were clean before opening doors then they would be clean also.

Now to just make it through December.....