I think it is hilarious that Maleia thinks it's funny when you are sick! She has a sense of humor like some of my kids :)

I'm glad you have such good helpers!! This too shall pass and you'll be on top of things again!

Ugh, I soooo feel for you! My nine weeks of "normal" morning sickness was hard enough. I cannot imagine what you are going through. But I do understand the whole thing about smells. I couldn't go near the kitchen sink for the longest time. Oh and open the dishwasher when it had dirty dishes in it. Blah! 24 hour care is a great idea for you AND everyone else in your house. It's survival mode right now for you guys!

Let me know how I can help you with the retreat!

You're a wonder woman! You're even productive when you can barely move! You're awesome! I hope the sickness gets better, though...

It sounds like you are making the best use of this 'down' time (although it sounds nice having someone put lotion on you, do relaxing exercises, etc.!) Hope you will begin to feel more like your old self soon! Tell Frederic I said keep up the good work. ;)

wow..you guys(and especially you) are in my prayers

So sorry to hear how bad you feel! It looks like you are due around the same time Aimee is! That is so great! Happy New Year!

Hang in there! Isn't it amazing how helpful little ones can be in just about any situation?!

In 1992 I was still in the Upper Lodge, I graduated in 1999. We moved here in 1993. So, it's very possible we met in 1992, but probably were in different groups. Where in Alabama did you guys live?

hang in there girl, I remember you daily in my prayers.

To God be all the glory for your patience and endurance, and a husband's encouragement and understanding! I am praying for your family!

Is the 24 hour care going to be a live-in-nurse thing?

Ah, okay. :) Yeah, don't hesitate to call if you need me!

He will be raised by her mom.

Amanda is due March 27th. I can't wait! Hope today is a good day for you!

Thanks a lot. We have so much fun doing this. I think living in an apartment for 7 years has turned us into home owning freaks! We just feel so blessed to have this house and we want to make the most of it!

I'm sorry you are having such a hard time with your morning sickness. You sure have an awesome attitude through it all though. I hope it will subside for you soon!

Hi Heather! This is Blakely (Barnes) Segroves. I visited with your folks for awhile Sunday. I just wanted you to know that I have been thinking about you. I wish I lived closer so I could help out, too. Well, I just wanted you to know that I am praying for you.

I love the cupcakes! Such a great idea.

I love the way your girls are so sweet. I feel for you. I'm glad you're getting some help.

...been thinking about you! Managing o.k.?

Aw, I'm sorry. I was hoping you'd have a bit of a reprieve for Christmas. Whenever you feel up to typing out your answers, that's fine. I understand. Hugs!

WOW, I can't believe another woman would say that to you. Has she never been there before?? Grr. Insensitive people.

That really stinks that you're so sick! It stinks even more that you can't eat. I love to eat. LOL

I'm in the same boat aside from the puking. If I were puking, I don't know what I would do. I can't even imagine how badly that would hurt. There are so many things that I want to eat too, but everything hurts going down. I have so many cravings. I can't stand it. Stupid tonsils!!

WOW! I just read your comment on Carrie's blog. I really cannot believe that a total stranger would be so rude. I hope the chiro at least helped some after that. Ugh.

In WV, we lived next to a hospital parking lot and one day they installed a super-powered light there because of some cars having been broken into. Well, it shone DIRECTLY into our bedroom windows and it was like noon-time on a sunny day in there all night long. We had to buy some special light-blocking shades just to be able to sleep. Maybe you could install a pet door at the bottom of the door so it could remain closed while kitty can come and go as she pleases.

:( What do you have set up for help in Jan?

Ugh. I would probably try to be neighborly about it to start and ask them to keep that light out of my windows. If that didn't work, I'd call the authorities (which I have had to do about excessive noise way too late at night ~ after trying to be neighborly about it, mind you). I'm so sorry that this is so hard right now, but I'm really glad you have help lined up!

Hey so we kinda have the problem over here, and yes I did go over and just unscrew it enough to make it go out but it was still attached so they would think it still worked! LOL BUT, what I would do is let them know that it shines into your home and you have no way of blocking it and see if they might be able to redirect it! If ya want I will do it! I hope that by Jan you will be better and soon! :)

you need a sleep mask!!! i use one and it can be really bright/daytime outside, but it looks like nighttime to me!

Neighbors are tricky. I agree that you might try to gently ask them to move its direction. We had an issue with our neighbor's dog tearing up things in our yard and when Jason talked to him about it, he got mad at us; but fortunately he has gotten rid of the dogs and now will wave at me at least when going down the street.

I laughed at your title. I love how you can still write and make me laugh even when you are miserable!

ugh, I vividly remember all the months I spent lying in bed with that problem pregnancy I had. You get so tired and sore. Who'da thunk it? I also remember all those well meaning comments when someone would come to visit..."Wow, I wish I could spend a few weeks in bed...". Yeah, just try it for a while. Fortunately I had good friends to come over and just sit and visit. Remind me to tell you about the first b'day party for my oldest that got planned during my confinement. Funny stuff...

I was sicker than I've ever been in my life with Trina. Tessa was bad too...my boys weren't that bad, just six weeks of sickness and then it was gone. I remember barely being able to get out of bed and being so deeply depressed because I couldn't manage to take care of my kids. That was such a dark time. I feel for you. I hope the sickness doesn't last as long this time.

(((((HUGS)))))

That is so funny about your dream! ha ha!

That normal burst of energy that you get when everyone else in the house is asleep, I get it too. Brian doesn't understand why I can't go to bed at a normal time. I sit on the couch for a bit until the house is quiet then I get busy cleaning up something. I think that I could get the entire house cleaned if I could do it at night! I hope you can make it through without too much more trouble. Oh, the joys of pregnancy...

Thinking of you! Sounds like your girls are such sweet helpers. Was Frederic able to get the light situation resolved for you? Wish I was close enough to help.

Ugh, I'm sorry about your light situation - did you guys get it dealt with? I'd talk to the neighbors for sure. They probably don't realize how bright it is or that it's shining right in your window.

It is SO ENCOURAGING to know that you are getting so much help! Keep us all posted! {{HUGS}}

UH... People are SO crazy sometimes! I don't know why anyone would put something like that one there house! rou could always put a giant mirror over your window at night, that might put an end to it :D

The weight loss in my case ended up at 40 pounds approx. I can't say that I needed those pounds, but pregnancy obviously isn't the time to lose them! I hope you feel better soon.

Hey Heather! It's good to find you on here. I hope you start feeling better soon. Congrats on #3!

Wow. I really hope you get some relief soon! I'll be praying for you, and also for your family, and the little one! :)

I'm really glad that we all got to meet you and your family before your sickness really set in. I've been praying for you and if there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. Maddie would love to have Noelani over to play some time.

I am not sure what I would be taking, I've looked into elementary education but I think I'm too old to start that. I have considered phlebotomy, which is a one-semester degree program, but I don't know if I could actually DO that (draw blood).

I think it's too late for me to get everything lined up for the spring semester - I don't have the money to pay for it right now and it starts in January. I'm going to check about auctioning off our house and some other things so I can get something else and get some bills paid.

Something else as in a different house.

You mentioning nursing her baby dolls reminded me of Elisa when we talked about the baby, and how the baby will nurse too. She started bringing me her dolls and having me "nurse" them, then would hit them, grab on, and say "It's mine!" That lasted a week or two then she started putting the baby on one side and she took the other. But I still think it will be really hard for her to share also. Do you co-sleep?

Congratulations on the new baby!!!! I hope you get off easier on the sickness with this pregnancy. :)

Concerned after reading your comment on Sally's blog, I came to you and want you to know I'm applauding your full hearted concerns for your family and doing your best on an empty stomach. Your kind of troubles while carrying a little one cry out for me to tell you I too am here for you.

I am so sorry you are going through this! Your first priority right now is to take care of yourself so you can take care of your family, and I know Frederic is a great help to you. You need to just ask someone at the congregation there to give you a hand during services for the times you have to get up and go (andmaybe stay) out. Ginger tea is good for the sickness...I know there are a lot of other remedies out there, as well. I know how excited you are about homeschooling, but Noelani is super smart and you can go at a slower pace with her and she'll still excel, and plus, after the new little one is finally here with you, when you are better recovered from that and get a routine down, you can resume more regular studies with Noelani and she'll do great, I feel sure. You are definitely in my prayers - keep me in yours!! :D

Also, I know there are people there who would willingly help you out at home, also, where I'm sure you will need some assistance especially if you are sick while Frederic is gone.

I don't have any advice, but I will be praying. God wouldn't bless you with another child if he didn't trust you to do your best with what He gives you.

As you know, I've been dealing with this for the third time. I lost 40 pounds, of which I have now gained a few back. I will give my opinion...I do not like medicine, I do not like pumping my body with things that could potentially harm me or the baby. BUT I weighed out the options, and in my case, a higher dose of Zofran has made a world of difference. I am taking 8 mg in the am, 8 mg in the afternoon...I had gotten up to 8 mg every 8 hours. When I miss a dose or am late, I still get HORRIBLY sick, and start throwing up again, so I am sure that the Zofran is part of it. From about 6 weeks to just recently I had a nanny/babysitter helping me from 2 p.m.-8 pm, because I could not even get off the bed most of the time. As to church, when my parents weren't traveling, they would take Emily and the twins with them, sometimes Elisa, especially when Renato wasn't working (like Wed nights). Noelani could probably manage with someone else easier than Maleia, but if you are home alone, you may need either someone to help you at home, or someone to take her too just because it's impossible to deal with a baby when we're that sick. Oh, and even with the Zofran I was pretty sick until about 14-15 weeks, but could manage basic things. My appetite has improved now, but there are many smells and sights I still can't stomach. Brazillian food almost always involves fried garlic, which I can't smell, as is the case with coffee. I went through a phase that both Renato and my house, no matter how clean they were, made me sick to my stomach. Thankfully, that phase is gone. I used to be a Coke-a-holic, during Elisa's pregnancy I used it to try to "feel better". This pregnancy I discovered that caffiene is a MAJOR issue for me and that it makes me MUCH sicker. I am still having trouble keeping water down, so I have had more than my needed amount of Sprite. Up to 14 weeks, I gagged on saliva and the bad taste in my mouth was constant. Thankfully, it~s going away. With Emily~s pregnancy, I had a break, and then it came back at the end. With Elisa's pregnancy I went from 4-6 weeks to 20 some weeks EXTREMELY bad, then it seemed to let up a little, but was still there, and quickly returned full force until delivery. At 32 weeks the amount of vomiting made me have issues with preterm labor, I was hospitalized for that once, and once because I was too malnourished. So Zofran for me, along with a number of other things, was a conscious decision to be in the best possible shape for my kids, and to allow this baby to be as well-nourished as possible. Oh, and also from 6-14 weeks I had to really avoid ALL carbohydrates, basically anything creamy, dairy, etc. As to the other people's comments, I have gotten plenty of them, from friends, people I don't know, doctors, nurses. During Elisa's pregnancy I felt that my doctor put it all on emotions. This time she hasn't, she is recognizing it as a real problem. I am currently anemic, and we are going to decide a course of

that, and my other minearls and such are doing better. She doesn't generally recommend routine vitamin use, but in my case, she does, due to the malnoutrition. I feel for you, as I have been wehre you are, even though I'm doing better now. I truly hope you can feel better soon also.

Oh, Heather. To just have nausea and vomiting for one day is unbearable to me and makes it so difficult just to get through it myself. Yet the thought of not being able to meet the needs of of family for such an extended time - especially for a wife and mom who is as conscientious as you are - must be overwhelming. But remember Matthew 6:34 - God loves you and your family. He knows what you need and will provide it. If you just take one day at a time, it will make the journey more manageable. I love you and am praying for you.

praying for you. it IS all worth it!

I will definitely pray for you and your beautiful family. I can't wait to meet the new little baby one day. I admire your willing attitude about all of this. It must be hard, but the outcome will be so worth it :)

24 hours and they were right. It has been 24 hours now and I am able to tell a difference! I am so thankful. I still feel pretty rotten, but I think I will be back to my old self pretty quickly and able to help any friends who might need it(hint, hint):)

Oh, Heather! I am so sorry. I cannot imagine what you're going through. In my pregnancies (particularly the first two...the last two were not nearly as bad, mostly just a 24 hour yucky feeling and couldn't stand the thought of food), the 24 hour nausea was enough to just about send me over the edge. I didn't do a lot of throwing up ~ once a week for 6 weeks with Cadence; 1 time with Micah...and IIRC, I didn't throw up at all with the last two, except for when I had a stomach bug of some kind that went through the whole family in my last pregnancy. And as "bad" as that nausea was for me, I have always said I would do my natural labors/births over and over again before I want to do the first trimester sickness again...and mine was NOTHING compared to yours. I am SO SO sorry!!! I really wish I was closeby; I would help you out in a heartbeat!!! You are right, though...they are worth all of it! I will be praying that this will let up for you so you can more easily function. My heart goes out to you.

Some suggestions: (and I know it may not be as simple as any of these, but these are things that could possibly at least help, so I thought I'd mention them since you didn't say you'd tried them...)

*Aromatherapy? I know smells can be really, really difficult during this, as you mentioned. But I wonder if some of the aromatherapy scents would be tolerable. Peppermint is a good one. It usually helps with nausea in my clients in labor. Aromatherapy/essential oils have to be used with caution during pregnancy ~ some of them are contraindicated ~ but if you could find someone local to work with you on what to try, or if you could get your hands on one of the good books on their use in pregnancy and birth, it might help.

Another thing I wanted to mention is don't be afraid to cry. It is good for you in multiple ways, so let it out! Anecdotally, I will tell you that in each of my pregnancies when I felt so nauseated and could not stand to even think about food...Ken would tell me, "Just tell me what you think you can eat; I'll make anything for you, or I'll go get it..." and when I would think of SOMETHING that I THOUGHT I might be able to force in my mouth...he'd make or go get it, bring it to me, and I'd take a bite and just BURST INTO TEARS. I would then have a really good cry...and for whatever reason, I was then able to eat a little bit. Not much, and I didn't really enjoy it at all...but it was easier to eat after that release. You know how they say toxins are released in tears? That could have been it. Or something to do with the hormones and emotion I let out or something. I don't know. I know your situation is much more severe...but I just wanted to tell you that if you feel like you need to cry...CRY.

OK, somehow I cut out a big chunk of my response, with more suggestions (that's what happens when I multi-task)...

*I think I might have mentioned Tummy Tuneup to you. You can look at beeyoutiful.com to see what they say about it. Here is the blurb they have about this use:

"Pregnant moms find major relief from morning sickness when they take Tummy Tuneup. Especially during the first trimester, a mother’s body is trying to detoxify so it can devote all its energy to growing a healthy baby. This is why morning sickness tends to be the most intense during the early months of pregnancy. Much, if not most, of the detoxification works through the intestines, which process and get rid of toxins more efficiently if there are plenty of good bacteria around for the job."

I have not tried it at all yet, but I know some people who recently used it for a vomiting illness that was going around, and they said it worked WONDERS. I just ordered some the other day to have on hand (and to take along with a cleanse I'm doing next month) and my order just arrived about 5 minutes ago. I'd be happy to send you some if you want to try it out.

*Have you ever tried acupuncture? I have heard of really good results with this!

wow! There really isn't anything that I could add.... You have some WONDERFUL ladies writing you some excellent advice!!! Go and take it!! Don't worry. I like Sallyanne's list and everyone elses is so helpful! Take care of yourself and don't worry about the rest! It and they will all still be there!!! Praying for you!!! :o)

I can't even imagine what you're going through. I threw up once because I took my prenatal vitamin on too empty of a stomach and that was horrible. I had it good! I hope that this time it's not as bad and that it doesn't last as long. I will pray for you and your family. What a joy that baby will be when he or she arrives! :)

i don't really know you, but i think you know/knew my husband from FC. i stumbled on your blog and just want you to know that i'm praying for you guys during this hard time. you seem to have such a wonderful attitude of knowing the good that's going to come from this in having another sweet little baby.

I am so sorry! I think of all the things you said I'm most sorry that you don't feel people are supportive of you being prenancy and that they say things that hurt you. I am very sorry about that. I'm sure some people just say things out of worry but I know its hurtful. We will certianly pray for you guys. I can't say that I've gone through all of the stuff you are going through at the same time like you are right now. But I do know that although most of those things you need to be doing there are some things that can slide. Try to allow yourself to not have a perfect house right now or perfect meals. Those things you can get by on. You need to take care of yourself and Frederic has so much on his plate. You are both blest to have each other. You are a great team and you'll make it through the sickness. I really hope this time is easier on you than the other times. I hope there are people there that will support you in all this. I wish there was something I could do. But as a preacher's wife - of course you can go to church and lay in the nursery. I know you want your children at church but don't push yourself too hard. Good luck with everything. You may never know all the reasons God has chosen to bless you at this time and maybe the reasons don't matter. When you bring that baby home I doubt you'll care anymore. :) Prayers!

hugs You've had some really good words from others. Just wanted to say that you do SO MUCH for others, please don't be ashamed to accept their help now that you need it. I so wish that I could be there to come help you out, daily if need be. I'm afraid the commute is a bit much though. I KNOW that there are hundreds of christian women and girls in the Tampa area though, and I am certain that there has to be several of them who would love to come help you in whatever you need.

I'll be praying for you as you undergo this difficult time. Just try to relax and take care of yourself and take care of other things as you are able. It will all be ok.

Oh, I hate to hear that you are struggling so much with sickness. What a blessing to be carrying another precious baby. You and your family will be in my prayers, I pray this time your sickness doesn't last very long.

Well, I'm your friend in throwupland. Our little ones will be so worth it! :) Hugs as you try to get through each day.

I wonder if there would be some girls at F.C. right now who would be willing and able to come and be a "mother's helper" some afternoons or something so you can get some more rest.

a couple of other people have mentioned this, but I guess it doesn't hurt to say it again:) Life is cyclical. We go through good times and bad times. You are obviously a very giving person during the good times...verging on Super Mom if there is such a thing. But you're leaving that stage of the cycle for now. Some others are entering it. This is the time to let others do for you. Give them a chance to help you like you have helped them. It's just part of the cycle. Before you know it you will be back into the "giving of yourself" area of the circle again. Until then, do what you can and let someone else do the rest. NO ONE should judge you for that. In fact, it's their turn to rejoice at the opportunity to help someone else. I have a feeling, though, that you are your own worst critic. ;) Please don't be afraid to accept offers of help. It makes that person feel good and enables them to fulfill their responsibility as a Christian. I will pray for you and that precious baby!

Hey! I don't know if you remember me, I know we've met before; I'm Jennifer Siedenstrang. I came across your blog from another person. Congratulations on being pregnant again! I just wanted to let you know that i would be happy to come over and help you any time! I'm at FC but i would be willing to work out a schedule to come over after my classes for as long as you need help. If you want to get in touch with me just ask anyone from Temple Terrace. I don't want to put my info on Pleonast. Please let me know if i could do anything to help!! I hope and pray that this pregnancy goes better for you and that you have a healthy newborn in Aug! Please don't hesitate to ask me for any help!!!

I will pray for you and your family. Prgenancy can take a lot out of you. I have friends who can endure hours of extrme labor and have unassisted brith end up hospitalized from dehydration the half of their pregnancies. I would ask around and see if there are homeschoolers who could help you or someone from fC could help you

I gotta tell ya. The only thing I'm thinking is how much I wish that I lived closer. I'd help you with whatever you needed during the day and while Frederic was gone. Bless your heart, I can't even imagine and will not even pretend to sympathize with you.

Seriously though, people need to realize how they come off when they delve into your personal life when it comes to fertility of any kind. You are having a baby, there isn't anyting you could or SHOULD do about it a baby is a blessing from God, and yes it is hard but you know that the end result is worth it. Absolutely worth it.

It's been a busy few days... How are things at your house? Where are you on the number scale?

She looks beautiful with her violin. I teach violin lessons. I don't start them as young as 2 though. All my kids play piano and most play a stringed instrument of some sort. I've got one (12 yrs old) that plays piano, violin, viola, cello and trumpet. He's definitely the musician of the family.

I felt bad about it but Ryan thought it was silly. I love getting cards - especially ones with pictures and notes about what they've been up to. I don't care that they sent the same form letter to everyone. We of course sent one to every member at church so that was about 50 cards right there. What I feel bad about though is that a few days after they get them I get a card in the mail. I don't want people to feel they have to send us a card because we sent one you know? I meant to ask you yesterday did you play the violin? I just always wonder how people choose things for their kids to be in. I always wonder if my kids have some secret ability or passion that I will never discover because I enroll them in boring sports stuff. :)

Hi you don't know me but we both know Ashley Fields. I saw where you wrote that your husband preaches and you home school. So do we. My husband preaches in here in WV. I have a blog for preachers wives too on here. wvpreacherswife. Anyway just thought I'd say hi--always nice to meet a fellow home schooler!

I am so pleasantly surprised (SHOCKED) about your upcomming arrival. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I have really got to check out pleo more often, I keep missing these important details until way past when their posted! So you and Posey will have little ones close in age! Maybe I'll catch up with you on #4. So what do you think, boy or girl? I know you are so proud of Noelani, she looked like a princess up on stage! Definately the best dressed there, what happened to the poor little girl with the arm cast?!

Hey H! We are well. My older blog has how it's been going. We were happy to hear that y'all got a preaching opportunity. F is such a great speaker. 3 HUH? Well, you know us 4 is an amazing number. May the Lord continue to bless you (maybe another girl) you seem to do those well :-) Take care.

You are absolutely right! It does depend a lot on the temperament of the baby and the other kids. My middle son was 2 and 4 months when Gare was born, and although he was a little jealous of my time and attention, he did alright. Everyone adjusts, I guess. Just prepare yourself for that, and you will be fine. I wasn't prepared for it, so I think it hit me harder. I'm excited for you guys!!!

Beautiful pictures of what looks like a wonderful evening! It's so great when they like to practice and how fun that she wants to teach Maleia.

What a lovely family moment. :) Your girls look like girls. Bravo for that too. Enjoy your holidays! :)

Their belts go white, yellow, orange, green, purple, blue, red, recommended black, and finally black. Joel and Zach have been doing Tai Kwon Do for over 4 years. Maddie had been doing it for 2.

Ha ha, no. We'd love to hear whatever he has planned to preach. I've heard many good things about his preaching and am excited to hear him in person. I'm also excited to meet you all!

We worship at Seffner.

Fortunately, one of the first things they learn in karate is to never use their skills on their brothers and sisters. :) But sometimes instinct kicks in. I once, in fun, came up behind Zach and grabbed him around the shoulders and he immediately whipped his head back and hit my nose. That really hurt but it was my fault because that is what he learn in self defense.

Congratulations on your pregnancy!! Wonderful news!!

still feeling ok?

these pictures are SO cute!

what a beautiful little girl you have, she looks like a little princess in that dress. :o)

(actually two beautiful little girls!)

Well I have good days and REALLY bad days. I am no longer loosing weight which is good for the first time in my life. But I feel yucky most days and I'm 4 months now. We will find out the sex Jan 7th so I'm looking forward to that!

I'm so sorry! Is there ANYTHING I can do for you guys(other than pray!)?

On a related note: You want to know something crazy? I look at Aaron now and think I could do it AGAIN:) They are so worth it, but it is SOOO bad in that first few months!

Congrats on the new little one coming! Sorry you are ill again. Praying it doesn't last the whole time!

very cute!!!

I know everybody is different, but I have a confession and something that makes me feel so much better. I drink a caffeine free coke and eat some saltines together, I don't know why but that makes it all better! There's just something about a coke, ginger ale doesn't cut the mustard for me!

Oh no! I'm sorry you're feeling so bad! I just recently became familiar with a product called Tummy Tuneup, which a lot of women have success with in fighting the "morning" (ALL DAY) sickness. If you go to beeyoutiful.com, you can look it up and read what they have to say about that use. I hope you feel better soon!!! Don't worry...I completely understand. I'm anxious to hear your thoughts, but whenever you get to it is fine. Enjoy the holidays!

Again, those are precious pictures. Oh, maybe Melia will be a child prodigy on the violin. As for her age, my baby is 6 years old! She's not really a baby anymore but you know, always my baby!! :)

We have been working on it for about a month and will start in Jan. Hope you and your family have a happy holiday!

For us, #1 was almost no adjustment, but #2 was really tough. Still untested on #3. Like James, she seems to have 2 modes -- nursing or fussing, but having 2 "helpers" may be easier. Also, Faithlyn was only 21 months when James came along, but he's almost 3. Check in during March after all the additional help's been gone for a month, and we can give you a better idea ;-)

Wow! I will be praying for you, that this pregnancy will be easier.

I am so happy for you!!!!!!

GOOD! We should come up with some sort of scale- 1= feel great, 10= can't move a single body part without vomiting, etc. You could give me a number update every day, so I know whether or not you need anything!!!:)

Praise God! Congrats on another blessing on the way!

Yeah! Congratulations! So you and Posey are pregnant at the same time! :) Glad that everything is going well for y'all. I hope that this pregnancy is much easier than the other two. I've been trying to convince Ryan for a third but now that Colton is getting older, almost a year old, it's getting harder to convince myself too. I don't we'll see. Mom and Dad haven't sold their house yet. I want to come and visit sometime after the new year and after Colton's b-day. I'll let you know when. Glad that homeschooling went well. Talk to you later! We're happy for y'all!

congratulations!

you have such beautiful girls... homeschooling is so much fun when they love it so, huh?

Congratluations! I was wondering if you were going to have another one! Bet the girls are excited. Anxious to hear about your homeschooling!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy for all of you!!!!

congrats

WHOA!!! Congrats to you both! That's truly exciting. Kudos to you for keeping the secret. I was always terrible at that and usually spoiled the moment! :)

Congrats! How are you all doing?

You'd loooooooove the melting pot! it was my 1st time. (just be prepared - it was $50 each!)

Oh my Goodness!!!! Of course I remember you!!! I will say it again...I can't believe who I run into on here!!! Your parents are the ones that were friends with the Belknaps, and that's how my parents got together!! I'm sure you remember that :) Oh, and I have the funniest memory of Adam. We were visiting somewhere for church services and the bread was being passed for the Lord's Supper. He accidentally broke off the hugest piece of bread, and the plate was passed before he could put it back, so he just kept nibbling on it. LOL...great to see you on here! Did you look at my previous posts? I have 4 kids!! I'm going to add you to my friend's list. :)

That's a nice problem to have...too many friends!! :) See ya "around"!!

Your world has changed so much this past few months!!! May your children rise up and call you blessed and you husband's quiver be full... best of everything with the homeschooling.. 20 years ago it just became legal in our state and we started k with our first little one:) This year is the last year for our last child:(

Rick normally leaves at 7am, if not sooner. He left at 6:30 this morning as well as last Friday. I must say, I HIGHLY commend you on not having a tv, but honestly, it's saving me around here! I'm so exhausted by 5pm that I have to plop them in front of it to give me a break. If I got a nap during the day then I would be better, but that never happens so I'm desperate. VERY desperate!

That's awesome, Heather! I assume you went to the birth center Juline works at? I hope they're able to do it at home this time; I remember Juline telling me that they can only do homebirths if they don't have too many due at once. So exciting...SO many pregnancy announcements lately...not helping my baby lust! LOL!

Yeah...okay, you win. I will definitely stop my complaining! I'm glad that you are married to someone that can handle all of that and no sleep and STILL put a smile on his face. Of course you have to possess the ability to handle that as well (which you can). I stress out and get grumpy, but I was raised by a single mom who was ALWAYS working so that might have something to do with how I feel now.

Congratulations! That's great news.

Oh, and congrats on the home schooling. It sounds like you got off to a good start.

Ah, well look at us...talking about how much we have to do and we sit here on pleo! hahaha From now until Christmas I will just have to forget that Rick lives here, because I won't be seeing him much. Going home on Saturday is what's getting me through this week. I still have so much to do that I haven't gotten too excited to leave. I just have to pace myself with housework, because I am still getting over being sick (I couldn't breathe from all of the mucus in my throat and a baby pushing up from the other end so it was a HORRIBLE week for me last week!).

Plus, I like to do cleaning when I know that I won't be interrupted (makes me SO crabby and unmotivated!) and usually I do NOTHING when my kids nap so that I can rest my body and gear up for the afternoon. I get stuff done when Rick walks in the door. For some reason I am more motivated when he's home then when he's not. Probably because he can take care of Karys (Titus is usually always in bed by the time he gets home) and I can just go go go until it's done. Rick tried to get me out of bed at 6am this morning and I am usually always up at that time, but Karys doesn't have school on Tuesdays so I just wanted to lay there (I don't sleep through the night...EVER) so I was tired. I was a little perplexed (and annoyed) as to why he was shooing me out of my warm bed when he was leaving at 6:30. When he left, there I was...sitting there drinking my coffeee....by myself. I could have been sleeping!!!

check out your supertarget. ours has an entire jelly belly section! it's a whole isle!

How many weeks pregnant are you?

Congratulations! Sheila