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[SweetMama34]

I thought I'd start a daily gratitude thread, because I'm struggling quite a bit and this usually helps me stay in a good head space...at least while I'm writing it. :)

Today, I am grateful for:

• my sweet husband. He's working so, so hard to take care of me and the kids - not the mention the house, animals and all the extras.
• my angel boys - they are SO good. They snuggle me when I'm unwell and do everything they are told even when things are wonky at home.
• being able to eat (almost) normal meals today!
• Phenergan - for a reprieve from extreme nausea today
• MIL - who brings meals and hugs whenever we need them
• my smartphone - for allowing me to lay still and have the world at my fingertips (okay, it's not the same as actual human interaction, but I'd imagine it'd be a lot tougher without that small luxury!)
• nail polish - painting my nails today gave me a small sense of accomplishment and makes me happy when I look down

Your turn!

[Murph12334]

My friends with kids - three of them were just over tonight with their kids.  It's so great to have the kids play and just be able to hang out with some adults! :)

[Mama4life14]

I am also thankful for my wonderful husband who has stepped up to take care of the house and our son while I've been sick and exhausted. He hasn't complained at all.
My MIL and my own mother I am so very thankful for, on days that my husband is working they will be here in a flash to help me out.
The small improvements I've been making. I can eat a full meal now. As long as I don't wait too long to eat.
And I am so thankful for my little boy who is almost 3. He is such a good boy and he always wants to take care of his Mommy. He kisses and hugs me at least 20 times a day hoping to make me feel better. His nurturing will come in handy for his little sibling! Can't wait to see what that's like!

[SweetMama34]

Today's gratitude:

Chocolate chip pancakes in bed, morning nap, Zofran, lunch date with my boys and husband (which means I got out of the house, too - woohoo!), family snuggles on the couch, funny movies, Legos, salt and vinegar potato chips and 6 weeks tomorrow!

[mamacatsbaby]

I'm grateful for aloe vera, coconut oil, shea butter, and antioxidants .

[amlikam]

I am thankful for
DD - who cuddles and loves me and makes me presents, even when I've been a little bit of a bear lately.
DH - who is stellar and awesome even if the house isn't clean it is manageable

my friends - who have all cooked meals for me during the last 2 weeks while I was grieving my dad and trying to function with early pregnancy

my employer- who has been incredibly supportive

my juicer- which makes it possible on rough days to get healthy nutrients into me.

and my dogs who like to snuggle too.

[MayasMama88]

What a great thread!!

Today I am thankful for:

Having some alone time. DH took DD to his uncle's house, and our roommate is at work so I have the entire house to my self! I can do anything I want! Which will mean going in to lay down and watch a movie in a minute. ;)

My husband - He remembers me feeling icky like this when I was pregnant with our daughter, so he has been so patient with me when I get to be bitchy; he cooks for me when I'm hungry and can't do it (because of the smells); he has been cleaning because I've let things go; and he tries to keep Maya occupied when I just can't handle her, lol.

My daughter - Only 3 years old, but she has been the most amazing support I've had thus far. She is constantly telling me she loves me; tons of hugs and kisses; lots of snuggle time; she pulls the blankets up to my chin for me; she strokes my head and face sometimes.... She truly is an old soul in this tiny little beautiful body and I am thinking I totally want her to be present at our home birth. :)

Not feeling worse than I do today! I have really been struggling with all day nausea, and have been praying and asking the Universe to please heal me and help my body to adjust perfectly to everything going on inside of my body right now. I think it's working, slowly but surely! ;)

[SweetMama34]

Grateful for another day of reduced nausea.

Also, for school - my children were nutso stir crazy this weekend. Poor babes. Glad they got some interaction from others today.

Lunch date with my sweetie - plus thrift store treasure hunting.

Mother in law's awesome banana bread.

Awesome mother in law is bringing dinner - pot roast - yum!

SO grateful for a returned appetite (with aversions, of course, but at least I can eat again!)

[mamacatsbaby]

I'm grateful that my DS1 has never had to use his epipen.

[zjande]

I'm grateful that another day has passed, my symptoms are still strong, and I have not miscarried.

And for my husband who doesn't bat an eye when I announce, at 7pm, that I am going to bed. He takes care of all the kids & house for me so I can sleep early. 

[amlikam]

Today I give thanks for hearing the heartbeat during the internal u/s and for a fabulous community who is care taking me! Oh and very thankful many of my dear friends are midwives/doulas and support awesome support.