Pregnant and happy.

I've heard about 100 pregnancy stories in this lifetime of mine. The weird cravings, the icky morning sickness, emotions going haywire....and on and on. But, like many things you have to see, or in my case feel, to believe.

I was laughing to myself this morning when I realized 1, wow! the stories are true and 2, it's 11:30 and I'm totally satisfied that I'm still nestled under my big brown comforter.

I am definitely changing.

I've found that I like simple foods. I gravitate towards cold cold foods and hot hot foods. So, lately fruit has been the most amazing thing on the planet. I've naturally been drinking more fluids, but I've gotten picky about the temperature. It can't be too cold. A couple ice cubes is fine. I like...okay, love cereal! That's about the only thing I could manage to eat at the beginning. Soup and mint hot tea are the warm things I've been really enjoying. The mint tea is a miracle on its own. Thanks to a friend at work I found the natural way to settle my stomach. I find it very soothing to have a cup before or after meals. Mmm.

As for smells, I could tell you horror stories. Who knew being pregnant came with a free magnifying smell-o-meter!! (No warrenty included.) One day at work I had to pull my scarf over my face to avoid the stentch of garlic mashed potatoes being prepared in the back. Another day I swear I smelled brownies baking and went on a mission to find the sweet delicious smell. Sadly, I never found it and decided it was my pregnant senses. I really like the scent of fresh, clean pretty things. Anything else has me running to the bathroom.

I can't forget to mention nails and hair really do grow faster! So much for 3 minute showers. And ya know the raise in body temperature is actually kind of nice. Ryan's been cuddling up to me more. :)

My emotions aren't too crazy. Well, atleast I don't think so. Others might have a different opinion, of which I am unaware of and would like to keep it that way too. I felt like I was on a downward slope the first couple weeks. I had a difficult time holding a conversation or even being interested in having one at all. I was sleeping more than I had my eyes open, mostly because that's the only thing that made me feel good. I blame it on feeling so so sick. The only time I felt worse was when I had mono last year.
I think I cried about 3 times. One of which was the cry because your crying type cry. I think I got all the tears out then because I have been feeling a little more happy lately. Welcoming the thought of new life forming inside of me is getting more enjoyable and exciting.

To sum up today: Healthy is happy.

Keep loving.