Keep on keeping on!

Look at this happy face!

     So its been a few weeks since my last update. I was doing well after my IV and then I got sick again so I went in for another IV. I have not thrown up since then so I am hoping things are looking better. My doctor said the the goal is to keep me doing IVs till I don't throw up anymore. So far so good. I still have some pretty awful bouts of feeling nauseated and dizzy. But I am keeping up on medicine and keeping food down so I am hoping the worst is over... for now!
     I have had a few awesome days. I usually get sick at some point but I have had more energy and I have had an appetite. I have sure missed food. I have even worn make up! Its been nice.

Valentines day dinner!

Valentines day was super nice. I made a fun pasta dinner for Eric and I the night before and it was pretty tasty if I do say so myself. We celebrated on monday becuase Eric had a class tuesday night. So on Valentines day I came home after work feeling very exhausted and a little depressed to be spending the evening alone. When I walked in I found my darling husband waiting at the bottom of the stairs in a suit! He said his class had been cancelled and he was taking me to eat a nice dinner! So we went to texas roadhouse and I ate more food than I have since Christmas! It was so sweet and exactly what I needed. It is so nice to have such a kind husband who is aware of what I need and how I feel. I am grateful to him everyday!

Another exciting thing that has happened since my last update was that we got to see my best friend's baby be blessed and given a name. It was a really special and sweet experience. Her baby is positively adorable and so sweet. She has such an amazing family that it was so wonderful to see them. I always feel so welcomed and happy when I am around them. They are those type of people who just always make you feel important and safe.
It is so great being able to see my friend and her baby. Rachel and I have been friends since about seventh grade. We had a few years where we didn't talk much, mostly cause we had different friends but we were always friendly. We started to hang out more our senior year in high school. After that we both moved to provo for school and we became super close. Rachel helped me out through some of my hardest trials and she was always there cheering me on and encouraging me to trust in the Lord. She is one of the most amazing people I have the privilege of knowing. She is always pointing out the positive and helping you to see the best in yourself. Plus she is so dang hilarious. I am so happy she is a mommy. She is great at it. And she is so full of love. Her child is so blessed to have such a great example to follow after.

Eric and I had the privilege of going to Saint George this weekend to spend sometime with Eric's Uncle Chad and Aunt Jen. We love going down to visit when we have the time and since this is Eric's last free weekend till May we decided we should take advantage. I was so happy to see the sunshine. I even laid out in it and got some sun while Eric went golfing. I had been craving sunshine for a while now so it was nice to be able to enjoy and relax and let our cares go away for three days. It was an awesome trip and it was so nice to be with Eric's family. They are so much fun and so welcoming. I feel like I have always been a part of the family. Its so awesome.

I have had a lot of time to keep thinking of this new baby that is on its way. I keep coming to the conclusion that this life is about being all I can be and making Heavenly Father happy. I need to remember that its not always my will but his who I need to be concerned about. I know Heavenly Father wants me to have this baby and so even when it seems like an extremely challenging task, I know that I can do all things that the Lord wants me to do. I know that he has strengthened me and will continue to do so as I continue forward. This pregnancy thus far has definitely been a struggle and a trial but I know that I have something to learn from it all. I know that God is aware of me and that having a family and serving him should be my focus.
I know I am not perfect. I am far from it. But I will keep on trying my best and giving my all and at times I am sure its not quite enough. But I know that the Lord does not ever leave us to do it alone.


Monday we are getting an ultrasound. I am so excited to see my little baby. We hopefully will be able to find out the gender! The baby is the size of an Orange right now!!! And I am definitely starting to show. I went to get lunch today and the lunch lady asked me when I was due! I have a very short waist so I assumed this would happen. I have not gained very much weight only like 2-3 pounds if that. So its funny seeing my stomach already so big. But hey if my kid needs the room to be comfortable then so be it.

15 weeks pregnant! 

Eric and I on Valentines day.