A Little Insomnia...and the Silver Lining

So, I am waking at 3am on a regular basis. I wonder if this will be some prime play time for the new baby, and my body is just getting me ready. I fully believe that the insomnia I experience during pregnancy is simply preparation for all the times I will be waking to feed and comfort new little ones.

I am trying to come up with some quiet ideas to fill this time while my family sleeps. So far, I just eat a healthy snack that hopefully will not cause indegestion when I go back to bed, and I surf the web. Other ideas I have come up with are, read the scriptures, pray, prepare for school the next day, blog, start a load of laundry, and review the budget. I think that would cover most of the things that may keep me up with a racing mind. I am open to suggestions.

I think I am over the gagging from the sinus infection. (knock on wood) However, for some reason, I am experiencing nausea. I usually get a break somewhat during the 2nd trimester, so this is puzzling. I have said before that this is a crazy miracle pregnancy. No tossing of any cookies my whole first trimester, yep, that qualifies as a miracle. This 2nd trimester is not nearly as fun.

I spoke with a friend about it yesterday. She gave me some very reassuring thoughts. She said that all things are for a purpose, and that Heavenly Father knew that I needed to be well the last few months. I needed to be well in order to do my calling at church, and to be more independent while my husband was so busy with school and work. I don't know how successful I have been on the latter, but I am glad I have been able to attend church and teach my YW class and help on Wednesdays in the Young Women program. Now things are lining up where I won't have to do so much at church on Sunday and I will be able to focus on Wednesday nights, and Andrew will be doing school online this next semester. I guess it is ok if I am a little more nauseous. See the silver lining? I am holding on to that.

The children are becoming such better helpers. This summer has been about teaching them to do chores every day, consistently. They are starting to catch on. We will be stepping it up a notch as we begin school in full force next week. Their dad has given them some responsibilities I would not have thought of that are making my life a lot easier. I hardly ever have to do the dishes anymore. That is such a relief. I am happy they have taken ownership of at least this chore. I still remind them, but they do it, and get it done quickly. That is a blessing!

We are preparing for a visit from Andrew's sister and her son next week. We are so excited to have them! Also, I should have a sono appt. next week. Hopefully, the baby will cooperate and we will see clearly if it is a boy or a girl. We have a girl name picked out...guess what we are hoping for??? LOL!

Enjoy your day...I think I can go back to sleep now.