Thoughts, Feelings, Struggles and JOY!

So since I haven't posted about my pregnancy since the big announcement I guess I will share some wonderful things about being pregnant.
First: i have been reminded of how i DESPISE throwing up.

Second: I have a lot to be grateful for:
1. that i haven't thrown up more than I have
2. My dreams are coming true one by one
3. I am having a baby with my dear sister (we're a week apart)
4. I am blessed to be able to get pregnant
5. My husband has been a dream in helping me out in everyway possible
6. I am more and more grateful for energy, no headaches, and a belly that feels good.
7. Someday Cliff and I will come together on names...:)
8. My body (although, the changes are slowly being accepted)

Third: I can't tell you the powerful emotions and feelings that automatically come when you have something so special you get to share yourself with for 9 months, and the love that you feel when you see that little peanut on the ultra sound screen.

Fourth: The excitement I feel when I think of holding our little baby in my arms, singing him or her to sleep, watching Cliff become a daddy, and seeing him give his all to him/her. And he's going to be the greatest dad in the world. It makes me a little teary thinking about it. The growth and trials that come with raising children, and knowing that it will make me a stronger person.

I am more than excited for this blessing we have been given and I hope I am able to do my best, and be half the mom that my mother is. Our family is growing and we can't wait to have this little addition here with us.