Friday, March 19, 2010

I am finally back to the blogging world

I made it through another first trimester!!! I am pregnant and due in August and we are so excited to have number four. The past few months have been very hard. This pregnancy was the first time that I thought, I can't do this again, this has to be the last. And then at the worst moments, my kids would come in and say the cutest things, or just give me a hug and kiss and then I was reminded why I am doing this. The sweetest thing was William, he made sure that every night I had his little white dog to sleep with. He told me it would help be feel better and sleep good. And for some reason, it did. So after these amazing moments with my kids, I think I can do it... one more time.

Jake was so wonderful through the whole thing. He was pretty much the mom and dad. He would get up early and before work have the kids fed and ready, and then bring me breakfast in bed right before he went to work. Then when he would come home after work, he would come home to a messy house, hungry kids, wife sick on the couch, and take care of everything. After he got all of us to bed, he would do the dishes and clean the house, and on weekends he would clean some more. What a sweetheart. I love him so much and am so grateful for all he did for me, never complaining, always loving, and above all, at my worst moments, (no makeup, not showered for a few days, in my pj's, and after throwing up) he would tell me how wonderful and beautiful I was. What would I do without him!

We did have a lot of help though. Family is amazing. I think that between family and friends, Jake cooked about 5 meals for the whole time I was sick. All of our families and friends were so kind and thoughtful, and every time someone made a meal for us, it was all I could do to not cry out of gratitude. (I am guessing being pregnant didn't help with that). I am SO GRATEFUL for all the help we received. One thing that I have learned from this experience is that there is strength in FAMILIES. Family make trials so much easier to bare. Thanks again to everyone that helped make these past few months a little easier.

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4 comments:

Martha said...

Hooray! I'm so glad you are blogging again!

Christensen family said...

You are strong Laralee, I don't know how you do it being sick all the time. Jake is a good husband for you, I'm glad. Love you all, and can't wait to meet #4.

Rachel said...

This is the best story. I'm so glad Jake is taking such great care of you. Of course he would. He's always been the best.

Small Fry and Co. said...

Congratulations on beign pregnant again. Sorry it has been so rough on you. I hope things smooth out for the remaining months. Sounds like you have been very blessed with a great husband and family and friends. Hang in there.