A New Little One on the Way

So... We are proud to say that after 8 months of diligent practice, we are expecting!! It was starting to seem like it was taking forever, but now it feels like perfect timing. I have to admit that I was really hoping to avoid having a baby during the holiday season, but Heavenly Father obviously had other plans for this little babe. I am six weeks along and should be due around the 17th of November. We are incredibly excited and can't wait to add a new little personality to our family. Ryland won't know what happened to him, he is convinced that the world revolves around him. Surprise, Surprise! We never actually told him that I was having a baby. The day after we told our families, I was in the shower with Ryland and he pointed at my stomach and said, "Momma, I think you have a baby in your tummy." I was so shocked! I told him he was right, but was unprepared for what came next. He immediately asked me where the baby was going to come out! He of course said, he thinks it might come out my belly button or my leg. Who would expect a 3 year old to think of asking that? I suppose we'll have to broach that subject in a more detailed way when it gets closer to the baby's arrival. I know you're all wondering how I am feeling.... Horrible!! I thought I was doing pretty good with just my little daily nausea until yesterday. Yesterday, morning sickness (it should be called "all day sickness") hit me like a hammer on the head. I have not slept in 2nights because every time I moved I felt like I was going to throw up. I know, that's not a pretty picture, but it's true.... It's also true for how I have felt all day today. Today, however, I have actually had to run to the bathroom more times than I would like to write in this blog. I am praying that it stops at 12 weeks like normal people. When I was pregnant with Ryland I was sick until close to 20 weeks (absolute nightmare!). Even while feeling like death warmed over (and looking like it too) I have a deep feeling of gratitude for the blessing that this baby is. We prayed so hard for this little spirit and I feel like I couldn't appreciate being sick more than I do right now.