Simply Sara

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I'm sure Lucas doesn't remember playing in the snow last year, but he sure is excited about it tonight! After dinner Matt ran out to pick up some movies and called to say that it was snowing. I bundled Lucas up and we went outside to dance in the flurries. It didn't seem like much, so I was quite surprised when I looked out the window 20 minutes later to see accumulation on our deck! And now an inch and a half of beautiful, glorious snow has softened our world and I'm loving it! Tears came to my eyes as I twirled in the flurries tonight breathing in the crisp air. Something inside of me is moved when unexpected weather settles upon us; a sudden summer storm, a quick spring rain, and a gentle winter snow. It almost feels poetic to me. So tomorrow, I am anticipating a joyful, play-filled, family snow day! It feels like Christmas!

Well it turns out, I don't have to pay a lot for that magical pill. It comes in the form of Vitamin B6 three times a days along with 1/2 tablet of Unisom or the sleep inducing Phenergan. I don't know if there's any magic yet, but I'm sure hoping. I have to say, this pregnancy has been much tougher on me than my last one. I read on BabyCenter.com today that increased morning sickness may indicate that I'm having a little girl, but I'm not believing it just yet. (My gut says boy.) Just as I was one of those lucky women who fell into the category of "extreme swelling" with Lucas, I have a feeling this sickness is nothing more than me winning the "all-day, nothing stays down, never feel like cooking/smelling food again, even my shampoo makes me sick" pregnancy lottery. The first prenatal visit went well. Doctor spent some extra time with the ultrasound machine searching for multiples, but found only one baby. He said the increased sickness made ...