Dear Nuggett

Dear Nugget,

I'm sorry it has been so long since I've talked to you! Well, lets be honest, I talk to you all the time. I just haven't written anything down lately! That's because you and I have been so busy working and playing! We have already done so much together! We have helped deliver a lot of babies at work. Seeing all those other mommas deliver makes me so excited to meet you! They also make me so nervous when I'm reminded what you're about to do to my body too! You sure are worth it all though that's for sure. What else have we done ... Well, we have gone out to lunch with friends a few times, camped and rode some ATVs at the sand dunes, and we even hiked 15 miles at the deer hunt this weekend (but we didn't get anything). I'm sure glad you are still letting me have some fun and not making me too sick! You are, however, still making me feel pretty barfy! It's mostly in the late afternoons or whenever I wake up from a nap.

Here's a funny 'sick momma' story for you: the other day after I got off my night shift at work I thought its be a good idea to make some soup in the crock pot so that when I woke up later that afternoon I could eat a yummy dinner before I had to go to work again. Genius right?? Wrong. I got home and chopped up onions, potatoes, bacon, garlic, and put in a little cream and stock. When I woke up at 3:30 I thought I was going to die! For some reason I could not stand that smell! I had to get out of the house as fast as I could or I was going to loose it and throw up all over the house! I closed our bedroom door, pulled my hair up, threw on some sweats, grabbed my purse and keys, and I was out the door! I was free! But then it got worse. I was car sick! I brought your dad dinner to work and just closed my eyes while we talked for a while. After that it was time for me to head to work. My only problem was ... I didn't make it that far. I took a detour to grandma and poppas house, ran as fast as I could inside, and borrowed their toilet for a while so I could gag a little more. I finally felt good enough to head to work and start my long 12 hour shift that night. I was only sick until about 9 but needless to say, even thinking about that soup makes me want to gag. Yuck.

Even though work is making me feel more tired than it ever used to before it sure pays to work on Labor and Delivery! Tonight I was feeling so yucky and tired and my friend here at work could tell I needed a little pick-me-up. She hooked up the ultrasound machine and we got to see your cute face! Your cute face actually looks a little like an alien right now to be honest but hey, we love you anyways! Besides, it's just a phase. :)  When we saw you at 8 weeks at the Dr's office you were just a tiny white fleck inside of a dark circle. Tonight was completely incredible! The first thing I noticed was your big noggin (you must get that from your dad!) and your cute little arms and legs. We were watching your heart beat when all the sudden you decided to wiggle for us and say hello! You wiggled your arms and legs and my heart completely melted. Your momma teared up and giggled at the same time. It is such a miracle to know that there is a little person inside of me. I love your Dad so much and I can't believe how lucky we are for the chance to bring you into our family together. Right after I got done with the ultrasound I sent your dad a picture. Knowing you had little arms, legs, and a beating heart made everything so real. Not like we didn't know you were in there that whole time but knowing everything looks great and healthy so far was a pretty dang good feeling!

Momma isn't craving mashed potatoes as much anymore like she was but I'm just craving BBQ like grilled chicken, ribs, hamburgers and steak! Yummy! Maybe your Dad is right. Maybe you really are a boy cause those are some pretty hearty meals! OR, maybe your a little miss and take after your momma. A girl sure can appreciate a good piece of steak too right!? :) 5 more weeks and we can try to peek and see what you are! I can't wait to start decorating that room I yours and buying all those adorable clothes I get to dress you up in :)

We love you so much little one. We are so thankful for you already and the happiness you are already bringing to our little family. You've got so many aunts, uncles, grandparents, and friends that can't wait to meet you! Talk to you soon little nugget :)

Love always,
Momma