I am thankful...

I am thankful for the miracle that is growing inside of me.
I am thankful for the chronic back pain, headaches, and general icky feelings.
I am thankful for my husband, who I take foregranted far too often.
I am thankful for my wonderful friends, who have supported me through so much.
I am thankful that there is food in my fridge, water in my pipes, and heat in my house.
I am thankful for my cat and dog, who love me whether I am pretty or not.

It's amazing to me. I have lived 24 years on this planet, and I don't think I ever realized the point of Thanksgiving. Oh, I know the point is to "Give Thanks", but I don't think that I ever really thought about what I was thankful for. I have so much in my life and yet I constantly feel unsatisfied. This year, I really feel that I can look at what I have and truly be thankful.
As much as it sucked to have to try so long to get pregnant, I can look back and really appreciate the effort that we had to put into it. I can really appreciate the miracle that had been bestowed upon me and find happiness in it. After being on thenest.com and meeting other women online who are suffering through fertility issues, I will never take my child or my pregnancy foregranted. I will cherish every moment of it, and I really wish the best of luck to all the women out there who are trying to get pregnant. Babies to all of you!

I'm not really sure if it's necessary to point this out, but I have obviously started to become very emotional. For some reason, I cry at commercials. Now, for some odd reason, the Brinks Home Security commercials have always gotten me a little teary-eyed, but for the past few weeks, I practically sob when I see one. I think it's because home invasion really hits home for me. I have never had my home broken into or anything, but I can just imagine how horrible that would be. Sigh. I know, I'm strange.

Let's get to the facts:
Day: 78
Days Left: 202
Feeling: I finally feel like my morning sickness is beginning to subside. My appetite is still very tempermental, but it's improving. I was actually able to make a couple pies tonight.
Mood: Still very tired.
Just Noticed: It's 11:30 and I'm still awake! Gold star for me!

I got the most amazing smelling bath salts the other day. So today, I pulled out the rubber gloves and Soft Scrub and scrubbed the bath tub. I'm waiting for a phone call from drunk husband, so I'm not hopping in the tub tonight. I know that the minute I get in, the phone will ring. It just gives me something to look forward to tomorrow night when I get home from Turkey Day Drama. Like I said earlier, I also made a couple pies for tomorrow, and I cleaned up the entire kitchen, which I've been meaning to do for a long time.
If I feel ambitious tomorrow, I will make muffins, and vacuum upstairs, and clear off the catch-all of a kitchen counter.

Well, I'm finally starting to nod off, so I'm going to snuggle up on the couch and maybe rub Chip's little doggie chin and fall asleep until DH (stands for drunk husband tonight!) is ready to be picked up!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!