Thankful that DH and I got to spend time last night wrapping some presents and watching Christmas movies. I love wrapping presents and this time DH and I worked out a system where he did that actual wrapping and I did all of the decorations
Also so thankful for the work schedule DH will have in the next couple of weeks for the holidays. Lots of half days and days off. Hopefully it stays that way. It'll be so nice to have him around.
I am thankful for my new job. Today is day 4 and I have to say, this is the least stressed I have ever been starting a new job. They are doing a great job of easing me into it and not just throwing me to the wolves.
I am also thankful for my family. My mom called me last night (which used to never happen) just to check in, see how I was feeling, and ask about the new job. I live so far away from my family that sometimes I feel like I am "out of sight, out of mind". It is nice to be thought of and that she took the time to call.
Thankful this week for my health, and the health of my family. A coworker is having a very hard time this holiday with multiple members of his family battling cancer and other serious health issues. I am very thankful that my family is healthy, I must remember to never take it for granted.
Also thankful that DH finally bought a truck yesterday! He needed one for our business and he wanted one for SO long --- finally found one at a good price with the back cab that fits the carseat! I found him sitting in it in the driveway when I got home from work. He was like a little kid, just over the moon. He convinced me that we needed to get takeout last night just so he could have a reason to drive it again.
Thankful for baby kicks, that my cold is almost gone, that DH is incredibly patient & never once complains about anything, for our house & neighborhood, and that we live in a world where we can pretty quickly get any type of food imaginable.
Thankful for a decent nights sleep! It's been a while since I've had one, and I know that it will only get worse from here ha ha.
Also thankful that I have DH that will do basically anything I ask him to. Last night I didn't feel like taking out the garbage and recycling so I asked him to do it and he did. (although it would have been nice for me to not have to ask!)
I woke up feeling like utter crap, as did DH, and I wonder if we're coming down with colds together (or really dry air?) Regardless, I'm not feeling superb this morning. I'm tempted to take a half-day so I can go home and rest, even though I should just power through so I don't get behind on work.
What I'm thankful for is my unborn daughter who now kicks to let me know she's awake. Nothing like feeling like death and suddenly your baby lightly kicks you and perks you up! I'm still tempted to leave early today, but being this far along in pregnancy is like having a constant ray of sunshine in my belly. (Sorry if that's cheesy - I'm not feeling well, lol.)
I'm thankful to reach 28 weeks today. I'm now as far along as my mom was when I was born. It feels like a major milestone. I am also thankful for baby kicks, even the painful ones that make me nauseous.
@dubcompanion, sorry you're sick! Hope you find some time to rest today.
@dubcompanion sorry you're not feeling well. I woke up feeling sick too... started this thread, and wasn't feeling very thankful so I waited to post till I stopped actin like a grinch haha
But-i second @jenny0228 I'm thankful for my (and my families) health. I get so caught up and frustrated about having a cold, or certain pregnancy symptoms I'm struggling with: but I need to remember it's just a season. grateful to be overall healthy and just be pregnant or cold/sick, not be struggling with long term illness.
I'm also thankful for health! I had a stomach issue earlier this week that was no fun. Long story short, I puked at school and then threw up the drink at my glucose test on Monday, but things seem to be back to normal now.
Like many of you said, I'm also thankful for every little movement. I'm feeling him a lot more often now and I'm with you, @dubcompanion...it brightens my whole day! DH finally got to feel a kick this week and it really made him happy too!
@Happyhiker What a wonderful milestone! It's so reassuring to know we've reached a stage that if baby arrives sooner than expected, he/she has an extremely high chance of being perfectly healthy in the long run.
@kjd291 Hope you feel better soon too. I left work at noon since I just keep feeling worse. I don't have an appetite, although I'm forcing myself to eat some food. Great point that overall we're healthy and that we have strong enough bodies to recover!
@liepertsm Stomach bugs are the worst. I'm glad it was brief! I'm also excited for you that your DH gets to feel kicks now!
Today I am thankful for sweat pants and hot chocolate. More importantly, every baby kick, he kicked less yesterday and it spooked me, today kicking feels good and strong. And I am soo thankful for all of you!
So thankful for pizza today. But I'm also thankful for a warm house and great job, and little baby jabs, even if they're mostly felt in my cervix. It's good to know he's partying in there.
Alex married to M since 6.13.09 T - 3.3.14 A - 2.24.17
One of the ladies in another facebook group was talking about how today is the anniversary of when she was in a car accident 3 years ago and rolled over 5 times. She was also 20 weeks pregnant at the time. Miraculously, both her and baby were ok, but she had a broken pelvis and elbow and had to do physical therapy to walk again. I read that and just could not imagine being in your second trimester with a broken pelvis and unable to walk. As the baby got bigger, the more pain she felt and I had to take a moment to be so thankful that me, my husband, and little guy are all healthy and content. I was starting to get a little stressed over this moving and finding a house situation, and I had to tell myself that if that's all I have to be concerned about, then life's good. There are worse things than having to find a new house to live in. And I know I always say this, but I'm still very thankful for this group and the little community that's grown here. I've never "met" a more civilized group of internet strangers in my life!
I was at work reading over the maternity leave application and I was thinking to myself how thankful I am to be working during my pregnancy this time. I got laid off at 3 months pregnant because of a mass closure of the company I worked for. I wasn't able to find work in time and I spent the 6 months depressed not working so I'm thankful I have my job and can actually say I'm working up until my due date. (Or maybe 2 weeks before).
I'm thankful that I passed my glucose test and I don't have chloestasis which I made them test me for. Although, I am mildly anemic and my doctor told me to start talking iron supplements. I've always been anemic and this is the first time a doctor has suggested I do this while pregnant.
Re: Thankful Thursday: 12/8
Also so thankful for the work schedule DH will have in the next couple of weeks for the holidays. Lots of half days and days off. Hopefully it stays that way. It'll be so nice to have him around.
I am also thankful for my family. My mom called me last night (which used to never happen) just to check in, see how I was feeling, and ask about the new job. I live so far away from my family that sometimes I feel like I am "out of sight, out of mind". It is nice to be thought of and that she took the time to call.
Also thankful that DH finally bought a truck yesterday! He needed one for our business and he wanted one for SO long --- finally found one at a good price with the back cab that fits the carseat! I found him sitting in it in the driveway when I got home from work. He was like a little kid, just over the moon. He convinced me that we needed to get takeout last night just so he could have a reason to drive it again.
Also thankful that I have DH that will do basically anything I ask him to. Last night I didn't feel like taking out the garbage and recycling so I asked him to do it and he did. (although it would have been nice for me to not have to ask!)
DH: 37
DD: 03/17/17
DS: 12/06/19
What I'm thankful for is my unborn daughter who now kicks to let me know she's awake.
@dubcompanion, sorry you're sick! Hope you find some time to rest today.
But-i second @jenny0228 I'm thankful for my (and my families) health. I get so caught up and frustrated about having a cold, or certain pregnancy symptoms I'm struggling with: but I need to remember it's just a season. grateful to be overall healthy and just be pregnant or cold/sick, not be struggling with long term illness.
Like many of you said, I'm also thankful for every little movement. I'm feeling him a lot more often now and I'm with you, @dubcompanion...it brightens my whole day! DH finally got to feel a kick this week and it really made him happy too!
Baby Boy: coming March 2017
@kjd291 Hope you feel better soon too. I left work at noon since I just keep feeling worse. I don't have an appetite, although I'm forcing myself to eat some food. Great point that overall we're healthy and that we have strong enough bodies to recover!
@liepertsm Stomach bugs are the worst.
married to M since 6.13.09
T - 3.3.14
A - 2.24.17
And I know I always say this, but I'm still very thankful for this group and the little community that's grown here. I've never "met" a more civilized group of internet strangers in my life!