Day 8

The past few days have been busy -as always. Sometimes I think about how not being pregnant would probably be just as well. Timing-wise, there is so much I'm expected to do in the next few months. But me being my usual impatient self, I felt like I just couldn't wait one more month. I felt like waiting was harder than the prospect of getting really sick. So these past few days, I have been busy as a bee getting the last of my ducks in a row, as well as working, and helping my sister plan her wedding. Next task: throw a bridal shower. At this point, sooner is better than later. I'm tempted to throw it in the next two weeks, even though she's not getting married for another eight weeks. No harm in going a little early.

I'm feeling better since my sinus infection. My head isn't as stuffy and I don't taste copper anymore. I have eliminated Diet coke for good, but occasionally I'll sip on a coke with a splash of coconut syrup. I'd be sorta surprised if the syrup isn't adding extra potassium to my diet--sure, it's all sugar, but it also contains potassium in the ingredient list. If I get adventurous, I'll implement natural coconut flavor and milk wherever applicable (coconut infused rice?!)

I'm hulking up, on purpose. I'm eating every 3 hours. I don't have much of an appetite, but I'm looking for opportunities to get as many calories as I can. I feel heavier than usual. I still weigh less than I did when I was first preggo with Sawyer, so I'm giving myself permission to get fat this week and next. And if I'm in fact not pregnant, then I'll cut back and find a middle ground so I'll be ready in a few months.

My to-do list for this week is to put my son's room together and clean out the garage. Taylor needs to do a few odd jobs, as well as homework, but he's got some extra time, strangely enough so hopefully this weekend will allow us to get caught up on life so we can devote the next two weeks to preparing for or not preparing for a time of gestation.

Still taking daily magnesium and B6 supplements. I'm eating a lot of greens and healthy fats whenever possible. Not as many sweets, and trying to choose eggs over cereal when I can. Oh, and also, trying to remember to enjoy this time, and my baby son, and how cute he is and what a huge blessing he is to me. He has my whole heart and nothing will ever replace the love I have just for him.