Fully Sick

Well, it sure has been somewhat of a nightmarish week in our home. The week before last, the kids caught a cold/cough, which is not really eventful, they haven't had one in a long time. Thankfully, and rather miraculously, I didn't get it, although L did. I think God knew I wouldn't have been able to handle coming down with a cold while getting over the "morning" sickness. Last week the kids caught a stomach bug and were up for two non-consecutive nights vomiting. They were nice enough to share that bug with me, though. L didn't get that bug, which is probably just as well, since he was suffering quite badly with a lingering cough that was causing him chest and back pain. While the kids got over it fairly quickly, I have been affected by the nasty illness since Wednesday, and only today (Monday) am I feeling almost back to my old self again, although the house is back to being an unlivable mess, again.

Okay, enough about being sick... in more delightful news, I am 15.5 weeks along now, and fairly certain I felt some kicks yesterday, which is pretty awesome. I have a Dr appointment tomorrow and will (hopefully) finally hear that little heartbeat. So far the gold ring and strand of hair test indicates "boy", whilst the heart rate theory suggests "girl". All going well, we'll find out towards the end of March for sure (depending upon a cooperative baby at the ultrasound). To be honest, either would be lovely and I have no particular preference, except that bub is healthy, but I want to prepare clothes, etc. for either girl or boy, rather than stay gender neutral.

This week has had some hot afternoons, and today was the hottest, I am sure looking forward to the thunderstorm tonight to cool things down a bit.

Have a great week ;)