Pregnancy! -what a weird thing!

I had never realized the craziness that comes with pregnancy. There are 100 things different with me being pregnant than not. ALSO I didn't realize the difficulties that comes. I really don't know why people do it more than once!
First off I don't ever get sick. I might have little things like a headache or something but I am a fairly healthy person. I haven't thrown up in YEARS, so long ago I don't even remember how long ago it was. This pregnancy I don't just have morning sickness, its ALL DAY LONG. I am very grateful I don't throw up daily but when I do I am not one of those that feels better after- I feel worse! I get so weak and exhausted and I usually get a headache shortly after. This is just ONE of many things that is different than I am used to.

Ten crazies of my Before and After!

1. I have these food aversions that drive me nuts. Who doesn't like Cafe Rio? I absolutely LOVE it. Well I guess not when I'm pregnant. It even sounds GROSS. The biggest downside of this the food aversions is that  its not consistent. One night BLT's sounded so GOOD. So we made it. I thought this would be a good food for left overs so I can make something quick. Nope sounded nasty from then on. (mind you I didn't get sick from it either.)
2. Before I never have ice put in my drinks out to eat or at home (even water). Now I crave the coldness of Ice water. This isn't a big deal but totally threw Gary off when I asked him to put ice in it.
3. Smell. Well I have ALWAYS had a good sense of smell. But it has enhanced drastically. I can smell my deodorant with my arms down, to the computer getting hot from overworking it. Most smells just make me sick. I can be a little blunt so don't be hurt if I straight up tell you that you need a mint. :)
4.  Before I was an early bird. 7-730 was often when I would wake up naturally. I would be wide awake and really liked my mornings. NOW I am exhausted at 8:30 at night make myself stay awake until at LEAST 10. I most often am in bed by 11 with nightly routine stuff done. Then sleep in until 9-10! I even slept until 11 once! That is UNHEARD OF! (for me)  Gary loves this one!
5. Before I am a GO GO GO type. Straight from vacation to a temp job to school and trip up to SLC for the weekend was a common occurrence. Now I don't like having things planned for 2 days in a row. Its draining. We were invited to a little trip and initially I would jump on the option even with working out other plans around it with having stuff the day before and after the trip. I hesitated with already having NO plans.
6. Gary has always wanted to watch movies a ton more than I. I really do like movies but if I had the choice I would socialize, play games, get whatever else done needed or various other things. I don't often FEEL like watching a movie. NOW we watch movies 5 or more times a week. One day Gary came home and asked what I did today. With a head bowed I said, "I watched 2 movies." He was shocked. First I watched a movie even without him and on top of that 2. I wasn't feeling very good that day he concluded. TRUE.
7. I won't go into detail on my blog on this but plainly put sex is different. Not in a bad way just different. :)
8. Before I vowed I would do SO good with NO medications during pregnancy. I am a little hypochondriac and I would forever feel horrible if I ever did something to hurt the baby. Well, I have to stay alive. That's really how I feel. I did NOT want to take ANY medication. I broke and took unisom at night (which I love.) But as I continued to feel so sick all day after one night of crying because I felt so horrible Gary called up and got me a prescription of zofran. I didn't disagree anymore and it really is a Godsend. But I take more medication when I am pregnant than I ever did before!
9. Before I would NEVER take naps. When it was day I just had the HARDEST time to fall asleep. I would even at times feel so tired that I swear I could sleep if I tried- so I did and I would be up 15 minutes later with no success. Now, I don't take naps still all that often but when I do its not all that hard. The blinds can even be open. (If you know me you will be surprised at that.)
10. This one is a weird one! Beforehand I was ALWAYS conscious of money. And now I still am but its different. When I want something (most of the time food, gum, suck on candy to get rid of the nasty taste I always have in my mouth etc.) I don't even begin to wonder if I should I just DO. I want it. Now I am still me and am still conscious of a lot but I don't even care half the time it is WAY more than I'd usually spend. Its quite a weird concept. I sure love my husband for even encouraging me to get what I want (normally I have a hard time getting things).

Before I end the 11th best of all is Gary. He has become all the more sweet, tender, errand runner, patient, giving and so much more that he was already good at but has enhanced it. He is the best man out there for me. I can't be happier with who I chose to live my lifetime and eternity with!

He brings many laughs which makes the pregnancy not so hard.

Gary Swearing IN!

It has been official for a bit but GARY LYMAN is SWORN in to the air guard. He signed his life away for 6 years! The swearing in was a lot cooler than I thought. I had a little American pride come and an excitement of the future being involved with the Air Guard.
There are MANY benefits that come and a potential full time job when we return to SLC. I can't take all credit we have been far blessed by God with the path we have been directed. He has abundantly  blessed Gary and I in so many ways I can't even explain! I am so happy, life seems to be working out just fine and dandy. (even though I know some rough roads are ahead while Gary is gone for 5-6 months! But I will always look for the silver lining. -which I might not always be good at but I will try)
Here are a few pictures of the grand event!

Swearing in

Head of Gary's department

Gary's Recruiter. She's WONDERFUL! 

The crew that came

Proud wifee

Man is there NEWS!

My life never seems to be calm. But I might bring that on myself. Well, a lot has happened. I have moved up to Sandy for the next little while (friends let’s play!). I have done this for many reasons. First off, Gary joined the Air National Guard! He will be leaving for 6 months and I didn’t want to live in St George all by myself… not only because there is no point, BUT I am PREGNANT! I didn’t want to go through everything alone especially if there were any complications and I didn’t have anyone to help me. Although I will miss my friends and ward down there!

My first choice of where to live worked out. And sure happy it did because my mom doesn’t have any room… well unless you count a half of a bedroom with food storage and a fridge in it! I don’t know if any of you have an in law that you would feel comfortable living with WITHOUT your husband? But I don’t. So my dearly family the Brunson’s that I have lived with for 6 years off and on since I was 18 offered their home once again to me. They are amazing and listen to what Rick (the dad) said to me when I asked if he wants me to pay rent. “No, we don’t want anything. We do this in hopes that those we help can do things for others.” What an amazing man. We do help around the house, Gary has spent 2 full days with some construction things they are doing on the house (which I’m sure he will be helping out more on other days) and I try to do dishes once in a while and show appreciation for all they do. We also have taken kids to school and other things. Although it doesn’t pay for all they do we hope they realize our gratitude.

About pregnancy… well I will do a whole post on the craziness but as for general information.  I am 12 weeks along. I am due March 28^th (well this is MY calculations not a dr.’s) I haven't actually had a first dr's appointment yet. :/ I had a free consultation and the midwife asked if we wanted to hear the heart beat! Yay! It was so cool. It actually was cooler for Gary. I mean it was awesome for me but here is the back story on that:

The night before this I had a dream that I sort of had a dream that I miscarried. But I wasn’t worried I have had lots of weird crazy dreams and didn’t feel like this was a premonition or anything. I also have been sick and the realization of me having a baby has come from all the weird things that happen with pregnancy. So when the midwife starts searching for the heartbeat and she can’t find it for quite a long time Gary actually got nervous. (I just thought it is probably hard to find) Then she found it. Fast little heartbeat of 175 beats per minute and it made the realization for Gary a lot more real. It was very cool to listen to but it was Gary’s moment of truth… I feel like it will even be more for him when we get an ultra sound!

Anyway, that is our update. Up in Sandy, I’m prego, Gary joined the Air Guard and leaving for basic on a date we will find out in the near future.