Service

On Sunday someone brought a letter by our apartment.  It informed me that the next church activity was going to focus on the mothers and mothers-to-be in our congregation.  Basically, I was supposed to fill out a piece of paper that told a little bit about myself what some of the other women could do for me to help me out.  My first thought was, "I can do everything on my own still.  I'm only in my second trimester! That's when you supposedly feel the best."  Then I looked around our little apartment and millions of little things that I've been meaning to get done came to mind.  Things I haven't gotten to, because I am so exhausted all the time, and when I finally have energy to do it I run out of energy so fast that I have to sit down and never finish.  I couldn't possibly let people come do all those tedious tasks for me though.  It would be inconvenient, a hassle.  There are a million people who need help more than I do.  Then our bishop spoke to us during the first block at church.  He said we women try too hard to impress everyone else in our church.  We feel everything has to be perfectly spotless whenever we know someone is going to stop by.  He said by trying to appear perfect all the time and not opening up to others in the congregation about what we are struggling with denies them the opportunity to serve us and get to know us; really know us.  I really thought about what he said and decided he was right.  I try to hide the pile of dishes and unfolded laundry every time I hear the doorbell.  I really thought on what I could have the women in my ward come help me with, and picked a project that I felt was simple, but would take me forever to do myself and exhaust me in the process.  I am actually kind of looking forward to it, even though I was uncomfortable at first.

  

The Bod

This week I am going to work on eating and drinking.  I haven't been feeling very well at all and I am pretty sure it's because I am just not eating enough or staying hydrated.  I have no energy.  Part of that has to do with the fact that I'm pregnant, but when I eat enough I feel so much better.  I think I've been slacking because of how busy I was last week, however the little baby in my womb (that I have read should be about the size of my fist by now) doesn't care whether or not I'm busy.  All it knows is that mommy isn't feeding it enough.  Next week we will know if we are having a boy or a girl! So exciting! I want to get in the habit of eating and drinking more anyways, because it's good for you.  This body is screaming for me to take better care of it.  The plan is to make sure I go to the store and get the foods that I need.  Right now that includes  ones that are easier on the tummy, but will still fill me up. My most recent favorite snacks are oatmeal and chips with salsa.  Yogurt is good when I'm in the mood, but sometimes it just doesn't sound that good.  My favorite snacks change every couple of weeks or so. Next, on my plan is to eat every two hours after I wake up, but snack on something healthy if I get hungry again before that.  I also have to make sure I eat something right before bed so that I don't get sick at night.  It has been helping the morning sickness a lot. Wish me luck this week!