The 2nd Trimester is here!

I made it. It was touch and go for a while there. I was starting to be convinced this was going to be the longest 9 months of my entire life. I was unconscience a good part of the 1st trimester, because all I did or felt like doing was sleep! I couldn't even get up and shower and do my hair without having to stop for a nap afterward. And on the days I'd go into the office, I would have to take a long nap in the sick room or in my car and I could barely make it home before heading straight to bed to sleep 14 or 15 hours straight. I swear I have never been so tired in all my life! And cooking dinner for Coby, that was rare. I couldn't stand raw ingredients or the smell of food cooking (in fact, I still don't dare cook with onion or garlic). I couldn't even browse a cookbook without getting nauseated. But, the good news is I have emerged from my winter slumber and I have new energy and am finally feeling great! I haven't felt like napping and I've been up and going and even cooking again! So, maybe all the books and magazines are right, you do get a renewed sense of energy and the nausea goes aways with the second trimester. Now THIS is much more like it!

And, for those of you that haven't seen me since becoming preggers, I am sporting a little baby bump. Coby thinks its so cute to see me with a belly. I keep thinking that any day I'm just going to wake up and look 8 months pregnant, I would think I'd be getting big since there are two little babies in there to poke out. But, depending on what I'm wearing, I don't really show that much yet. I have had to switch to longer, looser shirts so I can cover my pants button and zipper since I can't do them up anymore. I am prepared for when I can't squeeze into my jeans any longer though. When my mom was here visiting a couple weeks ago her, my Aunt Ann and I went maternity shopping, so I'm prepared for that day that nothing fits. We had so much fun shopping and laughed our butts off at how I looked in all the frocks. They even had a fake baby belly you could strap on to get the full effect of how 'materal' you soon look and we had a great laugh over it. Next big shopping trip will be for the babies. Two of this, two of that, two, two, two!

Other fun stuff going on, we just about have our back bathroom remodeled, I'll post some before and after pictures soon. Its been a long project for Coby since I haven't been much help with it. Something about adhesives and paint and toxic stuff not being good for the babies. With spring finally springing in Tremonton we have lots of work to do in the yard, and we have a spot ready for a garden. Normally, I'm not into the whole garden thing, but since I'm not riding this year, we figured it would be a good excuse for me to go outside and give me a project to work on. My mom doesn't think its such a good idea, since I really probably will be huge by the time the major weeding and harvesting needs done and I might be able to get down, but may not get back up! So, this summer if I am lost, check the garden first. We've been working on some of the horses and they are sure starting to look better. Coby rides every chance he gets, which hasn't been much with his crazy work schedule lately. Rodeo season is right around the corner so that is always good incentive to get them in shape.

Other fun stuff, we've had some fun family visits. Ryker and Stacy and the kids have come and stayed a few times and we went to dinner with Riley and Suni the other night. Like I mentioned before, my mom flew up for a few days and we spent some time in S.F. visiting the Sorensen's which was fun. They are so excited about the babies and hope they have some of my dad's funny personality in them. My mom and John will be spending a good part of the summer in Utah this year which we are appreciative of. I'm sure we'll need a helping hand and all the support we can get!

We have a great year ahead of us with lots of fun stuff in store. We are looking forward to weddings (Bryson & Kristen) and wedding receptions (Riley & Suni), preparing and shopping for the babies and getting them here, a few parties and baby showers and visits from family & friends (Jodi & Stacie are coming to UT this summer), and as always RODEO SEASON!