Phoenix

Week 17 of 40 and, in quite the unpredictable fashion, I am starting to have days where I feel "normal" and am getting things back on track.  Last week I did laundry, cooked dinner and even steam mopped my floors.  Oh, and did an art project with my kids.  These things may seem trivial but, for someone who has been nauseous and vomiting 24/7 for almost 3 months, this is VICTORY!  On the days I am feeling myself I feel that I can conquer the world...and I almost do until I realize I am exhausted! Preschool, Target, and Goodwill all in 4 hours is a bit too much.  Slow down Katrina!  One these days I feel good I feel I can make it; I can do this.  My house looks normal, my kids are happy and all is well in Cisneros Land.  My hope is that these days will continue to increase in number as the snow melts and spring rears it's hopeful head.  Oh yes, this this Phoenix will RISE from the ashes.  I am stronger than I thought.  Funny how life continues to teach me this lesson.  I will be better and my family will be stronger for having experienced the journey of bringing this little baby into the world.  Keep growing beautiful baby.  You are so loved already and your mommy is getting stronger by the day.