9 weeks & counting

9 weeks & 5 days into the pregnancy and what a ride it is! After battling morning sickness for about 3 weeks, I've had a bit of a reprieve. What's really helped is taking a week off work to a) rest and b) do a bit of personal studying. I've really enjoyed being able to wake up in the morning without having to rush anywhere! I start the day with a morning meditation, have a healthy breakky and then spend the morning studying. It's what my body & mind desperately needs right now!

I've discovered that salty potato chips & lemon cordial work a treat for keeping my quesy stomach settled. However, the salt & sugar combined with my newfound hormones mean that my skin is a little worse for wear. I feel like I'm going through my teens all over again! Every morning, there's a new zit in the mirror to greet me! Oh well... the joy of it all.

I swear that my taste-buds seem to be flashing back to my childhood. For example, last week, I had a craving for cocoa-pops & Bundaberg Sarsparilla. Thankfully it doesn't take long for my adult sensibilities to kick in and reign in my childish whims! I still treat myself to a small treat now and then, but all in all, lots of fruits, vegies & protein.

My family are so excited about welcoming Baby Dragon into the world. There are already bets between my sisters Erin & Siobhan as to whether it's a boy or a girl. Apparently, the loser will be dishing out 15min massages. I have a strange feeling that someone is going to be doing a lot of massages!! I keep getting quizzed about when my baby bump will appear and I've promised to take photos for the family. Frankly, I'm more concerned with getting new bras for my growing bustline then clothes for a baby bump right now.

Craig and I have also been busy organising for Fixes around the house. We've procrastinated for over a year about fixing our fence so finally, we're biting the bullet and getting it taken care of. Funny how a baby makes you suddenly proactive about securing your home. Must be the instinctive need to protect & nurture kicking in.

So all in all, so far so good. As I'm fast discovering, the hard part of being pregnant isn't just going to be labour. It seems there are already trials & tribulations, preparing both Craig and me for the months & years ahead. Wish us luck!

xoxo Demi & Craig.