It's not easy being sick & pregnant at the same time. I've come down with a cold (or something along the same symptoms) & can't seem to shake it. Sneezing, coughing, waking up in a sweat... I'm fighting this thing, but haven't found anything to help it yet. Our monthly prenatal appointment is tomorrow morning & we should find out how the baby's doing. I'm hoping that this cold, or whatever it is, isn't bothering him as much as it's bothering me. My biggest problems are the all-over body aches & the pain from when I sneeze or cough. He doesn't like either of those much & he lets me know it very quickly.
On a brighter, unrelated note, tonight is supposed to be Ronny's last night shift. Later on this week, he'll be on a late morning-early night schedule. I'm hoping it will work much better for us than the night shift. I don't rest as well when we're trying to sleep all day. The change in times should really help with the kids' activities, too. Overall, the whole family will benefit from this. All we're waiting on now is the raise that he wants so badly. I'm hoping that isn't too far into the future.
I really want to go back to school, but I can't do that right away. There are a few things we have to do, first, but I'm hoping I can get started before Christmas. I don't think that's too much to ask of myself. After all, it's something that I should have completed when I had the chance, instead of waiting 6 years. In the meantime, I'd like to find a way to help support our family. Ronny works hard (& I'm so proud of all that he does for us), but I think it would ease our minds if we knew we were able to save a little more & take care of things a little sooner than we're able to now. We're doing okay, but we both worry anyway.
I can say, however, that we've each been very blessed. I love this man so very much.
He never asks much of me. He wants a neat house, warm meals, clean clothes, & to hold me in bed each night. Lately, he's only been getting the last 2 of the 3. I haven't been able to keep up with the housework or cook many meals. I don't spend much time on my feet at all, because my ankles swell so much. When I do feel like working, I do as much laundry as possible, so that he has everything he needs for work. I would absolutely LOVEto be in the position to hire a maid for about an hour a week until this pregnancy is over, but I know that won't be happening anytime soon! Still, the only problem I have with that is the fact that Ronny suffers. He goes to work on his scheduled days & spends his off-time doing all the housework. He is amazing. He rarely complains (& when he does, I really don't blame him for it, because I know it would aggravate me to be in his position). I just hope & pray that I can take over these responsibilities shortly after the baby is born. He deserves so much better from me.
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