Sick for two

This cold/flu/bug has taken possession of my lungs and sinuses for over a week now, and frankly, I'm over it. Not to mention pregnant people can take next to nothing to try to remedy their symptoms which seems to drag it out that much more. Luckily it has only kept me out of commission for a day or two out of the eight and counting, so for that I am thankful. With the help of my cooking husband who gives me pregnancy approved remedies and hot decaf teas, I'll be back up to par in no time.

The other night Matt said to me, "Maybe God made you twice as sick so the baby doesn't catch any of it." For some reason I liked the thought of that. I'm sick for two, but the baby is protected because of it. Why not be sick for two? I eat, sleep, walk, dream, plan, hope, pray, breathe for two, so I'll be sick and get well for two also.

The sickness has made me wonder what things sound like to this little person within me who can hear and I can feel move. What do these harsh, painful coughs sound like to such a small, fragile person? Does blowing my nose disturb it's rest? As my bones throb with pain, is the baby tucked safely away from all harm? Only one thing I can do about it . . . ask God to protect my baby, heal my sickness, and thank Him for the man taking such good care of me.

I'm sick for two, but if I could, I would be sick for all of you as well, especially my mom, she seems to catch things a lot this time of year. So mom, I'll pretend I'm sick for you as well and that you have a healthy, wonderful week. :)