We've discovered that the way to make me not feel pukey is to give me food that doesn't smell, so biscuits, tinned fruit, and cereal have all become major parts of my diet right now.
I have renewed admiration for my poor hubby. Right now he puts up with a grumpy wife who pretty much makes him do everything in the kitchen right now (due to the grossness of it), and who sleeps most of the time. He really is a saint, I love him SO MUCH, God was good to me when he blessed me with this man for my husband.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
The bizarreness of pregnancy
I love the fact that I am pregnant, I am in awe that God has blessed us with a child. I love reading about how the baby is growing week by week.
Aren't you amazed at how God made us? Everything has a reason. When our body needs to rest, we feel tired. We have nerves under our skin to tell us if we are hurt/damaged. If we eat something bad for us, our body responds to get rid of it. God made our bodies in a way that should help us look after and protect it.
Here is where I am confused, I am a great believer in the way the Lord made our bodies, but I am confused by morning sickness. I feel neaseous all day, and don't really want to eat much of anything, yet I need to consider the fact that I and my baby need nourishment. Yesterday all I wanted was a chip butty with gravy, which Gibson's (the best chippy in Canada as far as I'm concerned) was happy to supply me with. But how nourishing is that? But, as many people have told me, right now I just need to eat whatever and whenever my body allows. Thankfully occasionally I crave cucumbers (like right now) or tinned tomatoes (last night), so at least I'm getting some veggies;-)
Aren't you amazed at how God made us? Everything has a reason. When our body needs to rest, we feel tired. We have nerves under our skin to tell us if we are hurt/damaged. If we eat something bad for us, our body responds to get rid of it. God made our bodies in a way that should help us look after and protect it.
Here is where I am confused, I am a great believer in the way the Lord made our bodies, but I am confused by morning sickness. I feel neaseous all day, and don't really want to eat much of anything, yet I need to consider the fact that I and my baby need nourishment. Yesterday all I wanted was a chip butty with gravy, which Gibson's (the best chippy in Canada as far as I'm concerned) was happy to supply me with. But how nourishing is that? But, as many people have told me, right now I just need to eat whatever and whenever my body allows. Thankfully occasionally I crave cucumbers (like right now) or tinned tomatoes (last night), so at least I'm getting some veggies;-)
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
The good, the bad and the ugly
So after the big dump and deep freeze that we experianced last week, I have been pleasantly surprised with some warmer weather this week, today we should get to a high of +3. But then it's gonna go back to the cooler temps by the weekend, oh well.
I had 2 revelations this morning. The first is that one thing I do need to appreciate about living in Saskatchewan and going through the freezing winters, is that at least I don't need to worry about spiders like you do in the UK. The winters are too dry for spiders here , so you only ever see them in the summer! I LOVE IT! And the ones you see in the summer are still not as bad as some of the beast that sometimes reside in my Mum's house.
But that leads to revelation number 2, and that is that I just am going to have to accept that now that I live in Saskatchewan I am going to get sinus infections for as long as I live here. I truly believe that my system just doesn't like the dryness. Even when I am feeling fine and am not sick, most mornings I will wake up with a blocked nose, and that's with a humidifier running through the night in our bedroom, if we didn't have the humidifier going I would be even more blocked up.
Have I ever said how cute my Mum is? She is very excited about the baby and has decided that she's not waiting for my first ultra sound to check the due date, she's booking her flight over now to make sure she gets a seat! I love her.
I had 2 revelations this morning. The first is that one thing I do need to appreciate about living in Saskatchewan and going through the freezing winters, is that at least I don't need to worry about spiders like you do in the UK. The winters are too dry for spiders here , so you only ever see them in the summer! I LOVE IT! And the ones you see in the summer are still not as bad as some of the beast that sometimes reside in my Mum's house.
But that leads to revelation number 2, and that is that I just am going to have to accept that now that I live in Saskatchewan I am going to get sinus infections for as long as I live here. I truly believe that my system just doesn't like the dryness. Even when I am feeling fine and am not sick, most mornings I will wake up with a blocked nose, and that's with a humidifier running through the night in our bedroom, if we didn't have the humidifier going I would be even more blocked up.
Have I ever said how cute my Mum is? She is very excited about the baby and has decided that she's not waiting for my first ultra sound to check the due date, she's booking her flight over now to make sure she gets a seat! I love her.
Friday, November 17, 2006
The long wait.
Well, other than the morning sickness and feeling tired all the time, I don't feel that much different yet. You instantly think that being pregnant means you get a belly in 2 seconds flat right? It's weird how even though you know that's not what happens your still surprised when you still look exactly the same.
I'm excited to start looking pregnant, and to feel the baby moving. Allison has lent me this great book that goes through the pregnancy week by week and has pictures showing what the baby looks like, what it's doing and how it's growing... I love it.
I'm excited about this weekend, especially Saturday night cos I'm going over to Lisa's to celebrate her birthday with her, and we're having... FONDUE.... what a surprise. It's gonna be great.
I'm excited to start looking pregnant, and to feel the baby moving. Allison has lent me this great book that goes through the pregnancy week by week and has pictures showing what the baby looks like, what it's doing and how it's growing... I love it.
I'm excited about this weekend, especially Saturday night cos I'm going over to Lisa's to celebrate her birthday with her, and we're having... FONDUE.... what a surprise. It's gonna be great.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Due date
I'm sorry, my bad, I forgot to put on the due date, baby Unger is due on the 4th of July 2007!
YAY!!!!!
YAY!!!!!
Monday, November 13, 2006
What a blessing!
We're having a BABY!
I can barely contain my excitement!
Morning sickness is definately not the happiest thing ever, but I haven't actually puked yet, just been feeling nauseous. I have discovered that if I keep snacking the nausea isn't so bad.
Please could you all be praying for us, that the baby will continue to grow, be healthy and stay safe.
I can barely contain my excitement!
Morning sickness is definately not the happiest thing ever, but I haven't actually puked yet, just been feeling nauseous. I have discovered that if I keep snacking the nausea isn't so bad.
Please could you all be praying for us, that the baby will continue to grow, be healthy and stay safe.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
The weekend
Here is my 3rd attempt at getting this post on to my blog... 3rd times a charm right?
We had fun hanging out with Wes, Daniel & Steven on Friday night, and Diane arrived later after she was done helping at Snr youth.
Saturday was a fun day, we did christmas shoppiing for the Brit side of the family, hung out with Darren and went to see The Prestige at the new Galaxy cinema. That film is REALLY GOOD, I would definately recommend it. I won't say anything about it because knowing me I'll give something away that I shouldn't... but do go and see it!
We had fun hanging out with Wes, Daniel & Steven on Friday night, and Diane arrived later after she was done helping at Snr youth.
Saturday was a fun day, we did christmas shoppiing for the Brit side of the family, hung out with Darren and went to see The Prestige at the new Galaxy cinema. That film is REALLY GOOD, I would definately recommend it. I won't say anything about it because knowing me I'll give something away that I shouldn't... but do go and see it!
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Stupid excuses
How many stupid excuses do we daily use to make it alright to talk or criticise someone behind their back?
I was thinking about how frustrated we get with each other sometimes and it's so easy to get annoyed with someone right? So that makes it OK to moan right? WRONG!
I was also annoyed with myself for how easy it is for me to think badly about others. But what made it worse was when I realised how prejudiced I could be, without even knowing it. If I get upset with another christian, then afterwards I feel bad because I should love my fellow believer. I remember how annoyed I used to get at my none christian co-workers back in the UK, and my attitude at the time wasn't 'I should love them because God loves them', oh no. Don't get me wrong, I didn't consciensciously think 'They aren't a christian, so it's OK to get annoyed with them', but I didn't feel guilty the way I do when I'm annoyed with another christian.... how much of a horrible person am I?
AARRGGHHHH! I get so annoyed with myself!
Along the same topic, I've noticed how I make excuses for saying bad things or criticising others, by making it as an example. I truly need to learn how to KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT! WHEN WILL I EVER LEARN! I feel like I am constantly implanting both my feet in my mouth! And I say things then feel so bad about them, especially because half the time I say something, and then replay it in my head later and realise tht people could have taken it totally the wrong way or not totally understood my meaning. Not that that excuses me, I shouldn't have said anything in the first place.
So if ever I have offended you, with my big fat stupid mouth.... I AM TRULY SORRY!!!
I seriously think that God groans sometimes at the things that flow out of my mouth, and then gets annoyed at the unnecessary hurt and anxiety that has followed. I feel humbled at His graciousness towards me.
So work has been good this week. I am helping Kim run a Disorganised Sports club, and I really am loving the oppotunity to spend more time with kids, it really is a highlight of my week. We have some interesting characters attend, but they are all lovely kids. I got my new desk, it looks a lot more like a reception area now, it's so good! I was very excited! And some boxes are gone now that I have had a chance to unpack. The building itself really is looking good now, all that hard work is definately starting to pay off.
Something I have been very excited about the last 4 months is Spark People. I found this website called sparkpeople.com, basically it is a website set up to help you have a healthier lifestyle. So if like me you want to lose weight, they will help you. But I don't see this as a diet, I see this as being taught how to eat healthier, and look after myself better. Plus it's FREE! Even better. So if you want to be healthier, if you want to make sure you're eating the right things, or find some funner ways to get exercise please take a look at www.sparkpeople.com
I was thinking about how frustrated we get with each other sometimes and it's so easy to get annoyed with someone right? So that makes it OK to moan right? WRONG!
I was also annoyed with myself for how easy it is for me to think badly about others. But what made it worse was when I realised how prejudiced I could be, without even knowing it. If I get upset with another christian, then afterwards I feel bad because I should love my fellow believer. I remember how annoyed I used to get at my none christian co-workers back in the UK, and my attitude at the time wasn't 'I should love them because God loves them', oh no. Don't get me wrong, I didn't consciensciously think 'They aren't a christian, so it's OK to get annoyed with them', but I didn't feel guilty the way I do when I'm annoyed with another christian.... how much of a horrible person am I?
AARRGGHHHH! I get so annoyed with myself!
Along the same topic, I've noticed how I make excuses for saying bad things or criticising others, by making it as an example. I truly need to learn how to KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT! WHEN WILL I EVER LEARN! I feel like I am constantly implanting both my feet in my mouth! And I say things then feel so bad about them, especially because half the time I say something, and then replay it in my head later and realise tht people could have taken it totally the wrong way or not totally understood my meaning. Not that that excuses me, I shouldn't have said anything in the first place.
So if ever I have offended you, with my big fat stupid mouth.... I AM TRULY SORRY!!!
I seriously think that God groans sometimes at the things that flow out of my mouth, and then gets annoyed at the unnecessary hurt and anxiety that has followed. I feel humbled at His graciousness towards me.
So work has been good this week. I am helping Kim run a Disorganised Sports club, and I really am loving the oppotunity to spend more time with kids, it really is a highlight of my week. We have some interesting characters attend, but they are all lovely kids. I got my new desk, it looks a lot more like a reception area now, it's so good! I was very excited! And some boxes are gone now that I have had a chance to unpack. The building itself really is looking good now, all that hard work is definately starting to pay off.
Something I have been very excited about the last 4 months is Spark People. I found this website called sparkpeople.com, basically it is a website set up to help you have a healthier lifestyle. So if like me you want to lose weight, they will help you. But I don't see this as a diet, I see this as being taught how to eat healthier, and look after myself better. Plus it's FREE! Even better. So if you want to be healthier, if you want to make sure you're eating the right things, or find some funner ways to get exercise please take a look at www.sparkpeople.com
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Winter has officially hit
The frost silently killed my beautiful sunflowers on Tuesday evening... I am grieving their departure, they had such short but beautiful lives.
Moving on.... I'm sorry for the long silence, but I didn't think you wanted to hear me YET AGAIN complaining about another stupid sinus infection, so I stayed away until it is almost gone before commenting.
I got such a nice surprise last week when I recieved an e-mail from an acquaintance from Norwich last week, Becky, and now she's here in Saskatoon visiting friends. She came over to the office yesterday and I showed her around our labour of love, and she will be coming over to ours tonight for dinner, I'm quite excited! It will be fun to catch up, find out how people are, reminisce and share the joy that is Norwich YFC. YAY!
Moving on.... I'm sorry for the long silence, but I didn't think you wanted to hear me YET AGAIN complaining about another stupid sinus infection, so I stayed away until it is almost gone before commenting.
I got such a nice surprise last week when I recieved an e-mail from an acquaintance from Norwich last week, Becky, and now she's here in Saskatoon visiting friends. She came over to the office yesterday and I showed her around our labour of love, and she will be coming over to ours tonight for dinner, I'm quite excited! It will be fun to catch up, find out how people are, reminisce and share the joy that is Norwich YFC. YAY!
Thursday, October 05, 2006
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