July 23, 2005
Shrimp Anyone?
I understand why husbands could gain weight (or loose weight) during pregnancy. Not only weight, but I can see how there can be all kinds of physical affects on the man even though he isn't the one carrying the child.
My diet has been horrible (not that it was that good before). I haven't gained weight yet; I'm sure that will come later. But the combination of Kim being sick with no appitite, and my primordial instinctive urge to protect and care for her, I haven't really wanted to eat. Hoping Kim is okay and eating enough food has been all I can think about.
Kim's diet through the Nausea consisted of:
Eggo Waffles
English muffins
Cranberry juice
Water
Toast
Peanut butter and jelly
Pickles
Pierogies
Carrots
All in very small portions and most likely it was coming up right after.
I have eaten what Kim has eaten. Not much fun for either of us. Especially because we love eating out for entertainment. And I'm sure Kim would say she just likes eating without vomiting.
That all changed. No more prison food for him and Kim, for we ate like kings. I drove for take-out from Bahama Breeze. Kim is still weary of smells and thought a foray into a restaurant would be too much. So we chose some take-out and our backyard patio for a location. This meal contained the first vegetables I have had in thee weeks, and it was the best Bahama Breeze has ever tasted. Okay, Kim only had an appetizer not a feast. But I still consider her appetizer a huge leap forward.
I see how one person's emotions and physical feelings impact the others around them. When Kim is sick and down, I am sick and down. I even see changes in the way the animals behave when one of us isn't feeling well. The whole house seems to slow down. With Kim starting to smile again everything seems to be getting back up to speed.
I hope this will be last post referencing vomit until my next blog,
"Kids, They Vomit Everywhere"
