Pregnancy Merit Badges

Yes, today I earned two pregnancy merit badges. I entered the ranks of the women who have come before me. My first badge was for graduating from general nausea to actually throwing up. In the fine tradition of the first trimester, I have had official morning sickness. Unfortunately, it came at a rather inconvenient time, but my dear husband heard me and rushed to help – a cold towel for the back of my neck, a hairtie to pull my hair back, the scent of lemon to help. Plus, he sent me to go lie down while he cleaned up for me, and then he came and held me for awhile.

A little later this morning, I earned my second pregnancy merit badge – irrational crying. Admittedly, I was still a little strung out from throwing up a little before. I was taking a hot shower, and Puck was hanging out in the bathroom reading a book (undoubtedly keeping an eye on me to make sure I was okay). He decided to make kissie-face at me through the shower glass. Unfortunately, I had my eyes closed, and when I opened my eyes, I shrieked, hit the glass door and then started sobbing. Poor Puck felt awful, and he gave me a big hug until I calmed down. Even as I sobbed, I knew I was just shaken. I’m very lucky to have the husband I have.

Puck deserves his own merit badges for shopping and preparing my meals, rubbing my belly, hugging me when I sob irrationally and cleaning up after me when I’m sick. He makes me some of the most amazing snack trays. Here is the one he made me today:

I feel very fortunate to have met and married such a wonderful man.