Countdown To Second Trimester-Please Pray!

I have 2 days left in this trimester! I am getting bigger and feeling a lot more discomfort in my abdomen area. It feels like there is an elephant sitting on my head and another one pressing against my feet leaving me feeling squashed and squeezed. I feel like my abdomen just isn't big enough to accommodate this growing baby. I have trouble sitting without having something to lean up against, but my best position is when I am able to lay back and prop my feet up. I have got to figure out how to get comfortable at church. I may end up standing at the back during services because it is just so uncomfortable to sit. Does anyone have any ideas of what I might do? Maybe I can just take a stool or something to prop my feet up on. Standing is fine for a while, but then my back gets to hurting pretty bad, and I have to sit down. It is kind of a dilemma! My greatest regret is not being more physically strong and prepared for this. My back is weak and so are my abs, and that is only complicating things. Plus, I have a really petite frame and so my body has really had to do some shifting to accommodate this growing baby. It is only going to get worse, but I am trusting God for the strength to push through the pain and discomfort. I know in the end it will all be worth it, but it is just really tough right now. I really envy you girls who have super easy pregnancies! That hasn't been my experience at all. I am kind of bummed. :(

The nausea is still going strong-VERY STRONG! I had really thought that it would be over by now. However, my mom told me today that my sister's nausea lasted until week 17. Yikes! Every pregnancy is different; hopefully, mine will go away soon. I have been having severe anxiety attacks because of all of the chronic pain and discomfort. I can honestly say that this is the most difficult thing I have ever been through! Please continue praying for improved health and a healthy baby. All of the health problems are really wearing both Scott and I down both mentally, physically, and emotionally. It has also been really tough on our relationship. Whoever knew that pregnancy could be so tough?!?! I am currently in the process of finding a support group for people who suffer with chronic pain. I think that it would be really helpful to have some place to talk and vent-a place to be heard and understood. I am also exploring some of my options for dealing with the anxiety attacks. Listening to worship music and praying has helped a lot, but I am still having issues. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Onto more positive things-I am getting the house organized and the nursery and playroom set up. It is very slow going, but at least it is happening. I hope everyone in the area will come out on Saturday and take some stuff home with them. Once I can get rid of this stuff, I should be able to really get things set up around here. It feels good to finally get things organized. I just wish I felt better so that I could get things done quicker. I am not an organized person, but I am making myself get more organized. I am taking one day at a time and trying to keep a positive attitude. This baby is a huge blessing, and I am grateful to the Lord for this precious gift. Thanks for the encouragement and prayers. Keep them coming! :)