Supposedly, these are all symptoms of the condition many pregnant women come to know and fear called morning sickness. According to "the book" (referring to the text called "What To Expect When You're Expecting", which apparently is considered America's Pregnancy Bible) 75% of pregnant women join this "queasy club" within the first 4-6 weeks of pregnancy and it can last up to your 14th-16th weeks.
I am on the cusp of my 6th week, waiting for my body to unwillingly dive into this unknown world of hovering over toilets, fatigue and flatulence. However, it seems that Paul, not I, is experiencing these crazy side effects of pregnancy. I guess we quite literally have "become one flesh", and I don't mind him taking this burden (considering what I'm going to have to go through in 8.5 months).
On a different note, here is a delicious drink recipe that I tried last night from a book called Preggatinis (courtesy of one of my favorite people in the world, Kate). It's a perfect warm drink for this season sure to make your house smell like Christmas. Don't worry, it's alcohol-free!
Christmas Mulled Wine
1 bottle Fre Merlot alcohol-removed wine
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cinnamon sticks*
3 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon honey
Pour wine into a double boiler over medium heat. Add all other ingredients, and stir until honey has dissolved. Reduce heat, cover, and gently simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in a bar mug.
*If desired, buy additional cinnamon sticks and garnish each cup with one.
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