Lots going on here in the Samani household lately! Here's sort of what we've been up to these past few months.
Pregnancy:
Our 3rd baby is on his way! A little sooner than planned but we're excited nonetheless. It's so funny how much you forget in between pregnancies until you feel that nausea creep up again and never-ending exhaustion that returns. This pregnancy I would say has been my hardest of the three. The first trimester was HELL. I'm not even really sure how Elina and Talanoa are still alive because all I remember doing was sleeping and throwing up 90% of everyday. I even had to get an IV one day because I couldn't hold anything down for days. I cried like a baby because I was starving and my sister in law, Elisha, thought I had a miscarriage. That's how hungry I was! LOL!
The second trimester is always the best but that came and left so fast I barely even blinked. Now, in my third trimester (28 weeks now) I am so extremely exhausted all the time that I could cry. I have hit the insomnia stage where I can't get any rest at night for too many reasons (too hot, heartburn, mind is racing, kids waking up, etc). If it's not one thing it's another so I am always on edge because of how tired I am. Oh, and I can't stop eating. I eat anything and everything. I eat out of boredom, people!
Also, my anti-socialism is at an all time high right now. I am too exhausted all the time to keep up with friends and even family. I need to get my act together!
Work:
I still work at doTERRA every Saturday which I'm not sure will last long after I have this baby. Last week was doTERRA's huge yearly convention up in Salt Lake and I worked two 8 hour days and about died. It was held at the Salt Palace and Convention Center so all the walking I did was giving me nonstop Braxton Hicks. Proof that I never exercise! Lol.
Vili lost his job at Provo Canyon School in August which has turned out to be a huge blessing for our family in so many ways. The day he called me to tell me he lost his job I wasn't too shocked because I knew he had not been unhappy there for awhile now. I knelt down and prayed before he got home for patience and understanding so that I wouldn't be angry with him. Let's be real....the timing could not be worse with a baby on the way but I really think that prayer made all the difference in the world.
It took about a month of Vili applying for jobs left and right for him to land a job a great with Big D Construction, a job that he actually wants to pursue and hopefully turn into a career. Score! When he landed the job we both cried, well mostly me (lol), because of how blessed we have both felt during this small trial. I really have gained a testimony of enduring trials with a positive attitude. Vili's hours at Big D have been long and crazy and we might finally be seeing the end of our government assistant days (insert dancing emoji here) and I couldn't be happier.
Pre-School aka "My Sanity Pill":
Both girls got into the Headstart Preschool while Vili was unemployed. Another HUGE blessing that came from him losing his job. They both love it! Still some separation anxiety when they get dropped off but they are all smiles when I pick them up. They go from 12-3:30pm and this part of my day is probably the only thing keeping me sane right about now. I used to try to be super mom and do tons of stuff around the house while they were gone but now I just focus on eating a good hearty lunch and taking a long nap. It helps to keep momzilla far away and also gives me the energy I need to get dinner ready and do the nightly routine with the girls since Vili's work schedule is so hectic.
Elina got switched to a new class this week last week so that her and Talanoa could both start at 12pm (Elina was starting at 12:30pm which SUCKED....for me anyway) and she's been having a tough time adjusting to new teachers and friends but we take it one day at a time.
Co-Sleeping:
Is finally over!!! I can't take all the credit for this because it was mostly Vili's doing. This was another huge blessing of his month long employment search. One night he finally decided that we needed to cold-turkey it and just put them in their room. It has not been the easiest transition for them or me but now I have space in my bed for my big prego belly and my biggest baby, Vili. Ha!
To help ease the girls into their rooms we are being forced to do a nightly routine with them to give them structure and it's been working. I am so anti-structure because I'm too lazy but they need it. When we get home from school they usually play with friends for an hour or so until it's time for dinner. After dinner they have some free time to color, watch a movie, or play then we give them a bath. After bath it's family prayer then story time. They each get to pick a book and we read to them in bed. Most nights we wait for them to fall asleep before leaving their room but these past few nights they've put themselves to bed. Doubt that will last but I'll enjoy it while it does.
Neighbors:
Elina and Talanoa have been playing with our neighbor friends almost every day since the summer started. We have lived here for 3 years and have never really gotten to know any neighbors because we're antisocial and our families are so close by but this has been such a huge blessing lately. There's a bunch of little girls their age that they play in the courtyard with almost everyday. We've gotten to know the Slater's really well because of it and they happen to have two girls, Abby and Lexi, who are the same ages as Elina and Talanoa. It's been a great experience for us and especially the girls.
