Pushing on 17 weeks.  In almost a week, we find out the gender. Currently I am paying for the stupid mistake of leaving my water bottle at home (dehydration headache). Although this is just one of many pregnancy aches and pains, I have never been happier in my life. My life has never been more full. We have wanted children for so long, and now I am blessed with this dear one. All aches and pains have been worth it. The misery of morning sickness is worth it. My husband and I have grown more affectionate (even as pregnancy hormones have made me more crazy). We are growing to love each other in new ways with new considerations, and we miss our child and long to hold our baby.  Thank you Jesus.