Blessings

I am 7 weeks pregnant now and I am really feeling it. I feel like my belly grew, it's getting tighter and I'm feeling more sickness than I've ever before. 

I wonder if it's because this is my fourth and my body is winding down its pregnancy days. 4 children in what will be 8 years is quite taxing on a body. Especially when each one required a c-section. 

Today I woke with what I assume can only be an UTI. I have had to go to the bathroom every few minutes, it hurts, stings and has a red tint. I asked Fred for a blessing because I was in pain and worried. UTI while pregnant are far more serious. If it leads to a kidney infection we're in trouble. 

He asked our home teacher to come over and the both gave me a blessing. Fred blessed that I would be healed, that Heavenly Father watches over all I do to make sure I am safe and protected and that he is the one giving me the energy to do what I need to do. He also said that he has given me these boys so they can grow to be worthy priesthood holders and to take care of me as they grow. He blessed me with strength and that I would be fortified with it. Also, that my testimony would be strengthened and that I would know that Heavenly Father is aware and will bless me. 

I'm grateful that I was able to relieve a blessing. I love getting blessings. I feel God's love so strongly. What's even more amazing is that afterwards, I felt like I didn't need to go to the bathroom so much and I just felt -overall- a little better. 

It was weird to have our home teacher congratulate me on our upcoming arrival since he is the first person to actually know besides Fred and I. We told him that what he heard in the blessing was a secret and should be kept quiet. 

Anyway, just one of the many blessings I'll receive, I'm sure, throughout this pregnancy. I just have to keep thinking this is my last one and I can do it. The good and the bad. And sometimes you forget the bad after its all long gone but you quickly remember while you're in the thick of it and it seems to never end. But I know it's all worth it. Can't wait for my 1st appt this week!