So we've hit the 12 week mark and things are becoming more real. That sort of sounds bad since this has definitely been a real feeling for me ever since my body has become out of whack at about 7 weeks BUT what I mean is that we have slowly started to tell our family and co-workers of our news. The feeling that this is all definitely for real is setting in.
Changes that I have begun to notice: I no longer am plagued by constant nausea (YES!!!) but that's not to say that I don't feel like crap still. Oh yes I have this total body ugh-ness that comes in various waves. Can't really describe it or pinpoint it any other way. The indigestion has started since I can't go without taking 2 bites and feeling full up to my throat until I let out a few rumbling burps (which has begun to be the normal when I eat ANYTHING) to relieve the pressure in there. I've also noticed that I've started to get heartburn at night which really stinks since I've never really had that before...that really burns! I'm not really craving anything lately which I guess is good. I do feel tired but nothing over the top or out of the ordinary. I did however sleep for almost 11 hours the other night but again I probably could have done that before the pregnancy...and yes I'm aware that that's not normal for an almost 30 year old woman. (Did I say 30?! Uuugghh)
Anyhoo, my work slacks haven't been able to be buttoned for about a week now. I'm going to order one of those baby belly things that you hook onto your pants to give some extra room. What have I been doing in the meantime? Well I got super creative and have been wearing a long tube top that fits snugly on the bottom so it covers my unbuttoned pants and keeps them up while looking like a layered cami/tank. Pretty clever I must say.
I've been getting a large ice water extra ice from Starbucks for the last week and a half. One because I need ICE water (still) and two because it has to be filtered water and filtered ice and Starbucks has just that. I keep on thinking that I'm going to get nasty looks or rolled eyes when I order (because that's all I order) but I don't and they are always pleasant and happy to make it.
I've scheduled a prenatal massage on Sunday that I'm really looking forward to. Two Christmases ago my husband got me a massage package for an entire year so all of 2010 I was getting massages like every month and now I think my body is going through withdrawals. I would like to start stretching and working out on a regular basis also now that I'm starting to feel better. I definitely do not want to be a sloth these 9 months because I KNOW I will hate myself and regret it fully.
So next doc appt isn't for another 2 weeks which is for the genetic testing and Downs test...this is strictly precautionary and NON invasive...being our first child and first experiences I'd like to be as prepared as possible. Even though I've heard you can never be fully prepared for kids...
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
11 weeks and a heartbeat
Had my doc appointment last Wednesday and heard the heartbeat which was an awesome sound! SWOOSH SWOOSH SWOOSH I'm assuming that it sounded at a normal rate because he didn't say anything otherwise...and I forgot to ask...but hey I'm new to all of this so I think he should have said something! Anyway husband thought it was a pretty awesome sound also. Makes me feel better that everything is moving forward like it should in there!
My nausea has let up some. I wouldn't say that its all better, just not constant anymore. I do however get feelings of just 'ugh-ness' that I can't really describe. I am still exhausted especially after a full day of work and I'm definitely starting to get thicker in the middle. I feel like my patience fuse is shorter also which I don't like. I'm usually very even keeled temper-wise so its a little unnerving to feel slightly out of control. Not that I'm going to fly off the handle at work or anything, but I have noticed that I have to take some serious deep breaths sometimes.
Still in the guest bedroom...its like my little hotel room now with my nightstand full of late night remedies. (Crackers, water glass, tissues, etc). I have been here so long now that dirty clothes have begun to accumulate on the floor. In my defense of not enjoying my time away from my husband and our bed, I DID try to sleep over there one night after my air purifier came in the mail. I think we had high hopes for that thing...that it was going to clean the air so much that it would smell like nothing in there. Not quite the case but it did make it better. So I attempted to sleep, and after zero minutes/hours of tossing and turning I resorted back to my little room...in my single bed and my cocoon of comfy blankets....then I had the most awful dream I have ever had in my life (almost-i may be exaggerating slightly but it was pretty scary)...anyhoo, in the dream I was at some girls house with a bunch of people who were my friends in the dream but have no idea who they were in real life (not important). So I get up to go to the restroom, take note that I am in my current state of pregnancy, so I go to start...well going....and all of a sudden my reproductive organs with the addition of my bladder and kidneys fall out of my women parts and are dangling above the toilet still attached to the inside of my body somehow. I saw it all...my bladder, uterus, kidneys and if that wasn't scary enough I even saw the little fetus (which happened to be outside of my uterus) in its little sack just a little tiny thing. Then if that wasn't bad enough, my kidneys all of a sudden turned into dead fish....just gross and scaly and nasty like piranhas all bony and skinny. So naturally I was freaking out there in someones bathroom so I found a plastic bag and put all of my insides inside it and ran out to find a doctor. Then I woke up.
My nausea has let up some. I wouldn't say that its all better, just not constant anymore. I do however get feelings of just 'ugh-ness' that I can't really describe. I am still exhausted especially after a full day of work and I'm definitely starting to get thicker in the middle. I feel like my patience fuse is shorter also which I don't like. I'm usually very even keeled temper-wise so its a little unnerving to feel slightly out of control. Not that I'm going to fly off the handle at work or anything, but I have noticed that I have to take some serious deep breaths sometimes.
Still in the guest bedroom...its like my little hotel room now with my nightstand full of late night remedies. (Crackers, water glass, tissues, etc). I have been here so long now that dirty clothes have begun to accumulate on the floor. In my defense of not enjoying my time away from my husband and our bed, I DID try to sleep over there one night after my air purifier came in the mail. I think we had high hopes for that thing...that it was going to clean the air so much that it would smell like nothing in there. Not quite the case but it did make it better. So I attempted to sleep, and after zero minutes/hours of tossing and turning I resorted back to my little room...in my single bed and my cocoon of comfy blankets....then I had the most awful dream I have ever had in my life (almost-i may be exaggerating slightly but it was pretty scary)...anyhoo, in the dream I was at some girls house with a bunch of people who were my friends in the dream but have no idea who they were in real life (not important). So I get up to go to the restroom, take note that I am in my current state of pregnancy, so I go to start...well going....and all of a sudden my reproductive organs with the addition of my bladder and kidneys fall out of my women parts and are dangling above the toilet still attached to the inside of my body somehow. I saw it all...my bladder, uterus, kidneys and if that wasn't scary enough I even saw the little fetus (which happened to be outside of my uterus) in its little sack just a little tiny thing. Then if that wasn't bad enough, my kidneys all of a sudden turned into dead fish....just gross and scaly and nasty like piranhas all bony and skinny. So naturally I was freaking out there in someones bathroom so I found a plastic bag and put all of my insides inside it and ran out to find a doctor. Then I woke up.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
10 weeks and growing...
We've made it to the double digits!!
So I think I've begun to show. Probably only I can notice it (and my husband) but I think its definitely getting bigger down there. I'm on to almost my last pair of work slacks which were so big about a month ago that I had never worn them before. No one has said anything or has become suspicious which is GREAT...that or I am surrounded by a bunch of people who do not pay attention to detail. Either way I don't care, I am not ready to let the word out yet. I have my next doc appt on the Wednesday coming up. That will be the start of 11 weeks and I believe the decision making appt to decide whether or not we want to do any genetic testing. I am for it (the non-invasive tests) primarily because this is our first child and I would like to be prepared. Not that either of our families are high risk for anything that we know of, but I just think it would be wise to be prepared as much as possible for whatever is to happen when this little one graces us with their presence. Hopefully then I will get another sonogram shot to post AND we haven't actually heard a heartbeat yet (just saw one flickering) so that should be good times as well.
As far as nausea, sickness and cravings go...its about the same. Still sleeping in the guest bedroom (my poor husband) I've been fine but I think my husband misses me ;). The nausea throughout the day tends to happen in waves. I'll have a good day with minimal nausea, I'll be able to eat somewhat like normal and I won't feel as tired. Then the next day I'll wake up with constant nausea, nothing helps, I'll feel like I have to eat something every 2 hours and never feel satisfied or relieved of the queasiness and I'll be exhausted...all day. I have a sleeve of saltine crackers next to my bed for when I wake up in the middle of the night paralyzed by starvation, which by the way is a great idea. I've been waking up to use the restroom about 3-4 times a night which is super annoying. Other than that fun times! :)
So I think I've begun to show. Probably only I can notice it (and my husband) but I think its definitely getting bigger down there. I'm on to almost my last pair of work slacks which were so big about a month ago that I had never worn them before. No one has said anything or has become suspicious which is GREAT...that or I am surrounded by a bunch of people who do not pay attention to detail. Either way I don't care, I am not ready to let the word out yet. I have my next doc appt on the Wednesday coming up. That will be the start of 11 weeks and I believe the decision making appt to decide whether or not we want to do any genetic testing. I am for it (the non-invasive tests) primarily because this is our first child and I would like to be prepared. Not that either of our families are high risk for anything that we know of, but I just think it would be wise to be prepared as much as possible for whatever is to happen when this little one graces us with their presence. Hopefully then I will get another sonogram shot to post AND we haven't actually heard a heartbeat yet (just saw one flickering) so that should be good times as well.
As far as nausea, sickness and cravings go...its about the same. Still sleeping in the guest bedroom (my poor husband) I've been fine but I think my husband misses me ;). The nausea throughout the day tends to happen in waves. I'll have a good day with minimal nausea, I'll be able to eat somewhat like normal and I won't feel as tired. Then the next day I'll wake up with constant nausea, nothing helps, I'll feel like I have to eat something every 2 hours and never feel satisfied or relieved of the queasiness and I'll be exhausted...all day. I have a sleeve of saltine crackers next to my bed for when I wake up in the middle of the night paralyzed by starvation, which by the way is a great idea. I've been waking up to use the restroom about 3-4 times a night which is super annoying. Other than that fun times! :)
9 weeks...UGH THE SMELLS
So have I mentioned that the lacquer smell in my bedroom that is a combo between the new dresser and the newly stained headboard is triggering medium to severe nausea?...well I've come to the conclusion that it is just absolutely the worse smell so far (aside from the smell of my prenatal vitamins...uuggghhh) and it has gotten so bad that I actually have been sleeping in the guest bedroom for almost a week now. I still shower in our master bathroom and all of my clothes are in my closet still (in the master bathroom), so I have resorted to holding my breath while walking to and from our bathroom. Its pathetic...I know but I would rather do this than be in that bedroom honestly.
Cravings: I have been having this overpowering craving for Jack in the Box tacos for 5 straight mornings now. Just in the mornings, first thing...and also strawberry cream cheese. Not together because THAT would be gross but separate, in two separate meals. So what do I do? On my way to work I swing by Chompie's and pick up a blueberry bagel with strawberry cream cheese. Then I swing through the JITB drive through and pick up 2 tacos (for .99c). Then I go and pick up a Vitamin Water Zero Rise (orange) and try to down it while it is ice cold because its super gross once it starts warming up. Have I also mentioned that I am repulsed by any beverage that is not ICE COLD? Even water makes me gag if it doesn't have ice in it or is SUPER cold.
I do have to say that I am extremely fortunate to only have mild to medium (to sometimes severe only on specific occasions, see above) nausea and have only actually dry heaved once since this pregnancy thing started...and I will take partial credit for that because I might have accidentally gagged myself while brushing my teeth. But anyway I am very fortunate because there are a lot of women out there that vomit once a day, that can't seem to get out of bed, etc...so for that I am grateful.
Physical changes: Well I don't think I am showing per se but I am more solid in that area I guess? It definitely fluctuates from when I wake up to when I get home but that is normal for everyone to gain a little weight throughout the day. I have only retired two pairs of work slacks so far and they were on the brink of retirement anyway size-wise.
All in all I think its going very well. 9 weeks and I'm still chugging right along, business as usual...except for my sleeping quarters. More later.
Cravings: I have been having this overpowering craving for Jack in the Box tacos for 5 straight mornings now. Just in the mornings, first thing...and also strawberry cream cheese. Not together because THAT would be gross but separate, in two separate meals. So what do I do? On my way to work I swing by Chompie's and pick up a blueberry bagel with strawberry cream cheese. Then I swing through the JITB drive through and pick up 2 tacos (for .99c). Then I go and pick up a Vitamin Water Zero Rise (orange) and try to down it while it is ice cold because its super gross once it starts warming up. Have I also mentioned that I am repulsed by any beverage that is not ICE COLD? Even water makes me gag if it doesn't have ice in it or is SUPER cold.
I do have to say that I am extremely fortunate to only have mild to medium (to sometimes severe only on specific occasions, see above) nausea and have only actually dry heaved once since this pregnancy thing started...and I will take partial credit for that because I might have accidentally gagged myself while brushing my teeth. But anyway I am very fortunate because there are a lot of women out there that vomit once a day, that can't seem to get out of bed, etc...so for that I am grateful.
Physical changes: Well I don't think I am showing per se but I am more solid in that area I guess? It definitely fluctuates from when I wake up to when I get home but that is normal for everyone to gain a little weight throughout the day. I have only retired two pairs of work slacks so far and they were on the brink of retirement anyway size-wise.
All in all I think its going very well. 9 weeks and I'm still chugging right along, business as usual...except for my sleeping quarters. More later.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
8 weeks con't
So I just have to say that the nausea is getting worse...and worse. And I'm definitely more tired than normal. My bedtime nowadays is around 8:30-9p...and I would love to be able to lay down for naps throughout the day. I haven't thrown up yet still but I almost came ridiculously close to it one night smack in the middle of sleep. I woke up with such an intense queasy feeling and after running into the bathroom it subsided...a little. During the day the feeling of nausea is CONSTANT. Talk about annoying. The only times I feel somewhat ok is when Im eating something but then about 5-10 minutes after I stop eating it's back. Some people say this could last the entire first trimester. Others say it could last the entire pregnancy, WHAT!? Im also getting less and less productive at work. I really hope nobody notices that or I hope nobody says anything until I'm ready to tell people. I really don't like fibbing. The only good thing about all of this is that it is actually a really good sign that the baby is growing and developing as it should...meaning less and less chance of miscarriage. Oh and I also found that chewing gum helps. Not sure if it's the mint flavor or the chewing or what. Well I'm technically starting my 9th week so I really really hope that this is the worst it is going to get.
Physical changes: I haven't started to show yet but I am more conscientious of my abdomen. I don't think my boobs have gotten any bigger but they are definitely heavier.
Physical changes: I haven't started to show yet but I am more conscientious of my abdomen. I don't think my boobs have gotten any bigger but they are definitely heavier.
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