May 27, 2014
We had a good weekend up on Mackinac Island this weekend, working on Misty's wedding with her. Man, you had me tired out, but I was happy that I didn't feel sick hardly at all. Not sure how I managed a few times, but I did and you were a good sport about it :)
What I AM feeling lately though is fat! I don't like it one bit! At the doctor's appointment last week, the nurse weighed me and I was around 145, which is a lot for me, especially lately. I don't know how much of that is due to you, or due to my recently (more so before you) eating habits. Sigh, whatever the reason, my pants are super tight and uncomfortable. I really hope this little tummy I have is your doing, although I think maybe not quite yet. Oh well, I AM looking forward to a baby belly, and pants that fit properly ;)
My next doctor's appointment is when we should be able to hear your heartbeat for the first time. Your dad will come with me for that. It's on June 24, and that seems so long... according to the doctor, I should be 13.5 weeks by that time (although I still have this weird feeling like you are further along than I'm supposed to be right now... probably I'm just crazy!) and we will be able to share with the world that you are on the way.
One thing I feel bad about is that your due date is Christmas Day. I'm sure you won't come right on that day but you will be a Christmas time baby, which I feel bad about. I promise I will always try to make your birthday a separate thing as much as I can, because I don't want you to feel like you get passed over just because of the season.
Can't wait to meet you!
Love, Mom!
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
First OB Appointment
May 20, 2014
I JUST got back from my very first OB appointment. I wasn't sure what to expect as Angie told me they only just talked to her for her first one. However, for me, they did an exam as well as chatted with me. I met my doctor, whom Kara referred me to, Dr. Steven Lown (that's him on the right!).
He's super nice and I liked him a lot. He's good at his job as well, was very friendly, reassuring, and best of all, told me everything is going well from what it sounds like. We tried to hear the heartbeat but he told me even before he tried that there was a good chance we wouldn't. I'm only 8.5 weeks and usually it's after 10 weeks where you can hear things. Otherwise, everything seems good and that's good news! I have my next appointment on June 24, and I think I'll have Mike come with because we should be able to hear the heartbeat for sure then! Then we can announce it to the world! I should be 13.5 weeks by then so if all goes well, we should be safe! I'll probably have told all my clients by then, which is the biggest reason to hold off on telling everyone, other than the possibility of miscarriage. I am really hoping and praying that I won't have to worry about that. At least I'm reassured for now!
Another good thing Dr. Lown did for me was to give me a prescription for Zofran, which is anti-nausea. I doubt I will use it often but it will be very nice to have for weddings. I'm helping Misty this weekend up on Mackinac Island and I'm super excited. The weather is supposed to be good! Lots of good news today!
I JUST got back from my very first OB appointment. I wasn't sure what to expect as Angie told me they only just talked to her for her first one. However, for me, they did an exam as well as chatted with me. I met my doctor, whom Kara referred me to, Dr. Steven Lown (that's him on the right!).
Another good thing Dr. Lown did for me was to give me a prescription for Zofran, which is anti-nausea. I doubt I will use it often but it will be very nice to have for weddings. I'm helping Misty this weekend up on Mackinac Island and I'm super excited. The weather is supposed to be good! Lots of good news today!
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Morning Sickness
May 15, 2014
Though I know I should be counting myself lucky, sometimes it's a little hard. I've got morning sickness, though luckily I haven't actually GOTTEN sick, I sure feel like I want to. There are a few things I've been doing to try to make it go away. Last weekend, I kind of got it a little under control. Most of the time, if I eat as soon as I'm starting to feel the twinges of nausea coming on, I can get rid of it. I'm trying to eat better things and stuff that is supposed to be better for pregnant ladies and growing babies. I'm not great at it but it's kind of working.
I'm also trying to keep track of what is a problem, and how to avoid it. Last night, we went out for Mike's birthday. Luckily I was feeling well and I actually ate a little more than I normally do. The last time I did this, I think something similar happened... I got heartburn overnight (it was worse THIS time) and felt especially crummy in the morning. The nights are usually my best time (good sleep while I still can is welcome!) but not so much this time. Today I've gagged a few times and thought I was going to be sick but still holding on. Phew, it's getting hard! I ended up going home to nap the last time (it was a little over a week ago) but I don't want to do that again if I can help it. Eating isn't helping much, so I'm not sure what to do!
The other thing that's a little rough this week is food aversion. Smells aren't bothering me too much yet (usually!), as I hear they are apt to do, but every time I THINK of a meal that at the present time sounds gross to me (it just depends sometimes... so weird!) I feel like I'm going to gag. I ate something on Tuesday, which I also had Monday and was fine with, that whenever it crosses my mind, I seriously almost hurl. Just thinking about it now is getting to me. That is so weird! All my lunches this week since that have all been gagging me. I went and got Subway instead yesterday so I wouldn't have to eat what I brought. Often times, only ONE thing that I can think of at any given meal sounds good, so if I can, and if it's not terrible for me, I get it. Lately, I really want Sunchips too... Oh jeez. This little deal can go away anytime, it sure makes my life a little tricky!
Overall, I am lucky and doing well, it's just a big adjustment for me to go from feeling good most of the time to feeling 'urk' (coining the phrase ;) almost always. I hear the second trimester is much less tricky, and I'm counting down the weeks, hopefully only five more. Man, I'm tired... ;)
Though I know I should be counting myself lucky, sometimes it's a little hard. I've got morning sickness, though luckily I haven't actually GOTTEN sick, I sure feel like I want to. There are a few things I've been doing to try to make it go away. Last weekend, I kind of got it a little under control. Most of the time, if I eat as soon as I'm starting to feel the twinges of nausea coming on, I can get rid of it. I'm trying to eat better things and stuff that is supposed to be better for pregnant ladies and growing babies. I'm not great at it but it's kind of working.
I'm also trying to keep track of what is a problem, and how to avoid it. Last night, we went out for Mike's birthday. Luckily I was feeling well and I actually ate a little more than I normally do. The last time I did this, I think something similar happened... I got heartburn overnight (it was worse THIS time) and felt especially crummy in the morning. The nights are usually my best time (good sleep while I still can is welcome!) but not so much this time. Today I've gagged a few times and thought I was going to be sick but still holding on. Phew, it's getting hard! I ended up going home to nap the last time (it was a little over a week ago) but I don't want to do that again if I can help it. Eating isn't helping much, so I'm not sure what to do!
The other thing that's a little rough this week is food aversion. Smells aren't bothering me too much yet (usually!), as I hear they are apt to do, but every time I THINK of a meal that at the present time sounds gross to me (it just depends sometimes... so weird!) I feel like I'm going to gag. I ate something on Tuesday, which I also had Monday and was fine with, that whenever it crosses my mind, I seriously almost hurl. Just thinking about it now is getting to me. That is so weird! All my lunches this week since that have all been gagging me. I went and got Subway instead yesterday so I wouldn't have to eat what I brought. Often times, only ONE thing that I can think of at any given meal sounds good, so if I can, and if it's not terrible for me, I get it. Lately, I really want Sunchips too... Oh jeez. This little deal can go away anytime, it sure makes my life a little tricky!
Overall, I am lucky and doing well, it's just a big adjustment for me to go from feeling good most of the time to feeling 'urk' (coining the phrase ;) almost always. I hear the second trimester is much less tricky, and I'm counting down the weeks, hopefully only five more. Man, I'm tired... ;)
Monday, May 12, 2014
Dear Baby: Part Four
May 12, 2014
Dear Baby,
Yesterday was technically my first Mother's Day! Although I definitely don't feel much like a real mom yet, that's kind of exciting for me. Your dad bought me a sundae (so generous ;) but it was pretty tasty so I won't complain :D
A week from tomorrow I get to go to the OB/GYN for my VERY FIRST appointment and to hopefully find out some good news about you. I'm still a little nervous but I'm not TOO worried. I've got lots of the symptoms I am supposed to have at the point I think I am at in my pregnancy with you. I'm definitely bloaty (I almost have a baby belly which is pretty impossible at how early along we are) and sometimes a little gassy... TMI, so sorry! I definitely feel pretty queasy a lot, although thankfully I still haven't actually gotten sick. According to "What to Expect When You're Expecting", having queasiness during this time frame makes you less likely to miscarry, so if that means I will for sure get to meet you this fall/winter, I can manage. I'm just not used to feeling so crummy all the time, so I'm kind of a wimp about it occasionally! However, I've kind of gotten down what to do when I start to feel a little sick and the last few days haven't been too bad. Also I am SO tired! I don't even have to be doing anything to get all sleepy and feel like I could rest for hours. It's okay on the weekends but not so much when I have to work. I've been toughing through it. Could be worse... and probably will be so I will survive.
This whole experience is a little weird for me yet. I say a prayer for you every night (and sometimes when I get those occasionally ouchies way down at the bottom of my belly). I'm sure you are all right but I will be so much happier when the doctor tells me himself. Fingers crossed!
Right now you are supposed to be the size of a blueberry and 10,000 times bigger than when you first 'happened'. That's pretty crazy, it's such a crazy process. I hope I enjoy it like your Grandma told me she did when she had me and your Aunt Kara.
Until next time, Maybe Baby,
Your Mom!
Dear Baby,
Yesterday was technically my first Mother's Day! Although I definitely don't feel much like a real mom yet, that's kind of exciting for me. Your dad bought me a sundae (so generous ;) but it was pretty tasty so I won't complain :D
A week from tomorrow I get to go to the OB/GYN for my VERY FIRST appointment and to hopefully find out some good news about you. I'm still a little nervous but I'm not TOO worried. I've got lots of the symptoms I am supposed to have at the point I think I am at in my pregnancy with you. I'm definitely bloaty (I almost have a baby belly which is pretty impossible at how early along we are) and sometimes a little gassy... TMI, so sorry! I definitely feel pretty queasy a lot, although thankfully I still haven't actually gotten sick. According to "What to Expect When You're Expecting", having queasiness during this time frame makes you less likely to miscarry, so if that means I will for sure get to meet you this fall/winter, I can manage. I'm just not used to feeling so crummy all the time, so I'm kind of a wimp about it occasionally! However, I've kind of gotten down what to do when I start to feel a little sick and the last few days haven't been too bad. Also I am SO tired! I don't even have to be doing anything to get all sleepy and feel like I could rest for hours. It's okay on the weekends but not so much when I have to work. I've been toughing through it. Could be worse... and probably will be so I will survive.
This whole experience is a little weird for me yet. I say a prayer for you every night (and sometimes when I get those occasionally ouchies way down at the bottom of my belly). I'm sure you are all right but I will be so much happier when the doctor tells me himself. Fingers crossed!
Right now you are supposed to be the size of a blueberry and 10,000 times bigger than when you first 'happened'. That's pretty crazy, it's such a crazy process. I hope I enjoy it like your Grandma told me she did when she had me and your Aunt Kara.
Until next time, Maybe Baby,
Your Mom!
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Dear Baby: Part Three
May 1, 2014
Keeping you a secret is pretty tricky. I have enough people who know about you and who I can talk to at work (although those ones are all online) but this is particularly hard when all I want to do is just put my head down and cry. I'm not feeling particularly bad (right now anyway!) or anything, I'm just hormonal and want to sob for a few minutes. I feel like that's all I need but I can't do it at work! Frustrating.
A hug would help but the only one who can hug me here is your daddy, and he's out of the office today. Sigh, if only I were at home where I could cuddle with Pete for a little bit and just rest. I'm super tired too. I got a little too stressed out today and felt really bad over lunch break but now I'm feeling pretty much back to normal, other than the desperate desire to cry.
Anyway, I hope you are doing all right in there. I sure have lots of symptoms of you, so I know you're in there at least! Just be healthy, happy and like to sleep, and we'll get along wonderful in 34 weeks. I love you already.
Love,
Your Emotional Mom!
P.S. Your soon-to-be best buddy (well, one of them!), Moebaby (working title ;), is doing really well so far! She (that's what they are thinking right now anyway) has a good heartbeat and moves around in Aunt Angie's belly like a good baby. Mommy worried she/he might not like her/his photo taken since she/he's got hands in front of face, but I'm sure Mommy will talk her/him into smiling pretty for the camera when she/he makes it into the world in October.
Here's a photo of our little friend right now!
Keeping you a secret is pretty tricky. I have enough people who know about you and who I can talk to at work (although those ones are all online) but this is particularly hard when all I want to do is just put my head down and cry. I'm not feeling particularly bad (right now anyway!) or anything, I'm just hormonal and want to sob for a few minutes. I feel like that's all I need but I can't do it at work! Frustrating.
A hug would help but the only one who can hug me here is your daddy, and he's out of the office today. Sigh, if only I were at home where I could cuddle with Pete for a little bit and just rest. I'm super tired too. I got a little too stressed out today and felt really bad over lunch break but now I'm feeling pretty much back to normal, other than the desperate desire to cry.
Anyway, I hope you are doing all right in there. I sure have lots of symptoms of you, so I know you're in there at least! Just be healthy, happy and like to sleep, and we'll get along wonderful in 34 weeks. I love you already.
Love,
Your Emotional Mom!
P.S. Your soon-to-be best buddy (well, one of them!), Moebaby (working title ;), is doing really well so far! She (that's what they are thinking right now anyway) has a good heartbeat and moves around in Aunt Angie's belly like a good baby. Mommy worried she/he might not like her/his photo taken since she/he's got hands in front of face, but I'm sure Mommy will talk her/him into smiling pretty for the camera when she/he makes it into the world in October.
Here's a photo of our little friend right now!
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