Thursday, October 28, 2010
Newest Symptom
Yesterday was the first day that I started getting sharp pains in my hips - I did a little online research - and it appears it's a normal thing. Apparently the pregnancy hormones are loosening the pelvic joints.....What fun. : )
We find out today what Baby W is getting as a cousin (crossing my fingers for a girlie!).
Last night was the first time I came home from work on a weeknight and took a nap. I slept from 4:30-7:30 - I wasn't planning on sleeping that long, but it sure felt good! I still got some chores around the house done afterwards and a 3 1/2 mile walk on the treadmill done!
I haven't been feeling as nauseous lately - which has been really nice! I hear it can go off and on, especially throughout the first trimester, but I'm hoping it stays "off"!
I'll report back rather I'm having a new niece or nephew in March!!
We find out today what Baby W is getting as a cousin (crossing my fingers for a girlie!).
Last night was the first time I came home from work on a weeknight and took a nap. I slept from 4:30-7:30 - I wasn't planning on sleeping that long, but it sure felt good! I still got some chores around the house done afterwards and a 3 1/2 mile walk on the treadmill done!
I haven't been feeling as nauseous lately - which has been really nice! I hear it can go off and on, especially throughout the first trimester, but I'm hoping it stays "off"!
I'll report back rather I'm having a new niece or nephew in March!!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
One Week
One week ago today I found out I was pregnant. What's been going on since then?!
*We've told pretty much anyone who'll listen (haven't broken the news on my regular blog yet, I plan to wait until after the first appointment)
*Made my first OB appt. November 9th (it feels like an ETERNITY away!)
*Found the babysitter!! Yippeeee!
*Pee more than imaginable. It's insane.
*Gassy. Gross, huh?!
*Gassy leads to bloating. I don't think I'd ever been bloated before. I have now. It sucks!
*Sooooo tired. Like hit by a train and just want to sleep 24 hours a day tired.
*HAPPY! Very, very happy.
*I've cut back on the intensity of my workouts. I don't run anymore. I don't do ab work or high intensity cardio. I'm still walking and doing light weights. It feels odd to change it up - but my doctor said I could still work out daily, just lower intensity.
*My diet hasn't changed much - I ate pretty healthy before getting pregnant - I've added in some fruit juice and some more fruits. I also eat more crackers : )
*Talked a lot about names - and I think we've pretty much come up with them (we already had middle names, and a girls name - so really it was just a boys first name) - I'm planning on sharing, probably after first appointment.
*Did I mention how TIRED I am?! Super tired!
*Nauseous. Everything makes me nauseous. Smells. Thoughts. EVERYTHING.
*So, all in all it sounds pretty horrible, huh?! Well - I already know it's worth it!!!
I mentioned to Chris the other day that if we are right on the calculation of the due date that we are still SUPER early in this pregnancy. He said "I love this pregnancy thing, so the longer the better." I feel the same way : )
*We've told pretty much anyone who'll listen (haven't broken the news on my regular blog yet, I plan to wait until after the first appointment)
*Made my first OB appt. November 9th (it feels like an ETERNITY away!)
*Found the babysitter!! Yippeeee!
*Pee more than imaginable. It's insane.
*Gassy. Gross, huh?!
*Gassy leads to bloating. I don't think I'd ever been bloated before. I have now. It sucks!
*Sooooo tired. Like hit by a train and just want to sleep 24 hours a day tired.
*HAPPY! Very, very happy.
*I've cut back on the intensity of my workouts. I don't run anymore. I don't do ab work or high intensity cardio. I'm still walking and doing light weights. It feels odd to change it up - but my doctor said I could still work out daily, just lower intensity.
*My diet hasn't changed much - I ate pretty healthy before getting pregnant - I've added in some fruit juice and some more fruits. I also eat more crackers : )
*Talked a lot about names - and I think we've pretty much come up with them (we already had middle names, and a girls name - so really it was just a boys first name) - I'm planning on sharing, probably after first appointment.
*Did I mention how TIRED I am?! Super tired!
*Nauseous. Everything makes me nauseous. Smells. Thoughts. EVERYTHING.
*So, all in all it sounds pretty horrible, huh?! Well - I already know it's worth it!!!
I mentioned to Chris the other day that if we are right on the calculation of the due date that we are still SUPER early in this pregnancy. He said "I love this pregnancy thing, so the longer the better." I feel the same way : )
Friday, October 22, 2010
Thursday, September 21st
I got my first gift as a mommy-to-be!! My sister brought it to me while I was at work.
She got me a pregnancy calendar - where I can track everything! I LOVE IT!! I'm a calendar FANATIC....so it was the PERFECT gift!
She also brought me a bra in a larger size - she had to buy one for herself that day and said it won't be long before I'll need it : )
I also confirmed my babysitter. I was sooo excited to get my first choice! I had two that I would have been happy to go with - but my first choice was the person who babysat Gage, babysat my niece and nephew, Jessi and Grant and she babysits my best friends son.....She had an opening in August - so that's where Baby W will be going!
It was a good day : )
Worried
We've been telling more and more people our news - and I'm worried it's to early...and some people even make me feel like it's too early. After e-mailing a friend about feeling like that she gave me some good advice - and re-assured me that it's fine. Here is what she said:
I don't think you should feel stupid at all......I'm with you on
enjoying the whole pregnancy. The reason that people "hold out" on
giving the news is because of fear of miscarriage.....but that means if
you have a miscarriage you have to go through it completely alone and I
don't think that is anything to be ashamed about or to go through alone.
One of my good friends went through something very horrible. She lost a
baby in the womb at seven months. She told me when I first got pregnant
with Claire that people will try to tell you what to do and horror
stories all throughout your pregnancy, and she said the best thing to do
is to smile and ignore them because MOST ALL pregnancies turn out great
- babies were born during wars, depressions, healthy babies are born
from drug head moms, etc.
So my advice is to tell as many people as you want and to be as excited
as you want. I think it's weird to hold in something you are so excited
about just because you're afraid of the small chance that something may
go wrong, because there's always a chance that something could go wrong
with anything in life.
I agree with everything she said - and it kind of made me realize I shouldn't be ashamed to be sharing my news so early. She's also due to have a June baby (her second!). I'm glad she shared her thoughts and feelings with me!
I don't think you should feel stupid at all......I'm with you on
enjoying the whole pregnancy. The reason that people "hold out" on
giving the news is because of fear of miscarriage.....but that means if
you have a miscarriage you have to go through it completely alone and I
don't think that is anything to be ashamed about or to go through alone.
One of my good friends went through something very horrible. She lost a
baby in the womb at seven months. She told me when I first got pregnant
with Claire that people will try to tell you what to do and horror
stories all throughout your pregnancy, and she said the best thing to do
is to smile and ignore them because MOST ALL pregnancies turn out great
- babies were born during wars, depressions, healthy babies are born
from drug head moms, etc.
So my advice is to tell as many people as you want and to be as excited
as you want. I think it's weird to hold in something you are so excited
about just because you're afraid of the small chance that something may
go wrong, because there's always a chance that something could go wrong
with anything in life.
I agree with everything she said - and it kind of made me realize I shouldn't be ashamed to be sharing my news so early. She's also due to have a June baby (her second!). I'm glad she shared her thoughts and feelings with me!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sharing the NEWS!
Well - we couldn't wait to share the news with our parents. We know a lot of people wait - to be on the safe side - but we aren't "private" people, so if, god-forbid, something go wrong - we'd be fine sharing that too....
Last night we loaded the boys up in the vehicle to head to my parents house....we told them on the way.
They were both happy - immediately said they wanted us to have a boy...and were excited about it, with a couple questions.
When we got to my parents Dawson handed my mom a picture frame that I had made up with a sign in it that read: Picture to arrive around June, 2011. It took her just a bit to get it and then she screamed "YOU'RE PREGNANT!!!". I think she was pretty excited : ) My dad was happy too!
When my sister got there I gave her a card for her baby (who is currently in her belly - she is about 4 months pregnant)....So, she opened it and the card read along the lines of: Dear Baby R (Baby's last name) - Can't wait to meet you. We're going to be best friends. You'll be the best play mate ever. (there were other similar sentences, and after each one I was getting a stranger and stranger look - she thought I'd lost it!) - I signed it - I will meet you around June 2011. Love, your cousin, Baby W - she got it then! She was excited too.
When we got home we went to Chris' dads and step mom's house - Chris gave Rebecca the same frame we had made for my parents. She kind of looked at it with a "what is this" expression - then looked up and smiled and said "You guys?!" - His dad just told him to get a beer - haha!
Chris called his mom after that....she was happy for us - and knew we had been trying for a while.
With the family told it feels a lot more real. I've been scared it's too soon to tell people - but, you know what, I decided to quit worrying about it - I don't care what other people think about me and if they think it's too soon. I want to celebrate every minute of this pregnancy - why should i have to hold it inside and not celebrate it - it's an exciting thing.....
Now if only my body could feel as excited : )
Last night we loaded the boys up in the vehicle to head to my parents house....we told them on the way.
They were both happy - immediately said they wanted us to have a boy...and were excited about it, with a couple questions.
When we got to my parents Dawson handed my mom a picture frame that I had made up with a sign in it that read: Picture to arrive around June, 2011. It took her just a bit to get it and then she screamed "YOU'RE PREGNANT!!!". I think she was pretty excited : ) My dad was happy too!
When my sister got there I gave her a card for her baby (who is currently in her belly - she is about 4 months pregnant)....So, she opened it and the card read along the lines of: Dear Baby R (Baby's last name) - Can't wait to meet you. We're going to be best friends. You'll be the best play mate ever. (there were other similar sentences, and after each one I was getting a stranger and stranger look - she thought I'd lost it!) - I signed it - I will meet you around June 2011. Love, your cousin, Baby W - she got it then! She was excited too.
When we got home we went to Chris' dads and step mom's house - Chris gave Rebecca the same frame we had made for my parents. She kind of looked at it with a "what is this" expression - then looked up and smiled and said "You guys?!" - His dad just told him to get a beer - haha!
Chris called his mom after that....she was happy for us - and knew we had been trying for a while.
With the family told it feels a lot more real. I've been scared it's too soon to tell people - but, you know what, I decided to quit worrying about it - I don't care what other people think about me and if they think it's too soon. I want to celebrate every minute of this pregnancy - why should i have to hold it inside and not celebrate it - it's an exciting thing.....
Now if only my body could feel as excited : )
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Thoughts
So - I've known I am pregnant for just a little over 24 hours. I don't think I have quit thinking about it once....here are some things I've already noticed in this short, short period of time (even though I'm not very long at all - 5 weeks today, in fact!)
*The amount I pee. Holy.MOLY. I am literally in the bathroom every 15-20 minutes. It's so weird...I thought that didn't happen until the baby was bigger...apparently it happens as SOON as you become pregnant.
*My nose is unbelievable. I smell EVERYTHING. It's crazy...I feel like a dog! LOL.
*I've been very nauseous, but other than the first morning of throwing up have not had any more of that - yet.
*I haven't been hungry at all. It's so weird - I used to be starving by the time breakfast and lunch came...but tried holding off before eating...NOW...I don't feel like eating but know I HAVE to!
*Dealing with the doctor office sucks. I leave a message and don't get a phone call returned for....over 8 hours.....and that's just the first time I called. I called back today to schedule an appointment and still haven't gotten a return call. Can they not have someone to man the phones on a full time basis?!
*The amount I pee. Holy.MOLY. I am literally in the bathroom every 15-20 minutes. It's so weird...I thought that didn't happen until the baby was bigger...apparently it happens as SOON as you become pregnant.
*My nose is unbelievable. I smell EVERYTHING. It's crazy...I feel like a dog! LOL.
*I've been very nauseous, but other than the first morning of throwing up have not had any more of that - yet.
*I haven't been hungry at all. It's so weird - I used to be starving by the time breakfast and lunch came...but tried holding off before eating...NOW...I don't feel like eating but know I HAVE to!
*Dealing with the doctor office sucks. I leave a message and don't get a phone call returned for....over 8 hours.....and that's just the first time I called. I called back today to schedule an appointment and still haven't gotten a return call. Can they not have someone to man the phones on a full time basis?!
First "Baby" Purchase
Yes - I made my first purchase on the DAY I found out I was pregnant.
I made the purchase at etsy.com.
They are stickers - starting at 8 weeks and going until 42 weeks (eeeek!) - you place them on your shirt or belly each week and take a photo, documenting your belly that week of pregnancy!
I ran across them a week or so ago when browsing etsy - I just didn't know I'd be needing them so quickly!!
October 19, 2010
The start of a new journey.
The journey of a pregnancy....of a couple becoming parents....
I woke up around 2 a.m. soooo sick. I figured I had the flu since just a couple days before I had watched my niece who had recently had the flu. I threw up a couple times, laid on the couch and finally made my way back to the bedroom around 7:30 a.m. My back was hurting too - which happens when I start my period, which I was expecting to happen any day - so I took 2 Midol. I asked Chris to bring me the trash can to the side of the bed because I felt like I was going to throw up again....I also asked him why at 2 a.m. it smelled like he had just cooked or warmed up leftovers. He said he hadn't eaten anything - it didn't even dawn on me to question my heightened sense of smell.
So - I laid there....with "the flu"....almost in tears. It was the first night of a new course that night, and I knew I couldn't get myself out of bed to go - even though it was still 8 hours away by that time. I called my boss, told her I had the flu, I e-mailed my teacher letting him know I'd be missing the first class....my sister called and I told her I had the flu and was in bed.....
Then I got a text from my friend Sarah - she was telling me she wasn't at work that day, she was staying home. I replied back: I'm home to. Throwing up. To which she replied: I'm sorry, but that makes me smile...mayb ur pregnant!!!!!! have u started ur period? My reply: No, but it's the flu. Complete with 5 fever blisters. Tonights my first class too : ( idk what I'm goin to do.
An hour or so later I got up to pee...and thought, what the hell, I'll take a pregnancy test. I grabbed a Dollar General test from the counter (A $3 one....so, surely I thought, it'd be a little better than the $1 ones I should have bought stock in) - I peed on it. Negative. 5 minutes later I could see a FAINT positive sign. I figured it was past the time allotted of when you should read the test....but decided to try and pee again - on a brand name test - So, less than 10 minutes later I made myself pee again....barely enough to cover the pregnancy test. One line appeared - dark - the control line. Within about a minute a very FAINT second line appeared. HOLY COW - It hit me - I AM PREGNANT!!!
I called Chris - I asked if he was busy - and since when he'd left for work I was curled in a ball with "the flu" he immediately questioned whether I was okay - I blurted out "I'm pregnant!" I told him I was going to Sarah's to have her look at the pregnancy tests to make sure she thought that I was (since the lines were so faint). I headed to Sarah's - and showed her the tests - and we agreed - I am pregnant!
We visited about it for a while and I headed back to my house. After looking up some baby stuff online I decided to head to work -
It was the LONGEST DAY EVER!! I felt so horrible all day - I had no appetite and felt like if I ate I'd puke. I had to sit through 4 hours of class where I could NOT concentrate. Every smell made me want to throw up - and I could smell everything so strongly.....
When I got home - around 9:30 p.m. - Chris and I laid in bed talking about the pregnancy - we were both still in awe - but very happy!
The journey of a pregnancy....of a couple becoming parents....
I woke up around 2 a.m. soooo sick. I figured I had the flu since just a couple days before I had watched my niece who had recently had the flu. I threw up a couple times, laid on the couch and finally made my way back to the bedroom around 7:30 a.m. My back was hurting too - which happens when I start my period, which I was expecting to happen any day - so I took 2 Midol. I asked Chris to bring me the trash can to the side of the bed because I felt like I was going to throw up again....I also asked him why at 2 a.m. it smelled like he had just cooked or warmed up leftovers. He said he hadn't eaten anything - it didn't even dawn on me to question my heightened sense of smell.
So - I laid there....with "the flu"....almost in tears. It was the first night of a new course that night, and I knew I couldn't get myself out of bed to go - even though it was still 8 hours away by that time. I called my boss, told her I had the flu, I e-mailed my teacher letting him know I'd be missing the first class....my sister called and I told her I had the flu and was in bed.....
Then I got a text from my friend Sarah - she was telling me she wasn't at work that day, she was staying home. I replied back: I'm home to. Throwing up. To which she replied: I'm sorry, but that makes me smile...mayb ur pregnant!!!!!! have u started ur period? My reply: No, but it's the flu. Complete with 5 fever blisters. Tonights my first class too : ( idk what I'm goin to do.
An hour or so later I got up to pee...and thought, what the hell, I'll take a pregnancy test. I grabbed a Dollar General test from the counter (A $3 one....so, surely I thought, it'd be a little better than the $1 ones I should have bought stock in) - I peed on it. Negative. 5 minutes later I could see a FAINT positive sign. I figured it was past the time allotted of when you should read the test....but decided to try and pee again - on a brand name test - So, less than 10 minutes later I made myself pee again....barely enough to cover the pregnancy test. One line appeared - dark - the control line. Within about a minute a very FAINT second line appeared. HOLY COW - It hit me - I AM PREGNANT!!!
I called Chris - I asked if he was busy - and since when he'd left for work I was curled in a ball with "the flu" he immediately questioned whether I was okay - I blurted out "I'm pregnant!" I told him I was going to Sarah's to have her look at the pregnancy tests to make sure she thought that I was (since the lines were so faint). I headed to Sarah's - and showed her the tests - and we agreed - I am pregnant!
We visited about it for a while and I headed back to my house. After looking up some baby stuff online I decided to head to work -
It was the LONGEST DAY EVER!! I felt so horrible all day - I had no appetite and felt like if I ate I'd puke. I had to sit through 4 hours of class where I could NOT concentrate. Every smell made me want to throw up - and I could smell everything so strongly.....
When I got home - around 9:30 p.m. - Chris and I laid in bed talking about the pregnancy - we were both still in awe - but very happy!
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