Today makes me exactly 10 weeks!
I will be very glad when I am completely out of the first trimester! Let me tell you...being in the first trimester while its the holiday season makes for one tired mama!
I am still having morning sickness. My schedule these days are like this: Wake up, eat a banana, take Ani to school, come home...and head straight for the toilet. Then being so nauseus...I hit the bed to just sleep the nausea off. I wake up around 11:30 to Josh coming home to check on me on his lunch break. Once I get ready and everything, I'm pretty good for the rest of the day. I generally don't eat a big lunch, just a few snacks during the day...then eat a big meal for dinner. At least its reverted back to only being morning sickness!
I hate that Anistyn has caught me a few times over the toilet...she gets so worried! One time when I was in there, Josh asked me if I needed anything and I asked him to bring me a water and I guess she overheard. So now, anytime she sees me heading in there...she tries to bring me a water. So sweet! Every night when she's going to bed she kisses daddy, then mommy...and then my tummy. She's going to be such a great big sister!
I know I've heard a lot of times that you're sicker with girls, only I was never sick when I was pregnant with Anistyn. So...maybe since its opposite, its a boy? Who knows...and we have a ways before we get to find out:(
I do have to give major thanks to my amazing husband. He has really been a huge help...and I don't know if I could have done everything without him here. Although I do have to tell him NOT to clean..does any wife ever do that? Haha! But when he comes for lunch sometimes he'll start picking up, and I WANT to clean. Since he's the working one, its my way of taking care of him. I have yet to hear him complain...I just love him!
First appointment
I had my first doctor's appointment yesterday! Josh was able to get out of work (or actually PT) and got with me. I really want him to be able to go to all of the important appointments. Not every single one of course...but the "big ones."
We met with the doctor who is going to be delivering the little one. Our appointment was in the afternoon, so she had us wait a little longer, that way we were her last appointment of the day. She wanted us to be last so that we would have as much time as needed to ask however many questions we wanted to. She was amazing and I really look forward to her seeing us through this pregnancy. I have to admit, I was really worried about delivering a "military" baby. But she completely put my mind at ease. She even gave me her pager number and personal cell phone number! I've never had a doctor do that before. She insisted that I call her for anything...I was just really amazed how caring she was.
I was hoping to get an ultrasound...but we're going to do that in two weeks. She said that there was a 50/50 chance of hearing the heartbeat as well. So we didn't do that because she said "If we don't hear the heartbeat, its just too early. But I don't want you to be worrying for the next few weeks!" Which I understood. I just thought they would do an ultrasound, and I had really wanted Josh to be able to see him/her! But, hopefully he can go to the next appointment to see!
Being that this is my second baby, she said I would grow quicker and feel everything faster. Its amazing what the woman's body does! She said that my body is recognizing these pregnancy symptons, and so it "jumps" back into pregnancy mode so much quicker then it did with the first pregnancy. Which must be why I ALREADY have a baby bump at 8 weeks!
She also mentioned that if the delivery is going along fine, that she's been known to let some dad's "deliver" the baby at the end. As in, once the baby is on its way out...the dad gets to get him/her out...and be the first one to hold it! Josh is very intrigued by it....but I think he'll have to decide when actually in the "moment." So far...he wants to stay by my head, lol!
And of course...whats a baby post without the first baby bump picture??
Here I am at 8 weeks!
When I asked Josh to take this picture, he insisted that he has a growing baby belly too. Basically...he would not move until I took a picture of his stomach too! Such a dork...but its why I love him! So...here is Josh's baby belly...haha! I think he was poking out a little!
We met with the doctor who is going to be delivering the little one. Our appointment was in the afternoon, so she had us wait a little longer, that way we were her last appointment of the day. She wanted us to be last so that we would have as much time as needed to ask however many questions we wanted to. She was amazing and I really look forward to her seeing us through this pregnancy. I have to admit, I was really worried about delivering a "military" baby. But she completely put my mind at ease. She even gave me her pager number and personal cell phone number! I've never had a doctor do that before. She insisted that I call her for anything...I was just really amazed how caring she was.
I was hoping to get an ultrasound...but we're going to do that in two weeks. She said that there was a 50/50 chance of hearing the heartbeat as well. So we didn't do that because she said "If we don't hear the heartbeat, its just too early. But I don't want you to be worrying for the next few weeks!" Which I understood. I just thought they would do an ultrasound, and I had really wanted Josh to be able to see him/her! But, hopefully he can go to the next appointment to see!
Being that this is my second baby, she said I would grow quicker and feel everything faster. Its amazing what the woman's body does! She said that my body is recognizing these pregnancy symptons, and so it "jumps" back into pregnancy mode so much quicker then it did with the first pregnancy. Which must be why I ALREADY have a baby bump at 8 weeks!
She also mentioned that if the delivery is going along fine, that she's been known to let some dad's "deliver" the baby at the end. As in, once the baby is on its way out...the dad gets to get him/her out...and be the first one to hold it! Josh is very intrigued by it....but I think he'll have to decide when actually in the "moment." So far...he wants to stay by my head, lol!
And of course...whats a baby post without the first baby bump picture??
Here I am at 8 weeks!
When I asked Josh to take this picture, he insisted that he has a growing baby belly too. Basically...he would not move until I took a picture of his stomach too! Such a dork...but its why I love him! So...here is Josh's baby belly...haha! I think he was poking out a little!
A great surprise!
Its one thing to be sick. Being sick is not fun. The horrible mucus-y chest. The throat that feels like its on fire. The nose that refuses to let you breathe. Upper respiratory infections are no fun.
Then add the morning sickness...I mean...all DAY sickness! The nausea, being hungry...but not being able to keep it down.
I can deal with being sick. I can deal with pregnancy symptons. I CANNOT deal with both of them at the same time anymore! Which is why...I marched myself up to the ER tonight.
I haven't been getting better. I feel like I'm getting sicker. I had been told to take robitussin, but that didn't do anything. So for a solid week now, I've been miserable! Thank goodness for a great husband who is willing to help!
So I went to the ER to try and get some relief from something! They couldn't help with the infection, the doctor said it would just have to ride itself out. But he could give me stuff for the nausea. So, he gave me some B6 and some Zofran. But thats not the best part...
The BEST part, is that while there...he wanted to check on the baby!! I was so excited and surprised! He wheeled in the ultrasound machine and took a peak.
I saw the little one for the very first time. A tiny little blob...with a white speck that is the heart. That little heart was just beating away! I was so excited and its such a load off to be able to see him/her! Its so amazing to see that baby for the first time...and I am already so in love!!
Then add the morning sickness...I mean...all DAY sickness! The nausea, being hungry...but not being able to keep it down.
I can deal with being sick. I can deal with pregnancy symptons. I CANNOT deal with both of them at the same time anymore! Which is why...I marched myself up to the ER tonight.
I haven't been getting better. I feel like I'm getting sicker. I had been told to take robitussin, but that didn't do anything. So for a solid week now, I've been miserable! Thank goodness for a great husband who is willing to help!
So I went to the ER to try and get some relief from something! They couldn't help with the infection, the doctor said it would just have to ride itself out. But he could give me stuff for the nausea. So, he gave me some B6 and some Zofran. But thats not the best part...
The BEST part, is that while there...he wanted to check on the baby!! I was so excited and surprised! He wheeled in the ultrasound machine and took a peak.
I saw the little one for the very first time. A tiny little blob...with a white speck that is the heart. That little heart was just beating away! I was so excited and its such a load off to be able to see him/her! Its so amazing to see that baby for the first time...and I am already so in love!!
Helloooooo pregnancy...
I do believe a week or so ago, I was saying that I didn't feel any symptons...
Well, that sure did change this week!
Josh, Anistyn, and I all got back home last Sunday evening from Alabama. That night, Josh was complaining about not feeling very well. So I tried to stay away from him as much as possible so I didn't catch anything...but that didn't work. So we BOTH have been dealing with upper respiratory infections. But thats just the start of it.
Oh...the nausea. My stomach has become a lot like brain. Dictating to me when I can eat...and what I can eat. Its pretty much been ruling my life this week. Sometimes, the meals work. Other times...well...not so much. Since I've been sick anyways, I haven't had much of an appetite. But the nausea only makes it worse! Its a rarity when I feel like eating...and another rarity if when just looking at the food, it doesn't make me gag!
There have been other little pregnancy signs...sore breasts, and hormones. Oh the things that have made me cry this week! Commercials!
I have my next doctor appointment in less than a week and I will definitely be asking for some zofran. It would be great to be able to eat like a normal person again!
Well, that sure did change this week!
Josh, Anistyn, and I all got back home last Sunday evening from Alabama. That night, Josh was complaining about not feeling very well. So I tried to stay away from him as much as possible so I didn't catch anything...but that didn't work. So we BOTH have been dealing with upper respiratory infections. But thats just the start of it.
Oh...the nausea. My stomach has become a lot like brain. Dictating to me when I can eat...and what I can eat. Its pretty much been ruling my life this week. Sometimes, the meals work. Other times...well...not so much. Since I've been sick anyways, I haven't had much of an appetite. But the nausea only makes it worse! Its a rarity when I feel like eating...and another rarity if when just looking at the food, it doesn't make me gag!
There have been other little pregnancy signs...sore breasts, and hormones. Oh the things that have made me cry this week! Commercials!
I have my next doctor appointment in less than a week and I will definitely be asking for some zofran. It would be great to be able to eat like a normal person again!
6 weeks!
I have made it to 6 weeks now! At first I thought I had a small baby bump...but I think it only shows up after I eat...so I don't think its the baby!
I've been feeling great. No morning sickness yet. The only "sympton" is that I do get tired. I'm usually good until around 3 or 4 in the afternoon, and if I don't take a nap, then I'm tired the rest of the night!
Josh has been such a great help when I've needed to rest. One thing I adore about him...he's not afraid to pitch in on the housework! Although I try to do as much as I can, this past weekend he let me rest and reorganized the kitchen for me!
I do wish that in some way I had more symptoms...just so that I could "feel" pregnant. It does get me worried from time to time. My next appointment is December 9th, and I can't wait to make sure everything is going good in there!
I've been feeling great. No morning sickness yet. The only "sympton" is that I do get tired. I'm usually good until around 3 or 4 in the afternoon, and if I don't take a nap, then I'm tired the rest of the night!
Josh has been such a great help when I've needed to rest. One thing I adore about him...he's not afraid to pitch in on the housework! Although I try to do as much as I can, this past weekend he let me rest and reorganized the kitchen for me!
I do wish that in some way I had more symptoms...just so that I could "feel" pregnant. It does get me worried from time to time. My next appointment is December 9th, and I can't wait to make sure everything is going good in there!
Here we go!
Josh and I went to my first appointment Tuesday. It wasn't to see a doctor, just to go and "discuss" the pregnancy and birth. I was really interested to see how everything was going to work with this being our first "military" baby! I was really happy with everything though!
All of my appointments will be at the base hospital and I can choose my doctor. But I won't give birth at that hospital....I'll give birth at a nice hospital off base which I'm excited about.
The nurse that we talked to just went over what to expect while pregnant. Even though this is my second, its been 6 years since I've been pregnant...so I desperately needed a refresher! Plus, it was great to have Josh there...even if he did scrunch up his face when talking about some not so pretty preggo stuff!
But, he's been great so far. I got sick one day, and held my hair. Yes...it might be gross....but, he's so supportive and attentive. I couldn't ask for a better husband! Other than that, I haven't had many symptoms...well, other than the lovely pregnant gas you get, lol! I do get tired during the day, but I'm not always able to sleep!
Today, I am 5 weeks and 3 days!
All of my appointments will be at the base hospital and I can choose my doctor. But I won't give birth at that hospital....I'll give birth at a nice hospital off base which I'm excited about.
The nurse that we talked to just went over what to expect while pregnant. Even though this is my second, its been 6 years since I've been pregnant...so I desperately needed a refresher! Plus, it was great to have Josh there...even if he did scrunch up his face when talking about some not so pretty preggo stuff!
But, he's been great so far. I got sick one day, and held my hair. Yes...it might be gross....but, he's so supportive and attentive. I couldn't ask for a better husband! Other than that, I haven't had many symptoms...well, other than the lovely pregnant gas you get, lol! I do get tired during the day, but I'm not always able to sleep!
Today, I am 5 weeks and 3 days!
Welcome to the baby blog!
I'll be doing a baby blog during my pregnancy right here! I wanted a place to discuss everything preggo wise! I'm wanting to put everything that happens in here, so there's a fair warning...not everything during a pregnancy is cute....and sometimes it might be considered TMI! So...with that being said...ENJOY!!! Haha:)
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