Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Mommy Is So Tired
Froggy, I should be doing your 11wk update..But I am so sleepy. I thought the exhaustion (and nausea) were supposed to wane by now..You are a stubborn baby..You want to make sure mommy knows you are there..And you've become quite the bump now..I've had 2 people (w/my permission) rub the belly. And it's not just fat..and it's you!!! Okay, I will do the update tomorrow, but for now, we must sleep..apparently =)
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
10w6d
I had this started yesterday..and obviously came home exhausted..So here is your update..Better late then never =)
How far along? 10wks 6d
Maternity clothes? Nope, but I *am* tempted. They look so comfy..But I tried some on yesterday, and they were like tents..and since Im only (almost) 11wks, IDK. I think maternity clothes are for the 2nd trimester. The shirts were huge and there is no way Im ready for mat pants. Way too big. But any shirts that aren't loose-ish are very uncomfortable..Esp. in the booby area. I have a bump, but nothing that doesn't look like 1 too many donuts.
Body Oddities? Bruising *really* easily. Like way more then normal. Dr. J said this was due to the Lovenox, and the bruises are hanging out for 4-6 WEEKS. I look like a victim of domestic violence. Esp. my belly where I have to do the shots. I guess I got lucky, other ladies that are taking high dose Lov or Heparin tell me that it could be a lot worse. But Im bruising if I get hugged to hard. Oh well. I'll have to show you the pics when you get here. Oh, and still craving anything acidic..Diet Sunkist Lemonade (which is carbonated) is the BEST thing I have ever drank!! And last night, I had some raspberry lemonade at Olive Garden..so so good!!!
Sleep? Craving it!!! Like I did in the first few weeks. I think the evening nausea and aches & pains has a lot to do with it. When Im asleep, I don't feel any of that. But at the same time, there are probably 2 nights out of the week that I have minor insomnia, nothing like what I had pre-pregnancy..But there are times I've stayed up til 11, and have paid for it big time the next morning.
Best moment this week? Graduating from the RE to the OB. And not even high risk!!! Dr. J said everything looks perfect, and we don't need to have any of the screening tests (CVS or Amnio) because you look *that* good. So, so excited!! But it was a bittersweet moment. Dr. J & his staff have really helped me keep my cool by answering all my questions (no matter how dumb they were). And, they got us pregnant, safely. I just wish he was an OB so we didn't have to change doctors. Good OB's are hard to find. I have 4 to call today to see if I can get an appt. We'll see how that goes.
Worst moment? I was really worried about yesterday's u/s. IDK what it was, but I have a few due date buddies who lost their precious babies the last few weeks, and I was wondering if our "luck" had run out. Oh, and a friend that I graduated from HS with was in a horrible accident and most likely will be taken off life support later this week. It just really made me stop and think..and worry, of course.
Movement? Froggy, you are like your mommma. You like your sleep & strongly dislike being woken from it. We were watching you on the u/s and Dr. J said "the baby is sleeping, want to wake her up?" Of course I said yes, and so he pushed on my uterus twice, and the 2nd time you did the "startle" movement and then did a complete flip. You were not a fan!!
Food cravings? Any kind of lemonade (minus the pulp) esp. carbonated and pink lemonade. BUT, only from a can or from the fountain. Not the mix stuff. Ugh. Yucky. Tried a lemon shake up at the fair, no dice. Too much pulp and not cold enough. And still pizza, but Im craving fresh fruite, esp. grapes & Pink Lady apples.
Rings? Still on. No problem..again, it's still 9 jabillion degrees, they are still a little loose.
Gender? Now Im kind of leaning towards girl. The dream..Plus your heartbeat was 180bpm. So supposedly anything 140+ is a girl..We'll see next month. I think a girl would be awesome..But a boy would be just as wonderful..Can't wait to find out!!!
Intense Dreams? Yes, but lately they've been anxiety filled. People getting hurt or dying or something happening to you. It's a SUCH a relief when I wake up. So that's causing me not to have such great sleep..Ugh.
Medical Concerns? Still not able to drink water, and really tired. But Dr. J said those are both just PG-related and not to worry since I can still keep fluids down. Oh, and the nausea is back in a big way. Hopefully only a few more weeks. Pregnancy, the only time normal people will put up w/months of vomity sickness.
What I miss? "Coloring" w/dad. I have no drive and I am so, so tired by the time I get home from work, there is no way it's happening..Hopefully the start of the 2nd tri will bring some energy along w/it.
What I look forward to: Well, we graduated at today's visit!! Now mommy has to find an OB. OMG. A real baby doctor..Can you believe it?! And of course, just like last week, we can't wait to find out what you are..Oh and seeing each new u/s picture..you are getting so big!!
Emotional State? Tired, and the mood swings..omg!! They are insane. Mostly angry to sad and back again. The dumbest things make me cry. Hollie won Hell's Kitchen last night, I cried, dad didn't get bread, I yelled. Im sure he's about sick of it =)
How far along? 10wks 6d
Maternity clothes? Nope, but I *am* tempted. They look so comfy..But I tried some on yesterday, and they were like tents..and since Im only (almost) 11wks, IDK. I think maternity clothes are for the 2nd trimester. The shirts were huge and there is no way Im ready for mat pants. Way too big. But any shirts that aren't loose-ish are very uncomfortable..Esp. in the booby area. I have a bump, but nothing that doesn't look like 1 too many donuts.
Body Oddities? Bruising *really* easily. Like way more then normal. Dr. J said this was due to the Lovenox, and the bruises are hanging out for 4-6 WEEKS. I look like a victim of domestic violence. Esp. my belly where I have to do the shots. I guess I got lucky, other ladies that are taking high dose Lov or Heparin tell me that it could be a lot worse. But Im bruising if I get hugged to hard. Oh well. I'll have to show you the pics when you get here. Oh, and still craving anything acidic..Diet Sunkist Lemonade (which is carbonated) is the BEST thing I have ever drank!! And last night, I had some raspberry lemonade at Olive Garden..so so good!!!
Sleep? Craving it!!! Like I did in the first few weeks. I think the evening nausea and aches & pains has a lot to do with it. When Im asleep, I don't feel any of that. But at the same time, there are probably 2 nights out of the week that I have minor insomnia, nothing like what I had pre-pregnancy..But there are times I've stayed up til 11, and have paid for it big time the next morning.
Best moment this week? Graduating from the RE to the OB. And not even high risk!!! Dr. J said everything looks perfect, and we don't need to have any of the screening tests (CVS or Amnio) because you look *that* good. So, so excited!! But it was a bittersweet moment. Dr. J & his staff have really helped me keep my cool by answering all my questions (no matter how dumb they were). And, they got us pregnant, safely. I just wish he was an OB so we didn't have to change doctors. Good OB's are hard to find. I have 4 to call today to see if I can get an appt. We'll see how that goes.
Worst moment? I was really worried about yesterday's u/s. IDK what it was, but I have a few due date buddies who lost their precious babies the last few weeks, and I was wondering if our "luck" had run out. Oh, and a friend that I graduated from HS with was in a horrible accident and most likely will be taken off life support later this week. It just really made me stop and think..and worry, of course.
Movement? Froggy, you are like your mommma. You like your sleep & strongly dislike being woken from it. We were watching you on the u/s and Dr. J said "the baby is sleeping, want to wake her up?" Of course I said yes, and so he pushed on my uterus twice, and the 2nd time you did the "startle" movement and then did a complete flip. You were not a fan!!
Food cravings? Any kind of lemonade (minus the pulp) esp. carbonated and pink lemonade. BUT, only from a can or from the fountain. Not the mix stuff. Ugh. Yucky. Tried a lemon shake up at the fair, no dice. Too much pulp and not cold enough. And still pizza, but Im craving fresh fruite, esp. grapes & Pink Lady apples.
Rings? Still on. No problem..again, it's still 9 jabillion degrees, they are still a little loose.
Gender? Now Im kind of leaning towards girl. The dream..Plus your heartbeat was 180bpm. So supposedly anything 140+ is a girl..We'll see next month. I think a girl would be awesome..But a boy would be just as wonderful..Can't wait to find out!!!
Intense Dreams? Yes, but lately they've been anxiety filled. People getting hurt or dying or something happening to you. It's a SUCH a relief when I wake up. So that's causing me not to have such great sleep..Ugh.
Medical Concerns? Still not able to drink water, and really tired. But Dr. J said those are both just PG-related and not to worry since I can still keep fluids down. Oh, and the nausea is back in a big way. Hopefully only a few more weeks. Pregnancy, the only time normal people will put up w/months of vomity sickness.
What I miss? "Coloring" w/dad. I have no drive and I am so, so tired by the time I get home from work, there is no way it's happening..Hopefully the start of the 2nd tri will bring some energy along w/it.
What I look forward to: Well, we graduated at today's visit!! Now mommy has to find an OB. OMG. A real baby doctor..Can you believe it?! And of course, just like last week, we can't wait to find out what you are..Oh and seeing each new u/s picture..you are getting so big!!
Emotional State? Tired, and the mood swings..omg!! They are insane. Mostly angry to sad and back again. The dumbest things make me cry. Hollie won Hell's Kitchen last night, I cried, dad didn't get bread, I yelled. Im sure he's about sick of it =)
Friday, August 6, 2010
Your First State Fair
Froggy...We are going to the State Fair today..Your first fair!!! Mommy is going to attempt to eat a pork tenderloin sandwhich (and a grilled cheese, and an elephant ear, and a freezy, etc). I haven't had meat for almost 2 weeks..so hopefully you'll let me have at least one sandwhich. This time next year we'll be *taking* you to the fair..This will be the first time Moo-Moo (your big sis) will be able to actually see you..On the u/s photos from 8wks5d and I have a little bit of a bump. We get to see you again on Monday (trying to not be *so* nervous, but I can't wait til I can feel you move around & KNOW you are in there). Also, if you want to be really adventourous and around the middle of September, let us know if you are a frogger or a froggette, that'd be awesome. But if you want to wait a little bit, we'll let it go =) We can't wait to find out if your a boy or a girl..OMG..This is really happening!! Love you!!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
9wks4d
So baby, mommy hasn't been such a good blogger this last week. You really kicked the all-day sickness up to unbelieveable proportions, so I've been pretty much sleeping if Im not working..But here is your latest update =)
How far along? 9wks 4d
Maternity clothes? Not yet. My old jean capris still fit, albeit w/a ponytail holder going through the button hole..A trick I learned from some blogg friends. You are defn. making yourself known. Oh, and the first few weeks bloatiness? Basically all gone. I actually don't look 6mos. pregnant anymore, and you can see the bump, not just the fat.
Body Oddities? I think Im too alkaline. All I want to drink are acidy drinks (lemonade and pink lemonade being the current favorites). Water still makes me gag and hurl (tap or from the bottle) and I am pretty much off all carbonated beverages. You are a weird one. I also am *in love* w/sour Jolly Ranchers. Im not sure how to fix the whole being to alkaline thing, I'll talk to Dr. J about it in a week. I do think though, that I've had so many JR's that I might have a cavity. Oh good. I hate the dentist on a good day, when Im not PG. Hmm..Here's hoping there isn't one. Oh, and this week, the all day nausea and sickness was bad enough that I had to have Dr. J call in some Zofran. Miracle. But sometimes causes massives headaches, but at least I can eat.
Sleep? Still, interrupted sleep. There were 2 nights in the past week that I was in bed at 8:30 and didn't get up until 7:00am. Im still visiting the bathroom 2-3x a night. But no more nightly dry heaving (hopefully I didn't just jinx it.)
Best moment this week? Seeing you moving around on the ultrasound. It was beyond cool, and is still beyond surreal. You look like a baby now too, and not just an alien frog. But, your nickname sticks. Even grandma's call you Little Froggy. Lovely =) Oh, and daddy got you 2 outfits, Aunt L & Uncle C got you a frog bib (from Rainforest Cafe in Chicago, we will have to take you there) amoung some other gifts you have received. It's pretty rad. We are actually having a baby.
Worst moment? The nerves re-kicked in. IDK why. I just keep thinking at any moment you could die and I wouldn't even know it. IDK what Im gonna do when we move to an OB and I only have ultrasounds like every 2mos. OMG!!
Movement? Nothing I can feel, but I defn. have photographic proof that you are moving and groovin =)
Food cravings? Pizza & salad w/red wine vineagerette dressing. Your dad is SO sick of pizza and I want it all the time, for every meal. Cheese only. Im completely off meat of any kind for the time being. IDK how Im gonna get my protein. Mmm, a salad sounds good right now!!
Rings? Same as last week, maybe a little tighter, but I think that's because it's been so stinkin hot here. I can't wait til Im big pregnant in the summer. That's gonna be fun. Glad it's not happening on our first go round.
Gender? So I've been pretty much convinced you are a boy. I've had no girl thoughts, haven't looked at girl clothes, none of it. Friday night, had the clearest dream ever, and in it, you were most defn. 100%..a girl!! I wonder if momma's dreams are correct. Guess we'll find out next month.
Intense Dreams? Yep. Very detailed. Oh, and those, um sexually based dreams my PG books talked about..1 a night, every night, for the last week. So good, since dad and I aren't currently allowed to color. Hmm, bet he's about sick of that.
Medical Concerns? The alkalinity, and the no protein. I'll have to make sure Im gonna be okay. Dr. J wasn't too concerned about the no water issue, as long as I was keeping some kind of fluids down. He said to try those flavored waters..Uhh..No.
What I miss? Not much. Right now, I can't even think about eating meat, so I don't miss it. I miss not having to pee every couple of hours, but hey, a symptom is a symptom. I'll keep it.
What I look forward to: Finding out what you are!! I mean, besides a baby, which we know. Hopefully we can do this b/f daddy leaves for the academy. Oh and "graduating" from the RE to the OB..which might happen at our next visit..OMG!! Oh, and getting to double digits on Wednesday!!
Emotional State? Still emotional, mostly cranky and moody. Your dad loves it..Except not, but he doesn't get mad, he just laughs and calls me a whiney crankpot (which I completely am). Oh, and still, taking no BS. I've completely got my self-confidence back =)
How far along? 9wks 4d
Maternity clothes? Not yet. My old jean capris still fit, albeit w/a ponytail holder going through the button hole..A trick I learned from some blogg friends. You are defn. making yourself known. Oh, and the first few weeks bloatiness? Basically all gone. I actually don't look 6mos. pregnant anymore, and you can see the bump, not just the fat.
Body Oddities? I think Im too alkaline. All I want to drink are acidy drinks (lemonade and pink lemonade being the current favorites). Water still makes me gag and hurl (tap or from the bottle) and I am pretty much off all carbonated beverages. You are a weird one. I also am *in love* w/sour Jolly Ranchers. Im not sure how to fix the whole being to alkaline thing, I'll talk to Dr. J about it in a week. I do think though, that I've had so many JR's that I might have a cavity. Oh good. I hate the dentist on a good day, when Im not PG. Hmm..Here's hoping there isn't one. Oh, and this week, the all day nausea and sickness was bad enough that I had to have Dr. J call in some Zofran. Miracle. But sometimes causes massives headaches, but at least I can eat.
Sleep? Still, interrupted sleep. There were 2 nights in the past week that I was in bed at 8:30 and didn't get up until 7:00am. Im still visiting the bathroom 2-3x a night. But no more nightly dry heaving (hopefully I didn't just jinx it.)
Best moment this week? Seeing you moving around on the ultrasound. It was beyond cool, and is still beyond surreal. You look like a baby now too, and not just an alien frog. But, your nickname sticks. Even grandma's call you Little Froggy. Lovely =) Oh, and daddy got you 2 outfits, Aunt L & Uncle C got you a frog bib (from Rainforest Cafe in Chicago, we will have to take you there) amoung some other gifts you have received. It's pretty rad. We are actually having a baby.
Worst moment? The nerves re-kicked in. IDK why. I just keep thinking at any moment you could die and I wouldn't even know it. IDK what Im gonna do when we move to an OB and I only have ultrasounds like every 2mos. OMG!!
Movement? Nothing I can feel, but I defn. have photographic proof that you are moving and groovin =)
Food cravings? Pizza & salad w/red wine vineagerette dressing. Your dad is SO sick of pizza and I want it all the time, for every meal. Cheese only. Im completely off meat of any kind for the time being. IDK how Im gonna get my protein. Mmm, a salad sounds good right now!!
Rings? Same as last week, maybe a little tighter, but I think that's because it's been so stinkin hot here. I can't wait til Im big pregnant in the summer. That's gonna be fun. Glad it's not happening on our first go round.
Gender? So I've been pretty much convinced you are a boy. I've had no girl thoughts, haven't looked at girl clothes, none of it. Friday night, had the clearest dream ever, and in it, you were most defn. 100%..a girl!! I wonder if momma's dreams are correct. Guess we'll find out next month.
Intense Dreams? Yep. Very detailed. Oh, and those, um sexually based dreams my PG books talked about..1 a night, every night, for the last week. So good, since dad and I aren't currently allowed to color. Hmm, bet he's about sick of that.
Medical Concerns? The alkalinity, and the no protein. I'll have to make sure Im gonna be okay. Dr. J wasn't too concerned about the no water issue, as long as I was keeping some kind of fluids down. He said to try those flavored waters..Uhh..No.
What I miss? Not much. Right now, I can't even think about eating meat, so I don't miss it. I miss not having to pee every couple of hours, but hey, a symptom is a symptom. I'll keep it.
What I look forward to: Finding out what you are!! I mean, besides a baby, which we know. Hopefully we can do this b/f daddy leaves for the academy. Oh and "graduating" from the RE to the OB..which might happen at our next visit..OMG!! Oh, and getting to double digits on Wednesday!!
Emotional State? Still emotional, mostly cranky and moody. Your dad loves it..Except not, but he doesn't get mad, he just laughs and calls me a whiney crankpot (which I completely am). Oh, and still, taking no BS. I've completely got my self-confidence back =)
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