So I have been dealing with morning sickness and so far it hasnt been unbearable but I will tell you how much I hate it. I am sure everyone has good and bad days and today isnt one of the good days. I had to travel to North Carolina for work and I can tell you I wasnt excited. I know its important for me not to get hungry. I packed a few snacks, but I guess that didnt keep it away. I started off with a great first flight, but the second flight I had to sit next to the guy that had to deal with his runny nose by not blowing it but trying to hold it all in. It took everything I had not to throw up on him. I did my best to hum in my head to ignore him. I finally got away from him and got out of the airport.
Upon arrival at the hotel, I got a call from the vendor I am meeting for dinner. PF Changs was the closest place to eat and I thought that would be a great place to go. Baby does not like it at all. I barely made it back to the hotel without losing it, and I must have concerned the other guests, because hotel security came to check on me. I looked like a hot mess. I had busted a blood vessel in my eye from the sickness and I probably looked like I was on drugs. They were super kind and brought me water and some crackers to make me feel better (thank the Lord for Southern Hospitality). I can tell you I am looking forward to the next three weeks and hopefully getting this all taken care of.
For now, we look forward to Friday when we hear the heartbeat for the first time, and hopefully get some first pictures posted!
0 Weekly Checkin
Friday, September 24, 2010
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So plenty of women keep track of how they are doing each week and I think this is the best way to do it. It seems like a common list that I can elaborate on each week. I am sure I will find other things to add as we go along, but for now this is it!
How far along: 8 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain: none thanks to morning sickness
How big is baby?: this week we are a raspberry
Maternity clothes?: thank God for the Belly Band. I am still too small for maternity pants or skirts, but I have tried them on and boy they seem comfortable. I need more support in the pants for a while.
Stretch marks?: nope
Symptoms? Morning sickness, yes - sore breasts - yes. Other than that, I am doing fine.
Sleep?: so far, okay. Full moon this week keeps everyone stirring. One or two trips to the bathroom a night is good for now.
Best moment this week?: Countdown to hear the heartbeat. 7 days to go.
Movement?: none that I can feel, although Charlie cat seems to love to sit on my belly when I get home for work. Mark swears that he can feel the baby or hear the heartbeat.
Food cravings?: none right now, although sushi sounds amazing tonight.
Labor signs?: thank the Lord - no
Belly button in or out?: still in and will be for a while
Gender? not finding out
What I miss? cheeses, wine, beer, normal eating habits. We will see how it goes as we go.
What I am looking forward to: hearing the heartbeat next week
Milestone: only 3 full weeks until first trimester is over.
How far along: 8 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain: none thanks to morning sickness
How big is baby?: this week we are a raspberry
Maternity clothes?: thank God for the Belly Band. I am still too small for maternity pants or skirts, but I have tried them on and boy they seem comfortable. I need more support in the pants for a while.
Stretch marks?: nope
Symptoms? Morning sickness, yes - sore breasts - yes. Other than that, I am doing fine.
Sleep?: so far, okay. Full moon this week keeps everyone stirring. One or two trips to the bathroom a night is good for now.
Best moment this week?: Countdown to hear the heartbeat. 7 days to go.
Movement?: none that I can feel, although Charlie cat seems to love to sit on my belly when I get home for work. Mark swears that he can feel the baby or hear the heartbeat.
Food cravings?: none right now, although sushi sounds amazing tonight.
Labor signs?: thank the Lord - no
Belly button in or out?: still in and will be for a while
Gender? not finding out
What I miss? cheeses, wine, beer, normal eating habits. We will see how it goes as we go.
What I am looking forward to: hearing the heartbeat next week
Milestone: only 3 full weeks until first trimester is over.
0 Here comes the sickness
Thursday, September 23, 2010
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I was asked about a million times "How are you feeling" and I almost hated answering fine. Part of me wanted to feel something so I knew I was still pregnant. Oh did I speak too soon. The first bout of morning sickness started as a result of brushing my teeth. Toothpaste is the enemy. I have actually had to alter my morning hygiene plan to using mouthwash as toothpaste and using mouthwash as a final rinse. Oh the things we do not to throw up. Another friendly note to self... dont let yourself get hungry. This is the enemy. It is well known now, if I am hungry, the food wont stay down. I count is as a way that the baby reminds me that its still in there. Crazy. We are excited to get through the next few weeks and hopefully get rid of the morning sickness. Here's to getting to the next trimester.
0 Were having a baby!
Well its confirmed - we are having a baby! The emotions are all over the place right now. So how we found out- kind of expecting, kind of not expecting. We had been testing, but nothing was coming out positive. I was getting ready to go to a birthday party for Erin and Greg's little boys when Mark just thought that we should test again. We were going to a party at a friends house, so the last thing we wanted to do was test at their house - so public bathroom was our only hope. Almost immediately the test line was present, even before the control line came up. CRAZY. We went to the party and were able to keep it quiet for a while, but of course Erin figured it out.
As excited as we were, we were still nerveous. A lot can happen and we had no idea where we were. A quick call to the doctor on a Monday, got us into the doctor right away. Doc Buckley was quick to confirm, give us loads of information and schedule my next few appointments. As exciting as it was, I was very nervous to actually confirm the pregnancy. Oct 1st is the first heartbeat date - so we are anxiously awaiting those days.
Telling the parents:
Marks mom was first due to schedules. We had lunch with her at Red Lobster in Beavercreek and gave her a picture frame with a due date on it. Even before that, she asked if we had something to tell her. I almost died. I thought she figured it out. Turns out she was having dreams that we were pregnant and she was right. She was so excited she announced it to everyone that was in the room. Hilarious. She cannot wait to be a grandmother, and we are pretty excited for her.
My parents were last. We were having lunch on Labor day and had purchased onesies for my mom, dad and Kat all with sayings like " I love Grandma, My Auntie is Awesome, and I love Grandpa." We had them open them all at once and they were shocked. So shocked in fact, that they didnt really say anything. My dad actually got up from the table and left. It was hard for him to hear, but he was really excited for us.
Grandma and Grandpa Klump were about a week later- I think they were VERY excited. Grandma was actually writing down the date so she didnt schedule anything close to the time of delivery. They are hoping for a boy (as are we) since they only have 5 great granddaughters and they are all living far away. I am excited to see how they are with a little one. I will admit I will cry.
We are very excited to tell everyone and cant wait for the confirmation appointment in just one week!
As excited as we were, we were still nerveous. A lot can happen and we had no idea where we were. A quick call to the doctor on a Monday, got us into the doctor right away. Doc Buckley was quick to confirm, give us loads of information and schedule my next few appointments. As exciting as it was, I was very nervous to actually confirm the pregnancy. Oct 1st is the first heartbeat date - so we are anxiously awaiting those days.
Telling the parents:
Marks mom was first due to schedules. We had lunch with her at Red Lobster in Beavercreek and gave her a picture frame with a due date on it. Even before that, she asked if we had something to tell her. I almost died. I thought she figured it out. Turns out she was having dreams that we were pregnant and she was right. She was so excited she announced it to everyone that was in the room. Hilarious. She cannot wait to be a grandmother, and we are pretty excited for her.
My parents were last. We were having lunch on Labor day and had purchased onesies for my mom, dad and Kat all with sayings like " I love Grandma, My Auntie is Awesome, and I love Grandpa." We had them open them all at once and they were shocked. So shocked in fact, that they didnt really say anything. My dad actually got up from the table and left. It was hard for him to hear, but he was really excited for us.
Grandma and Grandpa Klump were about a week later- I think they were VERY excited. Grandma was actually writing down the date so she didnt schedule anything close to the time of delivery. They are hoping for a boy (as are we) since they only have 5 great granddaughters and they are all living far away. I am excited to see how they are with a little one. I will admit I will cry.
We are very excited to tell everyone and cant wait for the confirmation appointment in just one week!
