Well looks like I made it. I am officially 3 months along and was willing to announce to everyone that I am preggers. It is still new and exciting to me and hard to believe. Unfortunately, the mild nausea and lack of appetite are constant reminders of what's really going on. But I love it, so only complain a little bit.
Tomorrow I go in for nuchal fold testing. Mr. Butterbean Sr. wanted me to do it and I guess I am indifferent. So tomorrow I'll get to see my Lil' Butterbean on the big stage tomorrow and then again on Friday. That's beyond cool!
My sleepiness has increased, my nausea has subsided a bit, but my lack of appetite and aversion to meat is in full effect. We'll see what happens now.
The baby site says my baby is the size of an egg. All the way from a sunflower seed to an egg. Wow! Now more and more growing. I guess I better get my maternity pants soon!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Week 11, Day 1
Ahhh, what a historic day! Although I did not go to DC I did watch the history being made on CNN. It was awesome to watch Biden and then Obama take their oathes, them escort Bush and Cheney out (yippee) and then watching the numerous events that followed. I watched all day, napping and dosing and watching some more. I am so very excited about what is to come.
Yesterday was Martin Luther King Day. Imagine how my eyes filled with tears when I spoke to my 3 year old niece and she told me 'today is King Day and he had a dream'. Oh, I feel like my sister is the best mom in the world...rearing, loving and teaching her little ones these historic stories of our forefathers who fought so that we might have the freedoms and overflow that we have today. Today's inauguration was a HUGE downpayment on the dream that Dr. King had.
No true nausea, just small bouts of it. I do not have a huge appetite but am eating well. I feel I might be able to start cooking some balanced meals again. I have not eaten much today. I did have a good breakfast, some cereal, two slices of meatless pizza and 2 chocolate chip cookies. I think I will end the night with some oatmeal.
On top of all this, I am 11 weeks today. My baby is growing, although his/her head is huge (LOL!!) he/she looks more like a baby and I can't wait to hear the heart beating next week and see my little one. Oh what an exciting time. I cannot begin to thank God enough on this day especially. I am overjoyed and so excited about what life holds.
Yesterday was Martin Luther King Day. Imagine how my eyes filled with tears when I spoke to my 3 year old niece and she told me 'today is King Day and he had a dream'. Oh, I feel like my sister is the best mom in the world...rearing, loving and teaching her little ones these historic stories of our forefathers who fought so that we might have the freedoms and overflow that we have today. Today's inauguration was a HUGE downpayment on the dream that Dr. King had.
No true nausea, just small bouts of it. I do not have a huge appetite but am eating well. I feel I might be able to start cooking some balanced meals again. I have not eaten much today. I did have a good breakfast, some cereal, two slices of meatless pizza and 2 chocolate chip cookies. I think I will end the night with some oatmeal.
On top of all this, I am 11 weeks today. My baby is growing, although his/her head is huge (LOL!!) he/she looks more like a baby and I can't wait to hear the heart beating next week and see my little one. Oh what an exciting time. I cannot begin to thank God enough on this day especially. I am overjoyed and so excited about what life holds.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Week 10, Day 3
So my co-workers now know the big news. We all chatted about it for about an hour on Monday. My boss came with 2 important rules to live by. It was funny coming from him because he’s a quirky, nonchalant older guy. But he is a father and encouraged me, warned me how my life is about to change, then told me to take care of myself and not worry about flexing my hours like I had requested. He said ‘take all the time you need, I don’t care’. Just the words I wanted to hear.
So as of Monday my nausea is slowing down. On Monday I felt as though I’d toss my cookies, but I have been determined since Sunday to eat food and stop with the milk and cereal and feeling completely disgusted. I did well the last two days and hope I can continue. I even cooked on Monday. Poor Mr. Butterbean Sr. has loss weight with the lack of home cooked meals. I feel a little sorry for him, but know that he knows full well how to cook and then I don’t feel so bad. I think he was shocked to find food on Monday and he ate well, then he said, you cooked but did not even eat. I have a small aversion to meat and so I had the refried bean burrito and some beans and chips that I thoroughly enjoyed. I even had a burrito for lunch yesterday.
As of Tuesday, I have a metallic taste in my mouth. That’s new and different…and disgusting. But it all good. I just keep gargling with mouth wash and eating chilled grapes to help with that. On Monday I could feel some things happening inside, not sure what they were, but when I got my update on Tuesday it said my baby is now considered a fetus, looks more human-like and the yolk sac is gone. Yippee! We are on our way. I can’t wait for what the second trimester holds for us as we make this magnificent journey together.
I will say that I am more restless at night and finding the urge to sleep on my tummy. I am a side sleeper so I am unsure what that is about. I’ve gained maybe 1 or 2 pounds since starting out and I am pleased with that too. Hopefully I can keep myself under control. It is a goal of mine.
On to week 11!
So as of Monday my nausea is slowing down. On Monday I felt as though I’d toss my cookies, but I have been determined since Sunday to eat food and stop with the milk and cereal and feeling completely disgusted. I did well the last two days and hope I can continue. I even cooked on Monday. Poor Mr. Butterbean Sr. has loss weight with the lack of home cooked meals. I feel a little sorry for him, but know that he knows full well how to cook and then I don’t feel so bad. I think he was shocked to find food on Monday and he ate well, then he said, you cooked but did not even eat. I have a small aversion to meat and so I had the refried bean burrito and some beans and chips that I thoroughly enjoyed. I even had a burrito for lunch yesterday.
As of Tuesday, I have a metallic taste in my mouth. That’s new and different…and disgusting. But it all good. I just keep gargling with mouth wash and eating chilled grapes to help with that. On Monday I could feel some things happening inside, not sure what they were, but when I got my update on Tuesday it said my baby is now considered a fetus, looks more human-like and the yolk sac is gone. Yippee! We are on our way. I can’t wait for what the second trimester holds for us as we make this magnificent journey together.
I will say that I am more restless at night and finding the urge to sleep on my tummy. I am a side sleeper so I am unsure what that is about. I’ve gained maybe 1 or 2 pounds since starting out and I am pleased with that too. Hopefully I can keep myself under control. It is a goal of mine.
On to week 11!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Searching for Anna
Anna,
If you are reading this I never got your email that you said you sent me. Please send again.
If you are reading this I never got your email that you said you sent me. Please send again.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Week 9, Day 3
I had my first prenatal appointment yesterday. I did a consult, gave 5 tubes of blood for various testings and did a vaginal exam. Mr. Butterbean Sr. was there the entire time even through the exam. He sat in a corner squirming. I told him this can only help prepare him for the delivery that he thinks he'll be in the lobby for. Oh no you don't. If I have to walk through hell in gasoline drawers, surely he can be there to hold my hand. LOL!!! The doctor confirmed my due date of August 11th and answered a few questions we had. Of course Mr. Butterbean Sr. wanted to know about sex, as if he was not having any. I was surprised to hear that I can have sex. I told the doctor I was afraid to have an orgasm because I did not want to disturb my uterus, but she said orgasm is fine, its the semen that can sometimes cause cramping. So I giggled inside as I thought that we could have sex but my husband would have to withdraw or...dare I say it...not ejaculate. But the doctor suggested condoms. LOL!!!
Turns our I can still eat California roll sushi, just NO raw meats. YUMMY!
As of now, I've had a nasty cold for a few days so I think its suppressed the naseau. But as I am getting better, I am feeling it a little. But its just a little. I pray that is on the way OUT. Tired of it and have had enough. I say that knowing my naseau was mild compared to what I've seen.
I am breaking out like a teenager with two big red pimples on each check and one white one on my nose. Good grief! Its all good though I am happy to push along with my Butterbean in tow. Because I prayed for this child and God has given my petition that I asked for ~ I Samuel 1:27. Amen!
Turns our I can still eat California roll sushi, just NO raw meats. YUMMY!
As of now, I've had a nasty cold for a few days so I think its suppressed the naseau. But as I am getting better, I am feeling it a little. But its just a little. I pray that is on the way OUT. Tired of it and have had enough. I say that knowing my naseau was mild compared to what I've seen.
I am breaking out like a teenager with two big red pimples on each check and one white one on my nose. Good grief! Its all good though I am happy to push along with my Butterbean in tow. Because I prayed for this child and God has given my petition that I asked for ~ I Samuel 1:27. Amen!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Week 8, Day 3
Happy New Year to everyone!
I am still hanging in there with mild nausea and now roller coaster crying. Last night I cried when a hair style commerical came on. Let me just say right now that I've always been one of those who would read about emotional pregnant women and think 'it can't be that bad, these women must be drama queens'. But as of this week I am eating my words. I was just in tears when the commercial came on thinking 'my hair is a mess'. Oh well that's what set off the water works.
This morning I realized that I have to get new jeans because none of my current ones fits anymore. I was already on the verge, but it seems the pants are too tight in the thighs. Needless to say I am doing my squats and legs each morning now. I also walked yesterday. I did extensive research on controlling weight gain during pregnancy. I DO NOT want to gain more than 15 pounds at my current weight. I am sure my doctor will agree. Starting out more than 40 pounds over my target weight is already enough without adding on 30-40 additional pounds. I think I'd be at risk of gestational diabetes and the whole nine. So I am going to fight harder to eat healthy meals and no more than 1800 calories plus my exercise. I will run all this by my doctor at next weeks visit to be sure I am doing the right thing.
As it stands I am so nauseous and disgusted with most food. I don't know what to do. Its still mild but its affecting my eating so much. I plan to get a lot of bland stuff to eat. I've been eating a lot of dairy since that is good fro 8 week baby development, but I gotta have some more variety and veggies most of all. I know I could probably eat some spinach if I set my mind to it. I have a strong aversion to chicken too. I don't want anything to do with it. Somethings gotta give though because I know I gotta do better. I recall eating a large bowl of broccoli with cheese and I want to gag. I did it though because I knew it'd be good for the baby. Now its harder for me to make those healthy choices. I will try though.
I am still hanging in there with mild nausea and now roller coaster crying. Last night I cried when a hair style commerical came on. Let me just say right now that I've always been one of those who would read about emotional pregnant women and think 'it can't be that bad, these women must be drama queens'. But as of this week I am eating my words. I was just in tears when the commercial came on thinking 'my hair is a mess'. Oh well that's what set off the water works.
This morning I realized that I have to get new jeans because none of my current ones fits anymore. I was already on the verge, but it seems the pants are too tight in the thighs. Needless to say I am doing my squats and legs each morning now. I also walked yesterday. I did extensive research on controlling weight gain during pregnancy. I DO NOT want to gain more than 15 pounds at my current weight. I am sure my doctor will agree. Starting out more than 40 pounds over my target weight is already enough without adding on 30-40 additional pounds. I think I'd be at risk of gestational diabetes and the whole nine. So I am going to fight harder to eat healthy meals and no more than 1800 calories plus my exercise. I will run all this by my doctor at next weeks visit to be sure I am doing the right thing.
As it stands I am so nauseous and disgusted with most food. I don't know what to do. Its still mild but its affecting my eating so much. I plan to get a lot of bland stuff to eat. I've been eating a lot of dairy since that is good fro 8 week baby development, but I gotta have some more variety and veggies most of all. I know I could probably eat some spinach if I set my mind to it. I have a strong aversion to chicken too. I don't want anything to do with it. Somethings gotta give though because I know I gotta do better. I recall eating a large bowl of broccoli with cheese and I want to gag. I did it though because I knew it'd be good for the baby. Now its harder for me to make those healthy choices. I will try though.
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