How far along: 11 + 2 weeks
Size of baby: Lime...although I have no idea where they come up with these comparisons. The baby is supposedly only like 1.6 inches...and I've never seen a lime that small!
Physical symptoms: Nausea has gotten much better this week. As long as I don't get too hungry, I'm usually ok. Speaking of hungry...damn, I just ate a sandwich and I feel starved again. This is starting to make me nervous, like I'm doing something wrong. I'm also EXHAUSTED. One day this week, I feel asleep on the couch at 7:30. I have a really hard time making it through some days. Also, the constipation is pretty constant. I can't believe I keep forgetting to mention this---it has actually been going on for a couple of weeks now.
Weight gain/loss: I'm going to go with 3-4 lbs.
Maternity clothes: Still just pants. My belly is actually looking like a bump now (a small one), which I am loving showing off. I've started embracing the bump by wearing tighter shirts so people can see it is a bump and not a food baby.
Stretch marks: Still just on my boobies.
Sleep: I'm having trouble getting comfortable. I've thought about getting a pregnancy pillow, but it seems like a whole lot of money to spend on something that I don't even know if I will like.
Best moment since last week: Getting to hear the baby's heartbeat. I had my first OB appointment and he was able to find it with the doppler for the first time. Love that sound! Oh, and I bought my first ring sling! Yay for babywearing :)
Movement: Way too early, but I can't wait!
Cravings/Aversions: Still grossed out by chicken, especially leftovers. I feel like I could eat Mexican food every day. Seriously. Every day.
Gender: We decided to skip the elective ultrasound, so we won't find out until about 20 weeks. I can't wait!!
Labor signs: Way too early!
Belly button: Innie
What I miss: Staying up past 8 pm!
What I am looking forward to: my next ultrasound on Monday :)
Friday, February 21, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Double Digits!
How far along: 10 weeks
Size of baby: kumquat
Physical symptoms: The nausea is getting better every day. I'm still hungry a lot, but I know that is mainly my own fault. I need to be better about eating before I get hungry because I'm starting to feel like I'm not getting enough nutrients, and that makes me nervous. I just want my baby to be healthy!
Weight gain/loss: Still up about 3 lbs from the beginning of our IVF cycle.
Maternity clothes: Just pants. They are still big on me, and I notice that they get pretty baggy by the end of the day...but they are better than my unbuttoned regular pants.
Stretch marks: Still just on my boobies.
Sleep: I don't get up as much throughout the night to pee, so I sleep better. Although I have vivid, freaky dreams every night.
Best moment since last week: I finally am getting the hang of my new job, and it feels great to be busy during the day (and I will have extra money for baby stuff!)
Movement: Way too early.
Cravings/Aversions: Still no major cravings. Chicken is still a problem. For some reason, I am fine if I eat it at a restaurant, but grossed out eating homemade chicken. Weird.
Gender: Too early to tell.
Labor signs: Way too early!
Belly button: Innie
What I miss: Sleeping without dreams...I have some weird-ass dreams every night!
What I am looking forward to: Our first OB appointment next week!
Size of baby: kumquat
Physical symptoms: The nausea is getting better every day. I'm still hungry a lot, but I know that is mainly my own fault. I need to be better about eating before I get hungry because I'm starting to feel like I'm not getting enough nutrients, and that makes me nervous. I just want my baby to be healthy!
Weight gain/loss: Still up about 3 lbs from the beginning of our IVF cycle.
Maternity clothes: Just pants. They are still big on me, and I notice that they get pretty baggy by the end of the day...but they are better than my unbuttoned regular pants.
Stretch marks: Still just on my boobies.
Sleep: I don't get up as much throughout the night to pee, so I sleep better. Although I have vivid, freaky dreams every night.
Best moment since last week: I finally am getting the hang of my new job, and it feels great to be busy during the day (and I will have extra money for baby stuff!)
Movement: Way too early.
Cravings/Aversions: Still no major cravings. Chicken is still a problem. For some reason, I am fine if I eat it at a restaurant, but grossed out eating homemade chicken. Weird.
Gender: Too early to tell.
Labor signs: Way too early!
Belly button: Innie
What I miss: Sleeping without dreams...I have some weird-ass dreams every night!
What I am looking forward to: Our first OB appointment next week!
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
9 weeks...and a new job!
So, I started a new job this week. I had pretty much given up on finding anything since I have lived her for like 8 months now and never had any luck, and then I had to put the job hunt on hold so we could do IVF without any scheduling issues. This opportunity came out of nowhere. I had actually interviewed for a different job with the same company a few months ago and never heard back...but then the HR rep thought of me for this position. Very sweet, especially considering I don't actually have any experience in this field, nor do I have a bachelor's degree, which is required. The manager loved me though when I interviewed, and they hired me on as a temp to get around the particulars. I went back and forth deciding whether I should take the job or not. After all, starting a new job (that you have no experience with) can be daunting when you are already 9 weeks pregnant. But, I really needed to get out of the house....and our checking account was getting way too low between my husband's paychecks. So I took the job and here I am.
It's been a tough week so far. I am still nauseous in the morning, which makes eating hard. But if I don't eat, it gets much worse. And I've had a hard time packing enough food to snack on throughout the day. Thankfully, they are really cool with food being at your desk, so I have't had an issue stuffing my face all day long. The company is great, and everyone is SUPER nice (plus I am actually meeting people, which has not happened since moving here), so hopefully things will start to click soon and I will decide to stay. Now I just need to buy more pants that fit my fat ass!
Now for an update:
How far along: 9 weeks
Size of baby: Grape
Physical symptoms: Nausea has subsided for the most part...now I only experience it first thing in the morning. I'm still hungry ALL THE TIME, which wouldn't be so bad, except I started a new job and it is harder to make sure I pack enough snacks for the whole day.
Weight gain/loss: Haven't weighed myself in a couple days, but I think I'm up around 3 lbs now. It's hard to remember what I weighed before all this started though since IVF through everything outta wack.
Maternity clothes: Yes. I was able to wear my maternity work pants this week for the first time. They are super comfy, but still a little big in random areas. However, still much better than when I wear my regular pants and have to wear a long shirt to hide the fact that I can't button them.
Stretch marks: Still just on my boobies.
Sleep: Sleep is getting a little better, mainly because I am so exhausted after work that I barely make it to 8 before starting to fall asleep.
Best moment since last week: Nothing has really happened...
Movement: Way too early.
Cravings/Aversions: Still no major cravings. Still not a fan of chicken.
Gender: Too early to tell.
Labor signs: Way too early!
Belly button: Innie
What I miss: Being able to go more than an hour between meals!
What I am looking forward to: Our first OB appointment 2 weeks from today!
It's been a tough week so far. I am still nauseous in the morning, which makes eating hard. But if I don't eat, it gets much worse. And I've had a hard time packing enough food to snack on throughout the day. Thankfully, they are really cool with food being at your desk, so I have't had an issue stuffing my face all day long. The company is great, and everyone is SUPER nice (plus I am actually meeting people, which has not happened since moving here), so hopefully things will start to click soon and I will decide to stay. Now I just need to buy more pants that fit my fat ass!
Now for an update:
How far along: 9 weeks
Size of baby: Grape
Physical symptoms: Nausea has subsided for the most part...now I only experience it first thing in the morning. I'm still hungry ALL THE TIME, which wouldn't be so bad, except I started a new job and it is harder to make sure I pack enough snacks for the whole day.
Weight gain/loss: Haven't weighed myself in a couple days, but I think I'm up around 3 lbs now. It's hard to remember what I weighed before all this started though since IVF through everything outta wack.
Maternity clothes: Yes. I was able to wear my maternity work pants this week for the first time. They are super comfy, but still a little big in random areas. However, still much better than when I wear my regular pants and have to wear a long shirt to hide the fact that I can't button them.
Stretch marks: Still just on my boobies.
Sleep: Sleep is getting a little better, mainly because I am so exhausted after work that I barely make it to 8 before starting to fall asleep.
Best moment since last week: Nothing has really happened...
Movement: Way too early.
Cravings/Aversions: Still no major cravings. Still not a fan of chicken.
Gender: Too early to tell.
Labor signs: Way too early!
Belly button: Innie
What I miss: Being able to go more than an hour between meals!
What I am looking forward to: Our first OB appointment 2 weeks from today!
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