Well, I finally have some energy back! And the morning sickness is much better. I know that is what is supposed to happen, but I'm just so glad that it did!
We have our ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow. I want to cry just thinking about it. Happy tears, you know.
People keep asking whether I want a boy or girl. I haven't really thought I had a preference, but I keep catching myself calling it a "he". Mostly, I just want to find out so I can start shopping some. I thought I would be able to find more unisex clothing, but everything seems to be very boy or very girl.
A couple of weeks ago our family received a blow. My sister-in-law was expecting around the same time I was. She went in for an ultrasound to pin-point the due date and check on things. That is when they found out the fetus had died. They soon had her deliver. I can't imagine how bad that hurt. It has been a worry of mine that after waiting so long to have a baby that I wouldn't go to term. I ached for her, and was scared for me. When I had a check-up a few days later, hearing the heartbeat led to tears of relief. I also was worried that she would have a hard time being around me, but she has assured me that she's okay. Can you believe how strong this woman is?!
Monday, November 19, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Some new stuff, and some same stuff
Still quite morning sick. I hate it. Nothing sounds tasty to me, yet I have to eat every couple of hours to keep the nausea at bay.
Smells are so intense, and often nauseating. I have repeatedly cleaned my kitchen trying to get rid of whatever it is that smells in there, but can't seem to get rid of it. And no one else can smell it! And I can find no source! It is rather infuriating!
As for new stuff, we had our ultrasound on August 31st. That day we were declared to be 8 weeks plus 4 days pregnant. The best part for me was seeing the heart beating. We also were able to hear and measure the heartbeat. It was awesome! Anyway, our due date was set as April 7th.
John and I bought a baby book that I plan to start filling out today. We also received our first baby presents - a couple of receiving blankets from my mother-in-law. One of them has jungle creatures all over it and is really cute.
Smells are so intense, and often nauseating. I have repeatedly cleaned my kitchen trying to get rid of whatever it is that smells in there, but can't seem to get rid of it. And no one else can smell it! And I can find no source! It is rather infuriating!
As for new stuff, we had our ultrasound on August 31st. That day we were declared to be 8 weeks plus 4 days pregnant. The best part for me was seeing the heart beating. We also were able to hear and measure the heartbeat. It was awesome! Anyway, our due date was set as April 7th.
John and I bought a baby book that I plan to start filling out today. We also received our first baby presents - a couple of receiving blankets from my mother-in-law. One of them has jungle creatures all over it and is really cute.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Oh my heck!! I'm pregnant!!
Well, I've been so tired and 'morning sick' that I haven't gotten around to updating 'til now. So, here's the story:
I did finally have a period on June 22. Then what I thought was a period started again on July 27th. It was strange since it was exactly a 28 day cycle. I didn't even think to take a pregnancy test. Just planned on trying again the next month.
Then August came. John picked up some ovulation tests for me and I started with that. Then around August 7th I started feeling crampy and my breasts hurt. I thought it might be a sign of ovulating, but the tests were negative and the cramping lasted for days. By Friday John and I were fed up, so I made an appointment with a midwife (we decided on the woman we had interviewed in July) for Monday.
On Saturday, I was lying in bed feeling like crap when I started thinking that my symptoms could be explained by pregnancy. So, I decided to take a pregnancy test just so I could tell the midwife I knew I wasn't pregnant. Well, no 60 second waiting was needed. As soon as the urine hit the test strip it went blazing purple! At first I kept checking to make sure it was the test line and not the control line. Then the control line came up and I knew for sure.
I was so sure I wasn't pregnant that I tested while John was out of the house. I called him and asked if he could come right home 'cause I needed to talk to him. He knew I was suppose to be headed for work, so he was worried that there was something wrong. When he got back, I showed him the test and we were both kinda freaked out. Then we had a quick celebration over some sparkling cider and I went to work. Since it was so fresh to me I didn't feel like telling anyone. I wanted to make it real to myself first.
That Monday we were having a party for friends and family to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. We decided to make an announcement there. The first person I told was my little sister, then my littler sister - they came over first to start preparing food. I then had to ask for help with some spray paint and told my friend/neighbor. My sis-in-law overheard, so she was told next. After that, we each told our parents, then made a general announcement to the party.
The main mistake I made was in forgetting to call my older sister right away. She ended up hearing through the grape vine then calling me.
Since finding out I'm pregnant I've been quite nauseated and picky about food. I'm tired about all the time. I go to work, but hate being there most of the time. I don't like feeling this useless, but it will hopefully only last a few more weeks.
We're not sure when we conceived, so I could be as little as 5 weeks or as much as 9. Today I'm calling to schedule an ultrasound to get a better idea.
Luckily, all of my tests have come back normal. I am immune to everything I should be except toxoplasmosis. That won't be a problem with my cats since they are strictly indoor felines, but the neighborhood cats use my soil liberally. That makes me nervous to do any gardening. Since this is a heavy gardening time of year it is becoming quite a problem. I'm begging around for help. Hopefully I'll get some pitty.
I did finally have a period on June 22. Then what I thought was a period started again on July 27th. It was strange since it was exactly a 28 day cycle. I didn't even think to take a pregnancy test. Just planned on trying again the next month.
Then August came. John picked up some ovulation tests for me and I started with that. Then around August 7th I started feeling crampy and my breasts hurt. I thought it might be a sign of ovulating, but the tests were negative and the cramping lasted for days. By Friday John and I were fed up, so I made an appointment with a midwife (we decided on the woman we had interviewed in July) for Monday.
On Saturday, I was lying in bed feeling like crap when I started thinking that my symptoms could be explained by pregnancy. So, I decided to take a pregnancy test just so I could tell the midwife I knew I wasn't pregnant. Well, no 60 second waiting was needed. As soon as the urine hit the test strip it went blazing purple! At first I kept checking to make sure it was the test line and not the control line. Then the control line came up and I knew for sure.
I was so sure I wasn't pregnant that I tested while John was out of the house. I called him and asked if he could come right home 'cause I needed to talk to him. He knew I was suppose to be headed for work, so he was worried that there was something wrong. When he got back, I showed him the test and we were both kinda freaked out. Then we had a quick celebration over some sparkling cider and I went to work. Since it was so fresh to me I didn't feel like telling anyone. I wanted to make it real to myself first.
That Monday we were having a party for friends and family to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. We decided to make an announcement there. The first person I told was my little sister, then my littler sister - they came over first to start preparing food. I then had to ask for help with some spray paint and told my friend/neighbor. My sis-in-law overheard, so she was told next. After that, we each told our parents, then made a general announcement to the party.
The main mistake I made was in forgetting to call my older sister right away. She ended up hearing through the grape vine then calling me.
Since finding out I'm pregnant I've been quite nauseated and picky about food. I'm tired about all the time. I go to work, but hate being there most of the time. I don't like feeling this useless, but it will hopefully only last a few more weeks.
We're not sure when we conceived, so I could be as little as 5 weeks or as much as 9. Today I'm calling to schedule an ultrasound to get a better idea.
Luckily, all of my tests have come back normal. I am immune to everything I should be except toxoplasmosis. That won't be a problem with my cats since they are strictly indoor felines, but the neighborhood cats use my soil liberally. That makes me nervous to do any gardening. Since this is a heavy gardening time of year it is becoming quite a problem. I'm begging around for help. Hopefully I'll get some pitty.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
No baby, yet...but...
Went to the doctor. Urine test was still negative. Waited a week. No period. Went back for a blood test. Got that result a few minutes ago: negative. Still no period. Cramps, bloating, sore breast, but no period.
Well, even if I'm not producing it seems like everyone else I know is. My little sister just got off the pill and is already pregnant. One of my friends from church started trying last month and is pregnant. I must take deep breaths and start using a mantra like "This is month 2, it can take up to twelve."
Oh, yeah, just as important, and just as relevant to this blog, I guess: John and I are starting to look in to adopting through the foster system. We figure we're ready for a family and it doesn't matter where the kids came from. The first meeting with the adoption agency is next Monday!
Well, even if I'm not producing it seems like everyone else I know is. My little sister just got off the pill and is already pregnant. One of my friends from church started trying last month and is pregnant. I must take deep breaths and start using a mantra like "This is month 2, it can take up to twelve."
Oh, yeah, just as important, and just as relevant to this blog, I guess: John and I are starting to look in to adopting through the foster system. We figure we're ready for a family and it doesn't matter where the kids came from. The first meeting with the adoption agency is next Monday!
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
no luck, yet
Weird. Period's not coming, yet. All tests still negative. Feel like I'm in limbo. If I could just have a friggin' period, I could start over. Well, I'm going to the doctor in a couple of days, so I'll get his opinion on things...
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
"Trying"
So, I'm down to the last few milligrams on my psych meds. Should be dropping off to nothing after this week. Hopefully, that will be just in time for my body to start giving nourishment to a tiny gonna-be baby. I hope to find a verdict on that question by the end of this week. I have been surprised at how much pressure I have been putting on myself to get pregnant. I had hoped to just go off birth control then let nature take its course, but I keep wanting to buy ovulation kits and the like already. I've also already taken two pregnancy tests (one on mother's day) just in case they decided to work extra early in the cycle of things.
Well, guess I need to take some deep breaths, and trust that things happen in their own time. It is only the first month of really trying, for heaven's sake!
Well, guess I need to take some deep breaths, and trust that things happen in their own time. It is only the first month of really trying, for heaven's sake!
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
On hold
Well, well. I went to my psychiatrist to learn how to safely get off my psych meds. The verdict: it will take 9 weeks! He said that I could do it more quickly, but there may be side effects. So, I am deciding to compromise... I think. According to my math, if I cut it back to 6 weeks and I conceive next month, I will be able to be off my meds before the 5th week of pregnancy which is when my midwife says they could start causing problems.
As for my quest to prevent gestational diabetes, I am making progress. I have used my elliptical trainer four times and done an abs workout. What sucks is that when you haven't exercised in over a year, you get really sore from even the most easy workout. When it comes to my diet, I'm finding it hard to cut down on simple carbs on a budget. Meat and veggies can cost a bundle compared to ramen and potatoes. Luckily, my blood work came back pretty-much normal (aside from a slightly high cholesterol, but that was good a year ago, so I'm sure I can fix that). I'm having a few more tests done and am hoping that the results continue to be good.
As for my quest to prevent gestational diabetes, I am making progress. I have used my elliptical trainer four times and done an abs workout. What sucks is that when you haven't exercised in over a year, you get really sore from even the most easy workout. When it comes to my diet, I'm finding it hard to cut down on simple carbs on a budget. Meat and veggies can cost a bundle compared to ramen and potatoes. Luckily, my blood work came back pretty-much normal (aside from a slightly high cholesterol, but that was good a year ago, so I'm sure I can fix that). I'm having a few more tests done and am hoping that the results continue to be good.
On the plus side, in my quest for more complex carbs to eat, I have discovered a most delicious cereal. Seriously! Shredded Wheat and Bran... much tastier than it sounds and definitely better than regular shredded wheat.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Week 2? Getting started
Well, as I understand it, medical practitioners count a pregnancy as being 40 weeks long, with the first week starting with the last period before becoming pregnant.
That being the case, I plan on this being week two... the most likely ovulation and conception week.
Went to the midwife this morning. Got a pelvic exam. Sent 6 tubes of blood in to the lab for a variety of tests. The midwife and I are worried about getting me off my psych meds and preventing gestational diabetes. My family is plagued with type II diabetes. Some of my aunts - and thin ones at that - have gotten quite severe diabetes in their 40's... just years after having quite severe gestational diabetes.
John and I bought a small TV to entice me to use our elliptical trainer. I am also limiting my caffeine consumption (*sigh*) and plan on increasing my vegetable intake. Simple carbs are bad... right? I'm just not sure how to do all this while not eating aspartame.
These are all pretty minor problems, to be sure. FutureBaby deserves it.
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