So, we're at like 12 and a half weeks which means we are on the very tail end of the first trimester. This sickness business has seemed to get worse over the past week, but I'm hopeful that something magical will happen and it will poof and disappear soon!
Last weekend we went to Teresa and James's wedding and the best I felt in the past 3 months or so was dancing. We've decided that whenever Bon Jovi or dance music is playing, my tummy feels better. God help the world, there really is a little Brian growing inside of me. Now, not only do I eat what he likes, but I listen to more music he likes in the hope of feeling like a human being.
We go next Friday to see little Scootiebooboo on ultrasound again and I cannot wait to see how big he/she has gotten! Off to clean up our messy messy house...
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Retro Post: The Pitter Patter of Little Fetus
It seems that on Tuesday, our little baby turns from an embryo to a fetus which ups our chances of carrying this pregnancy to term. We went last Monday and saw the little tadpole and heard its fast little heart beat (168 beats per minute) so that bodes well for us. It has a four chamber heart now, its tail is disappearing and its about 5/8 of an inch. We've told our families and some friends and coworkers at this point. Morning sickness is rather hard to disguise. We'll make a big reveal when I get past being so worried about the what ifs. Brian would yell at me right now, since he wants only a positive attitude from this incubator.
Still, its feeling more real and getting more exciting by the day. I hopefully have less than a month left of "morning sickness" which seems to be controlled only by popcorn and pregnancy tea from Debbie and constant munching all day. I've gained enough weight so that my work pants are getting pretty uncomfortable, and so I've given in and bought scrubs in 4 colors to make it through the next few months until I fit into maternity pants. I can't say I'm sad about the weight gain, I just wish it was more of a bump than a widening of my overall abdomen that looks more like ascites than a baby. Once its a full on baby belly, I'm going to be so excited, since this will be the one time in life that its ok to have a pudgy tummy.
Still, as much as I say I eat all day, its all pretty healthy stuff...fiber one cereal, yogurt, apples, almonds, 100 calorie packs of crackers, whole wheat toast with low fat PB, whole wheat english muffins, oatmeal, low fat/sodium popcorn. Our main vices are cheese and fried chicken, but since those stave off the vomiting, we're going to have to deal.
Still, its feeling more real and getting more exciting by the day. I hopefully have less than a month left of "morning sickness" which seems to be controlled only by popcorn and pregnancy tea from Debbie and constant munching all day. I've gained enough weight so that my work pants are getting pretty uncomfortable, and so I've given in and bought scrubs in 4 colors to make it through the next few months until I fit into maternity pants. I can't say I'm sad about the weight gain, I just wish it was more of a bump than a widening of my overall abdomen that looks more like ascites than a baby. Once its a full on baby belly, I'm going to be so excited, since this will be the one time in life that its ok to have a pudgy tummy.
Still, as much as I say I eat all day, its all pretty healthy stuff...fiber one cereal, yogurt, apples, almonds, 100 calorie packs of crackers, whole wheat toast with low fat PB, whole wheat english muffins, oatmeal, low fat/sodium popcorn. Our main vices are cheese and fried chicken, but since those stave off the vomiting, we're going to have to deal.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Retro Post: This Man
Brian has been so great these past few weeks. Some examples...
- Taking out the garbage to keep me from throwing up.
- Trying to keep up with my eating wishes so me and baby are fed.
- Making sure I have healthy snacks available to eat throughout the day and night.
- Getting up at 1 and 2 in the morning to get me a snack so my "morning sickness" will calm down.
- Coming home after over 12 hours at Stockton to bring me pancakes and mac and cheese, then watching me throw both up and still sleeping on the couch with me all night because I couldn't get comfy in bed.
- Giving up nights of video games to cater to my whining, nauseous pleas for random things...blue Gatorade, peanut butter granola bars, pancakes, jelly toast
- Putting up with my random aversions to bad breath, garbage, meatballs, dried fruits, etc without saying a word
- Rush ordering Sea-Bands on the day of the launch of his website because my "morning sickness" is so bad and I'm desperate.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Retro Post: "morning sickness"
So almost 7 weeks into this pregnancy thing and I think my "morning" sickness is almost in full force. Except for its morning, noon and night. I thought at least sleep would make it better, but I wake up nauseous with stomach aches throughout the night. If I'm not eating, then I'm feeling queasy and trying to stop from gagging. Fun! I really am happy to be pregnant, but would prefer to be one of the 25% of women who avoids this. Still, its a sign that the little peanut is attached and sucking the life out of me which must be a good thing.
For posterity's sake...
Things that make me gag/vomit
-smell of old food
-smell of garbage
-bad breath
-have i mentioned garbage?
-bleach/ cleaning products
-raw meat
Things that appeal
-peanutbutter
-peanuts/ nuts in general
-JELLY
-fried chicken
-cheese
-italian/ mexican and greek food
-popcorn
Things I can barely tolerate but used to love
-yogurt
-cookies
-cottage cheese
-taco bell
For posterity's sake...
Things that make me gag/vomit
-smell of old food
-smell of garbage
-bad breath
-have i mentioned garbage?
-bleach/ cleaning products
-raw meat
Things that appeal
-peanutbutter
-peanuts/ nuts in general
-JELLY
-fried chicken
-cheese
-italian/ mexican and greek food
-popcorn
Things I can barely tolerate but used to love
-yogurt
-cookies
-cottage cheese
-taco bell
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Retro post: Lucky Number 5
So, although this post will reach the internet world, much after it is written, here is the scoop.
After a weekend of driving to north jersey for Aunt Mary's surprise party: during which Peach managed to pop Wrinkles' eyeball out and incur a ridiculous vet bill, we returned home. I wasn't feeling particularly well that weekend, but chalked it up to poor eating, driving and exhaustion. We returned on Monday evening at about 5 pm. I begged Brian to let me just shower and go to bed, but he insisted we go to Maurizio's for a little couple's dinner.
Side bar to this story, on the ride home, we discussed my complaints of not feeling well and joked that maybe I was pregnant. So we were home and I was procrastinating going out, so I asked Brian if we could do a pregnancy test just to rule out that was not the problem...as unlikely as we thought it would be.
We had previously agreed that when the time came for a test, although he would not watch me pee on a stick, he would be only a few feet away to view the results. This may be TMI, but while peeing on the stick, I'm watching the plus sign form with severe disbelief. As quickly as possible I finish with my business, cap the test and gently place it on the counter like that might make the plus sign go away. I open the door to Brian and say "You're ridiculous." He asks why. I reply something like "Its a plus sign, apparently I'm pregnant?!?!" He then proceeds to check that I read it right. (Apparently he has more experience with these things than I do or I just looked irrational). But on Clear Blue Easy tests, it says + = pregnant - = not pregnant, for those of us who throw the boxes away to keep down clutter. So we had a positive test. We then proceeded out to dinner where I was surprised by friends gathered to celebrate with us. Imagine how difficult not to blurt out our big news! Finding out I was pregnant on my birthday = best news ever!
With much denial and confusion and tamped down excitement, I proceeded through the next day at work. When we got home, I demanded a second test, hoping it would feel more real. This test came back with the same joyous results. I just couldn't believe it.
Now, writing this 4 days later, I'm not sure I've accepted it. I've made out first appointment to see our little embryo on the 28th of the month. I've read the pregnancy book cover to cover. Aside from initial queasiness in the evenings, I've been feeling ok, but supposedly the horrible symptoms hit next week. My boobs hurt, I've been drinking and peeing like crazy, and my nose is a whole new thing. I can smell garbage or onions from a mile away. I've also had these twinges in my hip and groin/lower abs that feel like a sprain which is apparently round ligament pain. This is supposed to only plague people further along, but I must have overdone it these past few days.
So far, I've been preferring mac and cheese and greek food. I'm not sure if I would call them a craving or just a weird preference when nothing else sounds good. For those of you who know me, chinese food is one of my favorites, but that sounds and smells awful these days. Also, foods that I eat all the time now taste different. Things seem really sour to me all the time eventhough Brian assures me they are not.
I'm very nervous about the pregnancy aspect for the next few months because I'm probably over educated on the matter and generally negative about outcomes for myself. I worry about miscarriage, birth defects I can cause my baby through various methods (radiation, food, infections, etc), and stillbirth (thanks, Secret Life of the American teenager). I'm trying to just be positive and enjoy this experience. I even bought some very on sale maternity pants to make it seem more permanent. I am anxiously waiting to see the OB and find out that our little peanut is growing as expected and will be joining us this May, just in time for our 2 year anniversary!
After a weekend of driving to north jersey for Aunt Mary's surprise party: during which Peach managed to pop Wrinkles' eyeball out and incur a ridiculous vet bill, we returned home. I wasn't feeling particularly well that weekend, but chalked it up to poor eating, driving and exhaustion. We returned on Monday evening at about 5 pm. I begged Brian to let me just shower and go to bed, but he insisted we go to Maurizio's for a little couple's dinner.
Side bar to this story, on the ride home, we discussed my complaints of not feeling well and joked that maybe I was pregnant. So we were home and I was procrastinating going out, so I asked Brian if we could do a pregnancy test just to rule out that was not the problem...as unlikely as we thought it would be.
We had previously agreed that when the time came for a test, although he would not watch me pee on a stick, he would be only a few feet away to view the results. This may be TMI, but while peeing on the stick, I'm watching the plus sign form with severe disbelief. As quickly as possible I finish with my business, cap the test and gently place it on the counter like that might make the plus sign go away. I open the door to Brian and say "You're ridiculous." He asks why. I reply something like "Its a plus sign, apparently I'm pregnant?!?!" He then proceeds to check that I read it right. (Apparently he has more experience with these things than I do or I just looked irrational). But on Clear Blue Easy tests, it says + = pregnant - = not pregnant, for those of us who throw the boxes away to keep down clutter. So we had a positive test. We then proceeded out to dinner where I was surprised by friends gathered to celebrate with us. Imagine how difficult not to blurt out our big news! Finding out I was pregnant on my birthday = best news ever!
With much denial and confusion and tamped down excitement, I proceeded through the next day at work. When we got home, I demanded a second test, hoping it would feel more real. This test came back with the same joyous results. I just couldn't believe it.
Now, writing this 4 days later, I'm not sure I've accepted it. I've made out first appointment to see our little embryo on the 28th of the month. I've read the pregnancy book cover to cover. Aside from initial queasiness in the evenings, I've been feeling ok, but supposedly the horrible symptoms hit next week. My boobs hurt, I've been drinking and peeing like crazy, and my nose is a whole new thing. I can smell garbage or onions from a mile away. I've also had these twinges in my hip and groin/lower abs that feel like a sprain which is apparently round ligament pain. This is supposed to only plague people further along, but I must have overdone it these past few days.
So far, I've been preferring mac and cheese and greek food. I'm not sure if I would call them a craving or just a weird preference when nothing else sounds good. For those of you who know me, chinese food is one of my favorites, but that sounds and smells awful these days. Also, foods that I eat all the time now taste different. Things seem really sour to me all the time eventhough Brian assures me they are not.
I'm very nervous about the pregnancy aspect for the next few months because I'm probably over educated on the matter and generally negative about outcomes for myself. I worry about miscarriage, birth defects I can cause my baby through various methods (radiation, food, infections, etc), and stillbirth (thanks, Secret Life of the American teenager). I'm trying to just be positive and enjoy this experience. I even bought some very on sale maternity pants to make it seem more permanent. I am anxiously waiting to see the OB and find out that our little peanut is growing as expected and will be joining us this May, just in time for our 2 year anniversary!
Anything...
"Courage is the triumph of the soul
I know where I wanna walk; I know where I wanna go
Come put your hand in mine
Everybody's welcome
Music is what God wants us to do
Sing a song for me and I'll sing a song for you
When we put our voices together,
We create a harmony
And we bring you some love a love a love; love a love a love a love a love a love
Yeah you can sing if you want to
Its love a love a love, love a love a love a love a love a, la la love
Now we've got you
All I want to share with you is all my love, its all I really care to do
Champion the idea of one love
All people the same
One beautiful race
Making a home of this beautiful place
And be grateful for the precious gifts of life
Sunshine and Water
Food from the greatest giver
Anything you want can be yours at anytime
Anything you want can be yours at anytime
Its love a love a love, love a love a love a love a love a love
Sing out the words
Sing out the words
It's love a love a love, love a love a love a love a love a, la la love
Now we know all I want to share with you, it's all I know, it's all I really care to do
'Cause anything you want can be yours at anytime
All I want to share with you is all my love, its all I really care to do
Anything you want can be yours at anytime"
I know where I wanna walk; I know where I wanna go
Come put your hand in mine
Everybody's welcome
Music is what God wants us to do
Sing a song for me and I'll sing a song for you
When we put our voices together,
We create a harmony
And we bring you some love a love a love; love a love a love a love a love a love
Yeah you can sing if you want to
Its love a love a love, love a love a love a love a love a, la la love
Now we've got you
All I want to share with you is all my love, its all I really care to do
Champion the idea of one love
All people the same
One beautiful race
Making a home of this beautiful place
And be grateful for the precious gifts of life
Sunshine and Water
Food from the greatest giver
Anything you want can be yours at anytime
Anything you want can be yours at anytime
Its love a love a love, love a love a love a love a love a love
Sing out the words
Sing out the words
It's love a love a love, love a love a love a love a love a, la la love
Now we know all I want to share with you, it's all I know, it's all I really care to do
'Cause anything you want can be yours at anytime
All I want to share with you is all my love, its all I really care to do
Anything you want can be yours at anytime"
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
"Breakfast in my face. That's Convenient."
Its been a while again since I have graced this blog with my presence. For the past 4 months, which I can't believe how quickly they flew by, I've been making more of an effort to be off of facebook and doing some sort of exercise. Thus, less time for blogging, stalking and sitting around in general.
We are most recently back from a week in New England, first stopping in Salem, NH followed by Boothbay with Brian, Brandon, Peach and myself. This year we were unable to go at the same time as my parents and were on vacation solo. It was a relaxing week of laying around reading, swimming, tanning and playing with Peach. Brian had to do some homework as he continues to work towards getting his MBA, but he and Brandon made time in their schedules to hang out with me playing cards, minigolfing, practical joking and such. The weather was beautiful and it was wonderful to see family we have not seen in a while.
Some pictures below of our adventures...
We are most recently back from a week in New England, first stopping in Salem, NH followed by Boothbay with Brian, Brandon, Peach and myself. This year we were unable to go at the same time as my parents and were on vacation solo. It was a relaxing week of laying around reading, swimming, tanning and playing with Peach. Brian had to do some homework as he continues to work towards getting his MBA, but he and Brandon made time in their schedules to hang out with me playing cards, minigolfing, practical joking and such. The weather was beautiful and it was wonderful to see family we have not seen in a while.
Some pictures below of our adventures...
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