Hooray!! I've made it safely past the 12 week marker! According to all that I've read, my chances of miscarriage are now less than 10%! I'm feeling relieved about that. I have a little more energy this week. I'm not quite as sick as I was -- it seems that I'm only sick with certain foods. Hopefully I'll still be able to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without any gagging at the table :)
I haven't really noticed anything (belly-wise) yet. I have been starting to get uncomfortable lying on my belly so I've been trying to stay on my sides. David brought me cocoa butter last night so that I can (hopefully!) ward off stretch marks early.
In other news, we started thinking about names -- if anyone has suggestions, please share!
We also went to National Treasure -- great movie!! Very entertaining, high marks :)
Keep in touch everyone!
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Friday, November 19, 2004
10 week, 5 day ultrasound
I finally figured out how to post picture so this is my first attempt.
Here's a little help for the picture: the red line is my uterus, the blue line is the fluid around the baby, the yellow line is the baby and the green line is the heart. I kinda filled in from memory where I think the arm was when she took the picture -- it looks a little weird, but it was kinda poking right at the camera, then bent at the elbow toward its face. The little guy measured a little big -- so they moved the due date to June 1st. I don't know that it will make much of a difference, but, there you go.
I'll try to post my twelve-week pictures next week (I'll take them tomorrow) if this works!
Here's a little help for the picture: the red line is my uterus, the blue line is the fluid around the baby, the yellow line is the baby and the green line is the heart. I kinda filled in from memory where I think the arm was when she took the picture -- it looks a little weird, but it was kinda poking right at the camera, then bent at the elbow toward its face. The little guy measured a little big -- so they moved the due date to June 1st. I don't know that it will make much of a difference, but, there you go.
I'll try to post my twelve-week pictures next week (I'll take them tomorrow) if this works!
Thursday, November 18, 2004
...and on top of it all...
So last week, I really thought I was getting out of this whole first-trimester, feeling bad, barfing all the time thing. So what do I do? I go ahead and catch a little flu bug. That's right. On top of all the dizziness and general icky stuff that goes along with the beginning of pregancy, for the last few days I have had a little bug. I found this out because one of my co-workers and her friend had the same things and I'm 99% sure they aren't both pg. Anyhow, I did wake up feeling a bit better this morning which is good because, aside from my complete disgust with this constant sickness, I think if I'm sick much longer David might start to rebel. I think yesterday he was really wondering if I was really sick or just milking the preggo thing. Hello tootsie, you spend 2 months with your head in the toilet and see how perky you feel. Seriously though, I don't know how I'd have gotten through this crap without him dutifully cooking, cleaning and just tolerating my new hormonal self.
In related news, yesterday I reached my weight low. I'm sure I'll start to baloon out soon. I have a little pooch in the belly area, but I'm not sure if it's baby or just belly. Anyhow, Saturday will mark my twelfth week (three months!) so I'll take another belly picture. I just heard about a woman who miscarried at 11.5 weeks so I'm still a little nervous about that, but it's getting better. I now officially have less than 200 preggo days ahead of me -- well, as long as the little guy doesn't come late!
Other than being sick, I haven't got a lot of news to report. I'm slowly recovering from the election and getting excited about the upcoming holidays. David and I watched "the passion" yesterday -- his co-worker lent it to him and so we felt a little obligated even though we really hadn't intended to ever watch it. Honestly, neither of us were really affected by it. I was certainly graphic and I could see why it was disturbing. But I have to say that, despite the expensive film-making and the gruesomeness, it was just another religious movie to me. I think the hype before hand was more interesting than the movie itself. And, honestly, I think the people who got all bent out of shape about it are people who just don't get that it's a MOVIE. Well, that's just my perspective. I found it really bloody (definately to the point where you're just totally sick of seeing Jesus all gross and mangled) but other than than, I don't feel like it was all that unique of a film. ...well, I suppose it was unique in that it was a religious movie and it was well funded.
Hope to hear that everyone is doing well!
In related news, yesterday I reached my weight low. I'm sure I'll start to baloon out soon. I have a little pooch in the belly area, but I'm not sure if it's baby or just belly. Anyhow, Saturday will mark my twelfth week (three months!) so I'll take another belly picture. I just heard about a woman who miscarried at 11.5 weeks so I'm still a little nervous about that, but it's getting better. I now officially have less than 200 preggo days ahead of me -- well, as long as the little guy doesn't come late!
Other than being sick, I haven't got a lot of news to report. I'm slowly recovering from the election and getting excited about the upcoming holidays. David and I watched "the passion" yesterday -- his co-worker lent it to him and so we felt a little obligated even though we really hadn't intended to ever watch it. Honestly, neither of us were really affected by it. I was certainly graphic and I could see why it was disturbing. But I have to say that, despite the expensive film-making and the gruesomeness, it was just another religious movie to me. I think the hype before hand was more interesting than the movie itself. And, honestly, I think the people who got all bent out of shape about it are people who just don't get that it's a MOVIE. Well, that's just my perspective. I found it really bloody (definately to the point where you're just totally sick of seeing Jesus all gross and mangled) but other than than, I don't feel like it was all that unique of a film. ...well, I suppose it was unique in that it was a religious movie and it was well funded.
Hope to hear that everyone is doing well!
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
I've taken the plunge.
I am wearing maternity pants today.
(long pause)
I'm torn on how I feel about this. Honestly, they are pretty comfortable....but they are (tear) maternity pants! I don't think my belly has really grown much, but I just didn't have the energy to find pants this morning that would fit ok due to my ailing tummy. So I just bit the bullet and put on these jeans that Mom sent me when she found out that I'm preggo. They are pretty big on me -- especially in the stomach of course, but also in the legs. They are basically like regular jeans except on top -- instead of a regular waistband, they have cotton that goes up to my "true waist" and an elastic waistband. Like I said, I don't think I've yet got a noticable bulge (even without clothes) and most of my pants fit great... when I'm standing up. Unfortunately, I have to sit most of the day, making the waistband just a little too close for comfort and, consequently, making me a little nautious. So up until today, I've just been wearing long shirts and regular pants unbuttoned. I think I'll probably continue to do that on and off for a little while to make this transition a little more self-image friendly. The only problem with that is that my legs and butt really aren't bigger (yet?) so the unbuttoned pants tend to.. eh-hem, fall down without proper supervision. So I'm on the road to official body-changing pregnancy.
Our ultrasound is tomorrow and I'll try to update you all as soon as I hear any news from that. I'm both excited and nervous. And next Saturday will be my next belly picture (12 weeks) to see if I'm noticably bigger.
We've now told all our immediate family and most of my close friends. Dave hasn't really told anyone except his co-workers -- although he doesn't really talk to his friends as often as I do so that could have something to do with that. David's parents seemed pretty happy about it. They weren't overly reactionary, but they were pleased. I found out that Dave's mom had quite a few miscarriages and so she is pretty reserved about getting too excited too soon.
My morning sickness is significantly more managable -- the nausea that I have now seems to be triggered by something (like a smell or getting up too fast) instead of just constant, unpredictable ickiness. I haven't had any weird cravings yet although the books all say I will likely start to have those soon. I've had more clear aversions to food than cravings so far. My bbs are officially unmanagable at this point. Those of you that start small are lucky because you will be able to find bigger sizes that fit right or at least won't have the same weight issues. I've gone from 34-C to 36-D+ in two months. Other than that and being tired (we're talking requiring 9-10 hours of sleep per day), I can't think of any new symptoms -- oh, my fingernails are a lot stronger, that's a weird side effect.
As for our little one, the books say (s)he is a little bigger than a walnut -- although we'll know more details about that tomorrow. In about 1.5 weeks, (s)he will have all of her/his little organs and will basically just be getting bigger. Hope you are all doing well! Hooray for government holidays, I have tomorrow off!
(long pause)
I'm torn on how I feel about this. Honestly, they are pretty comfortable....but they are (tear) maternity pants! I don't think my belly has really grown much, but I just didn't have the energy to find pants this morning that would fit ok due to my ailing tummy. So I just bit the bullet and put on these jeans that Mom sent me when she found out that I'm preggo. They are pretty big on me -- especially in the stomach of course, but also in the legs. They are basically like regular jeans except on top -- instead of a regular waistband, they have cotton that goes up to my "true waist" and an elastic waistband. Like I said, I don't think I've yet got a noticable bulge (even without clothes) and most of my pants fit great... when I'm standing up. Unfortunately, I have to sit most of the day, making the waistband just a little too close for comfort and, consequently, making me a little nautious. So up until today, I've just been wearing long shirts and regular pants unbuttoned. I think I'll probably continue to do that on and off for a little while to make this transition a little more self-image friendly. The only problem with that is that my legs and butt really aren't bigger (yet?) so the unbuttoned pants tend to.. eh-hem, fall down without proper supervision. So I'm on the road to official body-changing pregnancy.
Our ultrasound is tomorrow and I'll try to update you all as soon as I hear any news from that. I'm both excited and nervous. And next Saturday will be my next belly picture (12 weeks) to see if I'm noticably bigger.
We've now told all our immediate family and most of my close friends. Dave hasn't really told anyone except his co-workers -- although he doesn't really talk to his friends as often as I do so that could have something to do with that. David's parents seemed pretty happy about it. They weren't overly reactionary, but they were pleased. I found out that Dave's mom had quite a few miscarriages and so she is pretty reserved about getting too excited too soon.
My morning sickness is significantly more managable -- the nausea that I have now seems to be triggered by something (like a smell or getting up too fast) instead of just constant, unpredictable ickiness. I haven't had any weird cravings yet although the books all say I will likely start to have those soon. I've had more clear aversions to food than cravings so far. My bbs are officially unmanagable at this point. Those of you that start small are lucky because you will be able to find bigger sizes that fit right or at least won't have the same weight issues. I've gone from 34-C to 36-D+ in two months. Other than that and being tired (we're talking requiring 9-10 hours of sleep per day), I can't think of any new symptoms -- oh, my fingernails are a lot stronger, that's a weird side effect.
As for our little one, the books say (s)he is a little bigger than a walnut -- although we'll know more details about that tomorrow. In about 1.5 weeks, (s)he will have all of her/his little organs and will basically just be getting bigger. Hope you are all doing well! Hooray for government holidays, I have tomorrow off!
Thursday, November 04, 2004
Whirlwind but feeling a little better
Wow, time since my last entry has sure seemed packed. I had intended to write on Friday, but Friday was mostly pukey-pukey in Bridget-land. Such is life.
Saturday went pretty well -- we went to my sister-in-law Jennifer's house for dinner (roast beef and mashed potatoes, very good) and broke to her the big news. It was pretty fun although I’m not really sure she believed us at first. So we had a nice evening hearing about her pregnancy experiences and talking about how I’ve been feeling so far.
Sunday was pretty fun. We didn’t have any trick-or-treaters, but we went to Jeckl & Hyde the Musical.
Monday was uneventful... Well, I think it was because I can’t really remember much of Monday.
Tuesday was jam-packed. We got up early in the morning to head to the doctor’s appointment at 8:30. Dave managed to vote before we went and I only heaved for a few post-teeth-brushing minutes. We went to the doctor’s office and had a really nice visit. They did the usual: medical history, weight, etc. I had a regular physical (which as far as I can tell was just looking into my ears, eyes and throat with a little flashlight) and a pelvic exam (which was unpleasant as always, but she did it really fast so it didn’t take very long). The doc was a little worried about me being so sick so we scheduled an ultrasound next week. NEXT WEEK! Weird. I think they are just going to do a quick look to make sure everything is ok.
Ok, but the WEIRDEST thing was that we got to hear the heartbeat! Ok, this is a bizarre experience. Don’t get me wrong, it was amazing and wonderful, but completely and totally weird. She (my doctor) put some goop on my belly and rubbed this little ball-bearing microphone type thing (dopplar) around. She ran over a few of my vessels that sound like “whoosh...(pause)... whoosh...(pause)... Whoosh” and then she moved it right above my pelvic bone and pointed it more downward and suddenly “whoosh... whoosh... whoosh... whoosh...” like twice as fast! It was unreal. 166 beats-per-minute. Dave and I had uncontrollable grins when we heard it. Seriously, wow.
We told my parents and my sister after the appointment. Mom and Dad got the jumble and thought it was quite clever. They are both very excited about it all. Kara was pretty funny — I started out by apologizing that I wouldn’t be able to make it to Chad’s graduation from law school (which I am really disappointed about) and she said that was fine, not to worry about it. Then she guessed why I couldn’t fly around that time. I so wish I would have been able to see her and Chad’s faces because they sounded dumb-founded.
This weekend we’re planning to tell David’s parents so I’ll keep you all posted as it happens. Hope you’re all doing fantastically. Oh, and I’m not talking about the election. I voted so I can complain all I want, but I need to wait until the wounds aren’t quite so fresh.
Saturday went pretty well -- we went to my sister-in-law Jennifer's house for dinner (roast beef and mashed potatoes, very good) and broke to her the big news. It was pretty fun although I’m not really sure she believed us at first. So we had a nice evening hearing about her pregnancy experiences and talking about how I’ve been feeling so far.
Sunday was pretty fun. We didn’t have any trick-or-treaters, but we went to Jeckl & Hyde the Musical.
Monday was uneventful... Well, I think it was because I can’t really remember much of Monday.
Tuesday was jam-packed. We got up early in the morning to head to the doctor’s appointment at 8:30. Dave managed to vote before we went and I only heaved for a few post-teeth-brushing minutes. We went to the doctor’s office and had a really nice visit. They did the usual: medical history, weight, etc. I had a regular physical (which as far as I can tell was just looking into my ears, eyes and throat with a little flashlight) and a pelvic exam (which was unpleasant as always, but she did it really fast so it didn’t take very long). The doc was a little worried about me being so sick so we scheduled an ultrasound next week. NEXT WEEK! Weird. I think they are just going to do a quick look to make sure everything is ok.
Ok, but the WEIRDEST thing was that we got to hear the heartbeat! Ok, this is a bizarre experience. Don’t get me wrong, it was amazing and wonderful, but completely and totally weird. She (my doctor) put some goop on my belly and rubbed this little ball-bearing microphone type thing (dopplar) around. She ran over a few of my vessels that sound like “whoosh...(pause)... whoosh...(pause)... Whoosh” and then she moved it right above my pelvic bone and pointed it more downward and suddenly “whoosh... whoosh... whoosh... whoosh...” like twice as fast! It was unreal. 166 beats-per-minute. Dave and I had uncontrollable grins when we heard it. Seriously, wow.
We told my parents and my sister after the appointment. Mom and Dad got the jumble and thought it was quite clever. They are both very excited about it all. Kara was pretty funny — I started out by apologizing that I wouldn’t be able to make it to Chad’s graduation from law school (which I am really disappointed about) and she said that was fine, not to worry about it. Then she guessed why I couldn’t fly around that time. I so wish I would have been able to see her and Chad’s faces because they sounded dumb-founded.
This weekend we’re planning to tell David’s parents so I’ll keep you all posted as it happens. Hope you’re all doing fantastically. Oh, and I’m not talking about the election. I voted so I can complain all I want, but I need to wait until the wounds aren’t quite so fresh.
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