Thursday 08-26-10
I have been contemplating on whether or not to update again. But....why not? Right?
I can defintely say it is really weird experiencing being pregnant by the way I feel and not the way I look. I am still very early but I am just ready to have a big belly so I can have an excuse for all these "symptoms".
The last several days, I have definitely been getting my fair share of '1st Trimester Ickiness'. I had about a week where I was doing great...not feeling sick, just a little tired here and there. Well, that has all changed again. I wake up in the middle of the night to pee (which peeing is a whole different story...we will get to that shortly) around 2am or so and feel nauseous. So, I eat a few crackers and go back to bed. Then from the time I wake up, even after I eat breakfast, until around noon or so I feel like poop. I feel weak and the need to eat, but nothing sounds appetizing. So, by the time lunch time rolls around and I force myself a meal, I have the shakes from feeling queezy and not eating much all morning. It is GREAT! This has been the norm the past several days.
And let me remind you that while I describe all these uneasy symptoms...I wouldn't trade one darn thing of it. I am so amazingly grateful for what is happening. I can't say that enough.
Now onto my pee situation. (You definitely couldn't tell I am conservative by these posts could ya?)
I am sure many of you know that I normally go pee...a lot (like super duper frequent). Always have...probably always will. But since being pregnant it has gotten a jillion times worse!
I pee all throughout the day...no big deal, right? During the day it is fine because I am up and about anyways. But, no...the frustrating part is when I go to bed at night. For the first few hours I am in bed I am up every 20 mins to pee. NO JOKE!! Last night I decided I wouldn't drink anything past 8pm to see if that would help. But nope, it didn't. I still made probably 10 trips to the bathroom between 9:30pm and 5am. It is madness I tell ya'!
So, this has been the jist of me lately. I am so happy to be on this journey. Even if it means I pee a hundred times a day and feel sick 18 out of the 24 hours in a day. (okay, I don't feel sick THAT much hehe)
I have my first OB appointment next Friday. I am so excited. I really hope we get to see/hear the heartbeat. That will just make things so much sweeter. Not sure they can get any sweeter...but we will see. :)
I will take another profile pic next week and also update after the appointment.
My favorite foods recently: peanut butter/banana smoothies, pickled okra, pickles, salads, anything chocolate, orange juice, and watermelon.
This will be it for today. I apologize for the super intimate details...but it is a pregnancy blog. :)
Thanks to all of you for reading and I will update next week!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
It Has Sunk In....I think.
Thursday 08-19-10
I think the past couple weeks of: running to the restroom every 30 minutes, snacking every hour, getting tired throughout the day, and feeling nauseous in the mornings have finally made me realize that I am really pregnant. I sit here this morning in complete awe and joy. I can't believe THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING!!! :D
I must admit my "symptoms" have not been as bad as a lot of moms experience but I do get my spells of them throughout the day. But I would not trade one thing for this wonderful being inside of me.
I have been eating pretty good (except for the past couple days). :-/ I attended a class here on base and let me tell you what...there was no limit to the sweets I indulged while in that class. I wasn't even craving sweets and I still stuffed my face. I mean come on...I was given a PayDay candy bare AND cake within minutes. Who could turn those down??
Then after the class yesterday I was so wanting something NOT sweet and I was in a hurry to eat before work so I took a trip to McDonald's.
The fries didn't taste normal...it just wasn't that good. I know McDonald's chicken sandwich and fries are not "healthy" but this girl normally loves anything from the golden arches. Well, not yesterday. Lil' Jonesie did NOT let me forget how much I hated it either because on my jog to the gym yesterday afternoon I was burping the WHOLE way and it tasted like disgusting McD's. So, I guess I better stick with my fruits, veggies, edamame, beans, almonds, yogurt, and the mostly normal stuff that I have been feeding the Lil' one.
I also can't believe how much Morgan is getting excited over our Lil' one. He has told me a couple times recently that I "smell like a Mommy". haha I am not really sure how that is possible...but okay. :) He calls me mommy already and touches my belly. It is so sweet. I just love it. It is crazy the way our relationship has already gone to a completely new level and we haven't even had Lil' Jonesie yet. But I just love love love it. Sometimes we just look at each other and smile...without saying anything. It is awesome.
Okay...one more thing for today. We already got our FIRST baby gift!! Last week my boss....ehmm my awesome boss surprised me with a gift! I opened it at work and low and behold it was the most adorable set of towels and washcloths. Here is a pic:
As they say, "Over and Out!"
I think the past couple weeks of: running to the restroom every 30 minutes, snacking every hour, getting tired throughout the day, and feeling nauseous in the mornings have finally made me realize that I am really pregnant. I sit here this morning in complete awe and joy. I can't believe THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING!!! :D
I must admit my "symptoms" have not been as bad as a lot of moms experience but I do get my spells of them throughout the day. But I would not trade one thing for this wonderful being inside of me.
I have been eating pretty good (except for the past couple days). :-/ I attended a class here on base and let me tell you what...there was no limit to the sweets I indulged while in that class. I wasn't even craving sweets and I still stuffed my face. I mean come on...I was given a PayDay candy bare AND cake within minutes. Who could turn those down??
Then after the class yesterday I was so wanting something NOT sweet and I was in a hurry to eat before work so I took a trip to McDonald's.
The fries didn't taste normal...it just wasn't that good. I know McDonald's chicken sandwich and fries are not "healthy" but this girl normally loves anything from the golden arches. Well, not yesterday. Lil' Jonesie did NOT let me forget how much I hated it either because on my jog to the gym yesterday afternoon I was burping the WHOLE way and it tasted like disgusting McD's. So, I guess I better stick with my fruits, veggies, edamame, beans, almonds, yogurt, and the mostly normal stuff that I have been feeding the Lil' one.
I also can't believe how much Morgan is getting excited over our Lil' one. He has told me a couple times recently that I "smell like a Mommy". haha I am not really sure how that is possible...but okay. :) He calls me mommy already and touches my belly. It is so sweet. I just love it. It is crazy the way our relationship has already gone to a completely new level and we haven't even had Lil' Jonesie yet. But I just love love love it. Sometimes we just look at each other and smile...without saying anything. It is awesome.
Okay...one more thing for today. We already got our FIRST baby gift!! Last week my boss....ehmm my awesome boss surprised me with a gift! I opened it at work and low and behold it was the most adorable set of towels and washcloths. Here is a pic:
As they say, "Over and Out!"
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
1st Preggers Pic
Tuesday 08-10-10
I decided that I want to track my belly growth with pictures. I thought about waiting a couple more weeks but why not start now, right?
This week I am 5 weeks. I probably should have taken this pic in the morning since I have a full belly right now from dinner. But mornings haven't been too chipper for me so I figured I would go ahead and take a pic.
5 Weeks
Food, Food, and more Food!
Yes, that has been my life the past few days. If I am not eating..then I am going to be munching on something in the next hour. It is crazy. I don't eat much at all at a time...but after an hour or two I get to feeling a little fatigued and the need to eat. Well, this just can't be happening.
Ann suggested getting some gum or suck on candies to pop in my mouth when I get to feeling like that. So, today I bought some nuts and Werther's Original candies. I bought the sugar-free Werther's. Not because I am diabetic. But because...well...gotta save calories where I can. :) And they definitely helped me a lot today.
I decided that I want to track my belly growth with pictures. I thought about waiting a couple more weeks but why not start now, right?
This week I am 5 weeks. I probably should have taken this pic in the morning since I have a full belly right now from dinner. But mornings haven't been too chipper for me so I figured I would go ahead and take a pic.
5 Weeks
Food, Food, and more Food!
Yes, that has been my life the past few days. If I am not eating..then I am going to be munching on something in the next hour. It is crazy. I don't eat much at all at a time...but after an hour or two I get to feeling a little fatigued and the need to eat. Well, this just can't be happening.
Ann suggested getting some gum or suck on candies to pop in my mouth when I get to feeling like that. So, today I bought some nuts and Werther's Original candies. I bought the sugar-free Werther's. Not because I am diabetic. But because...well...gotta save calories where I can. :) And they definitely helped me a lot today.
Monday, August 9, 2010
And The Ride Begins....
Monday 08-09-10
Welp, our time has come....to be parents! And let me tell you what...I could NOT be more excited. I have dreamed of being a mommy ever since I was a little girl. It really is a dream come true for me. I absolutely love children and am so glad that God has blessed us with this opportunity. Joyful: that's me!
The Low Down:
Morgan and I weren't "trying" per say...but we weren't "preventing" either. But over the past couple months I have really been hoping the time would come sooner than later. I just feel so ready, ya know.
A few days ago I woke up feeling nauseous. That was my first sign that something was up. But after I ate breakfast I was fine. So, I got ready for work and off I went. Then a couple hours later I got a headache. And a headache that lasted ALL darn day! I took Advil and later ibuprofen but neither seemed to help. That evening I decided to nap to see if that would help rid my annoying headache. Thankfully, it did.
However, the next day I woke up feeling nauseous AGAIN! Now something is not right.
Sunday morning about 6am , I got up to let the dogs outside and Morgan was stumbling in the door. He had been out all night and morning on a party bus with his friends. He came in and was telling me all about it and I was trying to stand there without feeling like I was going to fall over. So, I went to the bathroom and....you know...peed on the stick.
It says you are supposed to wait like three mins but I looked at it after a few seconds. I thought I saw a really faint line but wasn't for sure. I called Morgan in the bathroom and got him to check it out and he said he thought he saw a line.
I said, "Well, if that is a line...then that means I am pregnant." His reaction, "Good! I hope ya are!" Then after a few off to bed he went.
I wasn't sure about the test so I called Ann to tell her and she suggested going and getting another test. So, she went with me and I got one of the digital tests. It plainly reads 'Pregnant' or 'Not Pregnant'.
Well, I waited on that test result and Ann was looking at the test while it was processing. I went over and looked and holy smokes and banana balls it said PREGNANT!!! I squealed and cried and hugged her and could definitely barely breathe. I was SO SO SO excited I didn't know what to do with myself. And from there I picked up the little ol' cell phone and started making the calls to spread the news. I know I found out really early on. But I just could not hold back the news. I mean I would have liked to wait until my pregnancy is further along but I just couldn't. And of course I had to post on Facebook so that everyone and their dog would know too. :)
This morning Morgan and I went to the clinic on base and they had me take a urine test again to confirm my pregnancy there. Then I got paperwork and vitamins and yadda ya. I also had to schedule my first OB appointment and it is set for September 3. That seems SO far away. But I am glad it is a ways away because by that time we will get to see the little heartbeat. :)
And today I definitely "feel" pregnant. Every two hours I feel the need to eat. This can NOT be happening! Because if I continue eating every two hours...I will be as big as Buddha!
I am just going to stock up on fruits and veggies and healthy snacks so that when I do need to eat I am not eating 300 calories every hour. hehe
Well, this is all for now. I am still on cloud 9 and can't wait to meet our lil' Jonesie.
Stay tuned...
Welp, our time has come....to be parents! And let me tell you what...I could NOT be more excited. I have dreamed of being a mommy ever since I was a little girl. It really is a dream come true for me. I absolutely love children and am so glad that God has blessed us with this opportunity. Joyful: that's me!
The Low Down:
Morgan and I weren't "trying" per say...but we weren't "preventing" either. But over the past couple months I have really been hoping the time would come sooner than later. I just feel so ready, ya know.
A few days ago I woke up feeling nauseous. That was my first sign that something was up. But after I ate breakfast I was fine. So, I got ready for work and off I went. Then a couple hours later I got a headache. And a headache that lasted ALL darn day! I took Advil and later ibuprofen but neither seemed to help. That evening I decided to nap to see if that would help rid my annoying headache. Thankfully, it did.
However, the next day I woke up feeling nauseous AGAIN! Now something is not right.
Sunday morning about 6am , I got up to let the dogs outside and Morgan was stumbling in the door. He had been out all night and morning on a party bus with his friends. He came in and was telling me all about it and I was trying to stand there without feeling like I was going to fall over. So, I went to the bathroom and....you know...peed on the stick.
It says you are supposed to wait like three mins but I looked at it after a few seconds. I thought I saw a really faint line but wasn't for sure. I called Morgan in the bathroom and got him to check it out and he said he thought he saw a line.
I said, "Well, if that is a line...then that means I am pregnant." His reaction, "Good! I hope ya are!" Then after a few off to bed he went.
I wasn't sure about the test so I called Ann to tell her and she suggested going and getting another test. So, she went with me and I got one of the digital tests. It plainly reads 'Pregnant' or 'Not Pregnant'.
Well, I waited on that test result and Ann was looking at the test while it was processing. I went over and looked and holy smokes and banana balls it said PREGNANT!!! I squealed and cried and hugged her and could definitely barely breathe. I was SO SO SO excited I didn't know what to do with myself. And from there I picked up the little ol' cell phone and started making the calls to spread the news. I know I found out really early on. But I just could not hold back the news. I mean I would have liked to wait until my pregnancy is further along but I just couldn't. And of course I had to post on Facebook so that everyone and their dog would know too. :)
This morning Morgan and I went to the clinic on base and they had me take a urine test again to confirm my pregnancy there. Then I got paperwork and vitamins and yadda ya. I also had to schedule my first OB appointment and it is set for September 3. That seems SO far away. But I am glad it is a ways away because by that time we will get to see the little heartbeat. :)
And today I definitely "feel" pregnant. Every two hours I feel the need to eat. This can NOT be happening! Because if I continue eating every two hours...I will be as big as Buddha!
I am just going to stock up on fruits and veggies and healthy snacks so that when I do need to eat I am not eating 300 calories every hour. hehe
Well, this is all for now. I am still on cloud 9 and can't wait to meet our lil' Jonesie.
Stay tuned...
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