It's the holidays, what do you expect?!?! :) Christmas was great. I am currently enjoying my winter break from work. I don't have to go back until January 5th so I'm getting quite used to sleeping in and lounging around!
We are also currently suffering through our time without Carter. He's in North Carolina with my family. I could have went with them, but I didn't feel like making that long drive for my break again.
As far as the pregnancy goes, I'm doing great. I'm starting to pudge out and am officially in all maternity pants. Luckily, that's pretty much what my parents got me for Christmas, so it's cool. I'm not quite as tired, but that could also be just because I've been getting much more sleep. I have been getting headaches all the time. Of course most women have their headaches dissipate a bit during pregnancy, but not me! I think it's a mixture of the pregnancy and the lessened intake of caffeine. I try to have a little everyday. Today, I haven't had any. Blah.
I go to the doctor again on the 31st. Hopefully I will remember to go. Not sitting at work with the appointment staring at me on the calendar may be bad.
That's about it. I'll post more after the appointment. Happy New Year to everyone! Party hard and have a glass of champagne for me!!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Ughh!!
Pregnancy hormones suck. Especially when they decide to hit me all at once. Today, not a good day. So much so that I'm debating going home so people don't come into the office and see my splotchy face all day.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Don't mess with a hungry Mama!!
Wow, suddenly, whenever I'm hungry, if I do not eat something right away, I am an EVIL person! This has happened several times but today was pretty bad. A co-worker offered to go to Panera to pick up lunch so I asked her to get me some Chicken and Wild Rice soup in a bread bowl. MMMM! But right before she got here with it, I decided I was hungry and needed something NOW! When she walked in the office, I just about pounced on her! Not good! I should start carrying around some snacks in case this happens when I'm not around quickly accessable food!
But other than being a monster at eating time, things have been going great! I lasted an excersion out to New York City this past weekend. We didn't do too much because Danielle, Chris' friend who lives in Hoboken, is seven months pregnant so of course she can't do too much walking around. We had fun and so did Carter. I swear, he's such a good kid! He may rake my nerves at times, but overall, he's a very well behaved child! Let's hope that runs in the genes and number two comes out the same way! :)
But other than being a monster at eating time, things have been going great! I lasted an excersion out to New York City this past weekend. We didn't do too much because Danielle, Chris' friend who lives in Hoboken, is seven months pregnant so of course she can't do too much walking around. We had fun and so did Carter. I swear, he's such a good kid! He may rake my nerves at times, but overall, he's a very well behaved child! Let's hope that runs in the genes and number two comes out the same way! :)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
My little Thumper!
We had our second appointment this morning. Chris was able to just make it since he had to launch a plane this morning. I waited in the parking lot for him. Everything looks good. I haven't gained anything even though pants are definitely not fitting right! I have resorted to the rubber band trick on my regular pants while wearing the one pair of maternity khakis to work and jeans and lounge pants when not at work. But, my blood pressure as usual was very normal. I think she said 180/60? Whatever it was it sounded normal and good. I have always had slightly low to normal bp so that's good.
But the best thing about today and what finally gives me a bit more of a feeling of relief, we got to hear the heartbeat. The NP warned us that babies didn't like her and she tended to scare them away. But she found the heartbeat fairly quickly and we got to listen for a good minute or so. I think she said its count was about 160 or so. So that is great. I had this horrible thought while waiting to go in that we would hear an abnormality or something. I think this came about because I knew we were checking the heart today. Last time, I had no clue.
So, it's even more official. I have my newest piece of my heart growing and I have now heard said heart. Let's hope that things continue to go smoothly!
But the best thing about today and what finally gives me a bit more of a feeling of relief, we got to hear the heartbeat. The NP warned us that babies didn't like her and she tended to scare them away. But she found the heartbeat fairly quickly and we got to listen for a good minute or so. I think she said its count was about 160 or so. So that is great. I had this horrible thought while waiting to go in that we would hear an abnormality or something. I think this came about because I knew we were checking the heart today. Last time, I had no clue.
So, it's even more official. I have my newest piece of my heart growing and I have now heard said heart. Let's hope that things continue to go smoothly!
Monday, November 24, 2008
It's Christmas time!!
I'm currently listening to Lite 101.9's Christmas music. Yes, I am one of the annoying people that love the music even before Thanksgiving!!
So, apparently, this little bean sprout does not like scrambled eggs. I made some on Saturday morning and was regretting it later. I didn't puke, but oy my tummy hurt!!
Things have been going just fine. I'm still maintaining the same weight for the most part but my pants are getting a bit tighter. I bought me two pair of pants last week and will probably have to get more before Christmas. I was hoping I could wait until then and just ask for some gift cards but oh well. Shirt wise, I'm okay for a while still. Many of my sweaters and all are big enough to allow a bit of growth. It's just the pants that are frustrating.
My next appointment is December 3rd. Which is actually closer than I realized. I think at this one we will get to hear the heartbeat. I told Chris he didn't have to come, but he wants to.
That's all I have for now. It's a short work week and I'm already checked out. It's going to be a long two days!
So, apparently, this little bean sprout does not like scrambled eggs. I made some on Saturday morning and was regretting it later. I didn't puke, but oy my tummy hurt!!
Things have been going just fine. I'm still maintaining the same weight for the most part but my pants are getting a bit tighter. I bought me two pair of pants last week and will probably have to get more before Christmas. I was hoping I could wait until then and just ask for some gift cards but oh well. Shirt wise, I'm okay for a while still. Many of my sweaters and all are big enough to allow a bit of growth. It's just the pants that are frustrating.
My next appointment is December 3rd. Which is actually closer than I realized. I think at this one we will get to hear the heartbeat. I told Chris he didn't have to come, but he wants to.
That's all I have for now. It's a short work week and I'm already checked out. It's going to be a long two days!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
New picture!!
My ticker just moved up to something that actually resembles a baby! :) It's the little things!
So, today I am at nine weeks. Besides the being tired all the time, it doesn't seem like I'm growing another human in me. Sure, I get the pains and the stretching feelings, but it's still surreal at times. Some pants are started to get a bit tight. Not uncomfortably tight, but I just can tell they are fitting a bit differently. I still haven't gained anything which is good. In fact, yesterday I gorged on food. I mean, really! I have always been a bit of a grazer. When I order things, I tend to want a little bit of a lot of different things. Yesterday, we ordered subs from a local sub shop. I ordered a cheeseburger sub and onion rings thinking I would have a couple of the rings and pawn them off on one of the guys in the office. Yeah, nope! I ate the whole sub and all the rings. Wow! Then Chris grilled steaks for dinner even though it was raining slightly. Mmmm. But when I weighed myself this morning, it was still that glorious number that I haven't seen in a long time. I know it will catch up to me, but I'm enjoying it while it lasts.
So, today I am at nine weeks. Besides the being tired all the time, it doesn't seem like I'm growing another human in me. Sure, I get the pains and the stretching feelings, but it's still surreal at times. Some pants are started to get a bit tight. Not uncomfortably tight, but I just can tell they are fitting a bit differently. I still haven't gained anything which is good. In fact, yesterday I gorged on food. I mean, really! I have always been a bit of a grazer. When I order things, I tend to want a little bit of a lot of different things. Yesterday, we ordered subs from a local sub shop. I ordered a cheeseburger sub and onion rings thinking I would have a couple of the rings and pawn them off on one of the guys in the office. Yeah, nope! I ate the whole sub and all the rings. Wow! Then Chris grilled steaks for dinner even though it was raining slightly. Mmmm. But when I weighed myself this morning, it was still that glorious number that I haven't seen in a long time. I know it will catch up to me, but I'm enjoying it while it lasts.