Whoa. Today is the first day I feel HUGE! I know I'm not that big comparatively (just wait another 10wks!) but I feel my skin starting to stretching, my tummy rounding, and this big ball between my legs when I try to lean forward. It's almost comical. Almost :)
Today I laid down so Jennifer could feel the top of my fundus, OUCH!! Too low! OUCH!! Still too low!!! Even she gawked at how high it was. Funny how to body grows and changes, different measurements for different woman. I am curious what the midwife measures me at though. It's always so interesting watching the numbers as the months pass by.
2009-11-16 (10 weeks)
So tired.....
It's been a bit since I've written. Last week I was quite sick, ending up throwing up a couple of times - but the most challening was the intense coughing spats that I went through. I worried about the baby. I did go into the doctors, but more for the reason that I needed to get a new prescription for an inhaler since the one I had was expired by FOUR years :P The last time I ended up this sick I also ended up in the ER not being able to breathe. Long story, but definitely an experience I'd rather not go through again.
I think... I felt the baby tapping a few days ago, more so yesterday, and possibly a little bit today. I wonder? It's so light, as if one takes their finger and so gently and lightly taps on their hand. I was feeling more of that pinching feeling on the right side of my uterus again today. It started with the coughing fits, and I worry, especially since that's where I felt implantation. I think for my own pease of mind I'm going to ask for that ultrasound I keep thinking about.
My next midwife appt is this Thursday. There are a few things I look forward to - hearing how my fundus measures, but even more exciting is whether or not they can hear/find the heartbeat. I'm hoping that I can record it on my phone and send the audio clip to the dad :) That way his parents can hear the little beating heart of their grandchild too!
My tummy is growing, it's cute! A little more rounded on top then I'd like, but it's a blessing <repeat> from my previous six children :P I use to have a lovely flab that kinda hung out, but now it's filled out below that from a growing baby. I've been rubbing my tummy more, I'm in love :)
Sleepy eyes have taken over.....
2009-11-06 (9 weeks)
November 6th
Dear Baby -
I have about 10min to type something before the library closes. I can't wait to get the internet phone part fixed at my house, so I can update more often.
I didn't do a Happy 9 weeks! (I don't think I did anyway). Well, happy 9 weeks now :) You're 9w2d along today!
I was looking at my tummy again this morning in the mirror. Since I'm wearing large jackets or shirts it's not easy to tell that you're growing, but even Jennifer could feel your home when she felt for you, and could see that my tummy is getting bigger. In a few more weeks you're going to start growing really fast and my tummy will expand quickly. The time is coming when I'm going to need to start buying new clothes :D
I have a cold. It's my throat really, coughing and hacking through the night. I picked up some cough drops today that are safe to take when you're pregnant. I don't normally take anything, but my coughing was getting to the point that it was irritating my throat and annoying for those I'm trying to talk to. Not to mention my "mommy bladder" wasn't cooperating when I'd try to cough and didn't have my stance just right :P
Last night I woke up three different times to go to the bathroom. I'm not thrilled at getting out of bed at night, but I REALLY had to go.... and the results said just the same. My goodness. It was the first time I had to sleep with water next to my bed and drink through the night. Jonah brought me a mason jar of water, smart kid :) Thinking back, he's one of the only ones I had to keep a mason jar full of water during the night also.
You're ad makes me smile. He is so on top of reading and understanding pregnancy, symptoms, etc, and sending links to his findings :) He was right on about the iron, and the possible craving for meat. I think he's going to be a pretty cool dad :D
This morning while waiting before getting up for the final time, I kept my fingers over your home and waited, wondering if I could feel any tapping.... but it was silent. I can't wait to start feeling your flutterings! I felt Jonah at 12 weeks and Alyssa at 10 weeks, so the time is nearing.
Ok, time to sign back off. Stay healthy in there while I'm coughing out here :)
Love,
Mommy
2009-11-03 (9 weeks)
Cravings
For humors sake, I'm almost ready to keep a diary of what I eat. Last night the kids wanted mac-and-cheese, which my tummy was more then thrilled to enjoy.... but only if I had spinich to go along with it, as well as apple juice. Not just any type of spinich, but the frozen boxed stuff. I sure am tempted to pick up another box tonight and mix garlic with it :P
A few nights ago I finally found what I thought I was craving, these mozzerella cheese balls mixed with sage, basil, olive oil, and garlic. I was so disappointed when I went to eat it and realized it wasn't what I wanted :( Four months ago a friend brought this container of something over that was so delicious, and that's what I'm trying to find. I called him and that's what he directed me to. I think I may just ask that he bring a little container of it over when he comes again, maybe I just picked up the wrong thing. Or, maybe I just need to mix my own creative mixture of what I think I'm craving, hehehehe!
A nice thick juicy steak is calling to me. Yuck!! Whatever happened to what I think about all that stuff??? Blech. Well, this baby wants it and .... wait, what about self control and child direction? Can something barely the size of your thumb REALLY control ones body like this??? Give it or hover over the toilet.... yep, it does.
I am loving my salads again, usually, but wow - does this craving for breads, cheese, pasta, meats, and eggs have the best of me for now. My weight gain is showing it. I'm hoping that after these next few weeks when morning sickness is suppose to lighten up, that I'll be able to work my way back onto the type of diet I prefer. But, yet, maybe this child is firmly set on what it enjoys. This is definitely different then my last five pregnancies!!! Maybe it really is a boy?? Can cravings determine the sex of a child??
