This week has been tough, physically. Little blob is doubling in size and I FEEL it. Daniel went out of town last Thursday for a long weekend away with his dad, and after five days of handling all the animals, housework, and work work alone and VERY nauseous, I was over it. By the time he got home, I was so relieved. I don't know how many more dog walks I could take in 100° heat while this sick. The rest of the week went by in a blur of early bed times, figuring out ways to stay focused at work, and trying to decide what, if anything, sounded good to eat.
How far along? 7 weeks
IVF Medications? Hopefully only a few more weeks of these suckers!
Maternity clothes? Bought my first dress, and although I definitely do not need it yet, its so cute and comfy!
Stretch marks? Bought some oil to hopefully preemptively keep them away...
Bladder Watch: Nothing unmanageable yet.
Bladder Watch: Nothing unmanageable yet.
Sleep: Nights are becoming more difficult between bathroom breaks, weird dreams, and sore breasts (I'm a stomach sleeper).
Best moment(s) this week: Seeing that all was well with baby still at our second sonogram, and that my doctor seemed so relaxed and positive.
Miss Anything? Feeling well.
Movement: Not yet
Food cravings: I did cry over a Taco Bell Caramel Apple Empanada. So, there's that. My cravings are random and STRONG. Still bagels and cream cheese, ice cream, pancakes... but mostly, if I read it or see it I either want it immediately or I almost throw up. There is no in between.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Strong smells still, including deodorants and perfumes. I'm upchucking about once a day now, without any general pattern. Fun.
Gender: No idea, but we're getting closer!
Gender: No idea, but we're getting closer!
Labor Signs: None
Pregnancy Symptoms: Mood swings (Lack of sleep? Nausea? Probably both culprits), exhaustion, nausea/vomiting. All the fun things. Sudden food cravings that must be satiated before I can do anything else. I'm beginning to expand, for sure, and my size 6 jeans are going unbuttoned for the foreseeable future.
IVF Medication Symptoms: Bloating, sore butt cheeks, and the suppositories are really beginning to make me uncomfortable. Anxiety attacks that are attributed to progesterone also reared their ugly heads this week. Is this part over yet?
IVF Medication Symptoms: Bloating, sore butt cheeks, and the suppositories are really beginning to make me uncomfortable. Anxiety attacks that are attributed to progesterone also reared their ugly heads this week. Is this part over yet?
Belly Button in or out? In
Rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody. Some pouty moments about food I want not being available and no longer fitting into some clothing already.
Looking forward to: Going public! Ready to get this cat out of the bag!
On Wednesday, I was able to see blob again, who is certainly looking less like a blob. (S)he looked much more like a gummy bear! I saw the heartbeat again and it was very strong. The doctor is really pleased with how things are going and has scheduled me for one last ultrasound at the fertility clinic on 7/11 before I move on to the general population at the OB the week after.
I'm doing my absolute best to be grateful for every moment of this pregnancy, because I know it will go much faster than I expect. However, if at all possible, I will be grateful from my bed during a much-needed nap.
On Wednesday, I was able to see blob again, who is certainly looking less like a blob. (S)he looked much more like a gummy bear! I saw the heartbeat again and it was very strong. The doctor is really pleased with how things are going and has scheduled me for one last ultrasound at the fertility clinic on 7/11 before I move on to the general population at the OB the week after.
I'm doing my absolute best to be grateful for every moment of this pregnancy, because I know it will go much faster than I expect. However, if at all possible, I will be grateful from my bed during a much-needed nap.
