We had our first ultrasound today!
Wee Little Bit is measuring a little behind where we thought, by about 6 days. Our due date has been pushed back accordingly, to May 13th. The tech estimated the embryo is about 14mm long, and the heart rate is around 170bpm.
We came home with a little screen print, such that it is. Not a whole lot to see just yet, but Bit is clearly identifiable, blobby as he/she/it may be. I'll have to get that scanned.
Other than that, all's quiet. I am very very nauseated at this point, which is a surprise to nobody. John's been really wonderful. Yesterday, he went grocery shopping and bought a huge variety of food so I could hopefully find something good to eat every day. He came home and put it all away, and then cleaned up the kitchen until it sparkled. As I've been something close to a useless lump for 2 weeks, it was lovely.
He has also resisted the urge to smack me whenever I tell him how bad things smell. Which is often.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
8 Weeks, 1 day
Yesterday, at exactly 8 Weeks, John and I went in for my first prenatal appointment. The midwife says I look very healthy. I will be screened early for gestational diabetes as a precaution since I'm higher risk for that, but I've been very careful about what I eat. So even if I am diagnosed, the treatment shouldn't be much more than tweaking my diet a little.
They don't do routine ultrasounds this early, but have scheduled one for next week to be sure we're dating the pregnancy correctly. The tentative due date is May 8, but I do expect that to be pushed back a bit.
The nausea has been hard this week. I'm functional, but it's a struggle to eat and get the nutrition the baby and I need. I'm working hard at it, though.
I'm planning to tell my bosses today. I've been so green around the gills lately, they've undoubtedly guessed something's up. Easier for them to know when I'm scheduling a bunch of doctor's appointments. And when I need some schedule flexibility on the days when I don't know if I can handle the bus commute!
They don't do routine ultrasounds this early, but have scheduled one for next week to be sure we're dating the pregnancy correctly. The tentative due date is May 8, but I do expect that to be pushed back a bit.
The nausea has been hard this week. I'm functional, but it's a struggle to eat and get the nutrition the baby and I need. I'm working hard at it, though.
I'm planning to tell my bosses today. I've been so green around the gills lately, they've undoubtedly guessed something's up. Easier for them to know when I'm scheduling a bunch of doctor's appointments. And when I need some schedule flexibility on the days when I don't know if I can handle the bus commute!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Baby's First Food Aversions
Last night, I mentioned to John that I was putting together a list of questions for the midwife, and if he had any we should add them. He said "Can I ask her how to tell what you won't want to eat before you order it?"
Oh yes, bring on the food aversions. So far, they have been mild. I cannot stomach the idea of eating raisins, and anything with a thick deep fried coating is right out. I really really wanted that portabello mushroom sandwich last night, though. And as soon as I picked it up and smelled it, I had to put it back down and close up its takeout box tightly. Fortunately I had no issues with the chicken quesadilla we'd also ordered. I think the sandwich was just too...busy.
Yesterday was the first time I generally didn't feel good. The nausea is strong and steady, and I need to force myself to eat. Ironically, it bothers me least in the mornings. Also, my feet have started taking on the dimensions of small watermelons. I had no idea water retention could happen this early, but apparently it's not uncommon. Awesome.
It could definitely be worse, though. And it's completely worth it.
Oh yes, bring on the food aversions. So far, they have been mild. I cannot stomach the idea of eating raisins, and anything with a thick deep fried coating is right out. I really really wanted that portabello mushroom sandwich last night, though. And as soon as I picked it up and smelled it, I had to put it back down and close up its takeout box tightly. Fortunately I had no issues with the chicken quesadilla we'd also ordered. I think the sandwich was just too...busy.
Yesterday was the first time I generally didn't feel good. The nausea is strong and steady, and I need to force myself to eat. Ironically, it bothers me least in the mornings. Also, my feet have started taking on the dimensions of small watermelons. I had no idea water retention could happen this early, but apparently it's not uncommon. Awesome.
It could definitely be worse, though. And it's completely worth it.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
6 Weeks, 6 days
Oh, the nausea!
It is tolerable, fortunately, if unpleasant. I almost sort of like it, as a reminder that there's something going on in there. Maybe I need a hobby.
With the notable exception of John's birthday dinner at Margarita's last night, my nutrition has been pretty great. John is remarkably helpful about grocery shopping and stopping at the farmer's market and getting "hippie food," as we call organics. He is being so very supportive about getting me a wide variety of good healthy food.
This weekend we managed a nice walk around Newbury Street before meeting Bob and Andrea for dinner. I am still walking every day and doing some yoga stretches every morning, but it's always a nice treat to walk with John.
It's been tough keeping secrets. Not only did we see Bob and Andrea, but I visited my grandparents this weekend, and talked to my oldest friend Kelly, and have talked to my whole family and John's talked to his whole family. "What's new?" is not a question I can answer right now! I almost thought the cat was out of the bag when I had dinner with Christina and did not order the Cuban Lady cocktail I'm so fond of. She may suspect, but she didn't question. Fortunately.
I've done the first round of blood work for the first trimester, and while I'm half expecting the office to call and say "These symptoms are all in your head; there's no baby, crazy lady," that hasn't happened so far and it's been nearly a week. It feels like our first midwife appointment will never get here, but it's a week from tomorrow.
In the meantime, we're both reading up. Last week, John brought up the timing of our Hawaii trip, and how it'll be just inside the start of the second trimester. I said "Right, about 12 weeks." "Actually," John said, "a trimester is about 13 weeks." I stand corrected!
It is tolerable, fortunately, if unpleasant. I almost sort of like it, as a reminder that there's something going on in there. Maybe I need a hobby.
With the notable exception of John's birthday dinner at Margarita's last night, my nutrition has been pretty great. John is remarkably helpful about grocery shopping and stopping at the farmer's market and getting "hippie food," as we call organics. He is being so very supportive about getting me a wide variety of good healthy food.
This weekend we managed a nice walk around Newbury Street before meeting Bob and Andrea for dinner. I am still walking every day and doing some yoga stretches every morning, but it's always a nice treat to walk with John.
It's been tough keeping secrets. Not only did we see Bob and Andrea, but I visited my grandparents this weekend, and talked to my oldest friend Kelly, and have talked to my whole family and John's talked to his whole family. "What's new?" is not a question I can answer right now! I almost thought the cat was out of the bag when I had dinner with Christina and did not order the Cuban Lady cocktail I'm so fond of. She may suspect, but she didn't question. Fortunately.
I've done the first round of blood work for the first trimester, and while I'm half expecting the office to call and say "These symptoms are all in your head; there's no baby, crazy lady," that hasn't happened so far and it's been nearly a week. It feels like our first midwife appointment will never get here, but it's a week from tomorrow.
In the meantime, we're both reading up. Last week, John brought up the timing of our Hawaii trip, and how it'll be just inside the start of the second trimester. I said "Right, about 12 weeks." "Actually," John said, "a trimester is about 13 weeks." I stand corrected!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
5 Weeks, 3 days
After trying for 10 months, I'm pregnant! We haven't told anyone except my healthcare practitioners yet, but I wanted to get a blog rolling for our family and friends.
We found out a week ago today. I'd felt mildly queasy and feverish during the week, but what made me finally take a test was a non-pregnancy-related message board online, when someone else posted about having a metallic taste in her mouth. I'd had the same thing for about a week, so when several people responded that this is a pregnancy symptom, I rushed out to CVS to get a digital test. John was getting out of the shower as I got home, so he was there to see the big ol' "PREGNANT" as I hyperventilated and cried. I cannot remember being so excited and surprised since he proposed.
As it happens, we were spending the day with Pat and John Sr, and John didn't want to tell them just yet. Keeping secrets is hard! Even though they don't know it yet, they have the first photograph of pregnant me, the one we had taken at the Museum of Science.
I've been feeling really great. We have put a high priority on proper nutrition, so I've refreshed my memory on what and how often to eat. John has been amazingly supportive of my efforts, taking me grocery shopping and sometimes doing it all himself. This baby has been very well fed! I'm also getting moderate exercise, between walks every day and some light yoga each morning. John's even come on walks with me, which has been really nice.
My symptoms haven't been too bad. Getting up at night for bathroom breaks and a bit of nausea during my commutes have been the most obvious. I had a lot of anxiety last week, but have resolved to do everything I can to make this a healthy pregnancy and not worry too much. This week, I go in for lab work, and at 8 weeks, we go in for my first prenatal exam.
We are both excited, and cautiously optimistic.
We found out a week ago today. I'd felt mildly queasy and feverish during the week, but what made me finally take a test was a non-pregnancy-related message board online, when someone else posted about having a metallic taste in her mouth. I'd had the same thing for about a week, so when several people responded that this is a pregnancy symptom, I rushed out to CVS to get a digital test. John was getting out of the shower as I got home, so he was there to see the big ol' "PREGNANT" as I hyperventilated and cried. I cannot remember being so excited and surprised since he proposed.
As it happens, we were spending the day with Pat and John Sr, and John didn't want to tell them just yet. Keeping secrets is hard! Even though they don't know it yet, they have the first photograph of pregnant me, the one we had taken at the Museum of Science.
I've been feeling really great. We have put a high priority on proper nutrition, so I've refreshed my memory on what and how often to eat. John has been amazingly supportive of my efforts, taking me grocery shopping and sometimes doing it all himself. This baby has been very well fed! I'm also getting moderate exercise, between walks every day and some light yoga each morning. John's even come on walks with me, which has been really nice.
My symptoms haven't been too bad. Getting up at night for bathroom breaks and a bit of nausea during my commutes have been the most obvious. I had a lot of anxiety last week, but have resolved to do everything I can to make this a healthy pregnancy and not worry too much. This week, I go in for lab work, and at 8 weeks, we go in for my first prenatal exam.
We are both excited, and cautiously optimistic.
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