John and I went in for our second midwife appointment this afternoon. Not much to report. We scheduled before the dating ultrasound, so while we originally thought they'd try to hear a heartbeat, it's still a bit too early for that. My weight looks good (I've actually lost since getting pregnant) and my blood pressure was fine as well.
The midwife answered a number of questions for us, primarily about my nutritional intake while I'm feeling as sick as I am. She reassured us that I should be feeling much better in the next couple of weeks as I cross over into Second Trimester territory, and prescribed an anti-nausea med for the plane trip to Hawaii, just in case. We go back the week after we're home from vacation. They'll try the heartbeat then, and I'll also do my first glucose test. (Early, as I'm at high risk for developing gestational diabetes and we'll want to keep an eye on that.) We'll also assess whether my morning sickness is still bad enough to prevent me from gaining any weight. Hopefully not! I have every intention of enjoying several bushels of pineapple next week.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
9 Weeks, 1 Day
Yesterday was a big one for Little Bit. S/he has graduated from embryo to fetus - no more tail! Right now, Bit's probably about the size of a grape. Which makes me think I should get some grapes and see if I can tolerate them. They don't sound half bad!
I'm still pretty nauseated, and it's tough getting in enough food every day but we're trying hard. I've been getting in a pretty good variety, so Bit's at least getting something good. It helps that things like chocolate and candy are so totally repugnant right now. Seriously, who the heck AM I?
I'm still pretty nauseated, and it's tough getting in enough food every day but we're trying hard. I've been getting in a pretty good variety, so Bit's at least getting something good. It helps that things like chocolate and candy are so totally repugnant right now. Seriously, who the heck AM I?
Monday, October 6, 2008
8 Weeks, 5 days
Foods which Little Bit likes:
Caesar salad (hold the raw eggs, please)
Teriyaki beef
milk
peanut butter
peaches
nectarines
Grandma Claire's german potato salad
Orange juice (usually)
Eggs (preferably on a plain bagel)
Fresca
Foods which Little Bit does not like:
Cantaloupe
Vanilla milk shakes
Sauces (ironic, as Mama has been known to eat foods just to get the sauce)
Deep fried foods
Pork
Whole wheat bread
Figs/raisins/other dried fruit
Foods which Little Bit cares little for but is kind enough to let Mama eat anyway:
Broccoli
Mashed potatoes
Chicken
Sweet potatoes
Cereal
Bananas
Pineapple
Apples
Pears
Tomatoes
Granola bars
Caesar salad (hold the raw eggs, please)
Teriyaki beef
milk
peanut butter
peaches
nectarines
Grandma Claire's german potato salad
Orange juice (usually)
Eggs (preferably on a plain bagel)
Fresca
Foods which Little Bit does not like:
Cantaloupe
Vanilla milk shakes
Sauces (ironic, as Mama has been known to eat foods just to get the sauce)
Deep fried foods
Pork
Whole wheat bread
Figs/raisins/other dried fruit
Foods which Little Bit cares little for but is kind enough to let Mama eat anyway:
Broccoli
Mashed potatoes
Chicken
Sweet potatoes
Cereal
Bananas
Pineapple
Apples
Pears
Tomatoes
Granola bars
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