Thought I would jot a quick note to update everyone who has been following. I know that we have quite a few followers on facebook, but I also know that there are a few people who get tired of hearing my updates. So, I shall blog. If you wanna keep up, this is the place to do it. My plan is to do a monthly update, unless something exciting happens. I also plan to do a monthly belly pic, so that may be reason in itself NOT to check back. Here's your fair warning: Images may contain graphic images. AKA, fat blob soon to be enhanced with round baby. ;)
So what's been going on in the last month? Not much, to be quite honest. I haven't had any nausea or morning sickness, and I'm thankful for that. I'm sure it's coming tho! I'm slowly learning what I can and can't eat, as I'm starting to have frequent heartburn. It's nothing a tums can't fix! I have had to give up my precious McChicken sandwiches. I love them, but they apparently now hate me. Health wise, it's probably a good thing that I'm not eating them anymore, but dang those things are good! I haven't really had any cravings yet, but I always eat weird stuff, so it will probably be difficult to differentiate between normal eating and craving. Probably the two most common symptoms are my constant state of fatigue and my excruciating boob pain. On a good day, I might be able to stay awake until 10ish, but most nights anymore, I'm asleep between 8:30 amd 9. And then I wake up tired. Usually around 2-3 am. Occasionally I get to sleep til 7ish, but I still wake up tired. This little Lamb is already sucking the life outta me! ;) About that boob pain... OMFG!!!!! I have never felt anything like it! It hurts to wear a bra, it hurts not to. It hurts trying to get comfy in bed. It even hurts just to have the air from the fan blow over it. Last night I slept in a sports bra, with a folded Spa Sock covering each nipple. Sexy, huh? I don't care what I look like, especially when I'm sleeping. But it worked, and that's all that matters!
Brian is taking the daddy-to-be role well. I bought him a fatherhood book, which he says he's looked at, but I doubt I'll ever know the extent of his 'looking.' He's been pretty good about taking care of me and is already buying trinkets for the baby. I think it's cute that he rubs my tummy and talks to the baby. (I'm sure he'll appreciate that comment!) I do wish that he could comprehend that mood swings are a part of pregnancy, tho, and that it's never a good idea to argue with a pregnant woman. It may be an interesting few months in our household... but surely every pregnant couple says this, right?
That's pretty much the extent of my symptoms. I think I've been lucky so far. I try not to complain, but there are definitely days when venting is necessary. And I'm thankful to all my mom-friends who have been there to answer my random questions. Maybe it's a good thing that I'm the last one to have kids. Everyone else has been there, done that, and learned the hard way. Now it's time for me to take those experiences and do it the easy way! ;)
My first OB appointment is coming up in a couple weeks, on March 21, to be exact. I've been trying to research what I can expect on this first visit, but I guess all appointments vary by doctor. I'm hoping that he will be able to hear a heartbeat, and maybe tell us if there's one or two little Lambs in there. Regardless, I'm sure it will be an awesome experience!
So, here's the first of the belly pics. Keep in mind that for some reason, I chose to take the pic right after getting out of bed, so I'm really not in my finest form. My rationale was that I should take the picture before eating or drinking anything so I'm not bloated! lol
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