I'm happy to share that as of Wednesday, our little one has a strong heartbeat of 165 and is growing right on schedule. And, today I hit the 11 week mark!
Our baby is now the size of a lime and the head-to-body ratio is 1:1. Can you imagine that?! S/he looks quite adorable in our most recent sonogram photo, if I do say so myself! ;)
On this day last pregnancy, I was undergoing my MVA. That was one of, if not the, worst days of my life. All this past week I've been really nervous, and each little twinge or pain has my mind racing. I'm trying to stay calm and stay rational, but that has proven to be quite a challenge. Lucky for me, my hubby has enough patience and calmness for the both of us. And, he's a pretty darn good cook, too, so count me super-lucky!
In addition to being a bit nervous, the reason I've been MIA on the blog is because I've been feeling like total POOP. {Pardon my potty mouth.} I've been able to {barely} drag myself out of bed every morning, get my butt to work, and have tried to act like a semi-normal human while I'm there {since nobody except my boss know my little secret}. But that's where it ends. By the time I drag myself in the door at night I'm completely useless. As in I collapse on the couch inside the door and can't even get to the bedroom to get my pajamas on. Luckily, I've only physically gotten sick once, and I've been able to eat pretty well-balanced meals on most days. But, for a large part of every day I have this super gross feeling in my tummy that alters between nausea & pain, and disgusting taste in the back of my throat that makes functioning like a normal adult pretty darn hard. So this is why I haven't been blogging much. But, since I'm slowly nearing the end of my first trimester, I'm hoping I'll start feeling better soon and can do some more regular blog posts, because I have SO much to discuss with you all!
In the meanwhile, you know what Kelly Clarkson says.... what doesn't kill you makes you stronger! And in this case, I'm going through all of this for a VERY worthwhile cause. So, I'll keep the rest of my complaints to myself and leave you with this funny little laugh:
Happy November!
SO glad to hear all is well with your little bean! Yay for being almost done with 1st tri. It is seriously the worst. I feel like I'm just now at 16 weeks able to function like a mostly normal human being again, but I'm still in bed by 8:30...or really grouchy. But yes, I remember all too well coming home from work, cooking dinner, and being in bed. And the morning sickness is the worst. I only threw up 3 times total, but the nausea was enough to feel like death. Luckily my hubby is super supportive and pampered me all the way through. The end is surely in sight for you and soon, I'll be reading up on your beautiful little miracle, safe in your arms :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, impressive that you were able to cook dinner.... I've barely been able to get in my PJs, wash my face and brush my teeth upon getting home from work. I don't/can't cook on a good day though so no surprise there. ;) Glad you're feeling better now that you're in your second trimester!
DeleteI am so relieved to hear that you and baby are doing so well! That is a nice strong heartbeat your baby has there. And it sounds like really great news that you are not feeling so hot. The worse you feel, the better baby is doing. That's why I was so scared when I lost my little one, because though I felt sorta sick most days, it was nothing like with my son. I'm so HAPPY for you! Seriously doing some happy dance moves in my office chair. LOL!
ReplyDeleteAwww, you are the sweetest - thank you! My husband reads our blog comments too and loved that you were dancing in your chair, hahaha! I know exactly what you mean... during my first pregnancy I was feeling pretty good and that made me VERY nervous -- I don't normally have good luck in life so didn't think the odds were in my favor to get thru a pregnancy without being sick at all. It turns out I was right... So, this time I'm trying not to complain too much even though I feel like crap most days. ;) It's all for a good reason!
DeleteI'm so happy your pregnancy is going well! Not long until you are 12 weeks wahoo! Thanks for writing to me on my blog! :) xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by my blog, and THANK YOU for the good wishes! I've been thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way since I read your story. Hugs to you!
DeleteAre things going well? I'm waiting for another update! Praying that the little one is growing strong and healthy.
ReplyDeleteYes, we need an update! Thinking of you, Nicole. XO
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