Thursday, March 29, 2012

"Morning" sickness

Luckily, I have only had a few bouts of "morning" sickness. 14 times in a span of 5 weeks.  I know some people suffered from it everyday, sometimes multiple times per day. I averaged about 2/3 times per week. I have found a few things have helped me and wanted to share in case you find yourself one day praying to the porcelin gods.

Some things I didn't know about "morning" sickness.
1. It does not descriminate and is not only for the morning. Found this out the hard way after eating some delicious Pizza Hut pizza and breadsticks for dinner.
2. It comes without warning. Unlike when you have the stomach bug and have the chills or hot flashes.
3. Once you think you conquered it, it'll come back to get you.
4.  It will change your daily conversations with your sig. other from "Hi honey, how was your day" to " Your puke smelled weird this morning"

Things that helped me:
1. Ginger- in the various forms; ginger tea, crystallized ginger, hard candy ginger.  If you are nauseas just keep it in your system.
2. Keeping something in your stomach. Seriously the worst thing is to get sick and then not to eat. I know sounds like it would be harmful but it I found that staying content lessened the nausea and throwing up.  This meant eating a banana when I got up at  night to use the bathroom. (the hubby thinks its funny, he'll wake up to me snacking and has often said its like we are camping and there is a raccoon outside our tent snacking on our food, thanks hun)
3. Take your time getting up in the morning. I woke up an hour earlier and sllooowwwly got ready for the day.  When your alarm goes off stay laying down, eat a few crackers then sit up, wait a few minutes and then stand. And immediately eat a protein filled breakfast.
4. Protein.  When I ate a lot of carbs during the day I would get sick the next morning. I found eating a high protein breakfast helped.
5. B6 Vit. After I got sick after dinner, I thought I needed to give something else a try.  B6 was listed in the packet of information given by my Dr. as helpful morning sickness remedies. 25mg 2-3x per day.

Things that didn't help me:
1. Saltines-I ate them throughout the night, and right before I woke up in the morning. And what happened? I threw it right up.
2. Not eating and thinking I'll get sick again.  No you need something in your stomach.

Of course, these things all worked and then they didn't work. For example today (2/29/12) got up several times during the night, ate a banana and a granola bar when I got up. Felt fine for breakfast made my eggs and an hour and half later they came up. Who knows.
You need to clear everything with your Dr. before trying these things, they are pretty common in the prego world but you never know.  My Dr. gave me a big packet of tips and tricks for symptoms.  Also, these are things that worked for me. From reading all the message boards, everyone is different, different things work for different people. 
I have been morning sickness free for 10 days, I *think* I'm in the clear.  For me it lasted from week 7 to week 13.  With a week prior of feeling nausous all morning.  Hopefully I am now past this 'phase'.  Although from what I have learned so far, everyday is different and brings a new adventure.  Good luck! And remember it won't last forever! You will survive!!!

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

13 Weeks

How far along? 13 Weeks
Total weight gain: 9lbs
Maternity clothes? I'm gradually getting into maternity, still using the belly band on some pants but that is only going to work for just a little longer
Stretch marks? No
Sleep:  Same sleep nonsense.  The other night I got up every 2 hours
Best moment this week: Watching my little bean wiggle during the ultrasound. So amazing. I knew it would be cool to see a picture of it but I never thought I'd get to see it move around.  Everything was good, heart rate is about 169.
Miss Anything? sleep, lunch meat. I WANT A SUB!!!!!  And no, warming up the meat is not the same people.
Movement: no
Food cravings: Turkey Club with crispy fries PLEASE!!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing that I can think of
Gender prediction: girl
Labor Signs: no
Symptoms: back pain, do I dare say morning sickness has left the building?  So far so good this week.
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :-)
Looking forward to: my nephew arriving any day now!!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

12 Weeks

Hello party people!  At the end of this week the world will know we are pregnant as we will finally post on facebook. (and we all know that is fastest spreader of news).  This week I'm feeling a little more energy come back.  Over the weekend I actually went grocery shopping and cleaned some of the house.  Both of which haven't really been done in the past 2 weeks.  The hubs doesn't know what to do with actual food in the house.

Here is your weekly update:

How far along? 12 Weeks
Total weight gain: 9lbs
Maternity clothes? still able to fit in my fat pants, but working the belly bands.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep:I had one awesome nights sleep over the weekend where I only got up once.  The rest of the week was restless...
Best moment this week: Not having to get fitted for a bridesmaid dress yet! I'm in a good friends wedding in June and we all went for fittings this past Saturday.  I will need to wait til May to get my fitting.
Miss Anything? sleep, lunch meat, wine...I may have stared a little too long the other day at lunch when the ladies across from my Dad and I had a glass of white wine......
Movement: no
Food cravings: Wawa turkey sub
Anything making you queasy or sick: baby spinach
Gender:girl
Labor Signs: no
Symptoms: back pain, morning sickness (still....thought it was gone but oh no it's not)
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :-)
Looking forward to: ultrasound in 2 days! plus a half day at work, yay! And my good friend Kelli in for a visit from Missouri! And hopefully my nephew will make his debut!  So much to look forward to this week!

Monday, March 26, 2012

11 Weeks

Little Baby G is getting bigger and bigger each week.  This week the little bean is the size of a fig.  Awww how time flies, I remember when it was just the size of a sesame seed!

How far along? 11 Weeks
Total weight gain: 8lbs holding steady, dr. didn't say a word....hubby must have warned her ;-)
Maternity clothes? still able to fit in my fat pants, might be the last week? just maternity jeans
Stretch marks? No new ones just the lovely ones I've had before
Sleep: same as last week up like 4-5 times/night to pee + round ligament pain = not much sleep and going to bed at 8:30
Best moment this week: hearing the sweet sound of Baby G's heartbeat at 160bpm. and telling all our friends and family!
Miss Anything? sleep...are you out there....i miss you..., lunch meat
Movement: no
Food cravings: italian sub, beef
Anything making you queasy or sick: baby spinach
Gender:girl
Labor Signs: no
Symptoms: round ligament pain, back pain, morning sickness (still), sooo sleepy (almost fell asleep several times at my desk )
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :-)
Looking forward to: ultrasound next week!!!!!

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

10 Weeks

2/28/12-

How far along? 10 Weeks
Total weight gain: up 8lbs ack! pretty sure my Dr. is going to kill me next week.
Maternity clothes? still able to fit in my fat pants. I did wear maternity jeans over the weekend.
Stretch marks? No new ones just the lovely ones I've had before
Sleep: Up like 4-5 times/night to pee + round ligament pain = not much sleep and going to bed at 8:30
Best moment this week: spending the day with a dear friend.
Miss Anything?  full night of sleep, lunch meat
Movement: no
Food cravings: italian sub from a super market, I have no idea why, I never really liked them before. I think I want it because I can't have it :-(
Anything making you queasy or sick: baby spinach ( think I ate too much of it early on)
Gender:girl
Labor Signs: no
Symptoms: round ligament pain, morning sickness
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: I think I'm doing pretty good emotionally, you'll have to ask my husband though
Looking forward to: hearing the heartbeat next week and telling our friends and family!  It has kinda been nice having a little secret between us and our immediate family . But it will be really cool to see and hear everyones reactions to our news.

9 Weeks

2/21/12
Hi there, here we are in week 9.  A much more pleasent beginning of the week then last.  I haven't thrown up since last Wednesday.  And I feel like I finally am getting a handle on my starving appetite.  Hopefully this will help me atleast stay the same weight wise. We just won't talk about the two faschnaughts I just ate.  I want to be clear that I am not obsessing about my weight gain, I just want to be healthy for my baby and myself.

How far along? 9 Weeks
Total weight gain: up 6lbs yikes
Maternity clothes? still able to fit in my fat pants. I did wear maternity jeans yesterday, they are niiiiice.
Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: still waking up a lot.  I wake up around 1 and can't fall back to sleep for a good hour, can't get comfortable too much back pain even when using pillows anywhere and everywhere.
Best moment this week: helping to host my sisters baby shower!
Miss Anything?  full night of sleep
Movement: no
Food cravings: nothing sticks out, all food is bueno.
Anything making you queasy or sick: not this week
Gender: my prediction is girl
Labor Signs: no
Symptoms: back pain, sleepiness, sore feet
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: After dinner, watch out. Hubby, I'm sorry :-(
Looking forward to: reconnecting with college friends this weekend!



No bump pictures yet, although I guess I should take a  "Before" picture?  I'm not petite to begin with. And now I just look like I gained weight, and while I have a belly, it's just from food.
*update 2/23/12 from the date I wrote this I must have jinxed my morning sickness as my belly was not happy with my Cheerios and banana this morning.  Just the little grape letting me know who's boss I suppose.

Monday, March 19, 2012

8 weeks

It's been awhile I know.  But I have been working hard at something.  Something very very special.  Are you ready to find out what I've been working on? Are you sure?  Okay, are you sitting?

Yup! That's right we are prego!  Can you believe it?! We are so excited!
I'll bring you up to speed.  We found out when I was about 4 weeks.  I had gone to our neighbors for dinner and drinks, came home and didn't feel right, went to bed and got up a gazillion times to pee.  I took a test, figuring it would be negative (yet again) and alas it was positive!  I took the test in different rooms and held it up to different lights just be be sure.  When the hubby finally woke up I led him into the bathroom where the test was sitting and I'm pretty sure he said , "wait, what?!" " does that mean...."  Oh yes honey that means we are preggers!
The next day I called the Dr. and got right in for a test.  Which came back inconclusive so they sent me to get bloodwork. TWO DAYS LATER...which seemed like forever...had several mental breakdowns...thought maybe I really didn't see those two lines...and took maybe 4 more tests at home...we got confirmation that I was pregnant.
So the next adventure in this little life of mine has just begun.  While I'm writing this I am 8 weeks and 1 day, although when I post this I will probably be around 12 weeks.

I found this on a few websites and thought maybe I would give it a whirl:

How far along? 8 Weeks
Total weight gain: up 4lbs yikes
Maternity clothes? not yet, just wearing my fat clothes
Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: eh  I wake up about 3 times
Best moment this week: Telling our family! And not throwing up this morning! yes! victory!
Miss Anything?  lunch meat, wine
Movement: no
Food cravings: burgers, anything I don't have to cook
Anything making you queasy or sick: hummus :-( chicken, oatmeal, cooking anything
Gender: my prediction is girl
Labor Signs: no
Symptoms: back pain, nausea, morning sickness 3 times this week awesome.
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: I may...get a little moody at night... but happy for the most part
Looking forward to: telling people the awesome news

I will continue to try and update weekly with this new adventure.  The next few days I'll post up til week 12.