yet so busy. I know I have been a major slacker at posting lately, and for that I apologize. This pregnancy thing has completely thrown me for a loop. I am so happy to be pregnant, but you don't realize how much pregnancy changes every aspect of your life until it happens to you. I am exhausted no matter how much sleep I get. If I don't get enough sleep, I am so sick the next day. I have visited the ladies room more in the last few weeks than probably all of high school. I have never been so hungry.
On the other hand, I haven't been very sick at all. Just a few really nauseous days every so often. I was struck by extreme laziness for a while, to the point that my house fell apart- except for all the times that Love cleaned up for me. Now, I have gotten some of my energy back and am feeling pretty good. I've gotten used to having a snack between breakfast and lunch. (Which was really hard for me since I just don't eat that much.) I am just so happy to have been blessed with this wonderful gift.
Baby is just a bit bigger than an inch right now. I am 9 weeks 5 days today. I am starting to get a little tummy. I already had to stop wearing a couple pairs of pants. That makes me laugh a little. Work is hard. It's been very stressful and it's difficult to take time out- much needed time- for myself and the baby. I have learned that I have to take a break. I have to drink lots of water and eat on time. As things work out and I learn my limitations, life is settling down.
I do worry. After trying for so long, I feel a bit jaded. I sometimes feel like this can't be happening or that something will go wrong at any given moment. Every little thing freaks me out and I swear I've called my nurse so much we are on a first name basis. I try to keep the worry to a minimum, afraid of the stress it will cause. I was thrilled to hear the heartbeat and see that there was a healthy little bean baby in there at my ultrasound. Something about the heartbeat made me relax. My baby is alive and well, last I checked. So, I will take that and run for a bit.
I really appreciate the comments I received. Every time I tell people I'm pregnant it makes it more and more real. The excitement from others is contagious and when I feel how happy they are for me, it makes me worry just a little less. So, thank you to all of you that are happy with me!
Hi honey .. I remember the feeling your going through about "is this really happening." Pregnancy is such a fun, quirky, little journey. I am soo happy for you and LOVED LOVED LOVED talking to you last night.
Hugs!
Posted by: Rendie Moore | December 04, 2007 at 11:46 AM