15 Weeks, 1 Day

At the Bluegrass Festival at Minnehaha Park yesterday

Compared to 15 Weeks, 4 Days with Annie... I delayed this post by a day so I could write about my midwife appointment that I had this morning, bright and early at 8am.

Due Date: February 27, 2012

Weight Gain: Depending on the scale - at home it looks like I'm down anywhere from 2-5lbs, at the midwife today I was down 2lbs. Unsurprising given my continued puking and nausea and lack of appetite for anything substantial. My uterus is measuring right on, so the baby is continuing to suck all of the good things out of me while leaving me the remains :)

Symptoms: Oh - here we go. First of all, I stopped taking unisom because I continued to sometimes feel crappy and have some side effects in the intestinal area. I feel kind of like a pill popping junkie (my own weird feelings) taking it every single night too, so I wanted to give my body a break since it wasn't even WORKING that great anyway.

So anyway - this week was a rough week. I passed the milestone of puking at work - one I could safely say I'd have been fine doing without. After I stopped taking the unisom, nausea returned, a few more puking incidents, headaches sometimes, insomnia combined with exhaustion (a really fun combo). Hmm. Let's see... what else. I think that's about it for now.

Right now I'm at the point of feeling like I'll feel like this forever. That this is just my new normal. I HOPE that isn't the case. I talked to the midwife about it today, she wasn't particularly helpful. I understand, there really isn't anything she can do. She did say I could take zofran if I want to, but I said I'd pass. I'll definitely give myself a good week off unisom and if I'm still REALLY struggling I might take it again, but we'll see. I feel okay today, so that's good. I have to remind myself always... it could be worse.

What's different this time: Still feeling like crap. I was definitely on the upswing by this point last pregnancy. Many people have told me they don't remember me feeling bad at all last time - however, I think that just like the woman herself, everyone else just tends to forget that time. I swear, it was bad with Annie too - I did puke a few times a week with her, but I never needed medication. I think it was better then because I slept better then in general.

Cravings: Oh, what I wouldn't give for a craving. Actually wanting to consume food is a foreign concept to me right now. The only thing I crave are caffeine and coke, aka the only things that make me feel remotely better.

Aversions: Depends on the day. Still burgers. I really never even attempt anything too rich or flavorful.

Sleep: As mentioned above, pretty bad. Unisom is a sleep aid, so stopping that obviously affected my sleep negatively. I also was taking a very mild sleep aid prior to trying to get pregnant so I really am not sleeping very solidly. I need to sleep train myself somehow. If only I could just cry it out.

I am loving: Having the confirmation of hearing the heartbeat again this morning! Now I really feel legitimately pregnant. Also loved setting up my level II ultrasound for October 3rd - here's hoping everything is going okay for our little one! And that they spread their legs for the tech.

I miss: This category is just depressing for now so I'll leave it blank.

I am looking forward to: Feeling like myself again, if I can even remember how.

I'm spazzing about: Still feeling crappy and potentially feeling like this until I have this baby. And then having to ..... have a baby. Geez. No rest for the weary!

Best thing about this week: Um, is it bad to say that it was finding "Make It Or Break It" on Netflix Instant on Sunday night? Because that show is awesome. I watched 3 episodes in a ROW and stayed up until 10!!!!! Miracles happen, people.

Oh, and hearing our beloved child's heartbeat on the doppler again today, OF COURSE.

Milestones: Broke into my maternity clothes this weekend. Need to give them all a good wash. I was pleasantly surprised by my stash. I did go a bit hog wild last time. I wore my first maternity tank top yesterday, and will probably start using the bella band this week. I will also bring a few of my short sleeved maternity shirts into rotation while I still can.

Movement: Sometimes I think I feel something, but it isn't a daily occurrence yet.

It's a...: Back to not caring. Excited to find out, though!

Exercise: No. I know I should. It probably would help. I just can't bring myself to do it yet though. Maybe.... soon.

Diet: I'm just getting by really. Wish I had the luxury to care about things like nutritional intake, but I'm just surviving.