This week has been fairly uneventful overall. Went through a mini-breakdown when I was told by some friends that my doctor wasn't doing what they should be, ended up called the doctor's office and crying over the phone to an OB. I'm sure she's used to dealing with stuff like that, right? I figure for now, I'll stay with the same office, until I have a few appointments and I can get to know them a little better. I've been doing a lot of reading and research - I feel like I've already read through pretty much all of my pregnancy books - and I have a lot of them! Just soaking up as much info as possible! I'm still struggling with what I can and can't do, and what I can and can't eat. It's a big lifestyle change, and it's definitely going to take some getting used to. I have so many people giving me a hard time too, saying things like, "Oh you're such a first time Mom", or "Are you really going to be one of THOSE people?" Well, my friends, the answer is YES!!! And for anyone who hasn't been pregnant, until you're trying to keep another human being alive in your uterus, knowing that your everyday actions and choices could possibly harm it, no judging please. And for those who have been pregnant before, thank you for the wise advice, but also try and remember what you were like your first time around, and give me a little grace, k? This is exciting for me and Steve, but we're also scared to death! What we need right now is support!
Anyways, this week I had the privilege of going wedding dress shopping with my sisters! My sister Amanda is engaged and getting married next Fall. So we all met at David's Bridal, and the fun began! She ended up finding the perfect dress! Here's one of the dresses she DIDN'T choose, but I thought looked great on her!
Today marks Week 6 of my pregnancy! The baby should measure about 1/8th of an inch from crown to rump. It's heart should be rapidly developing and circulating blood. This week, the baby's face will start to form, including it's eyes, ears, nose, jaw, cheeks, and chin! It is also most likely beginning to form buds for it's arms and legs! So exciting! Here's me today:
How far along? 6 weeks!
Maternity clothes? Yes! So this week at work, I noticed my tummy was hurting from my pants pressing into it! I was not impressed! This seems WAY too early to have a baby pouch! But I was so uncomfortable that I ended up rolling my pants down, thankful that I had worn a long tank top under my work shirt that day. Turns out this is completely normal even this early in the game, due to water retention, and your uterus expanding to make room for the baby. I was NOT planning on having to buy maternity clothes this early! But I succumbed and got a pair of maternity pants at my friend Shandra's used clothing store, Everything Kids, in Winthrop. I also picked up another pair of maternity pants and a pair of maternity shorts at Target. I figure I can get away with the shirts I have for now. One thing I have to say . . . these new clothes are comfy! Not sure I'll ever stop wearing them, even after the baby is born!
Total Weight Gain: A faster metabolism, combined with eating healthier and walking every day has lead to a 3.5 pound weight loss! It's crazy that I can eat as much as I have been and still lose weight!
Sleep: I get really really tired in the middle of the day when I get home from work. Today was the first day in the last week I didn't take a nap, and I've been dragging all afternoon! I've been going to sleep at the normal time every night (around 10pm), even though I've taken a nap during the day! This amazes me, as before, if I ever napped, I wouldn't be able to sleep until after midnight!
Best moment this week: Telling people I'm pregnant who don't know yet!
Miss Anything? Same as last week - just different adjusting to all the do's and don'ts, but not too bad. I think what I miss the most right now is my V-8 Energy drinks - even though the caffeine isn't too bad (only 80mg), the green tea in it that the caffeine comes from has shown to be counteractive to the folic acid in my vitamins that is very much essential to the baby right now.
Movement: Nothing yet
Food cravings: My sweets cravings are still gone, but I still enjoy eating sweets. Had the most delicious chocolate pie from the Olive Garden this week that I've ever had in my whole life. Oh, and I couldn't eat enough of the breadsticks there!!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not yet!
Any other symptoms? Same as last week - fatigue, soreness, heightened sense of smell, cramps, and a few random emotional episodes! Plus, bloating!
Have you started to show yet: Yes, my belly is a bit bloated, though I don't think anyone else notices as much as I do.
Gender prediction: Steve really wants a boy, and I would love a little girl - but we have no clue right now!
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On, and I got my engagement ring back from the Jeweler's!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! Well, a little moody here and there. But it's really not that bad. Well, maybe you should ask Steve lol
Looking forward to: The first ultrasound - this Friday!!!
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