Kinda forgot these little updates..
Had my first doc visit since my home preg test... They've confirmed it.. I'm pregnant! (duh). Also had blood work done... I have another appt in 4 weeks and in 5 weeks i'll have my first trimester screening. This will be my first ultrasound to make sure baby is ok. :)
Due to some really painful cramping we didn't run/walk the LA Half marathon on the 7th. We think it was really the best choice AND after telling my doc about it.. she's glad we made that decision also.
And I'm really getting sick of everything giving me conflicting advice. Caffeine is bad... drink decaf. Oh.. but the process to make decaf is harmful. Don't drink water with those little Lipton packets... Caffeine. Best to have Crystal light or Propel. However those have artificial sweeteners.. which are bad. Black licorice is bad... Black licorice is fine to have. Drink Herbal teas.... Herbal teas are harmful.. only some herbal teas are harmful.. on second tuesdays of the month and under a full moon...
Honestly.. I think the best advice I've heard so far is... do what you like.. but in moderation... And that advice came from a mother of 3 healthy children. Yes.. I'll stay away from most caffeine.. no alcohol for me, no soft cheeses or sushi... and yes, fine... I'll nuke my deli meat for 20 sec before I nosh. Most other things though.... Moderation. If I keep trying to figure it out.. I'm going to lose my mind.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Meh... Nausea blows.
For the past week or so.. while the gas has calmed down and I'm not burping as much... I've had the worst nausea without the full circle satisfaction of vomiting. Not that vomiting sounds like a great way to spend your weekend... but I would think that it might make the constant feeling of sickness calm down a bit.
I've found that a cruel trick to play on a nauseous pregnant woman is sending her to the grocery store. Nothing looks good... even the things that are on your list. And.. you walk around with this look on your face like you just tasted something rancid.
Ooh.. One thing I have found that was wonderful on the nausea... Mint Chocolate Chip shake from Baskin Robbins! That might become a pregnancy favorite!
Nicole was right though... Never ask a pregnant woman what she'd like for dinner.... It will change. What sounded good 10 minutes ago, now has no appeal. Ask her 5 minutes before the meal. She still reserves the right to change her mind after it's made too.
Other than nauseous... I'm still tired... and feeling fat. The body is swelling and storing... And I need to go shopping for some pants. I'm not sure I'm ready for preggo pants yet... but I'd love to find some kind of cargo pants that will let me expand a bit. Right now my favorites are a pair of Nike Capri pants. They sit low, expand and are comfortable. Unfortunately they ARE capris and it IS winter. Yes, it's California.. but it still gets cold.
On a cool last note... Erik and I went to Disneyland the other day. Couldn't ride any coasters, but there were plenty of other things we could do. One of the coolest things was this...
For clarification on this picture, it's a "First Visit" button, we pinned it on my lower belly, Erik wrapped his arms around me and made a heart with his hands around the button/baby area. :)
Until later.. Ciao for now! Ciao? Chow? *urp* Blehh.
I've found that a cruel trick to play on a nauseous pregnant woman is sending her to the grocery store. Nothing looks good... even the things that are on your list. And.. you walk around with this look on your face like you just tasted something rancid.
Ooh.. One thing I have found that was wonderful on the nausea... Mint Chocolate Chip shake from Baskin Robbins! That might become a pregnancy favorite!
Nicole was right though... Never ask a pregnant woman what she'd like for dinner.... It will change. What sounded good 10 minutes ago, now has no appeal. Ask her 5 minutes before the meal. She still reserves the right to change her mind after it's made too.
Other than nauseous... I'm still tired... and feeling fat. The body is swelling and storing... And I need to go shopping for some pants. I'm not sure I'm ready for preggo pants yet... but I'd love to find some kind of cargo pants that will let me expand a bit. Right now my favorites are a pair of Nike Capri pants. They sit low, expand and are comfortable. Unfortunately they ARE capris and it IS winter. Yes, it's California.. but it still gets cold.
On a cool last note... Erik and I went to Disneyland the other day. Couldn't ride any coasters, but there were plenty of other things we could do. One of the coolest things was this...
For clarification on this picture, it's a "First Visit" button, we pinned it on my lower belly, Erik wrapped his arms around me and made a heart with his hands around the button/baby area. :)
Until later.. Ciao for now! Ciao? Chow? *urp* Blehh.
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