October 13, 2013 - Pregnancy Update

Yeah, I am 12 weeks...almost out of the first trimester.  Here's how it's been going...

I am still nauseous most of the day (and night) but only throw up 3 or 4 times a week, though.  It's so much more manageable than last time and less intense.  Plus, I think I am better at dealing with it (or getting some saltines in my stomach faster).  Peter and Brittany have been awesome and taken over all the changing of Max's dirty diapers since that's something that is really hard for me to make it through without throwing up.

I am feeling more tired but mainly just completely unmotivated to do anything.  I am not as sensitive to smells as last time, but still don't like strong smells, especially smells of food.  I can't stand even the thought of eating most meats like last time except for ground beef sometimes (think hamburgers).  Nothing really ever sounds "good" and usually I am just eating whatever sounds tolerable.

Because I haven't felt good and had much of an appetite I've lost like 1 lb (last time I lost 5 lbs).  Despite having lost weight, my belly is starting to grow...ick...it's not bad, mainly just noticeable to me and Peter.  I started this pregnancy 10 lbs less than when I was pregnant last time.  The doctor has given me a goal of only gaining 15-20 lbs...if I can make that happen, that would be great!

My first doctor visit went well, as I blogged about.  Peter and I saw the baby and heard the heartbeat.  After checking my blood, my doctor put me on progesterone.  I take it at night but I have found if I stay awake too long after taking, it makes me dizzy like I am drunk or something.  It's pretty crazy how much it affects me.

We still haven't announced to the world about the pregnancy, yet.

I am nervous about two kids, stressed about two kids, and feel like I am not ready.

I have been focused on loving hard on my Max... it makes me sad to think it won't just be him anymore.

I have my next doctors visit this week.  I seriously can't believe it's been 12 weeks already.