I decided to keep a journal to reminisce later on when I can't remember what and how I was feeling. I figure it will help with future pregnancies and any other expecting mothers that need a little motivation. It's been a rough couple weeks, to say the least. First you are overwhelmed with excitement and some fear. Then all of sudden all you can think about is running to the restroom hoping you make it in time. One word of advice I was given every day for weeks is that it does go away. I am getting closer to the end of the dreadful first trimester and feeling stronger each day. At one point I thought how do people do this? I would cry and think I'm never going to feel normal. I hear 2nd trimester is the best. Thankfully 5 weeks later, hard to believe, it really gets better. Sure, I still have bad days but a lot less often. I am excited to focus on all the good things that are about to happen and soak in all "first time pregnant" memories.
I haven't written to you in awhile I just re-read your 5 week post. Wow, how so much has changed in a month. Pretty much 5 days later it all hit me sweats, nausea, shakes and all. I was miserable that week. It was like eating was a job. I couldn't get much in my stomach and every 1-2 hours I was starving again. After throwing up for a few days (all day) I called my Doctor for a prescription. I was prescribed Diclegis. It took a few days to start seeing the results but oh man it keeps me going. It's been a life saver. We had already planned a trip way in advance to Nebraska that upcoming weekend. It's where most of your grandma and grandpa's family live and where they grew up. I slept pretty much 6 out of 8 hours in the car, thank goodness. By the end of the trip I was feeling decent.
Your Poppy turned 50 so what better way than to surprise him with a new grandchild. Best gift ever...right?
Symptoms: Exhausted, nauseated, vomiting before medicine (only vomited two times since meds..small victory) no appetite, mood swings, emotional, irritable, lots of heartburn already
After getting back from our trip it was back to work. Mornings were not my friend at this time. I just took each day at a time.
Week 7 - I started feeling a little better, surprisingly. I did have a couple rough days but I was making progress. It was actually that week I started feeling worse in late afternoon/evening. Bedtime was about 8p which I didn't mind one bit. Your fur sis and bro have been clingy, even more than usual. It's like they know I'm growing a human.
Symptoms: mild nausea, still very tired, heartburn subsided mostly, headaches, crazy dreams, no appetite but eating
*This is the week I dreamed that Jordin (your aunt) gave birth then I gave birth twice right after with no medicine..(yeah right). It was all the talk with Travis wanting twins.
Week 8/9 - We had your first visit with the Doctor. This is our first sonogram. (8 weeks 5 days)
You were so active moving around. Daddy wanted twins but we were assured only one healthy baby. I was totally okay with that. You look like a gummy bear. Your sweet little arms and legs were starting to sprout. You had a very strong heartbeat (169 to be exact). Everything looked great. We thought your date would be March 2, but we were a little farther along. The official due date is February 28, 2016 on a leap year! Yikes! I hope we miss that day, for your sake.
Symptoms: pretty much the same, some days better than others
We celebrated your Mimi's 50th birthday this last weekend! She was also shocked to hear a few weeks prior of your existence. I think she's pretty excited.
Week 10 - I am finally seeing the light within the tunnel. We decided to reveal your existence to the rest of the world. We have wanted to share our great news to our friends for so long. It's been hard not to shout it from the mountains.Travis has been doing his homework and reading all the necessary books trying to prepare both of us. It's so cute how excited he is. He lights up every time someone asks about you. You are really lucky to have him as a father. We aren't sure of the sex but we will find out in less than 5 weeks. We have a girl name we love and couple boy names we are leaning towards. I just want a healthy baby. I had a dream about you being a boy and having lots of hair. I still can't get that face out of my head. You looked so much like your dad. It seemed so real. I woke up with a big grin on my face. You are our baby and we love you so much already.Thank you God for making this beautiful creature.
Symptoms: Fatigue and random spurts of nausea; I am feeling the best this week as I enter into 11 weeks
XOXO
(A soon to be mommy)
Mallory
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