This week (maybe as a 5 year anniversary present) John got to say “I told you so” and, truthfully, I deserved it. A week ago I was saying that “everyone” online said that around week 6 you start to feel nausea. I hadn’t felt anything yet and, of course I wanted to be “normal” so I was hoping for nausea. I think I even went as far to say “man, I wish I was feeling nauseous.” John laughed at me and told me I would regret such a thing. And then guess what hit a week later? That’s right. Waves of nausea. Now, if you know me, you know that I’m pretty prone to nausea. I feel it pretty much anytime I’m on a plane, on a boat, or in the back seat of a car. This is the EXACT same feeling, except I’m not moving. It’s actually quite trippy. I’m hoping that my previous history with dealing with nausea will help me deal with pregnancy nausea. It’s working so far because I haven’t thrown up. I think I’m just used to such a feeling.
Oh, but the big news! This past week I had my first OB appointment. This was a new doctor, a doctor I stole from my very good (and pregnant) friend Stacey. Turns out that my doctor and her two female partners do a documentary reality show for the Discovery channel. At my appointment, as I waited in the waiting room, a full camera crew interviewed one of the patients who was due any day. I could have been phased but I pretty much just chalked it up to having a baby in LA. I met my doctor whom I immediately loved because she took the time to talk to John and I and explain everything that would go on. And, much to my surprise, she did an ultrasound where we could hear the heartbeat! It was so early and yet there it was. A distinct heartbeat. What a miracle.
And here are the stats for this week:
How far along: 7 weeks
Baby Development: The little one is the size of a blueberry which is damn small. He’s got paddles for arms and legs which makes sense since I’ve got such big hands and feet.
Baby Movement: Blueberries don’t really cause many waves so I can’t feel anything.
Water Intake: I guess I better get used to drinking a lot of water. I think that’s all I can drink for the next 9 months.
Best Moment of the Week: Definitely hearing the heartbeat for the first time. So so surreal.
Current baby/pregnancy worry: Probably miscarriage. Just hoping for the best.
Symptoms: Well, my first waves of nausea. But also accompanied by what I can only explain as the worst headache I’ve ever had. Or the worst headaches I’ve ever had since it’s happened more than once.
Sleep Quality: No problemo.
Food Cravings: Eggs, eggs, and lots of eggs. With salt and pepper, with salsa, in a burrito. Anything.
What I miss: Not feeling bloated at all times.
What I’m Looking Forward to: My next doctor’s appointment so I can hear the little guy again.
Trying to get done before baby: No to-do lists yet. Just trying to enjoy it all.
John's POV: "Lisa's first sure sign of insanity and that pregnancy truly turns your life upside down: her desire to be nauseous. A feeling that no normal person craves."
Obviously I'm avoiding work tonight and am reading/commenting on your pregnancy log. Hilarious that you craved eggs. I couldn't touch, look, smell, or eat eggs AT ALL from this stage up through about week 14.
ReplyDeletethat's so funny but I have heard from a lot of people that eggs disgusted them when they were pregnant. i just couldn't get enough. :)
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