Well we are very excited that I made it to 12 weeks!!! The morning sickness is still here, just in a different form. Ive only been able to eat crunchy things. Like salads or chicken tenders....lol I do often find myself starving, then when I go to eat, I eat about half or less of my food. This is probably why Ive lost 4 pounds.
Im hoping to take some belly pictures soon!! I get another ultrasound at my NT scan this Thursday, so stay posted to see the pics!
So here is my new version of morning sickness. Every meal is a struggle on what to eat. Every meal it varies on what I want or what I "think" I can eat. Breakfast is tough, I know I cant have milk on an empty stomach. Ive tried oatmeal and that was good for a week until it just became too mushy and thats what made me want to gag. Right now I eat homemade bread (banana nut) and some OJ. Lunch and dinner....who knows. Poor David has had to fend for himself. The past 2 days for lunch Ive been wanting a BLT, but they are already running their course. Jambalya seems to be good lately with some turkey sausage. Oh and I used to LOVE chicken pre-pregnancy. Now.....I can only have dark meat and it MUST be JUICY. Any hint of dryness and I have to spit it out. Ive tried eggs, which I used to eat for breakfast before I was pregnant, now the smell makes me gag.
So Im stuck everyday just thinking of what I can eat that day :( Hopefully this goes away soon...I miss all the food I used to love.
So far, this was the coolest appointment! Im sure they will get better as we go along. I went in today, got a "routine" exam. We went over all the beginning pregnancy stuff, especially for new moms. Talked about insurance and coverage, medications that are safe, exercise, and much more. It was a great visit. We also got to see out Little Pod again! Except now, s/he looks like a baby! We couldnt hear the heartbeat this time, but the doctor said it looks like its in the 160's. The doc assured us that next time we can hear the heartbeat. The doc also said everything looks great! Im measuring right on schedule at 10 weeks 4 days!
She confirmed my due date of August 7, 2009! My next appointment is Feb. 10th.
Ahh.....the joys of early pregnancy! At around 7 weeks the dreaded morning sickness showed up. Thankfully it was just the constant nauseous feeling, no running to the toilet! The morning sickness lasted about 2 weeks. Its gradually slowed down to occasional morning sickness. Im very grateful my little one didnt roll me over with it!
I also find myself very tired! I can never get enough sleep or naps! David has been awesome with helping me out, doing anything I ask of him. He's very sweet and wants to do ANYTHING to help. Lets hope he keeps this up! Of course he might change his mind when those hormones start raging!
My first appointment was Dec. 16, 2008. This was our 1st chance to see our little one. After the ultrasound, Maria (SIL) said it looks like a little pod. Hence the blog name of "The Little James Pod". It was so wonderful seeing that flicker of a heartbeat. S/he measured right on track at 6 weeks +/- 1 day. Heartbeat measured at 160, which is nice and strong!
Next appointment is January 13, 2009!
David and I are happy to announce that we are pregnant!!!!
We decided to start thinking about a family once David got out of the Air Force and we moved to the Houston area. We've now been blessed by God to add an addition to the James family. We are just over the moon with excitement of our new "Little James Pod".
Stay posted to the blog to keep track of "our" progress!
