I found out I was pregnant on February 2nd. I had been suspicious for about a week. I actually took a pregnancy test a week before, but it was too early. I figured I would try again on this Saturday. I first took a test and it looked positive, but was very light. So I decided I needed to know better. So I went to the store, bought two more cheaper tests and two slightly expensive digital ones. I took them home, used just a digital test and had a lot of surprise in my eyes as "Pregnant" came up. Even though I was suspicious, it still took me by surprise. Eventually, I had five tests staring back up at me with positive signs. I was dying to tell someone, but Emmett was still at work for another six hours. It about killed me to wait that long, but I didn't want to tell Emmett something this big in a text message. So I waited and it about killed me, but it was wonderful to see the shock and disbelief on his face as I told him.
I was able to set up my first prenatal appointment for Valentine's Day. It was just to go in and make sure that I was really pregnant and establish a relationship with the doctor. I still didn't quite believe that I was pregnant. I had started having some nausea, but still didn't believe it. We got a slight confirmation and also an appointment for an ultrasound because we were not firm on the due date. We got in to the ultrasound and found that we truly were pregnant and my due date was up in the air. I now had two due dates: October 3rd and October 14th. But we have figured that the baby will come when the baby wants to come.
During all of this, the nausea was hitting me hard. I was one of the ones who constantly had to eat in order to beat the nausea. I am lucky enough to say that I never did throw up, but I certainly did quite a bit of dry heaving and feeling absolutely miserable. I craved sushi like crazy(everything cooked thoroughly through) and veggies. My only huge aversion is to very greasy food and leftovers. Leftovers still make me gag, but I'm getting better.
Anyways, here is the little pregnancy questionnaire that I stole from my beautiful cousin, who is expecting a baby about a week before me! (Thanks Claire!)
How far along? 17 weeks tomorrow
How big is baby? Depends on which baby app I ask. My first one says the size of a turnip, about 5 inches from head to rump.
Total weight gain/loss: I've actually lost about 12 lbs, but since I was overweight to start with, I'm still doing okay.
Maternity clothes? Yep! I was actually very happy to get some because my regular ones were too uncomfortable. I can still wear some with the help of pregnancy bands that look like an undershirt at the bottom, but cover up the fact that my pants are not zipped! Wonderful!
Sleep: Not too great right now. I toss and turn a lot, and still have to go to the bathroom quite a bit.
Best moment this week: Seeing our baby in the ultrasound and finding out that the baby is a BOY!
Movement: None yet, but I'm hoping soon.
Food cravings: As always sushi!
Food Aversions: Greasy foods and too much sugar
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: Wow freak me out. Definitely not.
Pregnancy Symptoms: Extremely tired, lots of bathroom breaks, heartburn, etc
Belly Button in or out? Still innie, thankfully!
What I miss: Being able to eat without feeling sick at the end!
What I am looking forward to: Feeling fetal movement
Milestones: Getting maternity clothing and finding out the gender
Yay I am so glad you are blogging! It is so fun to compare experiences. That is scary about the cyst...we will definitely keep you in our prayers!
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