Wednesday, May 11, 2005
What a relief that today was not as bad as the past four days. It's been crazy. First of all, I have been a bit stressed because of all the arguments I've been having with Franny. We were so worried that we've been listening to the baby's heartbeat every single day. Our second lil' miracle is pretty tough and his/her heartbeat is as strong as ever! He played a little trick on us on Monday morning. Well, he/she is usually in this one particular spot all the time. Well, we couldn't find the heartbeat for a long time. The little munchkin was hiding from us (probably getting back us for arguing in the first place). We finally heard it and we both broke down in tears. I know, how dramatic.
He/she has also been laying the hormones on me thick because I have never felt so sick as in the past few days. It's horrible. I can't eat anything at all. I'll try and I'll just want to throw up or actually do throw up. Even fruit/fruit snacks and gatorade are not working for me anymore. Luckily, I have been drinking this new natural flavored kiwi strawberry soda which is so good. It's pretty much carbonated water with flavoring. It helps with the nausea and gagging a lot. Well, at least for a while. Yesterday was definitely the worst because no matter what I did, I was sick and gagging. Plus, I tend to get headaches in the afternoon, which lasts up until I wake up in the morning. WTF? And I am always fatigued. The only time I have relief is when I wake up in the morning. This usually lasts until noon time. Ugh. I know, I'm complaining a lot but it is taking a huge toll on me. Don't get me wrong though...as difficult as it is, I wouldn't trade this for anything. I love this little baby so much already.
I am currently in my 13 weeks of pregnancy. Here's our weekly update from babycenter:
Your Pregnancy: 13 Weeks
How your baby's growing: Your belly may soon be big enough to announce to the world that you're expecting, but your baby is still tiny. In fact, he's only about 3 inches long crown to rump — roughly the size of a jumbo shrimp — and weighs just about an ounce. Despite the small proportions, there's a fully formed baby inside your womb now. Much more proportional than it was a few weeks ago, his head is now only about a third the size of his body. His tiny, unique fingerprints are already in place. His kidneys and urinary tract are functional, and he's starting to urinate out the amniotic fluid he's been swallowing. As you start your second trimester, most of your baby's critical development will be completed, and your odds of miscarriage will drop considerably.
* Note: Experts say every baby develops differently — even in the womb. This developmental information is designed to give you a general idea of how your baby is growing.
How your life's changing: Time to celebrate! This is the last week of your first trimester. Next week you'll be in your second trimester. That's great news for two reasons: One, your risk of miscarriage drops dramatically, and two, many women see early pregnancy symptoms, such as morning sickness, subside. (In some cases, though, heartburn replaces the nausea.) Birth is still months away, but your breasts may have already started making colostrum, the nutrient-rich fluid that feeds your baby for the first few days after birth, before your milk starts to flow. Many couples also notice a distinct libido lift in the second trimester as nausea abates and energy returns.
He/she has also been laying the hormones on me thick because I have never felt so sick as in the past few days. It's horrible. I can't eat anything at all. I'll try and I'll just want to throw up or actually do throw up. Even fruit/fruit snacks and gatorade are not working for me anymore. Luckily, I have been drinking this new natural flavored kiwi strawberry soda which is so good. It's pretty much carbonated water with flavoring. It helps with the nausea and gagging a lot. Well, at least for a while. Yesterday was definitely the worst because no matter what I did, I was sick and gagging. Plus, I tend to get headaches in the afternoon, which lasts up until I wake up in the morning. WTF? And I am always fatigued. The only time I have relief is when I wake up in the morning. This usually lasts until noon time. Ugh. I know, I'm complaining a lot but it is taking a huge toll on me. Don't get me wrong though...as difficult as it is, I wouldn't trade this for anything. I love this little baby so much already.
I am currently in my 13 weeks of pregnancy. Here's our weekly update from babycenter:
Your Pregnancy: 13 Weeks
How your baby's growing: Your belly may soon be big enough to announce to the world that you're expecting, but your baby is still tiny. In fact, he's only about 3 inches long crown to rump — roughly the size of a jumbo shrimp — and weighs just about an ounce. Despite the small proportions, there's a fully formed baby inside your womb now. Much more proportional than it was a few weeks ago, his head is now only about a third the size of his body. His tiny, unique fingerprints are already in place. His kidneys and urinary tract are functional, and he's starting to urinate out the amniotic fluid he's been swallowing. As you start your second trimester, most of your baby's critical development will be completed, and your odds of miscarriage will drop considerably.
* Note: Experts say every baby develops differently — even in the womb. This developmental information is designed to give you a general idea of how your baby is growing.
How your life's changing: Time to celebrate! This is the last week of your first trimester. Next week you'll be in your second trimester. That's great news for two reasons: One, your risk of miscarriage drops dramatically, and two, many women see early pregnancy symptoms, such as morning sickness, subside. (In some cases, though, heartburn replaces the nausea.) Birth is still months away, but your breasts may have already started making colostrum, the nutrient-rich fluid that feeds your baby for the first few days after birth, before your milk starts to flow. Many couples also notice a distinct libido lift in the second trimester as nausea abates and energy returns.
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