Two Months Down

Well, It has been an exciting 2 months.

The first month was very easy. The only real symptoms of pregnancy I had were that I was very tired, and that my mid section swelled. I was surprised at how tired I was. Taking a shower was enough to make me need to take a nap. On days that I went to work I had to be in bed at around 7pm. Also, I was surprised at how much by body shape changed. I had to buy maternity pants and bras by week 4! I didn't expect that to happen till I was a few months pregnant not a few weeks.

Month 2 has been a bit more challenging. As you know, if you are a person who has depended on me in any way, I have been very sick. I have been late to work almost every day, I have not made it to many commitments, and I have totally flaked on any social engagements. I have felt so bad about all of this, and more than a little helpless. I know that I will feel like this for a few more weeks and that knowledge is getting me through it. So far I have tried many traditional ways to help morning sickness like extra sleep, fruit in heavy syrup, crackers, and exercise. I have also tried some new fancy products including Ginger Chews, Preggy Pops, Happy Mama Spray, Mother to Be Tea, and Mama Bee Body Oil. Most of them work to put a dent in the nausea for a little while. I think the tea and exercise have been the best things so far, although the Preggy Pops are really tasty.

Another thing that I have been feeling is a lot of anxiety. I find myself worrying all of the time. My poor husband has to comfort me and reassure a bawling me all the time. It must be getting old, but he is so wonderful that he doesn't show his frustration. I love him so much.

One really cool thing about the last week is that I have been able to feel something growing inside my body. It is really strange, and I laugh because it reminds my of the princess and the pea. When I lay down on my stomach I can feel a bubble that must be my baby. How cool is that!

Well, that's about it. My feelings, and anxiety for the first two months. Please continue to pray.

Mommy Called the Doctor and the Doctor Said...

I'm fine, unless I have other more scary symptoms like bleeding or really bad shoulder pain.

Thanks everyone for your advice and prayers. BTW- I love advice and prayers. Please keep them coming.

Questions

Okay, so I tried some these ginger candies that a good friend gave me, and my body promptly rejected them. I am totally bummed because I usually really like ginger flavor things. I'm finding that my body doesn't like allot of things that my mouth does. So, I have some questions...

1) Have any of you tried Preggy Pops, Sea Bond or any of the other things that have bought add. space in magazines?

2) Can anyone recommend a vegetarian cookbook that has good tasting, fast recipes? I seem to have much less trouble with veg. meals than meaty ones.

3) Now this question is not on the subject of morning sickness. It is something that I have been worrying about since Friday... Has anyone experienced an ache in the lower abdominal area, not like cramps, but more like what you get when you have had the flu? I have had a persistent ache that is starting to scare me. I can't go to the doctor till after the first of next month but I can call him... should I?

Thanks for listening, or... listening with your heart while your eyes read this post.

As Of 7/16/08

Life around here has been more than a little crazy.

Jer has been working 15 hour days for the last week, and will continue to work that way for another week. He is preparing for the big retreat that his organization puts on once a year that starts next Wednesday. He will be out of town next Wednesday through Monday.

I thought I might escape the ickiness that is morning sickness, but no luck, it kicked in with a vengeance last Friday. I have been very tired and quite sick since. Other than that I have been working more than I usually do, which is great. I was taking a class at Santa Monica College but I had to drop out. I really thought that I could handle the schedule, and I could until I found out that I was pregnant, and that mom will have to have another round of chemo.

Mom has to have more chemo. She has not yet had an appointment with her Dr., but he was pretty sure that some spots on her liver (that she has had for years) are in need of some attention. She has a great outlook about things. I'm glad that she had a few days to be happy about the baby before she found out about the treatment. She will meet with her Dr. in a couple of weeks, after she takes some more tests. I'll be sure to post the results.

If You Haven't Heard Yet...

Were gonna' have a baby!!!

We found out on the 4th of July. We are very happy, as you can see in the picture taken that morning.