Sunday, August 09, 2009

Some Q&A, so that I remember...

*How are you feeling?
Of course, this one changes daily. LOL! I almost hate to answer that I feel fine or even good because I did that on the 28th of July and ended up going to the ER.

I was good and can recall "not even feeling pregnant" up until about 5 weeks and 5 days.

Then the spotting started that night when I got off work at midnight.

I woke up with HORRIBLE nausea at 6 weeks, and the 24/7 nausea didn't disappear until about the 11th week.

At week 11, the nausea came and went throughout the day, and I only got sick once a week or so until week 19. No throwing up during week 16.

Started getting daily headaches at week 11 and my blood pressure started to elevate.

Had a migraine during week 13 and week 15. Finally had a Head CT at week 15 and everything is fine. I have Imetrex now for emergencies. ETA: At 19wks, the Imetrex isn't helping because I don't take it in time. I had migraines during weeks 17 and 19.

*What do you want to eat?
Really, I am okay with anything. I will pick around till I get full. I can't eat nearly as much as I used to, and I can tell my stomach is ALREADY compressed by my bowels.

*Any cravings?
Nope, just aversions. Out of nowhere during the 1st trimester, I couldn't eat chicken, but that seems to have resolved.

I eat a LOT of tacos. Small bean and cheese tacos to be exact. With hot sauce. I have a hard time eating hot sauce (and even really lame, tame sauce) for some reason, but in a bean and cheese taco, I can hang. I seem to feel better when I eat these.

And the baby likes Ice Cream, but I haven't eaten a whole ton of it. I am not the pregnant lady on the couch gobbling up her second 1/2 gallon a night. lol. Just a few scoops here and there. It's been a million degrees out there. I need a break.

Okay, maybe I do have cravings. :o)

I can't drink my bottled water anymore. It has to be ICE cold. With ice in the glass. Very odd. But I am drinking a lot of it.

*How is Paul doing?
Well, I don't get this one a lot, but I want to throw it in there. HE IS SO WONDERFUL!!! I could not imagine having anyone else beside me. He is the most amazing, patient, loving, thoughtful, compassionate man. I am truly lucky and blessed to have such a wonderful husband. I could gush all day at how good he is to me, how much he spoils me and how much I love him. Seeing the joy and excitement he has for this baby and our family makes me melt. He is going to be the most amazing father, and I am so glad that he was made for me. :o)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

It sounds like you're doing a little better (knock on wood) Hopefully it stays that way. And I am very happy to hear that Paul is doing such a great job as well. If you ever head to Cold Stone for some ice cream you better call TJ. :o)

wendimarie said...

I had/have a chicken aversion too. Mine is still around. Actually I still have an aversion to most foods. Bleh.

I also have to have my water ice cold. The colder the better.

Hope you are feeling better and enjoying the pregnancy!!