Dr. Appt = Limboland

Well, internet, things did not go as I was hoping they would at our appointment. I got there, went through the usual girl-check-up and our OB was all for us doing an ultrasound. I was so excited. But, my excitement was pretty short-lived. In the ultrasound, we did not get to see our healthy baby. Instead, all we saw was a gestational sac and it looked almost empty. There was a small spot that looked like it could be something, but they couldn't tell. I should be 8 weeks today (as you all know), but everything was measuring about 6 weeks and 4 days. So what does this all mean? They're not sure. My Dr. isn't hopeful, but isn't ruling anything out quite yet. I'm going back next Monday for a follow-up ultrasound. Please send us prayers that this can still turn out ok.

I'm pretty upset, but I feel worse for poor Fred :(

Raspberry Baby!!!!

"Baby is growing like mad, putting on about a millimeter every day and continuing to straighten out in the trunk. Though you can't feel it yet, baby is moving those little arms, legs, and (now only slightly) webbed fingers and toes like crazy."

Raspberries are probably my all-time favorite fruit!

Our Dr. appointment is in about an hour, so I will post an update this afternoon!

Weekends used to be fun.

It's not like they aren't anymore, but I don't enjoy them the way I used to. I feel like crap ALL DAY LONG. And, on Friday night I threw up for the first time - hard-core threw up. I know it's TMI, but I don't really care. I've been trying not to throw up ever since, but I've had some dry-heaving episodes.

On a side note, it's only 6 days until Sarah and Jason's wedding!!!! Hooray!!!! I'll be taking the Megabus on Wednesday morning, which should be pretty interesting if the dry-heaving and sick-feelings continue, since it means 6 hours in a BUS.

Also, we have our first Dr. appt. TOMORROW!!!!! If you read this, please send us healthy-baby-development vibes!

First Time at Work

So, I dry heaved for the first time at work today. I have so far been able to contain myself, even if it means I've had to do some creative breathing. This is how I feel:
But, I am SO EXCITED for Monday!!!!

I Love Ticker-Change Day!

We're now 7 weeks and the size of a blueberry!!! When I told Fred it was a blueberry-baby now, he said "Blueberries are big!" and I was thinking "Mmmmm. Blueberries are tasty."

We only have one more week until our first Dr. appointment and I can't wait! This weekend was a little rough, but I keep reminding myself that I would take the worst of my sickness from last time and times it by a hundred if it meant I get a healthy baby at the end.

Here is where the peanut is developmentally: Baby's brain -- both hemispheres! -- is growing fast, generating about 100 new cells every minute. Arms and legs are emerging as joints start to form, and a permanent set of kidneys (baby's third!) is now in place.

Hello Bloat, Goodbye Pants that Fit

If you can't tell from the title, I'm bloated. Big time. Like it was on clearance at the gap.com. And you all know how much I love a good sale at gap.com. I've worn my Bella bands almost every day this week with my work pants (luckily a pair of my jeans is still ok buttoned). I didn't have this kind of bloat at all last time! I'm going to take it as a good sign.

I also ate my first beef hamburger last night for the first time in seven years. Yep, seven YEARS. And it was tasty at the time! But I think I've been paying for it ever since. My tummy is pretty upset with me and the thought of eating beef again is pretty nauseating.

I've also been tired like nobody's business! Yesterday at work, I was sitting at my co-worker's desk and had finished up chatting with her. But I just sat there because I didn't have the energy to get up and walk to my own desk. I also had that happen with the covers when I laid down for a while yesterday. I was cold, but didn't have the energy to pull the blanket up. Isn't that pathetic?

I know it's all a part of it! Baby's on its way to becoming a grape!

Dry Heaves

Pretty much dry heaves suck. I woke up at 3:30 am to go dry heave for a while. I also threw up for the first time last night before bed, which is probably just the information you wanted to have. I also dry heaved for a while this morning, which I'm now going to have to factor into my getting ready time.

On a side note, we're only a week and a half from our Dr.'s appt! I'm debating whether or not I call and ask for an ultrasound or if I think my Dr. will just have us get one. I'm not sure.

I saw this on the the nest boards yesterday and thought it was hilarious! Had to share :)

URGENT WARNING..........

ALIENS ARE COMING TO EARTH ON WEDNESDAY AND THEIR MISSION IS TO ABDUCT ALL GOOD LOOKING AND SEXY PEOPLE.

YOU WILL BE SAFE, BUT I'M JUST EMAILING YOU TO SAY GOODBYE.

Sickest Day so far

Well, internet, I am not doing so hot. I wish that I could have stayed curled up in bed all day long! I've been nauseous, dizzy, VERY sensitive to smells, and have had a headache all day. I swear, I need to eat around the clock! I'm not hungry for anything in particular, I'm just feeling the need to eat! I told Fred yesterday that I'm starting to eat like a Hobbit! Take now for instance - I had lunch less than two hours ago and now I'm snacking on Chipotle chips, guac, and salsa! (Saltiest chips ever, btw) I have breakfast, then a snack, then another snack, then part one of lunch, then part two of lunch, then another snack, then a snack before dinner, then dinner. Lucky for me, I'm usually good with eating once dinner is done. So at least that's a little break. This morning I also forced Fred to drive to work, just so that he can come pick me up after work is over.

Also, I found that jolly ranchers do not help the queasies, like they did last time. The only thing that's been working so far are Altoids. It makes sense, though, since they say peppermint is helpful.

I also just realized that instead of chips, guac, and salsa, I could've had (should've had) one of my belly bars. They're probably way more nutritious.

Awww, I like this one better - a Sweet Pea!

Growing like crazy, baby is starting to sprout eyes, ears, nose, cheeks and chin. Those little hands and feet- still webbed like paddles- might wiggle by week's end, the heart is beating (almost twice as fast as yours!), and blood is starting to circulate.

Week 6 = Lentil Bean

Baby is now the size of a lentil bean! Which is substantially larger than a sesame seed, yet still tiny. We're two weeks out from our 1st o/b appointment and hopefully they'll give us an ultrasound. I'm still feeling yuck, so that's nice.

This is going to get interesting

It seems like the pukey-ness is mostly in the afternoons, starting right after lunch. I don't know if there is a trigger, or if my body knows it's about 12:45, but this is going to be an interesting first tri. I started to gag yesterday and high-tailed it out of work to take an early bus home - MISERY. I'm not really sure how I'm going to keep this a secret from everyone if I'm dry heaving in the PUBLIC bathroom!

On a side note, Fred and I started taking "belly shots" so that we can see how the baby is growing! I took one last week to showcase week 4 and forgot this week, so I'll have to do that today. Believe me, internet, you will not be seeing those pictures quite yet, since I come with a built-in tummy! :)

Could this be the start of something?

Right now I feel like I'm about to vomit. And, I'm really hot, but being hot and getting dizzy have been going on for the past week or so. But the pukey-ness is a new one. I hope that it means that baby is growing and is on its way to becoming the size of a lentil!

Week 5 = Sesame Seed

This is where we're at today! I just wish time would speed up. We have our first OB appointment in 3 weeks from today and it seems sooooo far away!