Oops I missed out week 9. Busy couple of weeks at work means the second I'm home im on the settee with my feet up relaxing and not thinking about anything else! I have had the worst morning sickness ever this morning. I woke up and my body just ached. My back hurt and my ear lobes were so sore - weird right? I was sick for the first time ever while attempting to brush my teeth, which really made me want to go straight back to bed. But I perservered and went out to end up being sick in the car and having to open the door to avoid getting it in the car. Eurgh the worst feeling ever. After a little walk and some fresh air I felt much better but still quite queasy. Hopefully thats enough of being sick.
Other than the sickness its been the cramps that are most uncomfortable. They occur at random times of the day but the majority have been first thing in the morning just as Im trying to get up and ready. Im not having to eat crackers as much at work to stave off the morning sickness, which is why I thought it was unusual that I was sick this morning as I thought I was getting over the worst of it - no such luck!!
I have a date for my 12 week scan now so were both very excited about it. Were already saving the money up for the photos! We went shopping yesterday and ended up buying a pram!! We hadnt intended on getting one so soon, but thought we would take a look. Well they had a sale on and we couldnt not buy it at such a great price. Its made me even more excited now were starting to get little bits together.
My weight hasnt changed but my clothes feel much tighter and Im running out of trousers to fit into. I may have to live in leggings for the rest of the summer!!
Sunday, 29 July 2012
Monday, 16 July 2012
Week 8 in the Baby Martin House
I am finally starting to feel pregnant... in a good way! My clothes are starting to feel a little tighter and trying to find a comfortable position to sleep in at night takes a good while. I thought this would happen after the baby had grown to a reasonable size but I am finding myself waking up in the night and tossing and turning trying to get into a position comfortable enough. Some mornings I wake up and I am splayed across the whole bed in a starfish position, which makes me wonder where David slept - oops! My boobs have got bigger and I have been out shopping to buy bigger cupsize bras. Again I didnt think this would be happening so soon.
The morning sickness and dizziness has not subsided and some mornings I feel so weak, the thought of breakfast just makes me want to go back to bed. I still havent physically been sick and I am thankful for that. I have been getting cravings for salty food, mainly crisps, which I know is not healthy but it's the only thing sometimes I can face eating. I am munching on cheddar biscuits at work to stave off the morning sickness!
I am sleeping upto 9 hours a night and wanting more as soon as I wake up. Im sleeping on the bus into work and the bus home again. I feel constantly tired and weary and feel like Ive got narcolepsy - nodding off at every opportune moment! There are just not enough hours in the day!
The morning sickness and dizziness has not subsided and some mornings I feel so weak, the thought of breakfast just makes me want to go back to bed. I still havent physically been sick and I am thankful for that. I have been getting cravings for salty food, mainly crisps, which I know is not healthy but it's the only thing sometimes I can face eating. I am munching on cheddar biscuits at work to stave off the morning sickness!
I am sleeping upto 9 hours a night and wanting more as soon as I wake up. Im sleeping on the bus into work and the bus home again. I feel constantly tired and weary and feel like Ive got narcolepsy - nodding off at every opportune moment! There are just not enough hours in the day!
Friday, 6 July 2012
Week 7 in the Baby Martin House
We have been to see the midwife this morning for the first time. We actually saw two midwifes as one was being "shown how things work" - hmmm worrying?!! Anyway after an hour of taking blood and other bodily fluids and discussions on diet and exercise we left knowing not much more than when we went in. She has informed the hospital that I will be needing a 12-week scan and we are to expect an appointment in the post. I was a bit deflated when we left the Midwife. I had thought we would learn something new, maybe a due date, but it is far too early for that yet. I have invested in some Folic Acid tablets, which the midwife suggested I take once a day. They are HUGE and I cannot break them in half, it's like swallowing a small grape! I may have to shop around for smaller size ones once this packet has run out.
I have been doing some reading on the development of the baby, and he/she is now 8-10mm. Very exciting! I cannot wait to track how it develops. I find it all so amazing.
Morning sickness is still hitting me hard, and I have a ready supply of ginger biscuits in my desk to stave off the symptoms. No cravings as yet but I am hungry and tired all the time, no sleep is enough. David thinks this is the norm for me as I love my sleep anyway but even I can tell I'm sleeping a lot more than normal!
I have been doing some reading on the development of the baby, and he/she is now 8-10mm. Very exciting! I cannot wait to track how it develops. I find it all so amazing.
Morning sickness is still hitting me hard, and I have a ready supply of ginger biscuits in my desk to stave off the symptoms. No cravings as yet but I am hungry and tired all the time, no sleep is enough. David thinks this is the norm for me as I love my sleep anyway but even I can tell I'm sleeping a lot more than normal!
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Week 6 in the Baby Martin House
The shock has subsided and I am now incredibly excited at the thought of being a mummy, as is David at being a daddy! We keep looking at each other and jsut grinning. We are both so happy right now. We have only been married 5 weeks and this is just another thing to add to the post-honeymoon bliss.
Morning sickness, or actually NVP (Nausea and vomiting in Pregnancy) to give it it's proper name has started to rear it's ugly head. And I get it in the morning and in the afternoon - great! So far no vomiting but I do keep getting severe bouts of nausea and dizziness. Sometimes I feel sick but I never can actually be sick. I have been taking advise from the NHS website and drinking lots of fluid and eating little and often. I am finding it increasingly difficult to hide these symptoms from the ladies at work. I dont want to tell them until I have spoken to the midwife which isnt until next week. I will have to suffer in silence until then!
I am already consciously aware of baby advertisements on TV and billboards. They seem to surround me or maybe I never took much notice of them before!
I told my mum last night. I waited a week as I wanted to do it in person and not over the phone. She was delighted as I knew she would be. My Grandma went into hospital this week and she said this was the best news she'd had all week. My sister is also delighted and is already planning outfits to buy for the baby! I have already persuaded her to come help me buy maternity clothes in the next month or so. My dad is very excited for us both, and couldnt stop grinning and bringing up baby topics all day. David's mum and dad were also very happy for us both, although a little more surprised than my parents. Maybe they thought we would wait a little longer as we haven't got a house organised yet. But as my dad says, "there's never a perfect time to have a baby"! I went to visit my Grandma in hospital and told her we were expecting and she was also delighted, I think it will give her something to look forward to and hopefully make her feel better! I will tell my other Grandma and brothers and some other family tomorrow. How exciting this all is!!
Morning sickness, or actually NVP (Nausea and vomiting in Pregnancy) to give it it's proper name has started to rear it's ugly head. And I get it in the morning and in the afternoon - great! So far no vomiting but I do keep getting severe bouts of nausea and dizziness. Sometimes I feel sick but I never can actually be sick. I have been taking advise from the NHS website and drinking lots of fluid and eating little and often. I am finding it increasingly difficult to hide these symptoms from the ladies at work. I dont want to tell them until I have spoken to the midwife which isnt until next week. I will have to suffer in silence until then!
I am already consciously aware of baby advertisements on TV and billboards. They seem to surround me or maybe I never took much notice of them before!
I told my mum last night. I waited a week as I wanted to do it in person and not over the phone. She was delighted as I knew she would be. My Grandma went into hospital this week and she said this was the best news she'd had all week. My sister is also delighted and is already planning outfits to buy for the baby! I have already persuaded her to come help me buy maternity clothes in the next month or so. My dad is very excited for us both, and couldnt stop grinning and bringing up baby topics all day. David's mum and dad were also very happy for us both, although a little more surprised than my parents. Maybe they thought we would wait a little longer as we haven't got a house organised yet. But as my dad says, "there's never a perfect time to have a baby"! I went to visit my Grandma in hospital and told her we were expecting and she was also delighted, I think it will give her something to look forward to and hopefully make her feel better! I will tell my other Grandma and brothers and some other family tomorrow. How exciting this all is!!
Week 5 in the Baby Martin House
My period is a week late and I figured today is as good a day as any to finally do a pregnancy test. My husband, David, has been on at me for a few days now to do one but I wanted to make sure it wasnt just a late period. We had no idea what we were buying in the pharmacy so just picked the Clear Blue one with two tests inside.
We got home but of course I didnt need to go to the toilet - typical! So then commenced the three glasses of water in quick succession to get my bladder moving. The wait is unnerving. I am quite an impatient person at the best of times so this was not helping. After an hour I finally need the toilet and low and behold the test is positive. I wait another hour and have another three glasses of water and do another test just to be sure. That too is positive.
I am pregnant... I am really pregnant! It is hard to take it all in. I walk into the study in a kind of daze and tell David that the second test is positive. He comes over and gives me a great big hug and says very quietly in my ear "we're going to be parents" and I can't quite believe it! I am anxious and nervous and worried all at the same time, but I know its good news and I figure it will take me time to get used to it. Don't get me wrong I am happy I am pregnant but I think it is taking a while to sink in. I had hoped I would be but it is still quite a shock!
We got home but of course I didnt need to go to the toilet - typical! So then commenced the three glasses of water in quick succession to get my bladder moving. The wait is unnerving. I am quite an impatient person at the best of times so this was not helping. After an hour I finally need the toilet and low and behold the test is positive. I wait another hour and have another three glasses of water and do another test just to be sure. That too is positive.
I am pregnant... I am really pregnant! It is hard to take it all in. I walk into the study in a kind of daze and tell David that the second test is positive. He comes over and gives me a great big hug and says very quietly in my ear "we're going to be parents" and I can't quite believe it! I am anxious and nervous and worried all at the same time, but I know its good news and I figure it will take me time to get used to it. Don't get me wrong I am happy I am pregnant but I think it is taking a while to sink in. I had hoped I would be but it is still quite a shock!
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