Monday, August 24, 2009
His Eyes, my Smile
I hope the baby has his eyes and my smile, but most of all, I hope the baby is healthy. I thought I would document my journey through my first pregnancy to serve not only as a keepsake, but as a reminder of my strength and courage. I know I will be facing a difficult, yet rewarding road ahead and I'm anxious to take it on!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Weeks 1 through 8
April 30th: Went off birth control
May 26: Period 1 day late, had intercourse during scheduled 14th day for estimated ovulation to no avail
June 25: Period 2 days late, had intercourse around 14th “ovulation” day and also 1 week before period using Pre-Seed to no avail
June 30 & July 1: Had intercourse within week after period ended. Never before seen clear slimy mucous glob comes out of me next morning.
July 2: started feeling slight cramping/twinge on bottom left side of abdomen and continued on and off to next day
July 3 & 4: intercourse
July 2-4: no vaginal discharge what so ever -- weird
July 5 and on: discharge returns, occasional light cramping, especially in the evenings
July 9: Felt nauseated for first time around 5pm with headache
July 10: no nausea, but extremely fatigued after work. Took 1 hour nap
July 11: more fatigue after work in late afternoon -- took another 1 hour nap. Took Excedrin at 3pm for headache and fatigue – BAD, but had no effect. Unable to sleep until 3:30a (might’ve been the caffeine in Excedrin). Woke up at 8am the next morning feeling fine
July 12: nausea returns around 5pm, more extreme this time, but no vomiting. Feeling emotional
July 13: no nausea, slight headache and very little fatigue, but frequent urination present. Tested negative
July 14: no pregnancy symptoms what so ever. Was it all in my head? 10 days before scheduled period. PMS symptom should resume soon. Dull ache in lower abdomen appears again.
July 23 (Period due): test POSITIVE!!! Took second test in the afternoon to confirm. Tell friends and family. Parents are excited mommy says, “THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!” daddy says, “ALRIGHT!!!” Dinner at Buca di Bepo’s with mama Tess & Mark. Spoke to dad in the Philippines. Is incredibly happy
July 26: celebrate at the condo with friends and family
June 28: Eating a lot more =( MUST EXERCISE
July 29 (6 days late): Pregnancy test at Balboa Hospital: positive result -- duh, calculated gestational age at 4 weeks 6 days today from June 25, 45 minutes of paperwork, 2 urine samples, 6 vials of blood work done -- ugh, schedule first prenatal appoint on daddy’s birthday September 8 at 9a (will be 11 weeks).
August 3: exhausted. Mark forces me to take a walk with him & Suri. Felt exhilarated
August 13 (7 weeks): Started a minor exercise regimen during the last 2 weeks. Did elliptical training and muscle toning. Nausea and fatigue begin to subside.
August 20 (8 weeks): Feeling good! Libido is back!
May 26: Period 1 day late, had intercourse during scheduled 14th day for estimated ovulation to no avail
June 25: Period 2 days late, had intercourse around 14th “ovulation” day and also 1 week before period using Pre-Seed to no avail
June 30 & July 1: Had intercourse within week after period ended. Never before seen clear slimy mucous glob comes out of me next morning.
July 2: started feeling slight cramping/twinge on bottom left side of abdomen and continued on and off to next day
July 3 & 4: intercourse
July 2-4: no vaginal discharge what so ever -- weird
July 5 and on: discharge returns, occasional light cramping, especially in the evenings
July 9: Felt nauseated for first time around 5pm with headache
July 10: no nausea, but extremely fatigued after work. Took 1 hour nap
July 11: more fatigue after work in late afternoon -- took another 1 hour nap. Took Excedrin at 3pm for headache and fatigue – BAD, but had no effect. Unable to sleep until 3:30a (might’ve been the caffeine in Excedrin). Woke up at 8am the next morning feeling fine
July 12: nausea returns around 5pm, more extreme this time, but no vomiting. Feeling emotional
July 13: no nausea, slight headache and very little fatigue, but frequent urination present. Tested negative
July 14: no pregnancy symptoms what so ever. Was it all in my head? 10 days before scheduled period. PMS symptom should resume soon. Dull ache in lower abdomen appears again.
July 23 (Period due): test POSITIVE!!! Took second test in the afternoon to confirm. Tell friends and family. Parents are excited mommy says, “THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!” daddy says, “ALRIGHT!!!” Dinner at Buca di Bepo’s with mama Tess & Mark. Spoke to dad in the Philippines. Is incredibly happy
July 26: celebrate at the condo with friends and family
June 28: Eating a lot more =( MUST EXERCISE
July 29 (6 days late): Pregnancy test at Balboa Hospital: positive result -- duh, calculated gestational age at 4 weeks 6 days today from June 25, 45 minutes of paperwork, 2 urine samples, 6 vials of blood work done -- ugh, schedule first prenatal appoint on daddy’s birthday September 8 at 9a (will be 11 weeks).
August 3: exhausted. Mark forces me to take a walk with him & Suri. Felt exhilarated
August 13 (7 weeks): Started a minor exercise regimen during the last 2 weeks. Did elliptical training and muscle toning. Nausea and fatigue begin to subside.
August 20 (8 weeks): Feeling good! Libido is back!
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