Could it be that one little tablet of a random vitamin could be the cure for my all day, 3 month long morning sickness ordeal?
Really? Is it that simple?
At our last appointment, my midwife had suggested trying Sea Bands and B6 to see if either one helped with the morning sickness that has ruled my life recently. The Sea Bands were an epic FAILURE.
So, last night, after yet another day of that oh, so yucky feeling, I took a little white tablet, completely unconvinced that a little vitamin was going to be so magical.
I suppose it could be a coincidence, but I woke up feeling fantastic and it is now after lunch, and my tummy is still quiet and calm.
I am now kicking myself for not trying this...say, 8 weeks ago. Hey, even if it buys me a couple of days of feeling good, it will be SO worth it!
Thank you, B6!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Lesson Learned
So, the past 2 days have been hell.
It all started on Friday. I woke up with a headache, but my dear friend Tylenol was kind enough to help with that. After lunch, my arch enemy Morning (ha ha) Sickness arrived and I spent the afternoon teetering on the edge of not wanting to puke and begging God to just let me puke and get it over with. Guess God won that debate.
Sadly, due to not feeling well, I had not forced myself to drink nearly enough water (or anything else for that matter) and once the vomiting started, dehydration quickly followed. Like an idiot (or just someone with too much of a work ethic to call out an hour before I need to be at work), I headed out the door. Needing to stop on the way to puke yet again. Awesome! By the time I got to work, Gatorade and Ginger Ale in hand, I realized I probably should have been at the hospital.
I was weak, dizzy, had chills and was struggling to keep even a sip of liquid down. By some blessing, I discovered that laying flat on my back made me not want to die, so that is what I did, as much as possible. Even that couldn't save me and I still found myself retching a few more times before I made it home.
Luckily, I have an awesome husband who took care of Mini Me so that I could take a nap. Sadly, I still wasn't able to keep much down, although hubby did keep forcing me to drink and even try to eat. By the time I left for work Saturday night, I was feeling slightly better, but still a bit lightheaded.
After a bit of sleep and a bottle of Gatorade, I felt almost human again. This morning when I got home, I had some soup and that made a dramatic difference. I am now feeling about 85%. I will try to eat again and see how it goes.
While I'm starting to feel better, inside I feel worse. I am so worried that I have hurt little Mini Me Jr. between the dehydration and the lack of food for almost 48 hours. I will probably call my midwives tomorrow for reassurance that I am doing everything I can to get healthy again and get back on the road to gaining weight and growing a healthy baby.
I weighed myself this morning and I have lost yet another 2.5 pounds. Were I not pregnant, I'd be very happy about this. But, weight loss is a scary thing when you have another human being growing inside you.
So, lesson learned. No matter how crappy I feel, I must drink. I am absolutely convinced that had I been drinking, I would not have ended up sick for 2 days. This little incident seems to not be a stomach bug (hubby and Mini Me are not sick), nor something I ate (as Mini Me and I have been eating the same things). The only explanation is morning sickness leading to dehydration. AKA: my own damn fault.
It all started on Friday. I woke up with a headache, but my dear friend Tylenol was kind enough to help with that. After lunch, my arch enemy Morning (ha ha) Sickness arrived and I spent the afternoon teetering on the edge of not wanting to puke and begging God to just let me puke and get it over with. Guess God won that debate.
Sadly, due to not feeling well, I had not forced myself to drink nearly enough water (or anything else for that matter) and once the vomiting started, dehydration quickly followed. Like an idiot (or just someone with too much of a work ethic to call out an hour before I need to be at work), I headed out the door. Needing to stop on the way to puke yet again. Awesome! By the time I got to work, Gatorade and Ginger Ale in hand, I realized I probably should have been at the hospital.
I was weak, dizzy, had chills and was struggling to keep even a sip of liquid down. By some blessing, I discovered that laying flat on my back made me not want to die, so that is what I did, as much as possible. Even that couldn't save me and I still found myself retching a few more times before I made it home.
Luckily, I have an awesome husband who took care of Mini Me so that I could take a nap. Sadly, I still wasn't able to keep much down, although hubby did keep forcing me to drink and even try to eat. By the time I left for work Saturday night, I was feeling slightly better, but still a bit lightheaded.
After a bit of sleep and a bottle of Gatorade, I felt almost human again. This morning when I got home, I had some soup and that made a dramatic difference. I am now feeling about 85%. I will try to eat again and see how it goes.
While I'm starting to feel better, inside I feel worse. I am so worried that I have hurt little Mini Me Jr. between the dehydration and the lack of food for almost 48 hours. I will probably call my midwives tomorrow for reassurance that I am doing everything I can to get healthy again and get back on the road to gaining weight and growing a healthy baby.
I weighed myself this morning and I have lost yet another 2.5 pounds. Were I not pregnant, I'd be very happy about this. But, weight loss is a scary thing when you have another human being growing inside you.
So, lesson learned. No matter how crappy I feel, I must drink. I am absolutely convinced that had I been drinking, I would not have ended up sick for 2 days. This little incident seems to not be a stomach bug (hubby and Mini Me are not sick), nor something I ate (as Mini Me and I have been eating the same things). The only explanation is morning sickness leading to dehydration. AKA: my own damn fault.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Skipping ahead
So, thanks to the miracle of imprecise science, I have managed to go from 12 weeks to 13 weeks in only 4 days.
Talk about time flying....
Well, I've adjusted my ticker to reflect my new due date, which makes me 13 weeks today! yay!
So, here's a glance at what the baby is up to this week.
And, we actually have a 13 week belly pic to add....after a nap. :-)
Talk about time flying....
Well, I've adjusted my ticker to reflect my new due date, which makes me 13 weeks today! yay!
So, here's a glance at what the baby is up to this week.
And, we actually have a 13 week belly pic to add....after a nap. :-)
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Forgot to add...
that I am down 3 pounds since my last appointment (149 lbs). That's not so good.
*runs to the freezer to find the ice cream*
*runs to the freezer to find the ice cream*
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
It's a...
Heartbeat!
Ha ha, bet you were hoping to know if it's a boy or girl. Well, you will have to wait another 6-8 weeks to find that out. Assuming baby cooperates and flashes the camera.
But, Mini Me Jr. has a very strong heartbeat in the 150's and our midwife said that everything seems great. So, yay!
Oh, and they have sort of unofficially moved my due date to Oct. 1st from Oct. 3/4 based on the ultrasound at the last appointment. I'm more convinced than ever that this baby is going to make an appearance in September, though. We might get a revised estimate at our big ultrasound.
On to the second trimester! Woo Hoo!
Ha ha, bet you were hoping to know if it's a boy or girl. Well, you will have to wait another 6-8 weeks to find that out. Assuming baby cooperates and flashes the camera.
But, Mini Me Jr. has a very strong heartbeat in the 150's and our midwife said that everything seems great. So, yay!
Oh, and they have sort of unofficially moved my due date to Oct. 1st from Oct. 3/4 based on the ultrasound at the last appointment. I'm more convinced than ever that this baby is going to make an appearance in September, though. We might get a revised estimate at our big ultrasound.
On to the second trimester! Woo Hoo!
Monday, March 23, 2009
12 weeks
So, I am officially 12 weeks pregnant.
Sadly, morning sickness has returned (again!) and I've been feeling pretty miserable. Add to that a sore throat and it makes for one unhappy momma.
I keep trying to tell my unborn child that (s)he has made mommy sick long enough and that now that we are moving into the second trimester, its time to let mommy feel better. It doesn't seem to be working.
The little ray of sunshine is that tomorrow I go to the midwives for my 12 week appointment and we should be able to hear the heartbeat! I can't wait!
Of course, I will post all of the details tomorrow when I get back, along with my 12 week belly picture. Stay tuned!
Sadly, morning sickness has returned (again!) and I've been feeling pretty miserable. Add to that a sore throat and it makes for one unhappy momma.
I keep trying to tell my unborn child that (s)he has made mommy sick long enough and that now that we are moving into the second trimester, its time to let mommy feel better. It doesn't seem to be working.
The little ray of sunshine is that tomorrow I go to the midwives for my 12 week appointment and we should be able to hear the heartbeat! I can't wait!
Of course, I will post all of the details tomorrow when I get back, along with my 12 week belly picture. Stay tuned!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Ahhh, Cherry Coke. How I love thee!
And, not the fake cherry coke, either. Oh, no! Baby isn't havin' any of that.
I went out and bought cherries to add to my regular coke. Just the right number of cherries, cherry syrup and a can of coke = one happy momma!
I went out and bought cherries to add to my regular coke. Just the right number of cherries, cherry syrup and a can of coke = one happy momma!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
No 11 week picture...sorry
No 11 week belly picture...sorry. It was a very busy weekend of re-arranging furniture and packing for the trip that Mini Me and I took to NY.
I promise a 12 week picture coming up in a few days.
Our 12 week appointment is on Tuesday! We can't wait to hear the little heartbeat!!!
I promise a 12 week picture coming up in a few days.
Our 12 week appointment is on Tuesday! We can't wait to hear the little heartbeat!!!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
10 Week Picture
OK, here is it. Hubby and I will work on his picture taking skills, this isn't the most flattering shot...
10 weeks and a couple days: (weight 152)
Monday, March 9, 2009
Week 10
OK, so we have finished 10 weeks now! Yay!
I have officially "graduated" to maternity clothes. The rubber band was just NOT cutting it anymore.
And, in a very exciting development, I haven't puked in 4 days! Hooray!
*10 week belly pic coming soon
I have officially "graduated" to maternity clothes. The rubber band was just NOT cutting it anymore.
And, in a very exciting development, I haven't puked in 4 days! Hooray!
*10 week belly pic coming soon
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Weight and Body Image
So, I was feeling a bit frustrated yesterday. I don't seem to fit into anything....already! Even my "fat-day" jeans were too snug to even wear unbuttoned. Hmm....looks like a shopping opportunity earlier than I had expected.
But, as I was looking back over my pregnancy journal that I kept when I was pregnant with Mini Me, I realized that I am starting this pregnancy 13 pounds lighter! Woo Hoo! I guess chasing around a 2 year old really does count as exercise after all!
But, as I was looking back over my pregnancy journal that I kept when I was pregnant with Mini Me, I realized that I am starting this pregnancy 13 pounds lighter! Woo Hoo! I guess chasing around a 2 year old really does count as exercise after all!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Random 9 week thoughts
So, for the past 2 and a half days, I have felt *almost* back to my old self. Yes, my tummy still feels a wee bit sensitive and I have to be careful not to eat too much at any one time, other than that "morning" sickness has lessened. Thank you, baby!
I say that carefully because the last time this happened, "morning" sickness came back with a vengeance and I had a pretty rough week. (See last weeks milkshake post)
Anyway, we are now beginning week 10! Can you believe it?!? When this week is over, we will be 1/4 of the way there! I guess I have to suck it up and start the belly pictures next week. I'll be honest, I've avoided it because, well, since Christmas I've looked 4 months pregnant, so...it's just not a pretty picture. No one really wants to see my fat bloated belly.
Public Service Announcement: Please don't rub my belly yet! It's just fat, I promise. The baby is only an inch long. It's really not filling up this whole space in my tummy. When it is, you can touch it. Until then, please refrain from rubbing my fat. (Yes, a friend actually did this the other day...same friend who called me out on being pregnant a week after I tested because my face looked different...awesome!)
So, here's what's happening in the world of our developing fetus this week: Week 10
I say that carefully because the last time this happened, "morning" sickness came back with a vengeance and I had a pretty rough week. (See last weeks milkshake post)
Anyway, we are now beginning week 10! Can you believe it?!? When this week is over, we will be 1/4 of the way there! I guess I have to suck it up and start the belly pictures next week. I'll be honest, I've avoided it because, well, since Christmas I've looked 4 months pregnant, so...it's just not a pretty picture. No one really wants to see my fat bloated belly.
Public Service Announcement: Please don't rub my belly yet! It's just fat, I promise. The baby is only an inch long. It's really not filling up this whole space in my tummy. When it is, you can touch it. Until then, please refrain from rubbing my fat. (Yes, a friend actually did this the other day...same friend who called me out on being pregnant a week after I tested because my face looked different...awesome!)
So, here's what's happening in the world of our developing fetus this week: Week 10
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