Saturday, August 28, 2010

6w0d

WEEKLY UPDATE


How far along: 6 weeks 0 days

Total weight gain/loss: I actually think I may be down a couple pounds from last week, so I'm starting a weekly weigh-in at home -- 115 lbs this morning according to my not-so-accurate scale.

Maternity clothes:  Still sticking with either the belly band or stretchy pants/skirts.

Stretch marks: way too early for those!

Sleep: As often as possible!!!  But I work 10 hour days and then need wind-down time when I get home, and can't STAY asleep.  I nap a lot on my days off.

Movement: way to early for that!

Cravings/Aversions: Cravings: Ham sandwiches.  Which is weird for someone who didn't eat meat for 16 years.  LOL.  But it's the best thing to me right now!!! Aversions: Stinky odors, red meat...

Gender: at this point, we have decided not to find out...let's see if we hold steadfast to that!

Symptoms: Almost constant nausea, worse at night (unless triggered by something else).  The ever present sore BBs.

What I miss: Chai!!! Big cup of morning tea...but it's already been over a month, so I'm getting used to it. I have switched to Rooibos (which I adore) and kind of tricks my body :).  Sex is allowed, but because of my exhaustion isn't happening :(  Thank goodness for AA batteries ;-P

What I look forward to: Seeing the heartbeat in 2 days (we hope!).  Starting to show.  Passing first trimester!

Moods: Generally still quite good :)  Just have to watch the irritability so I don't get out of hand and become SUPER BITCH!

Milestones: 1st u/s and seeing the sac :)

Medical Concerns: elevated thyroid levels - taking Syn.throid 25 mcg daily (it is UNDERactive, not OVERactive as I first thought)

Weekly Wisdom: Keep food on hand at ALL TIMES.  I get nausea worse when I am hungry.  This is difficult when I'm on the phones allllll day, but I'm learning how to do it.

Best moment this week: Seeing that u/s!  Starting to tell random people that we're KU.

Worst moment this week: Slipping on the stairs the other day and falling...it scared me soooo much.  But all is well, as far as we can tell.  We'll know Monday!

5 comments:

  1. Yeah the nausea is brutal hang in there lady you're doing awesome.

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  2. is the thyroid thing pregnancy induced? I take 50mcg and have for a few years, it sure helps with my cycle most months and doesnt fluctuate a whole lot...what was your TSH number? did I ask that already?

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  3. Oh how scary that you fell on the stairs! Glad you are OK :) Yes, you do need food on hand at ALL times which is not always possible!! Anyway all of this is fantastic news, stay well and happy :)

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  4. Wohooo!! 6 weeks! Can't wait for the next update!

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  5. yay for 6 weeks! that's halfway through the first trimester! :)

    no more falling, k?

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