Yesterday marked 7 weeks & our first doctor's appointment! It's funny how much of a relief it is to have the doctor's office officially declare you pregnant. Not that we doubted it haha but it's now official, official. They even print out that little receipt for you!!! A tangible piece of evidence for you take home. First baby book memorabalia!
Chris went with me to the appointment and of course we were late. I made the appointment at 9am which wasn't a smart move since the doctor's office is downtown but it also happened to be a rainy morning causing even more delays. Bless Chris for driving because I would have had a meltdown. We called the office and they were able to push our appointment back to 9:30. Did the paperwork and they called my insurance to verify everything (that might have been the first relief of the appointment actually).
The first appointment we just met with the nurse and she went over a TON of information with us and gave us a bunch of take home info and she asked us questions and we asked her questions and in typical Liz fashion I had a typewritten list of questions ready to go. I ran through all my questions, found out some surprising things (Boar's Head lunchmeat from Publix -okay; Tuna - not okay as of 2 weeks ago!) and answers I expected but it was nice to have a human giving me a response rather than scary internet stories. I think the only disappointing thing I heard was my weight goal is 25lbs haha. Now, I don't expect to go pack on 50lbs but yowza 25 ain't a lot. Well, I guess it's a good goal to have. I'm a pretty healthy eater and I have been trying to exercise when I feel good so I'll just keep doing what I'm doing and see how it goes. I need to stock up on the healthy snacks. I seem to be getting hungrier and hungrier between meals and even the middle of the night!
We made our next appointment with the doctor in April. That will be the one we get to listen to the heartbeat!!! I am beyond excited for that. I remember listening to Katie & Charlie's heartbeats and it was such an amazing thing to hear that I imagine with my own child it will be nearly overwhelming. I have a feeling the next 4 weeks will drag until then!!!
After our appointment we went to a nice brunch at TooJay's (for those of you unfamiliar with TooJay's it's a diner-like restaurant which is rare in Orlando or probably Florida in general). I had the yummiest omelette ever and I was one happy camper!!!
I think my worst symptom now is being tired. My sleep is just terrible. And it's not the anxiety. That, thankfully for now anyways, has subsided. It's the getting up to pee, finding a comfortable position (which is scary considering I don't even have a belly), and I'm guessing the hormones in general from what I've read. I am sleepy during the day and can't get good sleep at night, argh!!! I've been resting when I can and Chris has been a huge help with stuff around the house and getting dinner together and I am very thankful for him.
I have had some nausea over the past few days but still very mild. It would come in waves and feel like car sickness. No cravings but plenty of food aversions! The mere thought of lots of foods make me feel ill haha which is not normal for me! And smells. Smells are grossing me out!!! The fridge is not a happy place for me let me tell you. It looks like I'm taking after my mom for the most part. She said she didn't get/feel sick at all and I was mild & her biggest challenges were tiredness & food aversions & smells. I feel blessed I am not getting horrible sickness that's for sure!!
All in all, week 7 is bringing some great things. Tiredness aside, I am just so happy. We are starting to tell people and it's so exciting to start spreading the news (cue the music). Chris & I are such private people for the most part so it's fun taking a step out of our little bubble and sharing such exciting news. I am accepting the unknown of everything and it's a really, really great feeling.
Chris went with me to the appointment and of course we were late. I made the appointment at 9am which wasn't a smart move since the doctor's office is downtown but it also happened to be a rainy morning causing even more delays. Bless Chris for driving because I would have had a meltdown. We called the office and they were able to push our appointment back to 9:30. Did the paperwork and they called my insurance to verify everything (that might have been the first relief of the appointment actually).
The first appointment we just met with the nurse and she went over a TON of information with us and gave us a bunch of take home info and she asked us questions and we asked her questions and in typical Liz fashion I had a typewritten list of questions ready to go. I ran through all my questions, found out some surprising things (Boar's Head lunchmeat from Publix -okay; Tuna - not okay as of 2 weeks ago!) and answers I expected but it was nice to have a human giving me a response rather than scary internet stories. I think the only disappointing thing I heard was my weight goal is 25lbs haha. Now, I don't expect to go pack on 50lbs but yowza 25 ain't a lot. Well, I guess it's a good goal to have. I'm a pretty healthy eater and I have been trying to exercise when I feel good so I'll just keep doing what I'm doing and see how it goes. I need to stock up on the healthy snacks. I seem to be getting hungrier and hungrier between meals and even the middle of the night!
We made our next appointment with the doctor in April. That will be the one we get to listen to the heartbeat!!! I am beyond excited for that. I remember listening to Katie & Charlie's heartbeats and it was such an amazing thing to hear that I imagine with my own child it will be nearly overwhelming. I have a feeling the next 4 weeks will drag until then!!!
After our appointment we went to a nice brunch at TooJay's (for those of you unfamiliar with TooJay's it's a diner-like restaurant which is rare in Orlando or probably Florida in general). I had the yummiest omelette ever and I was one happy camper!!!
I think my worst symptom now is being tired. My sleep is just terrible. And it's not the anxiety. That, thankfully for now anyways, has subsided. It's the getting up to pee, finding a comfortable position (which is scary considering I don't even have a belly), and I'm guessing the hormones in general from what I've read. I am sleepy during the day and can't get good sleep at night, argh!!! I've been resting when I can and Chris has been a huge help with stuff around the house and getting dinner together and I am very thankful for him.
I have had some nausea over the past few days but still very mild. It would come in waves and feel like car sickness. No cravings but plenty of food aversions! The mere thought of lots of foods make me feel ill haha which is not normal for me! And smells. Smells are grossing me out!!! The fridge is not a happy place for me let me tell you. It looks like I'm taking after my mom for the most part. She said she didn't get/feel sick at all and I was mild & her biggest challenges were tiredness & food aversions & smells. I feel blessed I am not getting horrible sickness that's for sure!!
All in all, week 7 is bringing some great things. Tiredness aside, I am just so happy. We are starting to tell people and it's so exciting to start spreading the news (cue the music). Chris & I are such private people for the most part so it's fun taking a step out of our little bubble and sharing such exciting news. I am accepting the unknown of everything and it's a really, really great feeling.
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