My friend Shannon is allowing me to steal the survey that she does. And I thank her so much for that. So, here it goes. I hope you all enjoy this. I'm pretty excited, and really happy how today turned out. :)
How far Along are you? 11 weeks and 4 days according to my last cycle.
Total weight you've gained or lost? 2 lbs. Which is great. :)
Maternity clothes yet? I have one pair of pants and one shirt, but because I didn't want to wait, I wanted them asap. :D
Sleep, getting any or none? Not really. I wake up at midnight or don't go to sleep til 2am. :(
Best moment you've had this week? I had my first appointment today. It was awesome.
Any Food Cravings? Not really. If I smell something I want, but thats it.
Girl or a boy? Too early to tell, but trust me I think it's a boy.. :D :D
Any Labor signs? No, not yet, and I hope not anytime soon.
Are you a innie or an outtie? Innie!
Have any strechtmarks? NO! And please don't come around here!
When's your next appointment? April 26th at 2:30pm. WOOT!
What are you looking forward to? Hearing the heartbeat again.
What do you miss the most? Being able to eat what I want without throwing it up. And I miss having energy. I hate feeling so slugish.
Anything you learned this week you want to share? That being a mom can kick in at any point. I got into mom mood when the guy took my blood. I was completley fine. No sweating, no dizziness, and he got it from my arm, didn't have to do the top of my hand. Praise God, he was good. I will be asking for him again, and I told him that. His name was Clayton! :)
Anything happen that was amazing you want to tell? I heard the heartbeat for the first time. I wanted to cry. It was so sweet. It's in the low 160's. I was so amazed. I'm so excited.
I hope you all enjoyed that. I enjoyed remebering my appoitment. As I said, the guy who took my blood was super awesome. He openly admitted that he was gay, but I told Matthew, gay or not, he was the best blood taker I've ever had. I will keep asking for him. He made me laugh, kept me smiling, and was awesome. He asked where we were from. We said Georgia, he said he dated a guy from Ga, that I didn't sound like I was from Ga. Because his ex- boyfriend sounded really southern.. (LOL) and I didn't. I told him I will ask him for him every other time I go back. He was very happy about that, and said I made his day, and I was happy for doing that. :)
I have to say the hardest thing about my appointment was the measuring of the baby, and the swab she got from me. I tell you that had to have been the most horrible feeling I've ever had. But, I know I'm going to do just fine. I didn't have to have a pap this time, but will have to next. I didn't get any of the optional test she offered. I didn't want any of them. I wouldn't abort the baby even if the test comes back ab-normal. So, it doesn't matter.I know I'm nuts. The test that tri-care covers usually cost $400-$500, so she said most people take the test since it's covered by tri-care, but I didn't want it.
I also asked my midwife was water birthing offered in MO. She said it's up to the hospital, but this one doesn't offer it. They do have Jacuzzi tubs so I can get into them during my labor pains so I can stay away from the epidural. She said midwives have a very low rate of doing C-Sections. So, that makes me happy. She said they all they can to avoid it. Keeping both, the baby and the mom very healthy during pregnancy, and during labor.
I want you all to know that I'm very proud of myself, and I know that I will do great during all of this... I know that I will get through this, God showed me that he was with me today, and helped me out today so much. I prayed before the appointment, and before teh blood work, and both went really well. I'm so happy for all the prayers you all have done, and I thank you all for the ones in advance. I want you all to know that I'm very happy right now and I know that each time I will prgress with my appointments. Thanks for all yall's love, and support! Keep it up. Oh, and I got a prescipation for nausea. :D
Well, I'll write back to yall later, tomorrow. I will have a great day! :) I know God will be following me every step of the way!
yay!! glad you have midwives that will support you in natural child birth if you choose! glad to hear that you didn't get sick while giving blood! what a relief :) and, of course, I'm glad to hear that your little one is growing just fine and is right on track! YAY! :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. :) I'm so happy too! I'm so happy that the things are going great too! My midwife is great. I love her. I don't think I'll be swichting over to a doctor. :) She told me I need to eat 3 meals a day, a snack in between each meal, and a bedtime snack. thats a lot of eating. lol!
ReplyDeleteHa! I definitely don't eat that much. I have a new-found love for Goldfish. The regular flavor. YUM. So I guess that's my "snack," but I don't really eat breakfast :\ I was in early pregnancy, but once I got nauseous, I just couldn't stomach a full-blown breakfast. Ick. And for lunch, I just nibble on whatever Mark eats. But my supper is always normal-sized :)
ReplyDeleteWell thats good about your supper, that is. I don't eat much, but I just made a shopping list. So, tomorrow if we get our DLA like Matthew's email said we should I'll go shopping. :) I'm going to try to eat good, and just deal with the throwing up if I do. I'll start walking, I'm so happy that I'm almost done with my frist trimester and only gained 2 lbs. Thats great! :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm so glad to hear that your appointment great! And I knew you would do well during the blood test. :) I prayed for you!
ReplyDeleteI love hearing how your pregnancy progresses! You're doing great! I can't wait to see pics of your new lil baby in a few months. =]
Thanks Stephie! you know the powere of prayer! :) You're awesome!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see pictures either! I know I will be fine, and can't wait to get further along. I'm very proud of myself, and I know that all will be fine. god has reassured me. :)