Monday, June 1, 2015

10 weeks


How far along:
10 weeks

Gender: 
We won’t find out until July or August

Maternity clothes:
The idea of getting some have been tempting me, especially since all my clothes from last summer were either donated or thrown out from wear and tear. Why buy new clothes that might not fit in a few months? I have bought a few new tops that will work for this summer and a maxi skirt for church.

Sleep: 
I have been having crazy dreams, and sometimes have two episodes a night. I have heard that pregnant women do have dreams, but they tend to be about babies or giving birth. I’ve been dreaming about jewelry heists and rocketing off to Mars and blowing it up. I think getting more sleep will help even things out. At least I have some fun new story to tell Tom every morning.

Best moment this week: 
Getting sick from baby! This may sound weird, but with being so sick with allergies this week, I've only felt sick for me. I haven't "felt" pregnant in a while, and when I ran to the bathroom a few days ago, it reminded me that all is well with baby.

Worst moment this week:
Getting miserable allergies almost 2 weeks ago, and still waking up every morning with red swollen eyes and a heavy cough. I can't tell you how many times I googled "can coughing hurt my pregnancy".

Miss anything: 
Coffee. And while I know I can have a cup a day, it's not the same. I miss the caffeine buzz that comes when I'm at my most caffeinated. I feel so sluggish at work without my 2 or 3 cups to keep me going.

Movement: 
Baby is officially moving around inside but I won't feel anything until later.

Cravings: 
Watermelon. But unless Tom wants to haul a watermelon home for me I’m not sure how I am to satisfy this one. Also, peaches and peanut butter.

Medicine:
Lovenox injections nightly at 0.40mL and Progesterone 200 mg taken nightly. And morning prenatal vitamins. This will likely be the combination until about 12 weeks when I visit my high-risk doctor to see if anything needs to be changed around.

I've begun to fine-tune my injection routine, and except for a few bleeders (those are the ones that bruise pretty badly) I've abandoned the band-aids since I'm apparently allergic to the glue. Also, since I am only bruising on one side of my stomach, I'm attempting to draw a smilie face by connecting the bruises. Why not right? :)

Queasy or sick: 
It took awhile, but around 8 weeks it hit me. It's usually in the mornings when I have an empty stomach that I feel like throwing up, but it's during the evening when I have no desire for food and everything makes me nauseous that I feel it most. I have had an extremely dry mouth despite guzzling water, and this week heartburn has become a regular thing.

Looking forward to: 
My previous milemarkers were seeing the heartbeat, hearing the heartbeat, and reaching double digits. Since I've reached all three of these, each piece of good news is music to my ears. Since my previous 2 pregnancies ended around 7 weeks, reaching the double digits this week means that I am starting to believe it’s true, and that the baby will have made it past the danger zone, in regards to my APS.

Currently, I'm looking forward to seeing a photo of the baby actually looking like a baby instead of a blob. I'd also like to feel my stomach get a bit firmer, like there is someone living in there. My next appointment is with my high-risk doctor at 11 weeks 5 days, where we'll discuss my medicines and they'll do the NT scan. Where I hope to see the baby looking more like a human (or even a gummy bear. I'm not picky).




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21 comments:

  1. Love reading your first update! I used to get that dinner time nausea, too! Coffee is a hard habit to kick! I did half caf or even decaf coffee sometimes (decaf still has a little caffeine!) Hope your next appt goes well!

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    1. Everyone I know says that they hated coffee.... I'm the same way! Sometimes I just need the flavor but I always miss the energy too :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. decaffeinated green tea may be even better :D

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    1. Ehh, I have never been a fan of green tea, preferring the herbal ones (which I have to choosy on as well apparently). I'm sure when winter comes and I get back into the tea-mindset I'll be interested in it though :)

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  3. Congrats on 10 weeks. Hope the rest of the pregnancy is as great

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  4. Thanks for sharing about your pregnancy! Maybe your hubby can bring home some already sliced watermelon. I buy that kind every now again and usually it tastes good. I do not like when I cut into a watermelon and it isn't as good as I hoped it would be.

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    1. Yes, but I think part of the satisfaction comes from seeing is sliced open on the counter :) And you know, the best way to determine that a watermelon has ripened is to roll it over and look for a yellow patch. That means that it sat long enough in one place to fully mature (making one spot less yellow). Also, dark green are under-ripened, life green are perfect. Have a great day!!

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  5. Congratulations Farin, and a world of Best Wishes to You!

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  6. I think I shared with you that I was also nauseous with coffee. I'll be praying for your success with the pregnancy. Just do everything exactly as directed, and good luck with your doctor visit. We'll look forward to an update.

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    1. I'll likely be doing updates every other week, as to not be redundant and repeat myself and bore all you guys. And will definitely be mentioning the doc appointments, since I was really interested in how a high-risk pregnancy looked (and couldn't find anything online). Oh, and I actually love the smell, taste and effects of coffee still. I'm taking a small cup a day at most, but miss the kick it gives me in the morning :)

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  7. Congratulations! Pregnancy (overall) is a beautiful and wondrous thing! Blessings and best wishes to you and your growing family!

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    1. Thank you, and I'm keeping my eye on the prize! No complaints in the pregnancy department, but I do find myself griping over illness. Need to readjust my perspective :)

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  8. Praying for you! I'll be awaiting updates.

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    1. Thank you, and will be doing these kind of updates every other Monday

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  9. Your gummy bear comment made me laugh! I'm so happy it's going so well, Farin! Thank you for taking us on the journey with you. Praying for continued healthy, safe, joyful pregnancy. Blessings!

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    1. Well, that's something I can appreciate (who doesn't love a gummy bear?) At least, I hope to see where the head is, and perhaps some arms and legs.Thanks Bonnie :)

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  10. So glad your allergies are better and you're feeling more pregnant :-)!

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    1. Yes, praise God :) And I hope it continues to feel more real as I get even further along!

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