First Appointment - Wednesday, March 25, 2015

9 weeks 6 days along.

Today was the very first pregnancy doctors appointment. It's becoming more real and real with each big change. They started the appointment by going over family medical history, health do's and don'ts, and an overview of the next few appointments. So I wasn't able to find a time/day that would work for scheduling with Dr. Newmann, so it was with the PA, Lockwood. She seemed to be very confident and well educated. I felt confident in her filling in for Dr. Newman. She also gave me a pelvic exam to make sure everything felt right as far as how far along I am and if there were any noticeable abnormalities or anything to be worried about. She did a breast exam too. These types of  exams don't really even phase me anymore. After all the UTI appointments, I just don't even care anymore. Everything she examined was regular and normal. They also did a heart beat scan so that we could hear, but not see. It was so crazy to hear that little heart pumping away so fast and loud! I think it caught me and Adam both by surprise. I didn't realize that they would take a blood sample. And if you know me very well, you know I don't do well with needles. (I know, I'll get over it), but anyway, so they took a pap sample, urine sample, and then I was sent next door to the lab place where they would take my blood. It was in the morning. I had not eated breakfast yet and had hardly any water so my veins were FLAT. They poked around in both arms and were not able to find a vein. Haha so I'm going to have to come back in a few days to get that portion done. DANG IT. My next appointment with the doctor is in 4 weeks. One thing that I thought was interesting was that the doctor let me know that there is a test available now that is a blood test that can determine the sex of the baby as early on as I am now- almost 10 weeks. (I will be 10 weeks tomorrow). So that's pretty crazy and cool that it's an option. I'm not sure what we're going to do yet, but I'll be sure to update with any changes. Cravings have stayed the same. I get tired of food really quickly. I'll start eating something and half way through, not want it anymore. Good times.

Cravings - Tuesday, March 17, 2015

So it's become more clear to me that I have an extra strong craving for salty,  spicy,  non-sweet food. I can't get enough. I want crazy about sweets before though,  so I don't know if it's anything.  From what "they" say,  these type of cravings hint that I would be having a boy.  My logic says that the odds of me having a girl are low.  Looking at my siblings and Adams siblings,  girls are short in numbers.  I guess time will tell. My first appointment (with the same doctor my sister used) is next week, but I'll be 9.. almost 10 weeks at that point so they probably won't be able to tell.  I haven't had as much of a problem with allergies the past couple days so hopefully I've got it under control now.  Nausea had calmed down.  Not that it was that bad before,  but still.  We have heard that ultrasounds can be bad for the baby,  so we're a little bit eery of that and aren't sure if we're going to get one unless really needed.  Also I felt like I was already beginning to show that I'm pregnant up until this last week too!  Maybe I was bloated? 
Ovia says that the size of the baby is about the size of a walnut.  Although the uterus expands bigger so that there is room for growth.  Who knows!  I was beginning to worry that I have multiples.  I can't even imagine. 

Changes - Monday, March 9, 2015

Lately, I have felt a little bit of nausea. Not to the point where I feel like I need to throw up, but enough to make me uncomfortable. I have noticed that I'm a bit more emotional. It's been a lot more like period emotions though. During my period, I am ususally more emotional in a way that every emotion is heightened. So if I'm excited, I'm SUPER excited. Sad= devistated. Mad= boiling. Etc. Haha so it's been interesting. I have also recently been having my allergies act up. Just in time for me not to be able to medicate, right? The past few months I usually wake up in the mornings with a stuffy nose at least in 1 nostril. On Saturday, I was at a rodeo all day and I don't think that helped. I had a stuffy nose all day and by that evening, I was not feeling well. Then yesterday, it moved to my throat. So today, I just feel weak, stuffy, and sore throat. :( I actually tried those nose strips that you wear over your nose to help you breathe clearer. It helped a little bit, but not enough. It's frustrating. I haven't been sleeping well because of it. Me and Adam have a nasal rinse that we use and I think that has made it so I haven't gotten sick so soon.. and maybe even prevented it from getting too bad, but it's still not fun. I'm ready to stop working. Hahaha too bad I have like at least 6 months before that happens. I have now spread the word of the pregnancy to all siblings, parents on both sides, grandparents, and close friends. So I'm glad that's off my chest. It's been stressful trying to get everyone involved in the news around the same time.

The most recent Ovia updates are...
I'm 7 weeks and 4 days along right now. That means the estimated size of the baby is the size of a raspberry. It has lungs, a heart, stomach, digestive system, umbilical cord, legs, brain, blood streams (and blood within), etc. The babies fingers and toes are developing. The placenta is picking up more and more of hte burden of supporting the baby which will take a toll on hormones being less.