The last two days have been absolutely beautiful so I got outside and watched hubby wash the truck and also sat in the backyard with Sweetpea. Not only were the days wonderful, but I did not feel nauseous! Cheers erupting over here! As long as I keep the food consistent and take my B6, it is no longer constant but just comes at random times. This I can deal with. I just hope it lasts!
I have found myself a little overly emotional lately. While we were outside washing the truck, this little two or three month old black lab puppy ran into our garage and hid behind the motorcycle. Hubby started trying to get him to go away and the whines and whimpers literally tore at my heart. I can not stand to see people treat dogs like this. She was literally skin and bones and obviously had been neglected by her owners. There are few things that really kill me like seeing an animal mistreated and this one was no exception. Since we've only lived here a few months, I had no idea where the pet shelter was, but I tracked it down and took the puppy over to them. At least now she'll have food and water and a chance to get adopted.
In other fun news, I celebrated the end of PIO shots yesterday! "Yaaaaay" cheer the upper right hand quadrants of my butt cheeks! All other pills and E2V shots continue until week ten. I can see the light where I might get to graduate from my RE! :)
xoxo
Showing posts with label nausea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nausea. Show all posts
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Tidbits
I've tried to piece together a cohesive post, but it really hasn't been happening. So here are the tidbits in random order:
- Going to the grocery store inevitably makes me feel like shit. Walking through the first five aisles are fine and then the death hits me and I feel like I'm going to die. No kidding. I was ready to start bawling after I finally got home and gulped down some cold ginger ale. I then desperately shoved the frozen and cold food into the fridge at all sorts of odd angles so I could stagger over to the couch.
- This morning, my husband wanted to get a memorabilia print framed, so I happily went along with him. Ten minutes later I was green and again staggering back into the house to once again gulp more ginger ale. He normally makes fun of me and says annoying things like "better you than me!" However, I think he realized upon seeing me in that state that I might kick his ass and puke all over him. So he was actually much nicer.
- Despite all this feeling like I'm going to die, I have actually had some great hours this past week where I was able to be productive and even contemplate taking a walk. I still haven't made it on said walk, but I'm excited that I even feel like it!
- Last night, I successfully made it through a twisty fifteen minute drive to make it to my hubby's favorite restaurant where they serve all you can eat catfish on Friday nights. I'm not such a big fan, but it works for him. I was happy to make it through an entire dinner with friends to boot!
- Speaking of fish, my husband reheated some in the microwave while I was out one day which in and by itself is absolutely nasty as fish should never be reheated. However, the smell. O. M. G. I had to run for the backdoor to let in some fresh air. I think fish is now banned from my house for the duration of however long this nausea lasts!
- This morning, said friends from Friday night dinner, remembered that I have been LOVING bagels right now. They made a delivery of a dozen bagels from Einstein's which is the only place around here to have fresh bagels. I woke up to my husband dangling the box in front of me...I was unbelievable overjoyed.
That's about it. These are the random tidbits from my life. Despite the constant plague, I would not trade this for a single second! My next ultrasound is Monday, so let's hope my little pumpkin is fairing well in there!
xoxo
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Things to make me happy
Today I went on a trip to Wally World to purchase some things to make me my stomach happy. Here is what I came up with:
The ginger ale and bagel with cream cheese was heaven! Afterwards, I sat here marveling that my stomach did not hurt nor did I feel nauseous! Then I decided to try a tapioca a little while later which apparently wasn't such a good choice. Ah, you can't win them all.
Happy St Paddy's Day! Happy birthday to my mom!
xoxo
- ginger ale -- Canada Dry!
- tapioca pudding
- frozen bean, rice, and cheese burrito
- bagels
- cream cheese
- strawberry ice cream - the tiny one serving Hagan Daz version.
The ginger ale and bagel with cream cheese was heaven! Afterwards, I sat here marveling that my stomach did not hurt nor did I feel nauseous! Then I decided to try a tapioca a little while later which apparently wasn't such a good choice. Ah, you can't win them all.
Happy St Paddy's Day! Happy birthday to my mom!
xoxo
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Love Hate Relationship
I never thought I would say this, but I now have a love hate relationship with food.
If I don't eat, I feel nauseous.
If I eat too much, I feel nauseous.
If I eat the wrong thing, I feel nauseous.
If I cook meat, I feel really nauseous.
I promised myself before I got pregnant, that if I ever did, I would not complain. After all, this is what I've spent thousands of dollars, a plethora of tears, and a couple of years of my life wanting! So, suck it up buttercup! There are plenty of women out there who would trade places with me in a second! Complaining is just rude, right? Well, that has all dissolved into the puddle of my nauseousness that has overtaken my life. So let me just apologize now.
I haven't posted much in the last week because really, it just seems to rule my life and I was trying not to whine. Most days instead of doing anything productive, I lay on the couch desperately hoping it will go away. Thankfully the B6 three times a day has helped, but it still comes and goes. On Saturday, my husband and I actually scheduled time to spend together by driving an hour to the nearest city that is bigger than podunk. Of course, not eating on time combined with the stop and start of driving through traffic, made me abandon my let's go eat a great restaurant attitude and head for the nearest place that would give me food. I still enjoyed my time with him though. :)
So that's about it folks! Nausea. That's what's going on.
xoxo
If I don't eat, I feel nauseous.
If I eat too much, I feel nauseous.
If I eat the wrong thing, I feel nauseous.
If I cook meat, I feel really nauseous.
I promised myself before I got pregnant, that if I ever did, I would not complain. After all, this is what I've spent thousands of dollars, a plethora of tears, and a couple of years of my life wanting! So, suck it up buttercup! There are plenty of women out there who would trade places with me in a second! Complaining is just rude, right? Well, that has all dissolved into the puddle of my nauseousness that has overtaken my life. So let me just apologize now.
I haven't posted much in the last week because really, it just seems to rule my life and I was trying not to whine. Most days instead of doing anything productive, I lay on the couch desperately hoping it will go away. Thankfully the B6 three times a day has helped, but it still comes and goes. On Saturday, my husband and I actually scheduled time to spend together by driving an hour to the nearest city that is bigger than podunk. Of course, not eating on time combined with the stop and start of driving through traffic, made me abandon my let's go eat a great restaurant attitude and head for the nearest place that would give me food. I still enjoyed my time with him though. :)
So that's about it folks! Nausea. That's what's going on.
xoxo
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Pumpkin
I have one little pumpkin with a beautiful flickering heartbeat!
And up close here it is again!
Little pumpkin is measuring right on time at 6 week 4 daysish with an estimated due day of Oct 31st or Nov 1st!
Although I was suppose to have my eight week full physical done in two weeks, they went ahead and did it today. I started off with a sky high blood pressure as normal and had to wait again to do it a few minutes later when it returned to a normal range. Then I had to strip and get poked and prodded all over including ears, mouth, nose, lungs, breast exam, in addition to a whole infectious disease panel. Hmm, haven't I already done these? Yeah.
Of course I broke out in a sweat and then felt woozy sitting up on the table...then nauseous. The midwife who will be doing all of my ultrasounds in the OB clinic is completely sweet grey haired lady who is a former colonel and also a physician's assistant. She suggested B6 three times a day to help with the nausea which I'm hoping will help return me to my former non-lumpish self.
xoxo
Little pumpkin is measuring right on time at 6 week 4 daysish with an estimated due day of Oct 31st or Nov 1st!
Although I was suppose to have my eight week full physical done in two weeks, they went ahead and did it today. I started off with a sky high blood pressure as normal and had to wait again to do it a few minutes later when it returned to a normal range. Then I had to strip and get poked and prodded all over including ears, mouth, nose, lungs, breast exam, in addition to a whole infectious disease panel. Hmm, haven't I already done these? Yeah.
Of course I broke out in a sweat and then felt woozy sitting up on the table...then nauseous. The midwife who will be doing all of my ultrasounds in the OB clinic is completely sweet grey haired lady who is a former colonel and also a physician's assistant. She suggested B6 three times a day to help with the nausea which I'm hoping will help return me to my former non-lumpish self.
xoxo
Monday, March 8, 2010
Monday Monday (6w2d)
Another Monday morning and time is not passing quick enough for me since I'm dying dying dying to get into register with the OB clinic tomorrow and get a dang appointment for an ultrasound! I want to see a heartbeat!
I was delighted this morning that my husband asked me when my appointment was tomorrow. He wanted to know as soon as possible when the ultrasound would be scheduled so that he could possibly come with me. I know for most people, this isn't something out of the norm. However, with my hubby ensconced in a military training, missing any portion of the class is really not an option. It made me smile that he was looking forward to it.
The spotting has been occurring off and on since my last post, however it has been really light. I continue to feel nauseous at all hours of the day but have not thrown up at all. So, I spend most of my day drinking water and sipping Sprite while laying on my couch attempting to work. I feel like a big (happy) lump.
xoxo
I was delighted this morning that my husband asked me when my appointment was tomorrow. He wanted to know as soon as possible when the ultrasound would be scheduled so that he could possibly come with me. I know for most people, this isn't something out of the norm. However, with my hubby ensconced in a military training, missing any portion of the class is really not an option. It made me smile that he was looking forward to it.
The spotting has been occurring off and on since my last post, however it has been really light. I continue to feel nauseous at all hours of the day but have not thrown up at all. So, I spend most of my day drinking water and sipping Sprite while laying on my couch attempting to work. I feel like a big (happy) lump.
xoxo
Saturday, February 27, 2010
It's lovely
I must say that I never thought I would be climbing off the IF roller coaster. It's kind of like jumping into Willy Wonka's boat and going through the tunnel of freaky flashing colors. Where we go no body knows! But now, that I'm off, I'm getting my balance back and trying to just enjoy the moments of happiness.
I'm delighted to say that I have been feel pukey and exhausted at every turn. There has been no hurling however, you're not even suppose to get morning sickness until the sixth week. I kind of like it though because it reminds me that I have massive amounts of hormones floating through my body! With a little Sprite in my system, the bubbly goodness does the trick for me at this point. I'm not in love with drinking soda, but it's the only thing that sounds good. The exhaustion on the other hand is constant! I must say I have never been more grateful for the lack of a full time job than I am now! I've been sleeping in extensively and really struggling not to give in to a nap about six. This is where teaching my online classes is fabulous since I can do it anytime of day.
With our insurance through the military, I have a primary care doctor (PCM) whom I have to have a referral from to see any other doctor. Usually my PCM is on the military post, but since this post has so many soldiers, all family members are shipped off post into the local community. Now apparently, I get to go back to their OB clinic where I have to follow their regulations. Regulations such as, I can't get an ultrasound appointment until I attend a group registration meeting for all newly pregnant women. They go over the basic things with everyone at the same time. Of course the next registration appointment is the day after my RE wants me to have my six weeker. I asked the woman who called how long it would take to get my first u/s. She said one or two weeks! Um, no that's not going to work for me people! I am an obsessive post-IVF girl! Don't get between me and my first u/s! So I explained my circumstances, and she said I would be one of the first people to get an appointment. However, on Monday, I'm going to call and try to see if I can whittle my way in. :)
In other fun news, a cousin did write on FACEBOOK a big congratulations to me. Ummm. Don't you think if I wanted to talk about it there, I would have an announcement? I realize that my pregnancy is not much of a secret as I allow my friends and select family members to read my blog. I also told my grandmother because she needed some good news. However, I would prefer for the ancillary members who I do not share this blog with not to know until I am further along. Too late! I wrote her a nice message and deleted her post and she apologized. I know she meant well, but I would prefer for FB to be the last frontier of announcements!
That's all for now! Thanks for all of your positive comments! I am trying to take it one day at a time and to enjoy this lovely happiness.
xoxo
I'm delighted to say that I have been feel pukey and exhausted at every turn. There has been no hurling however, you're not even suppose to get morning sickness until the sixth week. I kind of like it though because it reminds me that I have massive amounts of hormones floating through my body! With a little Sprite in my system, the bubbly goodness does the trick for me at this point. I'm not in love with drinking soda, but it's the only thing that sounds good. The exhaustion on the other hand is constant! I must say I have never been more grateful for the lack of a full time job than I am now! I've been sleeping in extensively and really struggling not to give in to a nap about six. This is where teaching my online classes is fabulous since I can do it anytime of day.
With our insurance through the military, I have a primary care doctor (PCM) whom I have to have a referral from to see any other doctor. Usually my PCM is on the military post, but since this post has so many soldiers, all family members are shipped off post into the local community. Now apparently, I get to go back to their OB clinic where I have to follow their regulations. Regulations such as, I can't get an ultrasound appointment until I attend a group registration meeting for all newly pregnant women. They go over the basic things with everyone at the same time. Of course the next registration appointment is the day after my RE wants me to have my six weeker. I asked the woman who called how long it would take to get my first u/s. She said one or two weeks! Um, no that's not going to work for me people! I am an obsessive post-IVF girl! Don't get between me and my first u/s! So I explained my circumstances, and she said I would be one of the first people to get an appointment. However, on Monday, I'm going to call and try to see if I can whittle my way in. :)
In other fun news, a cousin did write on FACEBOOK a big congratulations to me. Ummm. Don't you think if I wanted to talk about it there, I would have an announcement? I realize that my pregnancy is not much of a secret as I allow my friends and select family members to read my blog. I also told my grandmother because she needed some good news. However, I would prefer for the ancillary members who I do not share this blog with not to know until I am further along. Too late! I wrote her a nice message and deleted her post and she apologized. I know she meant well, but I would prefer for FB to be the last frontier of announcements!
That's all for now! Thanks for all of your positive comments! I am trying to take it one day at a time and to enjoy this lovely happiness.
xoxo
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