Size of baby
- Baby is currently between the size of an Onion & Sweet Potato
- +1 lb (or if you count the weight I dropped until recently, I'm up 6lbs)
- It's crazy, I know... but remember I started about 50lbs overweight
Current symptoms
- Food aversions, lack of appetite
- "Morning" sickness - I'm still getting sick at least once a day, and retch several other times during the day
- Constipation (OMG! I'm so glad I don't deal with this in my non-pregnant life... it can be miserable at times)
- Heartburn - I now keep 2 bottles of Tums handy; one in the kitchen and the other on my nightstand
Maternity Clothes
- I'm wearing maternity jeans (wow, the best invention ever) and tops
- Since I work from home I'm also wearing a lot of my regular yoga pants/t-shirts
- I can still wear my regular jeans but they are not comfortable; when I go into the office I usually put on a non-maternity dress or skirt (very forgiving)
- I'm running into a problem with maternity sizing for dress pants so I have not bought any. The XL are a bit snug in the thighs/butt... but the 1x absolutely swims on me, hence wearing my dresses/skirts to the office.
- I get up around 2am & 5:30am to use the bathroom every night
- I have been using Tylenol PM (OB approved) to sleep many nights
- I'm sleeping great, unassisted, on nights after I workout
Cravings (Tolerances)
- Carbs - Pasta, cereal, pizza, bread/grilled cheese
- Fruit - Apples, Bananas
- SWEETS
Fitness
- After being on exercise restriction since starting my stims in mid-October, I'm finally working out again
- I'm working with my trainer again (prenatal certified & a mom of young kids)!! The first few workouts I fatigued greatly & quickly but that seems to be improving.
- Workouts help get things moving in the constipation department, however during the workout it's the gas that kicks in first (my poor trainer)
Gender
- My scan is on Monday!! I can't wait to find out!
Movement
- Nothing decipherable at this time
- Recent - For the first time since Sept/October, I'm no longer getting blood draws at least 1x a week
- Recent - I'm amazed at how anti-climatic OB appointments are. It's just talk, really. No more dropping my pants for Wandy on a regular basis
- Upcoming - Ultrasound on Monday including anatomy scan!!
Congrats on 17 weeks! I cannot believe how fast time is flying...you'll have that little one in your arms before you know it!
ReplyDeleteWow! 17 weeks already! Awesome! I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteAwesome news! I can't wait to see the scan photos. Please post them.
ReplyDeleteYeah for 17 weeks! Can't wait to hear your results Monday!!!
ReplyDeleteWow - time sure is flying by. Looking ffd to hear the gender -- how exciting :-)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that you are still feeling sick!
ReplyDeleteMonday! I can't wait to hear the news!!!
ReplyDeleteColace was my best friend in pregnancy. That and Zantac. :)
Wow, almost at the half-way point! I'm excited (for you) about your scan too! Do you have an intuitive feeling about gender? And yes, I agree with the above poster--prune juice and Colace will help.
ReplyDeleteSuch an exciting time for you. Goodluck for your anatomy scan. I cant wait to hear pink or blue.
ReplyDeleteLilyTaj x
How exciting!!! super good luck with the anatomy scan. I can't wait to hear how it goes.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the constipation and other stuff. I found that exercise really, really helped with my aches and pains too. Funny how that is.
Moving right along!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! It's obviously been a long time since I have been reading blogs. Last time I read yours, you were just preparing for your treatment. And now here you are! Congratulations! Such wonderful news! You give me hope. :)
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