3042
Very good levels and way doubled from the initial 1228 on Friday (by the way, I slept for 12 hours last night)!!
My girl, Shannon, gave me the ubiquitous 'What To Expect When You Are Expecting' how-to-guide to pregnancy a few years ago (unfortunately my copy does not have the hip mom in denim, but some frumpy lady resting in a wooden rocking chair--Shannon, I swear I'm not complaining). I've been reading a little bit of it each night.
I'm on 'Chapter 6: The Second Month: Approximately 5 to 8 weeks' and enjoy the 'what you may be feeling' section. Here's a list of physically what I may be feeling:
- Fatigue and sleepiness (yup. . . but that's nothing new, I've always had the sleepy gene--my big sis's term)
- A need to urinate frequently (again nothing new, always felt this way)
- Nausea, with or without vomiting and/or excessive salivation (no, no and yes)
- Constipation (a very cruel symptom. . . and yes)
- Heartburn, indigestion, flatulence, bloating (yes to bloating and probably flatulence. . . now starting to wonder why I decided to share these symptoms with 'ya'll')
- Food aversions and cravings (yup, seems I lost my sweet tooth, don't like greasy and fried right now, all about fresh veggies, fruits and grilled proteins. . . not my typical pre-pregnant diet at all!)
- Breast changes: fullness, heaviness, tenderness, etc. (hallelujah to bigger boobies!)
- Occasional headaches (nope)
- Occasional faintness or dizziness (yup)
- Tightness of clothing around waist and breasts, abdomen may appear enlarged, probably due to bowel distention rather than uterine growth (yup, not a pretty sight right now)
In other news, I'm back in school full-time and only have about 4 more weeks to go before winter break! I've got a paper to write and some errands to run. Plus today's my girl Ash's birthday! Happy Birthday Ashley!!
3 comments:
Hahahahahahahaahaa! TMI doesn't begin to cover this post. :D
Just kidding, Em. I love every gurgling detail. Can't wait to see your kid's faces when we tell them the story of their conception, birth, and their undoubtedly embarrassing toddler-hoods.
Love ya!
M
From what I understand what you just shared does NOT EVEN begin to cover the TMI that comes with being pregnant/ childbirth. And since I'm a TMI-kinda girl anyway I'm not put off by it. Let's face it - how many women get pregnant and go through this (or something similar)?? I mean, really... it's all natural...
wow, I might have lived in CO longer than I thought... ; )
Gosh, you know, I totally forgot that I gave you a copy of that book! I'm glad it's finally getting some use - even if it is an edition or two old - the info is still the same.
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