This post comes a few days late as I've been down with a bad cold the past few days. Of course, it's just my luck that I get sick on Thanksgiving and have to spend the rest of the weekend recovering on the couch. And all those cold meds that you take for granted... no more... you've just got to battle it out the old fashioned way. Lots of rest. Fluids. More rest.
Of course, they say it's okay to take Tylenol and Sudafed, but it's still early in the pregnancy and I would rather err on the side of caution. Thankfully, I'm on the mend and baby is doing just fine!
I think that's the worst part, you're sick, but you're more concerned that you're not harming the baby and that they're doing okay... I guess that's parenthood, right?
We are officially 9 weeks 4 days today! Woohooo! 1 day closer to the end of the first trimester. SO close. See our latest ultrasound below.
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| Ultrasound and heartbeat at 9.5 weeks! |
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| Ultrasound at 9 weeks! |
Our little love bug is growing like crazy. He/she is the size of a green olive, measuring .9 inches and .07 ounces. I love seeing how big he/she grows each week. Next week we go in for a more in depth ultrasound at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital. I'm excited for that :) And, I'm REALLY excited to start sharing the news... it's been so hard keeping this a secret. I just want to shout it from the rooftops. Soon.
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| 9 weeks! |
How far along: 9 weeks
Baby's size: Green olive
Weight gain: Nothing yet, since I was sick this week I may have dropped a little... but I'm working on it!
Symptoms: Nausea hasn't been too bad this week (or I'm just getting used to it). I think the food aversions have been the worst. Food just doesn't sound good to me, and I LOVE food... I have the hardest time trying to find things to eat that have enough protein. I'm hoping my appetite comes back, soon! Otherwise, I've just been VERY TIRED. I don't know if it's the combo of the cold and the pregnancy, but I've been wiped out.
Pregnancy perks: I have to say my doting husband takes the cake this week. He has been extremely generous and kind, and has been such a good care taker while I've been sick. I know that he will be such a wonderful father :)
Food aversions: Food aversions continue. Blah! Chicken was really not doing it for me last night... couldn't do it. Milk, eggs, yogurt... gross, gross, gross. But, if these foods are hidden within other foods, think chicken burrito or breakfast sandwich, I can do it.
Food cravings: Orange juice, for sure! Need a glass (at least 1) every day.
Otherwise, I really can't complain. I am just thrilled that baby is healthy and right on track.
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