We are now officially 14 weeks along, which means we are out of the troublesome 1st trimester YAY.
So far I am feeling good but this past week I have had some particularly brutal headaches. I mean migraine strength, feels like your eyeballs are throbbing headaches. I had to go home early yesterday because it was so bad and I don't even remember driving home (which probably wasn't really safe). So I found a wonderful chiropractor that specializes in prenatal care yesterday and i even got in to see her last night. She was amazing, turns out my neck was out of place and cramped up 6 ways from Sunday. She also did some active muscle release on my hip, which has been bothering me for awhile now too. Of course today I feel like I was beaten with a 2x4 but I can feel a difference too. My headache is far less severe and my hip and leg have not gone numb yet. I just have to wait for the swelling from the "fixing" goes down then hopefully I'll feel back up to snuff :)
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
Pregnancy is boring ;)
It's not really, but after the initial fun and secrecy, and learning everything there is to learn about the early stages of pregnancy, it kind of feels like you just sit there twiddling your thumbs wondering what to do next.
We have seen the heart beat. We have made it past eight weeks, which is when your miscarriage risk is supposed to lower. We have book our scans and tests for the end of the first trimester. I've shopped for maternity clothes. We've gone through the baby section in several stores to map out the things that we need and the things that we want. We've even announced on Facebook with a cute picture!
It just feels like there's nothing really much else to do for now. So I guess I'll go back to focusing on work (as much as I can with pregnancy brain....it's a real thing!!). Wish me luck all :D
We have seen the heart beat. We have made it past eight weeks, which is when your miscarriage risk is supposed to lower. We have book our scans and tests for the end of the first trimester. I've shopped for maternity clothes. We've gone through the baby section in several stores to map out the things that we need and the things that we want. We've even announced on Facebook with a cute picture!
It just feels like there's nothing really much else to do for now. So I guess I'll go back to focusing on work (as much as I can with pregnancy brain....it's a real thing!!). Wish me luck all :D
Friday, August 31, 2012
A Good Week
I went to see my osteopath on Tuesday. I got to tell him that he has magic hands (that's what my Mom says anyways) because he did some work on me the day that I got a positive ovulation test. We were talking about some stuff and he believes that if a woman has all of her energies in order and a nicely balanced system before she gets pregnant then there's no reason for her to have morning sickness. I mentioned that I have not been sick yet but that I have had some pretty good nausea. All he said was hmm, and then he started working on my head. After falling asleep on the table and waking myself up by snoring (how embarrassing!) my head felt great. That night I had an amazing sleep and I haven't had any nausea since!! My stomach still gets a little flip-floppy when I need to eat but nothing like before. Maybe he really does have magic hands :)
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Once again.
I must apologize again for not returning for such a long time, but I have a good reason this time. There has been so much that I've wanted to blog about but I couldn't/shouldn't. But I feel safer now in saying that I am now officially 8 weeks and 1 day pregnant!!!
With the busy month I had in July I can assure you that this came as quite a shock. I was feeling off and kind of sick for a few days so my darling husband suggested I take a test. I thought it was a bit early but we had 2 left over from the month before so I took it. I was completely floored when it came back positive.
In my past when I do finally get the positive pregnancy test it's not usually until after I have had a weird period and then start to get the weird symptoms, usually around week 6. So I was totally stoked when I got this one before my period was even due!
Then came the awful waiting period of blood work to make sure my HCG levels were rising appropriately. I was freaking out a little when they didn't call me back right away but then I realized that's a good thing. Last time I had a pregnancy gone wrong they were phoning me and updating me and rushing me into the doctor's office the very days the blood work was being done. They finally got a hold of me 2 days later to let me know that my levels were rising properly but that they started out a little low (enter panic mode now) so they wanted me to do even more bloodwork.
After the 3rd round of blood work, which was on a Tuesday, I didn't hear back from them until the next week when I had my first ultrasound. I decided to take it as a good thing that they were not getting in touch with me. My ultrasound went amazing. The technician confirmed that it was in the right spot and consistent development wise to where I was in my pregnancy at the time (5 weeks 6 days). When I had my follow-up with the fertility doctor they said that because there was no heartbeat yet they wanted to repeat the ultrasound the next week. This made me panic a little more again but when I looked it up it was actually very rare to see a heartbeat that early.
The next Monday I went for my 2nd ultrasound and THERE WAS A HEARTBEAT!!! 124 BPM!!! Never been so happy in my life! The technician even showed us, my husband could see it, I was too teary eyed. But it was amazing all the same.
So now we are officially in baby mode, which means I alternate between being amazingly happy and terrified every 2 minutes, but I'll take it :)
I have been released from the fertility program and wen I went to see my regular doctor to set up a prenatal file she said she hasn't seen me this relaxed and tranquil since she's known me.
I did find out I have a small perigestational bleed but that just means I have to take it easy and no heavy lifting. I can handle that.
As far as the fun symproms go I have had some nausea and a lot of heartburn, but nothing worse than that yet and now that I'm past the 8 week mark hopefully it stays that way.
Fingers crossed :)
With the busy month I had in July I can assure you that this came as quite a shock. I was feeling off and kind of sick for a few days so my darling husband suggested I take a test. I thought it was a bit early but we had 2 left over from the month before so I took it. I was completely floored when it came back positive.
In my past when I do finally get the positive pregnancy test it's not usually until after I have had a weird period and then start to get the weird symptoms, usually around week 6. So I was totally stoked when I got this one before my period was even due!
Then came the awful waiting period of blood work to make sure my HCG levels were rising appropriately. I was freaking out a little when they didn't call me back right away but then I realized that's a good thing. Last time I had a pregnancy gone wrong they were phoning me and updating me and rushing me into the doctor's office the very days the blood work was being done. They finally got a hold of me 2 days later to let me know that my levels were rising properly but that they started out a little low (enter panic mode now) so they wanted me to do even more bloodwork.
After the 3rd round of blood work, which was on a Tuesday, I didn't hear back from them until the next week when I had my first ultrasound. I decided to take it as a good thing that they were not getting in touch with me. My ultrasound went amazing. The technician confirmed that it was in the right spot and consistent development wise to where I was in my pregnancy at the time (5 weeks 6 days). When I had my follow-up with the fertility doctor they said that because there was no heartbeat yet they wanted to repeat the ultrasound the next week. This made me panic a little more again but when I looked it up it was actually very rare to see a heartbeat that early.
The next Monday I went for my 2nd ultrasound and THERE WAS A HEARTBEAT!!! 124 BPM!!! Never been so happy in my life! The technician even showed us, my husband could see it, I was too teary eyed. But it was amazing all the same.
So now we are officially in baby mode, which means I alternate between being amazingly happy and terrified every 2 minutes, but I'll take it :)
I have been released from the fertility program and wen I went to see my regular doctor to set up a prenatal file she said she hasn't seen me this relaxed and tranquil since she's known me.
I did find out I have a small perigestational bleed but that just means I have to take it easy and no heavy lifting. I can handle that.
As far as the fun symproms go I have had some nausea and a lot of heartburn, but nothing worse than that yet and now that I'm past the 8 week mark hopefully it stays that way.
Fingers crossed :)
Monday, July 30, 2012
Sorry bout that.
It has been a crazy crazy two and some weeks. I feel like I haven't had time to breath! We went to Stampede for a few days. We had the company barbeque. Then there was a movie night. We also went out with my Mom for my birthday, and then I went out with some friends then next night for my birthday. We had planned to stay home that weekend but that didn't happen either, hahaha. This past week included a sick day, a night out with a girlfriend, an impromptu fishing trip that turned into a day trip up to Canmore, a football game, and a Zoo day.
I haven't even had time to notice that I hadn't blogged in so long, or that I'm "suffering" the TWW! Ah well, no plans this week at all. So I can catch up on Big Brother and watch some Olympics. So proud of our Canadian Girls for winning a medal already!!! I love Diving, it's one of my favorite sports.
So I'm off to relax (as much as one can at work anyways) and I'll be back sooner this time :)
I haven't even had time to notice that I hadn't blogged in so long, or that I'm "suffering" the TWW! Ah well, no plans this week at all. So I can catch up on Big Brother and watch some Olympics. So proud of our Canadian Girls for winning a medal already!!! I love Diving, it's one of my favorite sports.
So I'm off to relax (as much as one can at work anyways) and I'll be back sooner this time :)
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Caffeine Drip goes here!
The lack of coffee is killing me, but I know I will survive. I've had headaches and I've been trying to up my water intake to help combat that. I did go to yoga Monday and it felt great. I wasn't even too sore after. I missed yoga last night though. My hair appointment was longer than I thought it should be. Oh, well at least it's a real reason and not just an excuse. I did not get home until 8:20 and the class unfortunately started at 7:55.
We're heading back to the Calgary Stampede tonight so that will mean lots of walking around, but I'm excited anyways. Then tomorrow is party time. We are going to a BBQ then to the Stampede Chuckwagon Races, and then back to the place having the BBQ for the after party. Should be a good time!!
We're heading back to the Calgary Stampede tonight so that will mean lots of walking around, but I'm excited anyways. Then tomorrow is party time. We are going to a BBQ then to the Stampede Chuckwagon Races, and then back to the place having the BBQ for the after party. Should be a good time!!
Monday, July 9, 2012
And moving on...
Well I did not spontaneously combust yesterday, although I think that may only have been because the vast amounts of sweat were putting out the flames. But the rodeo was great. I had a great day with just me and my hubby (and the millions of others at the Stampede). We also bought our *winning* tickets for the dream home, the truck & trailer, and the truck & boat.
So my goal for this week is to do 3 yoga classes, Tonight is going to be hips & shoulders (ouch), and hopefully I get out of my hair appointment early enough on Wednesday to make it to the Yin Yoga class (please, it looks so relaxing), and then I'm aiming to hit up the Yoga Flow class on Saturday.
It's going to be a crazy busy week though!! Tuesday I am meeting up with a new friend to see Magic Mike, Wednesday is my luxurious hair appointment, Thursday we are hitting the Stampede grounds again to see all there is to see, and Friday we are back at Stampede for the Chuckwagons. Good times Y'all!!
My other goal for this week is to give up coffee. This may be a stupid week to do it but I'm tired of making excuses for myself. I can tell you that today sucks already but I intend to preserver. I am allowing myself green tea for now to avoid total caffeine withdrawl, plus I have about a week's worth left.
So my goal for this week is to do 3 yoga classes, Tonight is going to be hips & shoulders (ouch), and hopefully I get out of my hair appointment early enough on Wednesday to make it to the Yin Yoga class (please, it looks so relaxing), and then I'm aiming to hit up the Yoga Flow class on Saturday.
It's going to be a crazy busy week though!! Tuesday I am meeting up with a new friend to see Magic Mike, Wednesday is my luxurious hair appointment, Thursday we are hitting the Stampede grounds again to see all there is to see, and Friday we are back at Stampede for the Chuckwagons. Good times Y'all!!
My other goal for this week is to give up coffee. This may be a stupid week to do it but I'm tired of making excuses for myself. I can tell you that today sucks already but I intend to preserver. I am allowing myself green tea for now to avoid total caffeine withdrawl, plus I have about a week's worth left.
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