I've decided, for journaling purposes mainly, to blog each week of my pregnancy to note how I'm feeling, changes, etc. I kept a journal of all my other pregnancies but, this time I've been slacking so, I'm going to start now. So here goes week #13. Up until now I've been very blessed to not be NEARLY as sick as my other pregnancies. However, where I haven't been as sick, I've made up for in other areas. My face is COVERED in pimples like no other! I need to be on a commercial for Proactiv, after they clear up! I've been very, very depressed, moody, unmotivated, and just a slacker in every area of my life! I just feel like a chaotic mess and feel like my kids and husband are suffering because of it. I know Mike understands and doesn't think anything of it but, I worry about my kids and what they must feel and think. Next week I'll begin my 2ND trimester. Some changes I've noticed this week is that my nausea has increased in a big way!!!! I do okay in the morning, still nauseous but, okay. However, my afternoon and evenings are pretty bad. Last night I was so, so sick and just collapsed on my bed in tears from exhaustion from being so sick! Mike was so cute and kind with me. He came in and gave me a blessing, rubbed my hair back while I cried, and cut up an apple (helps to ease the nausea). He was so sweet and sat there until I finally cried myself to sleep. The other annoying thing that is going on is that strange taste in my mouth thing! I must brush my teeth 8-10 times a day and chew cinnamon gum like crazy, to mask the metallic-like taste! GAG!!!! Eating is an issue too, even for ME!!! I find myself getting EXTREMELY hungry every 3-4 hours and if I don't eat right then, I'm deathly sick. It's tough 'cause I truly don't want to eat but, I must! I hate to complain and whine because the miracle of a pregnancy and a child is beyond comprehension and I'm so very grateful for each child I'm able to carry! It just gets hard to be tough sometimes and I have definite moments of weakness. This too shall pass and I have to keep my eye on the ball and remember the reward for this. I haven't noticed any change in growth in my tummy, which isn't saying much. At my last Dr. appointment I had lost weight so, that was good for me to hear. So, we're moving right along. Slowly (thank heavens) but, surely!!!!!
5 comments:
hang in there!!
You are amazing!!! I can't wait to see this little one!
Try Zofran for the nausea...it is a miracle drug! Take care friend!
Oh, the dreaded taste in the mouth. But guess what? When I was experiencing the metal-mouth, you were the ONLY one in the whole world that didn't think I was crazy. And I am so grateful for that! Sometimes we go through things so that we can be sympathetic to someone else's situation down the road. Doesn't help right now though! I think when you're busy growing another little person, it's hard to remember that YOU'RE still YOU! You're talented and beautiful and your kids adore you! You're gonna do great!
awww I am so sorry. It sure can be tough but you'll get through it I know you will. You are amazing! BTW please call me when you need a break. I know I am slacked on you before but really during the day send the kiddos on over to play!
It stinks to feel SO sick especially when you know your pregnant but don't feel (baby moving) preggers. Hang in there
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