11/05/01:
Last month, I made very few entries. And the ones I did were short and to the point. Since I am starting to feel better this month, I decided to do an "update" entry.
The morning sickness is getting better. If I don't get full during the day and only drink tea for breakfast, then I seem to keep stuff down. I have also discovered the joys of TUMS. They are a god send and I don't know what I would do without them.
The bleeding has stopped. I had some spotting today but it was because I was going the bathroom. I didn't worry about it because it went away as fast as it came. But I still called the doctor to make sure everything was fine.
Energy has started to come back, slowly. I spent the weekend getting the laundry caught up and even hosted a family dinner on Sunday. By the time everyone left, I was exhausted. But sat up and sadly watched the Yankies lose the World Series. I went to bed in tears. I never liked sports before, now I cry when my teams lose.
As I was writing the above paragraph, I think I felt the baby move. I'm not sure if it was that though. It was on my left side and felt like a flutter. Here I have been waiting for movements and when it happens (I think), I sit here and question it. Those dang pregnancy hormones.
11/27/01:
I went for my second appointment today. The doctor was sick so I only see the nurse. The good news is, I haven't gained any weight. Infact, I lost about 7 pounds from last month. In total, I have lost about 15 pounds since finding out I was pregnant. The are not worried about it, but if it keeps happening, then something will be done.
I eat like a horse when I can. But I fill up so easily and really crave fruit and veggies. So I seem to be living on that. And my blood pressure is great.
The nurse tried to find the heart beat. I heard it for two seconds before the baby found a hiding spot. Each time the nurse found it, the baby would hid again. So we gave up trying to do a count.
I refused the triple screen test. The nurse was surprised but didn't try to talk me out of it. With me getting an ultrasound the first of the year, I don't see the point in the test. The results would take a month to get back to me because of my insurance and I would worry the whole time. The US I had last month showed a perfect spine and I feel like everything is good with the baby. So the test is something I won't bother with. My next appointment is the first of the year.
I have also been craving chocolate like crazy. I hated chocolate before I got pregnant but now I can't get enough of it. Dip it in dried fruit and call me happy!!!