Honestly there's nothing quite like waiting for those first few ultrasounds and tests. It's torture. Today I finally got to see that beautiful little beating heart, and I was happy. I still won't totally relax until all the prenatal testing has happened (Friday!) but at least I know the little bean is doing well in there.
I honestly don't know why I live my life always waiting for the other shoe to drop. It's not healthy! Also not likely. The possibility of an issue with baby is pretty rare, even at my advanced maternal age. But still, there's this worry. This dread. I think it might be my way of preparing for the worst, even though I can't possibly imagine a situation in which my life is forever changed being improved on by my mental preparation weeks in advance.
...anyway!
Here's a little pic of the wee one. It looks like a bean and is about that size. I promise it's a real baby.
How far along?: 8 weeks, 6 days (my due date has changed again!)
Due Date: March 24, 2020
Baby is the size of a(n): Gummy Bear
Total weight gain/loss: Around the same now, no gaining. I'm okay with this :)
The Bump: A bit, it's definitely popping out now.
Symptoms/How I'm feeling: Nausea still. Cold all the time!! Something to note that I would like to address more later as it will become an issue: prolapse, from my first pregnancy. It's hard. It's getting worse. I now have to eat smaller meals to be comfortable, which is hard because I'm prangry.
Food Cravings/Aversions: Bagels with margarine for some odd reason.
Sleep: It's been all right. Constant need to pee.
Weddings Rings On or Off: On.
Exercise: Walking, but not so much. I really need to look into prenatal yoga to strengthen my core.
Any Names Picked Out Yet: Yes. Not telling.
Gender: Unknown!
Movement: None, but things are moving in there, muscles shifting, etc.
Maternity Clothes: None yet.
Labor Signs: None.
What I miss: Brie cheese. Other things I cannot eat!
Best Moment of the Week: The ultrasound! Seeing that little heartbeat.
What I’m excited about/looking forward to: my prenatal testing appointment. And telling people!
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