Unsettling new development
9 weeks, 1 day pregnant
Not Me Monday
9 weeks, 1 day pregnant
- I did not underestimate my morning sickness this morning, by popping out of bed (forgoing crackers) and quickly downing two Eggos and juice. I would never do something so stupid, that would only make me want to die 10 minutes later.
- I did not come extremely close to throwing up on my city’s main downtown street.
- I did not sit in the car until 9:20 a.m., sobbing to Darling Husband that I was going to puke.
- I did not gorge on fruit — eating apple slices, a plum, and a baggie of green grapes within the span of two hours. I am the model of self-control.
Weekly re-cap
Symptoms: Nauseous, exhausted, peeing a lot, excessive hunger
Body changes: Stomach is most definitely getting bigger (wore my belly band with all pants and jeans — except my blessed yoga pants).
Cravings: Oreos (finally got some!)
Loved chowing down on: Plums, clementine oranges, green grapes — fruit is rocking my world right now! And, you know, Oreos.
Could not stomach: Mayonnaise (or the thought of any sandwiches or wraps), looking at raw meat.
High point: Going for my eight-week appointment and hearing that all of my vitals are perfect — and that I get to see my OBGYN so soon!
Low point: Spotting that lasted about a day. Absolutely terrifying, and I am not sure I will ever stop crossing my fingers before looking at my underwear (until Baby is safely here).
Paranoid moment of the week: Holding my breath while walking past smokers on the street. I have always hated walking through clouds of smoke, but now I feel like snarling, “Baby on board, assholes!”
Weird moment of the week: Probably being surprised by how my hunger has amped up. I am still trying to get used to packing bigger lunches, and making sure I have healthy snacks available (fruit has helped) so I avoid eating crap just because it’s easy.
My exhaustion has reached a new level …
I always carve pumpkins for Halloween — always, at least two or three — but this year, I have resorted to “carving” virtual “produce” in Microsoft Paint.
It ain’t easy being green
For most women, morning sickness symptoms peak during the ninth or tenth week of pregnancy. (Source)
Still have not thrown up — and it appears I might not, if I’ve made it this far — but I have come as close to it as humanly possible.
- Ginger Ale (with ice and a straw)
- Crackers (except I’m way sick of them)
- Orange juice
- Rice Krispie Treats
- Fruit smoothies
- Swedish Berries
- Spearmint gum
- Apple slices soaked in lemon juice
- Orange TicTacs
- Peanut-butter sandwiches
- Fresh air
- Not moving
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