Pregnancy Weeks 4-7

I'm going to post a bunch of my weekly reports in a couple of posts.  These aren't overly exciting, but I know early in my pregnancy I liked to see what other people were experiencing!  Overall I have been feeling really great and felt fairly good throughout my entire first trimester. 

4 Weeks

 How far along:  4 Weeks

Starting Weight: 140 lbs

Measurements: Waist 28.5”, Chest 34.5”, Hips 35”

Exercise: Skipped the TABATA workout the night I found out because I was worried it was too strenuous.  And the worrying begins

Symptoms:  No spotting prior to period like I would usually have, my back broke out this past week, not sure if that’s related or not  

What I miss:  I’m just thinking that not drinking this summer is going to be tricky.  I’m not a big drinker, but I’m known to have a glass of wine in most situations.  Two cottage weekends are going to be tricky to hide…But it’s totally worth it and I’m so happy

What I'm looking forward to:  Confirming the pregnancy at the doctor’s and getting through the first trimester so I don’t have to worry and can tell everyone.  Oh and a baby bump, I can’t wait to have one!

Best moment this week: Finding out we’re having a baby!
Dad Says:  It’s about time!

To Baby: Your father and I have been hoping for you for what seems like forever now and we honestly thought this day would never come.  We can’t wait to meet you 9 months from now!

5 Weeks

Due date: February 28, 2015 

How far along:  5 weeks

Next appointment:  July 21 – Both an ultrasound and an 8 week appointment

Exercise: Trying to maintain my exercising while I’m still feeling good.  Did a mix of weights, yoga, used my spin bike and went for some outdoor bike rides at the cottage

Sleep: Already having to get up to use the washroom sometimes in the middle of the night, which is very unlike me.  Trying to train myself to sleep on my side early, but so far it’s not working.  I think I’m going to have to get one of those special pillows.

Symptoms:  At the beginning of the week every time I ate a big meal I felt really sick.  Apparently even this early in pregnancy you digestion can change.  My boobs.  OMG they hurt.  It feels like there are weights in them, it hurts to lie on them and they are hard.  My back is still broken out like I’m a 13 year old boy.

What I miss:  Nothing really!

What I'm loving:  I love that my boobs hurt.  Don’t get me wrong, part of it sucks when it hurts to lie on them, but I love being able to feel that something is changing.

What I'm looking forward to:  Getting out of the first trimester.  I’m trying not to get too stressed or let my anxiety take over, but I just want to feel like everything is going to go well.

Best moment this week: Having the doctor confirm that I’m actually pregnant.  So surreal!

6 Weeks

Due date:  February 28, 2014

How far along:  6 weeks

Next appointment:  July 21

Exercise: Didn’t exercise too much last week, mostly cardio actually on my bike.  I’m trying to figure out what the best mix of exercise is during pregnancy.  I don’t want to do too much or too little.

Symptoms:  Boobs are still super sore.  Gassy (nice I know) I find that when doing cardio I was getting out of breath pretty quickly, which surprised me that it happened so early on

What I miss:  Nothing yet!

What I'm loving:  Still loving the sore boobs because they are the only thing that really makes me feel pregnant right now

What I'm looking forward to:  Our ultrasound and hearing the babies heartbeat

Dad says: “I think we’re going to have a baby” (Apparently it took him 2 weeks to catch on”

7 Weeks

Due date: February 28, 2015  

How far along:  7 weeks

Babies progress: Baby is the size of a chickpea. 

Next appointment:  July 21

Exercise: Not sure what the right amount of exercise is still this week.  Trying not to work out every day as that’s not supposed to be good for the baby.  Still doing abs and exercises lying on my back while I can. 

Sleep: Getting up in the middle of the night to pee.  I’ve never had to do this so it’s strange for me.

Food cravings:  Carbs.  I try to bring healthy lunches to work but all I want is carbs.

Symptoms:  Ok where do we start. 

·        Boobs are still super sore. 

·        Fatigue has started but I don’t think it’s as bad as it could be. Sometimes feel a bit sick. 

·        When I have to pee in the middle of the night I really have to push it out.  Apparently this has something to do with a tipped uterus. 

·        Sore back. 

·        Hormones are making me crazy.  Luckily for everyone else I tend to get angry and hold it in so I don’t think anybody has noticed. 

·        Oh and cramps off and on.  Apparently this is normal, who knew? 

·         Crazy dreams!  Super detailed and they happen every single night if not multiple times a night.

So there’s a lot of little stuff going on, but overall it hasn’t been too bad yet and nothing is bothering me too much!  I just like to take note of all these symptoms because it means I'm actually pregnant!

What I miss:  The ability to drink regular coffee.  I had quit coffee while trying to get pregnant because it was supposed to help (maybe it worked too!) and then when I got pregnant I figured there was no point in starting back up.  Plus the more caffeine you drink the higher your chance of miscarriage.  But right now I’m drinking my first semi-caffeinated coffee in about 3 months….

What I'm loving:  Being pregnant

What I'm looking forward to:  Still our ultrasound!  I just want to see that heartbeat so badly!

Best moment this week: Well maybe not the best, but the weirdest….I was at a work baby shower and the following comments were made: “Who else is pregnant? Let’s talk about this!” and “Kaileigh is mad that Lyndsay and Connie got pregnant and she has to wait”  These comments drove me nuts when I was trying to get pregnant.  Now I’m sitting there hoping they can’t tell anything from my expression.

We're Having a Baby FAQs

So I already posted a whole different blog post, but then I saw a FAQ post and thought that the format would be a whole lot easier to read.  So I'm redoing it!

What's your due date?
February 28, 2015

How did you find out?
I was actually 2 days before my missed period, but didn't have the usual symptoms.  I also didn't have any pregnancy symptoms though.  So I took a cheap dollar store test and 2 lines came up!  I worked out, drank a lot of water and tested with a digital test and it said Pregnant, 2-3 weeks!

How did you tell Ryan?
I knew I couldn't keep it from him for long even though I had wanted to do something cute.  Oh well.  He was working outside so I asked him to come in so we could hang out.  He had to finish what he was doing and talk to the neighbours and I just waited nervously on the couch.  He finally came in and I just pulled out the pregnancy test.  I don't think he really knew what to say!

Had you been trying for long?
It took us just over a year, or 14 cycles depending on how you want to look at it.  It was a stressful time for both of us, but I think that we dealt with it fairly well.  We had actually had a fertility specialist consultation and didn't expect to ever get pregnant on our own, so it was very surprising!

The entire process made me realize that you never know what somebody else around you is going through.  People were constantly asking me when we were going to have kids, and although they meant well, it made me realize that that question isn't really appropriate.  This is a very personal question and you never know if someone is trying, or recently miscarried or is going through IVF treatments.  I hope to be much more cautious in the future about making comments like this.  

I also don't want to complain about pregnancy.  When we were trying I found that very irritating.  We are very blessed to be having a baby and that will always be the bright side, the symptoms are just proof that there's something growing in there!

However we are so thrilled that we are finally pregnant and so I will share on Facebook and blog about it, because it's now a huge part of our lives and babies should always be celebrated!

When did you tell your parents?
We waited 4 whole weeks until after our 8 week ultrasound!  I was so afraid that something would happen and needed some reassurance that there was really a baby in there!  Once we told them, they were all so excited, as were our siblings.  This is the first grandchild on both sides, can you say spoiled?

Will you find out the sex?
Nope, that will be a surprise on delivery day!

How have you been feeling?
I had a pretty great first trimester.  I had hardly any symptoms from weeks 4-8.  Then I had the odd bit of nausea and got pretty tired, but overall I felt really good and can't complain.   But stay tuned for my first trimester bump dates if you are curious about what went on in those 8 weeks!

There's a Baby In There!

Ryan and I are so excited to finally announce that we are expecting a new member in our family around February 28, 2015!  Oh and it's a baby in case you didn't realize!

We are so excited for this new time in our lives and are so thankful that we have such supportive friends and family who are so happy for us!  

This blog is about to blow up with baby stuff, so I'm sorry if that's not your cup of tea (I'm not actually sorry), but it's kind of ours right now.  

Stay tuned for lots more baby blogs...

10 Years Ago

10 years ago I was getting ready to start my last year of high school.  10 years!  I can't believe that.  Time really goes by so quickly!

I didn't hate high school, but I don't want to go back.  You know how they tell you to enjoy it, and it's only 4 years and you will miss that time when it's gone?  That's so wrong.  People want to go back to their twenties, not their teens!

But, I digress.  So here are some things that I wish I had known before high school.

• It doesn't last forever, but while you're there it might seem like it.  Don't let that get you down!  
• Hang out with who you want to hang out with and make sure that they're people who make you feel good about yourself.  Not having a huge group of friends can be tough, but in the long run you will be happier with a few close friends who are really there for you.
• Some of your friends will be friends for a long time, some of them won't.  And that's ok.
• Don't pick on people.  I found my high school was pretty good for bullying, but even if it's not, you don't want to be that person. 
• Take a variety of courses.  You never know what information might actually come in handy later.  I'm not a lawyer, but I took law.  I wish I had taken economics as it would have made university much easier.  And people if you are thinking of going to business school at all, take accounting!  And take courses that interest you, not just the ones that are going to get you furthur, because that knowledge will still be useful.
• Don't worry so much!  Sure grades matter and to be able to understand what's going on in Grade 11 math you probably need Grade 10 math, but getting a 65 in Grade 9 Geography when you know that you aren't going to keep taking Geography?  It's not the end of the world!