After typing a few long emails, I decided a blog might save my fingers (and my voice) from repeated tellings of the same thrilling events that have accompanied the beginnings of my pregnancy. Because it seems that many of my most treasured friends are scattered about the country, I thought a blog might be an efficient way for me to keep in contact with you all. I suppose it probably means I'll be telling you the same things over and over again, but I have "Pregnancy Brain" so ... tough! Smile and pretend to be interested again! :)
I have to admit the thill of telling you all has been quite the regular high for me. I don't know what I'll do when I am out of people to tell and I can't get my fix anymore. Even telling my boss was way too much fun - though my coworkers are still in the dark.
To summarize the situation for the purposes of the initial posting:
- I am 7 weeks pregnant. I believe this means I'm in week 8, putting my estimated due date around October 4 or so. whattoexpect.com says my baby is the size of a blueberry!
- I haven't seen my OB yet because they want to wait until I'm at 11 weeks. This is torturous for me since I have no idea if what I've experienced thus far is normal. Apparently "normal" takes on a whole wacky definition during pregnancy. I anticipate this topic taking up numerous blog entries in the future.
- I have not been vomitous or uber-sleepy thus far, just a little nauseous from time to time and thoroughly enjoying solid nights of sleep. I just wouldn't be me without a healthy appetite! I am, however, CRABBY, short-tempered, and therefore quite potty-mouthed. I guess that's more of a warning than an update. :)
- I cannot go running again until after my next appointment, at soonest. I had a few instances of my cervix not appreciating 3 miles of jostling (spotting), thus resulting in a frustrating trip to my regular doc and a ban on any more jogging. So much for staying in shape!
- I will be 6 months pregnant at the time of RAGBRAI this summer. I had been hopeful that regular exercise and the motivation of this being the flattest RAGBRAI ever would mean I could do a day or several, but it's looking bleaker with this running prohibition.
Trav and I are really excited about this adventure. I have the most wonderful, supportive partner a that mom-to-be could ask for. The "what-have-we-done?" feeling is still lingering, although once we hear a heartbeat I'm sure it'll come surging back.
Hopefully I'll get a chance to update this weekly from here on. I love to hear from you all, and wish you the best where you are!
K
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