Apparently I have an expensive drug habit. Zofran is free with our insurance to a certain point, but I'm well beyond that point. I go through 30 pills in about a week and a half and we're covered for 30 pills per month. Now it's either pay out of pocket or get slammed on the head with the toilet lid by my beautiful 18-month old. I hope this one refill will be enough to get me through morning sickness. It has to end someday, right?
I've been feeling sorry for myself and then feeling bad for feeling sorry for myself. There are so many people that would love to be pregnant and here I am complaining about being sick. The part that bugs me the most is missing out on doing things with Mina. Last night I had another aura migraine and Jon put Mina to bed without me. We have the TV on way too much during the day so I can lay around. Mina hasn't been eating the best stuff because cooking and eating don't agree with me. We went grocery shopping this morning and Mina greeted everyone in the store with a big "hi" and a smile, but when she looked at me all she saw was a frown because the smells were getting to me. I can't be the mommy I'd like to be when I'm feeling so yucky and this is on the medication. Without the medication I wouldn't be able to leave the house.
This is what I get for having such an easy pregnancy last time. Maybe this more difficult pregnancy will at least end in an easy labor. That would be a nice switch.
Now I feel bad for complaining...
Oh, and the doppler came, but we haven't found the heartbeat yet. Jon tried a few days ago. I might try this afternoon. It's not stressing me out since it's early. Just one week until my first OB appointment with Dr. M! She's magical with the doppler so I hope she can find Mini's heartbeat.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Itty Bitty Fluff
Since I've been feeling sick, I needed a pick me up so I bought some tiny diapers. These are the ones that have come so far and they're size small. Wait until you see the extra smalls! The diaper on the right is peacock themed and the wipe and cream at the bottom came free. :)
I started Zofran on Monday because I was falling asleep whenever I sat down. I'm so thankful that Mina wasn't seriously injured while I was on B6/Unisom. It didn't seem like a good idea to take sleeping pills while watching a toddler, but I gave it a shot for a week. It stopped the vomiting, but didn't stop the nausea. I had to leave our fancy banquet last Friday to go lay down in our hotel room all night. That was a big disappointment.
It's hard to believe that I'm already 7.5 weeks pregnant. My belly is bumping out ever so slightly and I feel heavy in the uterus. Kind of hard to explain.
We still haven't told our parents we're expecting. I'm so looking forward to it that I don't want to do it yet. It's going to be fun to surprise them! I wonder if they'll do cartwheels? I wouldn't put it past Cathy. It would be fun to just show up to Fort Dodge in July sporting a baby bump. They'd be shocked. Unfortunately, Jon wouldn't get to be in on telling them that way so we probably won't do that.
I ordered a home doppler to listen to the heartbeat. It should be here in a few days, but I don't know if we'll be able to hear Mini right away. Some people have luck as early as 7 weeks, but some can't get a reading until 10 weeks. It will be fun to try!
I started Zofran on Monday because I was falling asleep whenever I sat down. I'm so thankful that Mina wasn't seriously injured while I was on B6/Unisom. It didn't seem like a good idea to take sleeping pills while watching a toddler, but I gave it a shot for a week. It stopped the vomiting, but didn't stop the nausea. I had to leave our fancy banquet last Friday to go lay down in our hotel room all night. That was a big disappointment.It's hard to believe that I'm already 7.5 weeks pregnant. My belly is bumping out ever so slightly and I feel heavy in the uterus. Kind of hard to explain.
We still haven't told our parents we're expecting. I'm so looking forward to it that I don't want to do it yet. It's going to be fun to surprise them! I wonder if they'll do cartwheels? I wouldn't put it past Cathy. It would be fun to just show up to Fort Dodge in July sporting a baby bump. They'd be shocked. Unfortunately, Jon wouldn't get to be in on telling them that way so we probably won't do that.
I ordered a home doppler to listen to the heartbeat. It should be here in a few days, but I don't know if we'll be able to hear Mini right away. Some people have luck as early as 7 weeks, but some can't get a reading until 10 weeks. It will be fun to try!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
6 weeks and blech!
Morning sickness started the day before I hit 6 weeks. Unfortunately, I had a bowl of Cheerios and a RED soda before I threw up the first time. Yuck! That really wasn't a good combination. I've been sick every day since to the point that I called my doctor yesterday to ask for advice. I'm now on a regimen of B6 with Unisom that has stopped me from puking so far today. I was even able to eat lunch! That's a big step as I've lost 4 pounds since last Friday. I hope I get feeling better soon because I've been missing out on fun with Mina. Here's my 6 weeks belly picture. Not much to see yet.
I had an ultrasound last week that showed Mini is growing in the correct place. His/her little heart was just starting to beat. My first official OB appointment is July 2nd in the morning.
I had an ultrasound last week that showed Mini is growing in the correct place. His/her little heart was just starting to beat. My first official OB appointment is July 2nd in the morning.
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