Hello Everyone!
So, it’s been 3 months since I’ve posted anything. Since my last post I became pregnant and it hasn’t been an easy pregnancy. I’ve had very little energy or motivation to do anything; even writing this blog.
I got pregnant a month after my miscarriage. I was very happy to be pregnant but was also scared that it would happen again. Every feeling I had, had me guessing if something was wrong. I had cramping on and off which really concerned me. I had my pregnancy hormones checked and had an ultrasound to reassure me that baby was ok, and my levels were rising like they should be. Everything was going as it should. I have had cramping this entire pregnancy so far. After reading some other women’s experiences, I found that many women experience cramping, and everything turns out ok.
I’ve had far more symptoms of nausea and fatigue in this pregnancy than with my other two. I was so miserable that I couldn’t even feel excited about being pregnant or for the new baby. Which seems weird because I wanted to get pregnant, but that’s the reality when your pregnancy is that difficult. My nausea was constant. When I say constant, I mean it literally never went away. Luckily, I hadn’t vomited and I was able to eat and drink. I was also very fatigued and didn’t have the energy to do anything else than work at my job. I would come home from work and immediately lay on the couch. I also spent the weekends on the couch. This went on until I was about 11-12 weeks along. I felt so bad for my husband who had to pretty much do everything around the house and take care of the boys. Even though it was a little hard for him to understand what I was going through, he picked up the slack as we do in our marriage whenever the other can’t.
I feel lucky that I’m not working in the hospital right now with this pregnancy, because I would be calling in sick a lot. My job isn’t very physically demanding, so I’m still able to work even though I feel terrible.
I started feeling better when I was 12 weeks along. I was grateful when I wasn’t nauseous 24/7. I’m now 18 weeks and I still have nausea in the morning when I wake up and sometimes don’t have much of an appetite. My energy is much better but still feel like I need more sleep. I’m able to do everything I was doing before for the most part. I have a day off today and decided to start writing again because it’s an outlet that I love to do and I missed it.
We are really hoping for a girl this time but will be happy with either gender. Although I’m almost certain this is a girl because of how different this pregnancy is. We will be finding out soon what we are having. I’m finally excited about being pregnant and having a new baby. I’ve been feeling baby movements which makes it more real and fun. We’ve also been thinking of baby girl names.
As the weeks go by, I’ll keep you updated on the baby and I. I’ll be writing more again and I hope to continue to delight and educate others.
