29 Weeks!!

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Wow! This has been the longest since I wrote anything! I am already in my third trimester and in fact in a few days I will be 30 weeks and it will be just 10 weeks left till the baby arrives!!!

Let’s see…We moved to a new and bigger place in a very good neighborhood. We are now residents of Bay Ridge. The neighborhood is gorgeous! We have everything nearby and there’s even a pier and a huge park a block away! The only thing that is 4 blocks away is the train, but I take the bus or I can simply walk.

The move went ok, we did everything in one day! It took two trips but we managed to get everything under control! My mom came the next day and my mother in law stood over to help us put everything away. Thank God they did, because I don’t know how I would’ve managed since Robert is always working!!!

Last week, Friday October 2nd, I had a Dr’s appointment and he noticed that I had High Blood Pressure and went up in weight way tooooo much! He sent me to get blood work done and a 24-hour urine test. I had to basically pee in a bottle all of Sunday (for 24 hours) and keep the collections in the fridge! Yuck! Then I brought it back Monday morning. These tests were going to determine if I was processing protein correctly and to rule out Pre-Eclampsia.

Today, Friday October 9th,. I went to see him and I am OK!! It did say on the paper he gave me that I have a mild or unspecified case of Pre-Eclampsia, which is what I was worrying about! But other than High Blood pressure, the baby and I are fine!
He sent me to get a heart sonogram and an EKG to make sure everything is perfect, because after all I am overweight! He also sent me for a regular sonogram and it will be done on my Birthday!!! I could not get a better present than seeing my baby!! I can’t wait for my Birthday now!!

I LOVE feeling my baby move!! His moves feel stronger and sometimes painful! Ouch! But I love it because it tells me that he is ok! He even kicked my mom so hard while she was touching my belly that she jumped startled!! It was tooooo comical!

The doctor said he is already vertex, which means he has his head down already. I though it wasn’t supposed to happen for another few weeks, but I guess he is getting ready for take off!!! As of today there are about 72 days left until he comes and I CANT WAIT!! It is less time than when I was only 12 weeks…but I am anxious! I mean, who wouldn’t be???

Symptoms: Pain the lower back…Wrist pain is getting worse, I can barely grasp things now because they both hurt very much!...Headaches…Ligament pain on my stomach (I guess cause he is getting bigger and bigger!!)…Sweats!! I feel like I am in the middle of summer! I am always how and I can’t help it. At this point I am still sleeping with the fan in the bedroom! I feel bad because Robert gets very cold at night and he sleeps with a heavy comforter while I can’t even stand the thin sheet!...I am also getting a numbing/tingling sensation at the top of my belly. Kind of like when your foot or arm falls asleep. I told my doc and he said not to worry about it.

23 weeks!

Monday August 17th, 2009 I had my follow up sonogram and I LOVE seeing you on the screen.
Your other grandmother (my mom) went with us and she was sooo happy to see you too :)

I made sure I ate right before the sonogram to make sure you moved this time. Well you did move a lot but…you would not move your arm from your face, so we couldn’t see you!!!
The picture the technician gave us showed in a relaxed position with your arm by the side of your head, as if you were thinking of something hahahaha. This blocked your beautiful face!!
We still saw you and figured out why your kicks hurt so much!! It turns out that your legs are under my navel and your knees are down below. So when you kick me I feel it and is hard!! Cut it out!!! Haha. The technician said that this is the hardest kick. Really? No kidding??

Also, I confirmed with her (the technician) that you are in fact a boy. On account of what the doctor said last time. She showed us plain and clear that you are a boy!

Then on Friday August 21st (same week), I had a Doctor’s appointment. I should be having these appointments about every 3 weeks. Then every two weeks, then after the 36th week the appointments should be every week. This is to make sure you and I are both healthy and happy :)

I have to watch what I eat now because I gained 8 pounds in 3 weeks. Although in the 6 weeks prior I only gained 2 lbs but the doctor is still a little concerned. I have to watch out what I eat from now on (though these chips from Chipotles are not helping, but they are sooooo goooood).

Symptoms: Threw up earlier today but I am ok now.
Pain in the butt - getting worse. Back pain - getting worse. Carpal tunnel - getting worse (oh, very very bad). Heartburn - getting worse. Pain and swelling of my feet - getting worse. Appetite - growing!! Belly getting bigger.

Although all these pains may seem overwhelming at times, I am loving being pregnant!! I can’t wait to meet you baby.

And P.s: blame your father about you not having a name yet!! Although we are thinking about Alexander, we will see!!

It's a...

08/07/09






IT’S A…

So, last week we finally went to get our sonogram done!!
The appointment was scheduled for 9am but we showed up at 8am in hopes that they would see us earlier since I had a Dr’s appt at 10am…but that didn’t exactly work out right!
Apparently they give you a number according to your appointment time not arrival time.
Anyway, we got #7 and patiently (or impatiently) waited for our number to be called.

I felt like that was the longest wait time ever!!

Finally at 10am they call # 7!!!!! We rushed in and the nurse told Robert, Ada and Jeannette to wait outside until everything was set up, they would be called later.
The nurse told me to use the bathroom and then walk into a room and undress from the bottom and put on a paper robe.
The first thing I noticed was the sonogram machine…the TV in which I was going to see my baby and find out if is a he or she!

After I was ready, the nurse walked in. She was a very sweet person and I liked her. She explained everything she was going to do before she did it and while she was doing it. I felt very comfortable with her.

First she used this loooong wand (I don’t know the name of it) and inserted it in my you-know-what to make sure I wasn’t opening and that everything looked good from the inside. Then she put this cold gel in my stomach and proceeded to find the baby.
I was looking at her face for the first 10 minutes to try to read any expressions (good or bad) and all I saw was frustration haha. Then I asked her “is everything ok? Do you see the baby? What is happening?” and she said “I see the baby, but it won’t move, it is facing down and it doesn’t want to change positions so we can measure and see that everything is ok, but baby is going to do what baby wants to do. I will have to give you another appointment to come in again. I will bring your family now, do you want to know what it is?" “YES I DO!” I said and she responded “is a boy, that is the only thing he is showing!”

The Robert, Ada and Jeannette came in and I had a grin from ear to ear. I said jokingly that it was triplets but they didn’t believe me and thought I was smiling because it was a girl, but then I told them it was a BOY!!.They all smiled and were happy. Especially Ada, because that is what she wanted.

Then the nurse started to do the ultrasound again and guess what? The baby was moving, throwing kicks, jabs, punches, the whole nine yard!! It was incredible! It was as if he knew they came in and he was putting up a show for everyone to see!
At this point I was already in tears and crying like a little girl! I didn’t stop crying until she took the machine away.

The experience of seeing someone inside you is INCREDIBLE!! I can’t even explain it, it was amazing! I wanted this day to come so badly, and there were, seeing for the first time. Seeing how he put a show for us to enjoy as if saying “Hi mom, dad, grandma, auntie…I want to make sure that the first time you see me is memorable and you never forget that. Wait until you meet me in person!”…oh boy, was it memorable!!


We can see his features; his arms moving up and down, his long legs, his big head and his nose. Everything is just like his father’s. I have a feeling that I will only be the holding vessel and he will look 100% like his father. I don’t mind, as long as he has my attitude and character then we are ok!...ok he can have his father’s drive but that’s it!!

The nurse was kind enough to give us 5 pictures for us to keep. I am scheduled for another ultrasound on August 17th at 9am. I can’t want to see him again! That is exactly 10 days from now.

Robert had to go to work and he took the pictures with him. Ada and Jeannette stood with me for the next appointment.

We rushed from the 8th floor down to the 1st to see my regular doctor. The appointment was for 10 am but we showed up at 11. He told me that the CVS and glucose test came back normal, the Pap-smear was normal and the TB shot was normal, too. What a RELIEF!! Thank GOD everything is going A-OK!

However, one comment he made had me thinking…he said “in the 8 years I’ve been here they people who do the sonograms ALWAYS get it wrong. I’m just warning you”I don’t think she was wrong, she showed us 2 pee-pee shots and it is more than clear that my baby is boy! I would’ve liked a girl, but there is no doubt about it that I am carrying a boy!

After I got home I took a nap and woke up to a kick! A tiny little kick from my baby boy! As if he was telling me “did you like the show? There is more to come mommy!”.
I’ve been feeling him kick this past week and it is exciting every time he does it.

Symptoms: I can sleep less and less now. I have bags under my eyes and I am very tired.
I cannot get used to sleeping on my side and aside from waking up to toss and turn, I have to wake up to pee constantly.
My back is killing me. The pain sometimes becomes unbearable and it is painful for me to sit, get up, or lay down.
My feet are getting worse. I’ve been having pain in my feet for about 2 years now. But this is no joke! I am constantly limping and everything I wear is uncomfortable.
I am constipated and today I feel weak.

18 weeks pregnant

Hello baby!!

This week you will be 18 weeks!! I am so excited! There isn’t a minute that I don’t think about you or think about how is going to be once you are born!! Right now you can hear me and everything around you, so I have to hurry up and get some books to read to you while you’re in there. I’m pretty sure is a little boring in there, and other than burping, kicking, hiccupping, etc there isn’t a lot to do. Soooo I will make it a point to make it enjoyable :)

Next Friday on July 31st we will finally know what sex you are, even though you will be loved and spoiled very much whether you’re a boy or girl! Nevertheless, is always good to know so we know what to buy you.

You don’t know how much you will be loved! By us (your parents), your grandmas, your aunties and everyone who know us. They are always asking us how you are doing, even though you are only 5 inches right now you are the talk of the town :)

My belly is starting to show more and more every week as you grow. And I can’t wait until I am popping out and showing proud!!...For now, it just looks like belly fat, but all that matters, is that you are in there.

I also cannot wait until you kick! I have been feeling some fluttering recently but I think is gas or I don’t know!! From everything that I read, they said that I will know when you kick and that at 18 weeks this week it should be very, very soon!! I am sure I will be telling you “stop kicking me!” once you get bigger, but for now I am absolutely looking forward to it.

On July 10th, we went to see the doctor and I was looked at and poked everywhere!!!! Ha-ha-ha-ha…I had Pap smear, urines test, TB test and the glucose test done. For the last one, I had to take this liquid that tasted like coca-cola and very sweet grape juice combined. Then I had to come back an hour later and a nurse drew blood. This test is a little nerve-racking because it will tell us if you have any problems so far, like abnormalities, etc. I am more than positive that you are ok, but they want to make sure. And if by any chance (I’m sure it won’t happen) something looks out of place they will do the 3 hour glucose test and an amnio test done. I really do not want those done.

Ok this is it for me now!! Next time I write will be to describe the sonogram and post your first picture!! Smile baby mommy and daddy will be looking at you :)

Symptoms: Really, really, really, hungry all the time!!!! Some mild pain on my back… My shoes are not comfortable anymore and I had to buy a new pair a size bigger. I’m still using the bathroom constantly, especially in the middle of the night. As a result, I am getting up more often and losing sleep. But is all worth it when you arrive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

16 weeks

Helloooo baby!!!

The last time I wrote I had a HUGE toothache pain!! And last week I had to go to the emergency room because the pain was becoming unbearable and I could not sleep a wink the night before.
Well, after waiting for 5 hours to see a doctor, she gave me Percocet for the pain and Pennicillin for the infection. I’ve only taken one of the pain killers because I am afraid it will harm you, but I am taking the penicillin and it seems to be working. The pain is going away slowly, but at least is not like it was at this same time last week 

My nausea is going away too…not as fast as I wanted it to go, but is dissipating!! I still find that the hallway from my job smells!! Eeww…

My tummy seems to be getting a little more bloated as the time goes by, and now I just look FAT and not pregnant haha…I can’t wait till I am popping out so there is no doubt that I am pregnant!!

I JUST figured out what my craving is!!!! I don’t know why it took me so long to realize it!! It is CHICKEN WINGS!!! Not fried though, I just wanted marinated in Italian dressing and thrown in the oven..YUM!! I want some NOW!!!

Your father is taking lessons to get his driver’s license and his road test is this Wednesday July 8th, 2009. He said that no one but him is driving his baby home…aaww how sweet . I know he will pass. I have major confidence on him!!

That’s it for now!! I have a doctor’s appointment this Friday July 10th. I will let you know what happened!!

I love you baby! Can’t wait to meet you.

Symptoms: …believe it or not…NONE…just the chicken wings cravings…woo-hoo!!

13-14 weeks pregnant!

Hello baby!!!

Haven’t written in a while, but things have been pretty much the same. GOOD NEWS!! My nausea and vomiting have reduced SIGNIFICANTLY!!! I still find that the hallway from my job smells and I still gag but at least is not making me throw up!

I think the doctor’s are a little confused or crazy because one doc told me that by now I should be 13 weeks and 2 days, but Tuesday when I went to the doctor’s again, I was told I was almost 14 weeks…that’s a week extra, which is what I originally thought!!! Making my new due date December 24th and not the 29th……

Speaking of doctor’s appointments, this was the longest yet!! I was there for almost 2 hours and saw the Social Worker (a chatterbox who spoke of nothing but her son buying a new house and asked me a few questions to fill out a form). I saw the nurse who gave me a lot of information of what to do and what NOT to do…most of which I new already….then I saw the nutritionist who just gave me a few handouts of things I should eat and what to avoid. All of this while poor Robert was waiting alone outside!

I have another appointment on July 10th and I will FINALLY see the doctor. They will also do a hepatitis vaccine and I would have to go back Sunday to the emergency room to have them check it. I hope she schedules the first sonogram fast, cause I want to see who is causing me so much trouble!! 

One thing I am embarrassed about is that I gained 10 pounds so far!!! The nurse told me that usually you don’t gain weight on the first trimester (especially since you’re throwing up all the time). So now I have to watch what I eat and I am NOT eating for two because the baby barely eats yet…hahahaha…that was my excuse for everything!! I’ve been eating a little better since yesterday. I’m trying to eat more fruits and veggies and staying away from bread…sigh my favorite of all carbs. But if you eat too much bread and starch you might develop diabetes and that is WORSE!! So bread, we’re taking a little break, you and I.

Today I am having the WORSE head ache/tooth ache/ear ache in the WORLD!!...ok maybe not in the world, but is pretty bad. I already scheduled a Dentist appt for tomorrow at 9am, so hopefully he can do something because I can’t take more than 2 Tylenols a day and the Anbesol only works for a few minutes

Oh, for father’s day I gave Robert a frame with a poem called “My Daddy’s hands”. He cried when he read it because he, as I did too, did not have the opportunity of growing up with his real father. At least I grew up with my two uncles who I now call daddy. But he didn’t have that privilege. The poem it reads as follows



“My Daddy's Hands”
“Daddy, take my hand in yours and you will plainly see,
How very much I need you now to love and care for me.
As my little hand grows, I will need you even more,
Everything I do in life, I have never done before.
Teach me to be Kind and loving, sharing and forgiving,
Show me through your acts of love the pure joy of living.
The years will pass by quickly, and one day I will be grown
I will pass what you have taught me on to children of my own
Hold me always in your thoughts and remember when we are apart
The special love between a child and a daddy's heart.
See you in December, dad.


That is it for today….see ya next time!!

Symptoms: mild pain in my belly, but the nurse said it was ok, that it was my uterus expanding. Nausea when smelling strong odors and the occasional pain in the butt, haha. The other head ache/tooth ache/ear ache is not pregnancy related.

11 weeks, 3 days

11 weeks, 3 days

Nothing much has happened since last week. Everything seems to be running smooooooothly…except for the DREADED morning sickness!! It seems that it will never go away .

I’ve been having some headaches, but that is the result of a toothache, which is driving me crazy!!

Oh, my mother’s bday is on Sunday so I’m going to spend the weekend at her house in the Bronx. She is turning 44! I told her she is like Vicks now!! Hahahahah

Tuesday I will be on my third month!! Woo hoo!!! And the 23rd I have a Dr’s appt to see the nutritionist, the social worker (I don’t know why) and my doctor.

I can’t wait till my belly pops out and then I get to meet my bundle of joy!!!

Till next week!! I hope to have better news regarding the morning sickness….

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Symptoms: Morning sickness, tiredness, headache (due to a toothache) and hormonal (oh yes!!).

10 weeks 3 days...

June 5th, 2009

Today I am 10 weeks and 3 days.

This afternoon I’m going to the hospital to get registered and all that good stuff. I don’t know if I will be able to see the doctor, but we will see.

I am so excited!! Every day that passes and everything is ok is like a gift sent from heaven!
Although I was very scared of having a miscarriage when I first found out I was pregnant, it is slowing going away as the days pass. I am learning to enjoy the new curves on my body and even the morning sickness!! Go figure!! 

Although I am very happy and can’t wait for my baby to be born, I have managed to get into funky moods and have said things I probably shouldn’t have. For that, I apologize to whoever’s feelings were hurt.

Speaking of feelings being hurt, I know my sister in law got mad at me because I said I wanted my mother to be my baby’s Godmother. Ever since I thought of myself with a baby I pictured my mother being the Godmother. I was told I couldn’t do that but I researched it and even emailed St. Patrick’s Cathedral and YES she can be. There is no reason why she cannot. I am really sorry if she got upset at me and it was not my intention to hurt her, but I never promised anything nor did she asked, she just assumed. I really do not want any animosity, hostility or resentment from her because I love her like she was my own flesh and blood. Unfortunately my mind is made up. I know that my mother in law will probably get upset too because she will think “If a grandmother can be a Godmother, why can’t I?”…This is tearing me apart and it has made me cry, but like I said, my decision was made.

All that matters is that they will both be part of this kid’s life!! Even more so than my own mother because they live closer!! I see my family maybe once or twice a month and I see my in-laws at least once a week. They have been there for me when my mom is too far to come and I will always appreciate that. They will be closer to this baby than they think!! The important thing is that Ada will always be the gramma who is a bus or taxi ride away and Janet will be the spoiling auntie. Ok, I’m not going to continue because I am at work and my eyes are watering as I write. This should be a time of happiness not conflicts!!

I saw this poem and I loved it!! I think it says a lot…even between the lines…

I do not have a face to see,
Or put inside a frame.
I do not have soft cheeks to kiss.
I don't yet have a name.

Not yet can I hold your tiny hands,
Nor whisper in your ear.
It's still too soon to sing a song,
Or cuddle me so near.

But all that will change come this December;
When they say I am due.
You are my first miracle child;
And I can't wait until I meet you!

All I ask between now and then
Is your love for you to grow.
I promise I'll be worth the wait;
Just think of all the joy we'll know!

So as I’m waiting patiently,
Please pray lots of prayers for me.
I cannot wait for you to be a part
Of this wonderful family!

Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, moodiness, bloating, pain in the buttocks, headaches, EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER!!!!, hungry and fatigue.

9 weeks 3 days

05/29/09

We’re back from vacation!!!

I feel like my nausea and vomiting is getting worse and worse instead of getting better!!! I cant wait for the next three weeks to fly so I can be past the first trimester.
From what I’ve been reading (and is A LOT!), the second trimester is the easiest from all three. You regain your energy, morning sickness goes away, and you can FINALLY know if you’re having a boy or girl or both ;).

The day after we came back was Memorial day (May 25th, 2009) and we decided to go to the hospital and try to find a doctor to my regular doctor. But the out patient clinic was closed so they suggested to go to the emergency room. I’ve been having a little pain on my side, so I said “what the hell, we’re already here. Maybe they can do an ultrasound and I can hear my baby’s heartbeat”. After 2 hours we were done and the doctor had done an ultra sound but he didn’t put the sound on. He said that the pain is just the uterus expanding and that the baby looked fine. He had inserted this LLLOOONNGGG rod with a HUGE condom into my vajajay. That HURT like crazy!! OMG!! How can they do that to a pregnant woman!!??. But at least I know that my baby is ok. Now I have to call the clinic and make an appointment to see a doctor and do another ultrasound and FINALLY hear my baby’s heartbeat!!! I want to see that picture so bad!!!
Also, the doctor said I was 8 weeks 6 days on Monday, so today I am 9 weeks 3 days.

When I come to work in the mornings is like a punishment…I find that the hallway smells and it makes me gag. I have to literally either run to the office, cover my nose or hold my breath. Those 10 steps seem to go on forever!!!...funny thing is that no one can smell what I smell…
And when I go to the bathroom is worse!! I throw up almost all the time I go in there!!!...Now I am carrying this body mist with me. I would spray it before going in, then breathe!!!...this has been the only way I can use the bathroom!! Crazy!!!

Vacation was WONDERFUL!!! Other than throwing up the first days, it was the most fun I’ve ever had in my life. We went to Grand Turk (where we went snorkeling), Half Moon Cay (where you will see the clearest water ever!! I mean I was up to my neck and was able to see my feet!!) and Nassau (a great place to shop and it looks just like D.R!!).

I started participating in this blog/chat room for pregnant ladies…is the one from the What to expect book. Those ladies are a TRIP and very helpful. I even have “belly buddies” hahaha and I just joined yesterday!! I belong to the group called “due in December 2009”. I even met someone who has the same pain the butt I have now. She said hers was very severe with her first son! Wow! I hope mine is not that bad!!

Ps. I can't forget to mention that today is my LOVELY sister's birthday, which I love like a daughter!! Happy Bday sister!! today you are a teenager!!! OMG time flies!! It feelsl ike yesterday I was in 7th grade waiting for the bell to ring so I can go to the hospital and meet my sister...brings tears to my eyes!! :)...she was 21 inches and 9 1/2 pounds...born at 2:41pm. I love that girl!!

Ok, so until next week!!

Symptoms: STILL nausea and vomiting, Pain in the butt (sciatic nerve)..HUNGRY all the time…a few mood swings here and there…breasts are back to being sore.

8 Weeks pregnant!!

I haven’t written in a while because the symptoms have been the same. Nausea, fatigue, mood swings, hunger, etc...

I have decided to write once a week so I can have more to say.

Tomorrow, Robert and I will be going on a cruise to the Bahamas. We did not expect to leave pregnant when we booked the trip, but life is full of surprises. At least the baby will have traveled before he/she is born!! hahahaha

One new symptom has emerged, that is a pain on the right side of my butt. I was reading and found a website that stated the following:

"This is common and is a result of the pressure the uterus is applying to the low part of the spine. You may be experiencing a sharp pain in your buttocks and along the side of your thigh as well. This is due to the uterus placing pressure on the sciatic nerve that innervates the buttocks and side of your leg. If these discomforts are troublesome, you may be asked to rest and have physical therapy. " http://www.womenshealthcaretopics.com/pregnancy_week_8.htm

Right now is not that bad, but sometimes it becomes bothersome, especially when I am laying down or sitting for a long time. This along with my restless legs makes it IMPOSSIBLE to rest and relax at night.

I guess we must all go through a lot of rain before we see the rainbow! No matter what I go through it will be worth it and I would not change it for the world!!!

ok, see ya when we come back!!!

Symptoms: same as usual plus pain in the butt (literally) haha...

Wednesday May 6, 2009

NAUSEOUS!!! That is all I can say and feel at this moment!!!!
I can’t think of anything to eat before I do that international symbol of throwing up (holding my breath and putting my hands over my mouth). As soon as I think of ANY food I just get sooooo nauseous!!! Like right now for example, I have a lot of willpower because I just want to run to the bathroom and let it AAALLL out!!

This morning I was feeling kind of dizzy and had to put my head down for a little while. I feel TIRED and sleepy all the time and I just can’t help it. I’ve been going to sleep a little earlier than usual and even waking up 20 minutes later every morning and I still can’t seem to get enough rest.

I know this will soon pass, but even though is bothersome, I am still enjoying the bliss and wonders of motherhood!!!!

Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Tiredness, oh yeah and CRANKY!!!!

6 weeks pregnant!

Monday May 4th, 2009

This week will be my sixth week pregnant and I am sooo excited as the time goes by!! I can’t wait to see my baby’s face in 30+ weeks!!
As I’ve said before, I’m doing a lot of reading and trying to educate myself so nothing takes me by surprise. And I know that everything I read should be taken lightly because all pregnancies are wonderful and unique in each every way. Pregnancy from the same mothers are different from one to the next!!

Let me start by saying that I adore my mother-in-law, I thank God for giving me such a loving and caring mother-in-law. But lately she has been getting on my nerves!!!! Hahahaha…I know she means well, but she has to understand that everyone is very different and I can’t POSSIBLY go through the same thing she did in 1982 when she had my husband...or for me to go through the SAME thing MY MOTHER went though when she had me or my sister.
I am sooooo exhausted lately and no one seems to understand or take me seriously. Sometimes I feel like I’m going to pass out or my eyes will close and I won’t be able to open them again. But when I say these things I am thought of as being lazy and not strong enough. WTF? I feel how I feel!!
The funniest thing is that I’ve been throwing up every day now (no matter what time) and she tells me that “there is no way that you can have morning sickness in the evening, that only happens when you wake up”…hhmm sooo aaaaaallll the books and aaaallll the articles from OBGYN’s are wrong??
Hhmm interesting!!

Maybe I’m just making a big deal about nothing and I KNOW she is trying to help me, but I dunno how to tell her that I will take into consideration what she says but I will keep on reading too, without sounding like a bitch!! I mean, if we’re doing this now that I’m only 6 weeks, I can’t imagine what is going to happen later or after the baby is born!!!! I think I will worry about that later!!

In the meantime, I should enjoy and love every minute of my “morning, noon, and evening sickness” and make the best out of it. Some women would give ANYTHING to be going through what I’m going through right now (vomit and all!!!!). So THANK YOU GOD for believing that Robert and I are worthy of taking care of another life!!!!!! J

Symptoms: vomiting, cranky, TIRED!!, dizzy and hungry (my lunc was disgusting and had to pick at it as much as I could stand).

The joys of morning sickness

May 1st, 2009

Yesterday I was feeling the morning sickness wrath!! which by the way does not only happen in the mornings!!

I threw up like never before...twice last night. Then again earlier this afternoon.
I read that morning sickness means a lower miscarriage rate!! Here's the link http://www.parents.com/pregnancycalendar/week.jsp?week=6 (and clikc on MY BODY)

Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, headache, tirednes.

5 Weeks Pregnant

The doc confirmed...I am 5 weeks!!

I new it anyway, but it was reasuring to hear it.

Have to pick a new doc now. The one at the hospital where I will be delivering my bundle of joy!!

Symptoms: More nausea, VERY irritable and VERY hungry all the tine!!

04/29/09

Wednesday April 29th, 2009

Feeling same as yesterday but a little more nauseous. Nothing much has changed.

Got a Dr's appt later today.

Symptoms: hot/cold, irritable and hungryyyy.

Tuesday April 28, 2009

Today I’m feeling GREAT!! Can’t wait for my Dr’s appointment tomorrow. I have sooo many questions to ask!
I don’t have any weird cravings or anything. But I still feel hot/cold all the time.
I felt a little nauseous earlier and thought I was going to throw up, but I didn’t.

Symptoms: I have a little bleeding (pinkish color when I wipe) and I still have period-like cramps. I looked it up and apparently is normal. I will just have to ask my Dr first. Also, my breast soreness is not as bad as last week. I cranky once in a while, but then again that’s ME!!

5 Weeks Pregnant

Monday April 27th, 2009

At this point, everyone knows about my pregnancy!! I am 5 weeks pregnant!
I had a dream last night that I had a little girl, which my mom interprets as me having a boy (she said you dream the opposite of what you are having).
I just received my new book “What to Expect When you’re Expecting” and I can’t wait to read it! I will just have to put “Eat, Pray, Love” aside for a while!!!

I haven’t the slightest clue what to eat!! Any food I think about makes me nauseous and it takes away from enjoying the food.

I’ve only vomited once, and that was last Saturday at 2am. I know is TMI, but it was coming out of both ends! While sitting on the toilet I had to throw up in the bathtub!
My hubby woke up alarmed and shaking thinking there was something wrong. Poor thing, his heart was beating so fast I felt bad.

I am SOOOO afraid that I will have a miscarriage!! I am finally getting what I wanted!!
I’ve known a few people who had miscarriages and I know is devastating! I want to have my baby!!

Other than eating healthy, taking it easy, avoiding the obvious like smoking and drinking I don’t know what else to do!! Sometimes they are inevitable but I would not want it to happen to me.
A few years back I had a sonograms and they found fibroids, this is also my main reason for worrying!

I hope everything is ok and that the dreaded first trimester passes soon. I would not mind carrying my child for 2 years if I have to, I just want the first trimester to pass soooooooon!!


Symptoms: I am still VERY tired, sleepy, cranky and always hungry. And I forgot to mention something... for the past week, I’ve been using the bathroom at least 5-8 times a day!! I’ve never pooped so much before! I searched a little and found out that this was normal! PHEW!

My first baby!!

Sunday April 19th, 2009

I woke up feeling normal. No weird symptoms or anything. But I was a little concerned since my period was 5 days late (for the first time ever).
My husband and I went food shopping and I casually mentioned that my period was late, and he just smiled. As soon as we got home and put away the groceries I went to the bathroom and took and old pregnancy test, which we bought about 2 years ago. I didn’t care that it was expired and used it anyway!
Three minutes later the test showed two lines, consistent with a positive result. I was smiling so hard that I think my cheeks reached my ears!
As soon as I showed it to my husband all he could say was “Are you serious. Are you serious?” but with a HUGE grin, as if he secretly knew.
We had to literally run to the pharmacy and get a new test. This one only took 30 seconds to show that I was in fact pregnant!!!
Exited and nervous, we called our parents and let them know the news. My mother could not sleep that night and his mother screamed so hard that I think it was “the scream heard ‘round the world”
Of course we told them not to say anything until we saw the doctor that following Wednesday.

Symptoms: Sore breasts


Monday April 20th, 2009

I could not wait and tell my coworkers and bosses. I know is customary to wait 3 moths or at least until you see the Doctor’s, but I could not help myself!!!

Symptoms: VERY sore breasts.


Wednesday April 22nd, 2009

It is confirmed!! My doctor confirmed that he saw a blue cervix, consistent with pregnancy!!
My mother in law IMMEDIATELY called everyone to tell them the good news!!

Symptoms: Sore breasts, Always hungry, bad acid, flatulent, moody, VERY tired, sleepy and have to pee a lot!!

Ever been so mad...that you feel like screaming, yelling, and tearing your hair out?

No one knows, 'cause you dont tell, cause you dont show it, cause you hold it all back.

Sometime I'm like that, but it goes away, but while the feeling is there I feel horrible.

I want to crrryyy, but I can't, I musn't, I won't.

This mood, mainly due to PMS (I hope) will pass...it will pass...it has passed