It's been an entire week since I've posted and there's a reason... I feel terrible! Morning sickness and exhaustion settled in quickly during week seven. (Even writing about it makes me nauseous!)
I'm feeling sick all day, but it's definitely worse in the morning. I cannot imagine anything that seems appetizing enough to eat. I feel like I'm gagging down every meal. Once my stomach is full, I feel better, but I know the relief is short-lived. On top of my never-ending stomachache, I'm SO tired. I don't realize how tired I am until I sit down at night. I'm in bed (and by bed I mean passed out on the couch) between 7:30-8:00 every night.
I have to remind myself that this is all part of being pregnant. This is what makes it feel real. All of my books are reminding me that when you're feeling these symptoms, it's a sign that the baby is healthy and growing. This makes it all worth it, but I'd be lying if I said I'm not counting down the days until the second trimester. :)
Tomorrow I will be 8 weeks pregnant! Our baby is the size of a large raspberry and tips the scale (finally!) at .04 oz. During this week, baby is growing a millimeter each day. Although I can't feel it, the baby is moving his or her arms and legs like crazy and taste buds are forming. Hopefully the baby has a better appetite than mom!
P.S. We shared the news with our friends at our joint birthday party at the cabin last weekend! I was able to fool them until everyone had arrived by sipping on an alcohol-free Moscato, compliments of my mother-in-law. Everyone was surprised and very excited! We celebrated our birthdays and the news of our little one with our closest friends by the bonfire. Cheers! :)
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