Today I am 9 weeks and 3 days along. For a bit there it seemed like time was flying, but it seems as though it’s at a stand still right now. My stomach is really starting to fill out. If you look at my belly photos you’ll see it right away. It kinda makes me nervous though. I’ve already gained 5 pounds and I’m only 9 weeks. I sure hope that it slows down soon. I don’t want to be one of those people that get in trouble when they go to the doc. for gaining too much weight. I have been still exercising though. Either in the morning or at night I take a walk for at least 15 minutes but lately it’s been more like 30. During the day at work I take 2 10 minute walks around our parking lot as well. At least I’m keeping myself somewhat active. The doctor told me that I can run, and I want to, but I’m kinda nervous about it.
On the same note with the weight gain, at least I know that I am eating and it shows.
As of yesterday the nausea kicked in. It lasted all day and into the night. I woke up this morning and it was still there, but with a headache. I thought I would be ok because I was paying $50 for the antinausea prenatal vitamins. I guess I was wrong. I can’t take the nausea anymore. I get hungary but it’s hard to eat cause I’m feeling lousy but I have to eat because my stomach is saying FEED ME. On top of it, this headache I have is crazy. It’s been here since I got up this morning and it isn’t going away. No I haven’t taken anything for it, but I don’t want to either. I went home on lunch and took at 45 minute nap hoping that would help, but it didn’t. I kinda wanted to see if I could leave for the day, but on the same note, I don’t want to use up the 2 days that I have left of sick time. Plus I don’t want to act like I can’t handle the pregnancy. It’s the competition in me I guess. This girl at work was preggo last year and worked throughout the entire time. I am hoping to be able to do that. I guess we’ll see. I know that all pregnancies are different.
One thing that is bothering me a lot during this time is that the amount of water I am drinking is dwindling down. Before I was pregnant I would drink at least 2 most times 3 liters of water a day. In the last week or so, I haven’t liked the taste of water and it’s really hard to get down. I know that water is a great thing for the body and I’m really trying to make myself drink it. However, lately I’ve only been able to get 1 liter sometimes less a day down. It really bothers me, because I know how good it makes you feel and I know how good it is for your body. Especially at this stage in the game. Water is prime, or so I’ve heard, when you are pregnant. I really hope that changes REAL quick.
Other than that, nothing really has changed. I’m still as exhausted as ever. I go to bed around 8pm every night and get up at 7:45ish. Yet I’m still tired. My clothes are still fitting me, however a bit tighter than they were in the past. It’s really time to go shopping. I just don’t have the time or energy to do so these days. I don’t want to do much of anything, except sleep. I’ve heard so many older people tell me that being pregnant was the best times of their lives. It was the time when they had the most energy and blah blah blah. Well that’s not the case for me people, let me tell you. I sure hope the next month comes quick and it’s what you are saying it is.
I’m not used to being held down. I used to be on the go all of the time. Please make this go by as quick and painless as possible.
I’m sure it’ll all be worth it in the end. I just complain way too much.
2 Comments
September 20, 2006 at 7:16 pm
You aren’t complaining, you’re pregnant! That’s your free ticket to feel crummy any time you please!
You’re a tiny person, and from what I can tell, us tiny people tend to gain weight a lot sooner than others. I started out at about the same weight as you, and by 9 weeks, had also gained about five pounds. I am 24 weeks now and I have gained 16 lbs. My weight is following the exact path of my first pregnancy – I seem to gain the most weight in the second trimester with a slow down in the third. I wonder if that’s just how skinny people tend to put on pregnancy weight?
In any case, your belly photos are very cute. They will be an awesome memory for you someday.
September 20, 2006 at 8:44 pm
Karla,
Thanks for the great pick me up. It’s reassuring to know that there are others out there who understand where I am coming from.
I’ve tried commenting on your site a few times, but have not been able to. I usually get the page cannot be displayed error. One of these days I’ll post a comment.