Dear Baby,
These past few weeks have been tough. I lay in bed afraid to lift my head for fear of vomit all over the sheets. But I have to pee again for the 3rd time tonight so I lift slowly. I move to the bathroom slowly - one step at a time. No vomit. I pee. No vomit. I think I can do this. I slowly brush my teeth trying to be careful of any gag reflex. As I brush I examine the belly. No bump. Suddenly the brushing is too much. I feel it. It's coming. Heart is racing. I start to break out in a sweat. Here it comes. Gag, gag, gag. No vomit. Nothing in the stomach to throw up. I should've known for just 3 minutes ago my tummy was rumbling loudly. Gag again. This time bile. Very acidic yellow bile. I can't stop. Please make it stop.
Once it comes to an end, I slowly attempt to clean myself up. Gotta get dressed for work.
The days are hard. I'm contantly gagging. I munch on saltines all day. So sick of saltines. Lunch comes and I'm starving. I eat way too much and now I'm sick again. Mid afternoon I can't focus. I'm so tired. I swear someone has drugged me.
Only 4 more weeks of this so they say. I can do it. Others have done it before me so what's my excuse?
I can do this because I love you. I dream of you, think of you, speak of you all the time. And every time I am feeling sick I am reminding of your little beating heart in my belly.
I love you,
Mommy
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
6 Weeks
From my babycenter.com email notice:
Hello Crissy!
This week's major developments: The nose, mouth and ears that you'll spend so much time kissing in eight months are beginning to take shape. If you could see into your uterus you'd find an oversize head and dark spots where your baby's eyes and nostrils are starting to form. His emerging ears are marked by small depressions on th sides of his head, and his arms and legs are protruding buds. His heart is beating about 100 to 160 times a minute--almost twice as fast as yours--and blood is beginning to course through his body. His intestines are developing, and the bud of tissue that will give rise to his lungs has appeared. His pituitary gland is forming, as the rest of his brain, muscles, and bones. Right now, your baby is a quarter of an inch long, about the size of a lentil bean.
Hello Crissy!
This week's major developments: The nose, mouth and ears that you'll spend so much time kissing in eight months are beginning to take shape. If you could see into your uterus you'd find an oversize head and dark spots where your baby's eyes and nostrils are starting to form. His emerging ears are marked by small depressions on th sides of his head, and his arms and legs are protruding buds. His heart is beating about 100 to 160 times a minute--almost twice as fast as yours--and blood is beginning to course through his body. His intestines are developing, and the bud of tissue that will give rise to his lungs has appeared. His pituitary gland is forming, as the rest of his brain, muscles, and bones. Right now, your baby is a quarter of an inch long, about the size of a lentil bean.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Body Changes
Dear Baby,
Mommy's body was never perfect and super slim but I must document my stats for proof that I was once a size 8 (tight size 6 on a good day) and hopefully one day I will see these numbers again. I am determined!
Starting weight: 154 lbs
Starting measurements: 36"-bust, 28"-waist, 36"-hips
Let it be known that yesterday, 2.04.10, was the first day of slight nausea and heartburn--maybe the first classic signs of pregnancy. Not enough to complain but just enough to want to lay around on the couch and turn up on my nose to veggies. Instead, your wonderful Daddy went to Taco Bell and got me 2 bean burritos. That hit the spot! And then he made me a bubble bath--hotter than luke warm but not too hot--and then tucked me in bed with a back massage and sombra. How blessed we are baby to have a Daddy/husband to take care of us when we aren't feelling 100%!
Love,
Mommy
Mommy's body was never perfect and super slim but I must document my stats for proof that I was once a size 8 (tight size 6 on a good day) and hopefully one day I will see these numbers again. I am determined!
Starting weight: 154 lbs
Starting measurements: 36"-bust, 28"-waist, 36"-hips
Let it be known that yesterday, 2.04.10, was the first day of slight nausea and heartburn--maybe the first classic signs of pregnancy. Not enough to complain but just enough to want to lay around on the couch and turn up on my nose to veggies. Instead, your wonderful Daddy went to Taco Bell and got me 2 bean burritos. That hit the spot! And then he made me a bubble bath--hotter than luke warm but not too hot--and then tucked me in bed with a back massage and sombra. How blessed we are baby to have a Daddy/husband to take care of us when we aren't feelling 100%!
Love,
Mommy
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
5 Weeks
From my babycenter.com email notice:
Hello Crissy!
You are 5 weeks pregnant--245 days to go!
Your baby is about the size as a sesame seed, and he looks more like a tiny tadpole than a human. The big development this week: Your baby's brain is beginning to grow! It develops from the neural tube, a structure that will also spawn your baby's spinal cord, nerves, and back bone. Since folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida, you can see why it's so important to take it while tryin to conceive and early pregnancy. In the meantime, the primitive placenta and umbilical cord, which deliver nutrients and oxygen to your baby, are already on the job.
Hello Crissy!
You are 5 weeks pregnant--245 days to go!
Your baby is about the size as a sesame seed, and he looks more like a tiny tadpole than a human. The big development this week: Your baby's brain is beginning to grow! It develops from the neural tube, a structure that will also spawn your baby's spinal cord, nerves, and back bone. Since folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida, you can see why it's so important to take it while tryin to conceive and early pregnancy. In the meantime, the primitive placenta and umbilical cord, which deliver nutrients and oxygen to your baby, are already on the job.
Gifts
Dear Baby,
Your aunts and uncles are going to love you and adore you--they already do! They are going to adore you so much that they will want to have babies just like you so you can have little cousins to play with.
You are coming into this world incredibly loved by so many people. These people are anxious to meet you, hold you, play with you, and watch you grow. They are also excited to shower you with gifts. When Jesus came into this world he was welcomed and honored with 3 gifts from the Wise Men. You, my baby, will be honored with gifts as well. In fact, those that are awaiting your arrival are already giving you things.
Before you were even conceived your Aunt Nikki gave you your bedroom sign that reads "All because two people fell in love." Which is so true. Your Daddy and I love each other so much. You are coming into a family with deep, emotional love and we aren't afraid to show it and scream it from the roof top. We have spent several years loving each other and now we can continue loving each other by loving you.
Your Uncle Donnie also gifted you a few things. He has been so enthusiastic about you, baby. His very first gift to you is a beautiful white blankie and diapers. I know this blankie will be with you for years to come and everytime you fall asleep with it you will find comfort.
Your aunts and uncles are going to love you and adore you--they already do! They are going to adore you so much that they will want to have babies just like you so you can have little cousins to play with.Welcome to our family, baby.
I love you.
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