The Poking and Prodding Begins...

Well, I had quite the doctor appointment last week. We met with the insurance lady (holy crap bearing a kid  is expensive), we had our family histories taken, questions asked and answered, and had to get blood drawn. Now, for normal people getting blood drawn may not be a big deal. But for this girl, it was major. I've NEVER had blood drawn- that's right- never. I don't like needles and I think the Lord put my blood in me so just leave it where it belongs.  So, the blood taker lady dug around in one arm for a while (leaving me bruised for a week) and finally got blood out of the other arm - with an infant needle. Yep, apparently I have baby veins necessitating a baby needle. How ridiculous does that sound.

Now for the new symptom - nighttime misery, as I like to call it. About 8pm each day I start to feel like absolute c.r.a.p. So, that's good times. I think the most frustrating part is that no one can tell me if and/or when this will all get better. Every woman and every pregnancy is different so there's just no telling. So, here's to hoping the 2nd trimester is better and gets here soon!

Stats:
*Baking Time: 11 Weeks
*MIA: Energy and excitement
*Cravings: Bagel Bites
*Aversions: Corn and ham
*Worst symptom: Nighttime nausea.
*Lessons Learned: Don't drink Dr. Pepper after 5pm.

My Eggo is Preggo

Welp. Here we are. I know at least my mom and MIL will want to be kept up to date on pregnancy happenings so this will be the easiest way to make that happen. Lord knows I don't have the energy to call and talk about this as much as they'd like. I am a frequenter of other pregnancy blogs and I appreciate the few that are frank and real about what they're going through, so here's my stab at it.

My brief take on pregnancy is.... well- it isn't really a walk in the park in the first trimester- at least for me. My body has been doing things I never knew happened during pregnancy; talk about wake up call. Aside from all the new bodily functions, there is an extreme lack of energy. Thankfully Barry is truly a gem and has picked up many of my household duties to keep this place running. I'm told these things get better and that it's all worth it- I'll believe it when I see it.

Until next time...

Stats:     (some categories stolen from the lovely Cathi Stegall)
*Baking Time: 10 Weeks
*MIA: Energy and excitement
*Cravings: Popsicles, donuts, & doritos. (not at the same time)
*Aversions: Chick Fil A, pineapple, & green bean casserole
*Worst symptom: Morning sickness. Why can't this kid just accept its surroundings?
*Lessons Learned: I should have been more thankful for a healthy and normal running body before this.