Today I woke up not feeling so well....still battling nausea on and off. I decided not to go to work. I slept about 12 hours last night and still felt like I could have slept longer. This is the first day I've missed all year, so I didn't feel too guilty calling in sick this morning. Tim decided to stay home too. He had several errands to run and he wanted to be able to take me to my doctor's appointment in the case I still wasn't feeling well by that time.
I'm feeling better as of now (5:45). We got back from my OB appointment a couple hours ago and things went well. We got to take another sneak peak at our baby through another internal ultrasound. The baby has doubled in size since just two weeks ago! It was so refreshing to see that little heartbeat flickering away on the screen. What a little miracle! We could also see the hands and feet that are much more defined now at 10 weeks versus the last ultrasound at 8 weeks. I also had a pap and some bloodwork done in the lab (not so fun). The doctor's office won't contact me unless there's a problem with the results, so "no news is good news." My next ultrasound won't be for another couple months, and by that time, we will find out the sex of the baby. (Yes, we want to know!) My next OB appointment is Tuesday, March 25th. During that appointment, we should be able to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time...can't wait!
We're still debating on whether I'll deliver at Riverside or Mary Immaculate Hospital. Riverside is about 15-20 minutes closer to us, but our OB's prefer Mary Immaculate because it's smaller and more personal. Both hospitals are in Newport News, so either way, we'll have at least a half hour drive from Smithfield. Geographically, the closest hospital to us is Obici in Suffolk; however, my OB's won't deliver there so that's out of the question.
Well, I guess I'll end this post so I don't fall back on my word from the last post in saying that the first one would be the longest. Thanks for all of your continued thoughts and prayers. I'll post a picture by the end of March to mark the end of my first trimester. By then, we should be able to see a little more of a belly bulge. Hopefully, the nausea will be gone by then and I'll experience that boost of energy that everyone has been talking about!
One more thing (sorry): my friend at work, Barbara Sanders, gave me Baby Breeden's first teddy bear along with a sweet card. I also have another lady friend at work, Carol Sandidge, who encouraged me to start yoga classes at the beginning of the year before I even knew I was pregnant. The yoga is great for baby and me. I'll just have to be careful not to lay on my belly or back in the months to come. My yoga instructor is really cool and she said there are plenty of ways I can modify the moves so that I can still participate. I'm so thankful for my lady friends at work. They are so awesome!
Ok, so I lied; this post is as long as the first! I just can't help it! There's so much to say during this exciting time!
Until next month.....
1 comment:
Hi, Carrie! I thoroughly enjoyed your blogs! I think it's a great idea...almost as good as talking to you! Taking yoga is a great idea. Kitty and I have been taking it for months and love it...it's a nice time for us to share, and it's so good for both of us. Emily, our instructor, easily modifies the moves for Kitty, and she does beautifully.
Enjoy each and every moment of your pregnancy. Before you know it, you'll be holding "Baby Breeden"!
The most breathtaking thing about bringing new life into the world is that we are working hand in hand with our Creator, and it's the closest we can be to Him! What an awesome blessing!
You are in my prayers and my heart! Take good care of yourself. Looking forward to your next post!
Love,
Patti
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