Finally heard a heartbeat today! It was so weird almost like I gave Nik a look like "this is really happening" It was so cool but the doc did it so fast I mean less than 2 minutes, but it was wonderful to hear that little life. I have so many questions before I get there then when I'm around the doctor I forget I even write them down and I still didn't ask oh well. Maybe hearing the heartbeat and anticipating it threw me off but next time I will get him.
I also had to get a pap done too, which I have gotten many in the past but this one hurt really bad! there was like a party in my room and the training PA is the one that did it. As soon as he left I told my doc that it really hurt and he said that the trainee has not found his gentle touch yet. I was like thanks for the warning? lol but no matter I'm not to shy about medical things and long as I can help someone learn I'm cool.
I also learned my blood type O+ I believe that is the most common blood type. Thought that was interesting.
I'm home resting now I have a little bit of cramping cause of the pap and light spotting so I'm going to take it easy. Wish Nik could have stayed home but he has to go back to work for EIB training. But at least he will be home soon!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
2nd Trimester!
My 2nd trimester start today. Very thankful that most of my symptoms have done away. I even slept through the whole night without getting up pee!!! Yippee!! I have gotten most of my energy back I even did a workout that I'm still feeling today. I'm so glad that this is the easy part most of the time I feel like my old self again. Tho today I woke up with a bad sore throat but I'm going to the Doc in 4 days so I know that I will be getting something to cure it up.
Physically I'm doing great but emotionally I'm suffering. Everything hurts my feelings and then makes me sad. Then I have all this emotional constipation and I know it's not good for the baby. Its hard to keep everything bottled up inside but no one understands. I feel like I'm losing my mind, but from what I read that is normal and your mind will not come back until they are out of the house.
I do look forward to my doc appt on the 19th, Finally we will hear a heartbeat and that makes me very happy. I'm so excited but at the same time scared for this little life, it's what keeps me going. We have found a place that does ultrasounds for a good price so I will get some extra pictures of my baby. I can't wait to find out what it is, boy or girl it's killing me. I never like surprises anyways! We will find out the first week in July by then I will almost be 20 weeks. Then I am off to Oregon.
It will be so nice to be around family and very old friends. I can't wait! I'm so excited to see everyone and it will be a nice change of scenery. Oregon in the summer is nice but I do need to start braving the cold cause Korea will be harsh in the winter! 3 months in Oregon will fly by so fast actually this whole year is going by so fast, I wonder what the next few months or next year has in store for me. I will be praying about it!
Physically I'm doing great but emotionally I'm suffering. Everything hurts my feelings and then makes me sad. Then I have all this emotional constipation and I know it's not good for the baby. Its hard to keep everything bottled up inside but no one understands. I feel like I'm losing my mind, but from what I read that is normal and your mind will not come back until they are out of the house.
I do look forward to my doc appt on the 19th, Finally we will hear a heartbeat and that makes me very happy. I'm so excited but at the same time scared for this little life, it's what keeps me going. We have found a place that does ultrasounds for a good price so I will get some extra pictures of my baby. I can't wait to find out what it is, boy or girl it's killing me. I never like surprises anyways! We will find out the first week in July by then I will almost be 20 weeks. Then I am off to Oregon.
It will be so nice to be around family and very old friends. I can't wait! I'm so excited to see everyone and it will be a nice change of scenery. Oregon in the summer is nice but I do need to start braving the cold cause Korea will be harsh in the winter! 3 months in Oregon will fly by so fast actually this whole year is going by so fast, I wonder what the next few months or next year has in store for me. I will be praying about it!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Tired of Man Bashing
I visit many pregnancy websites just to read up on topics I'm curious about or to ask questions. A topic on the bump today was who is choosing to be a single parent. This being a touchy subject since more women now are getting prego and not married I opted not to say anything but I think I just need to say what I wanted to say.
I'm not perfect when it comes to that whole issue but when they start bashing on men so much it's almost ridiculous to say well he found out I'm preggo and dumped me. Why would you put yourself in the issue in the first place??? If you are not married you have to look out for yourself first! There are so many clinics with free birth control and even if you are under age are still discreet, shoots even condoms, there are so many things women can do for themselves in this day and age to prevent pregnancy before they are married. It takes two to tango so it's not just his fault. Makes me feel sad for those women who continually cast off blame.
in saying that it is my opinion I know is not a right or wrong issue, but that is just what I think. Sometimes i don't even want to visit those sites anymore because the self pity, and chronic worry on the sites can make anyone depressed. I think I just need to stay away from them for awhile and just do my own thing cause no matter what you want to know each pregnancy is different for each woman.
hahaha I think I still just have a hard time making friends with girls!
I'm so thankful for Nik he is truly a blessing!
I'm not perfect when it comes to that whole issue but when they start bashing on men so much it's almost ridiculous to say well he found out I'm preggo and dumped me. Why would you put yourself in the issue in the first place??? If you are not married you have to look out for yourself first! There are so many clinics with free birth control and even if you are under age are still discreet, shoots even condoms, there are so many things women can do for themselves in this day and age to prevent pregnancy before they are married. It takes two to tango so it's not just his fault. Makes me feel sad for those women who continually cast off blame.
in saying that it is my opinion I know is not a right or wrong issue, but that is just what I think. Sometimes i don't even want to visit those sites anymore because the self pity, and chronic worry on the sites can make anyone depressed. I think I just need to stay away from them for awhile and just do my own thing cause no matter what you want to know each pregnancy is different for each woman.
hahaha I think I still just have a hard time making friends with girls!
I'm so thankful for Nik he is truly a blessing!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Mothers day!
Since technically this is my first mother's day we spend it lazing around the house. Since this time next year we will have our hands full!! the sun was shining and the breeze was blowing what more could you ask for?!
It was so sweet of Nik so say happy mothers day all day. He has made me so happy and I'm so thankful to have him in my life. What an amazing year this is turning out to be!
It was so sweet of Nik so say happy mothers day all day. He has made me so happy and I'm so thankful to have him in my life. What an amazing year this is turning out to be!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
So Stinkin Cute
Look how hansome he is! He loves this little baby more than anything! He is going to be a great daddy!!
-Aly G
-Aly G
Mangos
Fabulous Fruits and Nuts
All fruits are good for you, but mangoes are particularly great for the pregnant set. They contain more vitamins A and C bite for delicious bite than a salad. This tropical favorite, also packed with potassium, is especially versatile, a perfect complement to sweet and savory dishes. Blend it into smoothies or soups, chop it up in salsas or relishes, or simply scoop and enjoy. And if you're already nuts about nuts, here is some good news. Nuts are chock-full of important minerals (copper, manganese, magnesium, selenium, zinc, potassium, and even calcium) and vitamin E. And even though they're high in fat, it's mainly the good-for-you kind — especially baby-brain-boosting DHA, which is found in walnuts. So in a nutshell, go nuts (in moderation if you're gaining quickly, liberally if you're gaining slowly) and toss them into salads, pasta, meat, or fish dishes, and baked goods.
Good thing I have been craving all of thee above, but now I need a mango!
-Aly G
All fruits are good for you, but mangoes are particularly great for the pregnant set. They contain more vitamins A and C bite for delicious bite than a salad. This tropical favorite, also packed with potassium, is especially versatile, a perfect complement to sweet and savory dishes. Blend it into smoothies or soups, chop it up in salsas or relishes, or simply scoop and enjoy. And if you're already nuts about nuts, here is some good news. Nuts are chock-full of important minerals (copper, manganese, magnesium, selenium, zinc, potassium, and even calcium) and vitamin E. And even though they're high in fat, it's mainly the good-for-you kind — especially baby-brain-boosting DHA, which is found in walnuts. So in a nutshell, go nuts (in moderation if you're gaining quickly, liberally if you're gaining slowly) and toss them into salads, pasta, meat, or fish dishes, and baked goods.
Good thing I have been craving all of thee above, but now I need a mango!
-Aly G
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
First Trimester
I have about 2 more weeks and it's over! It was rough but I'm finally starting to feel energized and able to get up and do stuff. I'm very happy that I am starting to feel better and I know that Nik will be happy as well.
It's been a rough few months but I'm going enjoy all of pregnancy. I think I want to plan on walking 5-10 miles a day and doing lots of stretches after. That way I can keep from gaining weight to fast, I'm already having a little extra on my hips and tummy, but it's not to bad.
I just want to be as healthy as possible and I know that I have been lazy and craving sugar, it's just so hard when you are feeling run down. I want to do better for the baby and for Nik, my family deserves the best and I have not been doing that. I feel terrible about it, but at least tomorrow is a new day and I have objectives to complete.
It's been a rough few months but I'm going enjoy all of pregnancy. I think I want to plan on walking 5-10 miles a day and doing lots of stretches after. That way I can keep from gaining weight to fast, I'm already having a little extra on my hips and tummy, but it's not to bad.
I just want to be as healthy as possible and I know that I have been lazy and craving sugar, it's just so hard when you are feeling run down. I want to do better for the baby and for Nik, my family deserves the best and I have not been doing that. I feel terrible about it, but at least tomorrow is a new day and I have objectives to complete.
Monday, May 3, 2010
10 Weeks
May 2, 2010 - May 8, 2010
Your Body
Your lower abdomen is probably just starting to protrude a bit now (though you likely still look less like you're pregnant and more like you've been overdoing the doughnuts). But even if it's still flat as a board (all women start to show at different times — and as you'll find out, all show differently), you're probably finding your jeans aren't buttoning without a struggle. You can blame the pregnancy hormone progesterone for that tight squeeze (actually, when you're pregnant, you can blame the hormone progesterone for just about everything).
Though progesterone does a bang-up job in maintaining a healthy pregnancy, some of the less than flattering by-products of all the good it does are bloating… and burping… and passing gas. That's because progesterone relaxes smooth muscle tissue in your body — including the gastrointestinal tract — slowing down digestion to allow more time for the nutrients from food to be absorbed into the bloodstream and passed to your baby. But what's good for baby isn't always good for mom. The uncomfortable fullness you feel in your abdomen, especially after eating, will (sorry) only get worse for some women. As your uterus grows, it'll crowd the stomach and intestines, putting more pressure on the digestive tract, and causing you to feel even more bloated during pregnancy. But here's some consolation: your baby won't feel your pain. In fact, your baby is oblivious to all your intestinal distress, and may even be soothed by the gurgling of your gastric symphony.
Your Baby
Slightly more than two inches long now and weighing about a third of an ounce, your fetus is growing by leaps and bounds. And so is his or her head, which is equal in length to the rest of the body (don't worry — all fetuses are top-heavy).
On the crown of that large head (and over the rest of the body), hair follicles are forming. Fingernail and toenail beds begin to develop this week and by next week, the nails themselves will start to grow (so don't forget to add a baby nail clipper to your to-buy list).
Your baby's body is straightening and his or her torso is lengthening (sounds like a yoga pose, doesn't it?). Other poses your baby can assume now: stretches, somersaults, and forward rolls. And while you can't tell this baby's gender by its cover yet, testes are developing if it's a boy and ovaries if it's a girl.
-Aly G
Your Body
Your lower abdomen is probably just starting to protrude a bit now (though you likely still look less like you're pregnant and more like you've been overdoing the doughnuts). But even if it's still flat as a board (all women start to show at different times — and as you'll find out, all show differently), you're probably finding your jeans aren't buttoning without a struggle. You can blame the pregnancy hormone progesterone for that tight squeeze (actually, when you're pregnant, you can blame the hormone progesterone for just about everything).
Though progesterone does a bang-up job in maintaining a healthy pregnancy, some of the less than flattering by-products of all the good it does are bloating… and burping… and passing gas. That's because progesterone relaxes smooth muscle tissue in your body — including the gastrointestinal tract — slowing down digestion to allow more time for the nutrients from food to be absorbed into the bloodstream and passed to your baby. But what's good for baby isn't always good for mom. The uncomfortable fullness you feel in your abdomen, especially after eating, will (sorry) only get worse for some women. As your uterus grows, it'll crowd the stomach and intestines, putting more pressure on the digestive tract, and causing you to feel even more bloated during pregnancy. But here's some consolation: your baby won't feel your pain. In fact, your baby is oblivious to all your intestinal distress, and may even be soothed by the gurgling of your gastric symphony.
Your Baby
Slightly more than two inches long now and weighing about a third of an ounce, your fetus is growing by leaps and bounds. And so is his or her head, which is equal in length to the rest of the body (don't worry — all fetuses are top-heavy).
On the crown of that large head (and over the rest of the body), hair follicles are forming. Fingernail and toenail beds begin to develop this week and by next week, the nails themselves will start to grow (so don't forget to add a baby nail clipper to your to-buy list).
Your baby's body is straightening and his or her torso is lengthening (sounds like a yoga pose, doesn't it?). Other poses your baby can assume now: stretches, somersaults, and forward rolls. And while you can't tell this baby's gender by its cover yet, testes are developing if it's a boy and ovaries if it's a girl.
-Aly G
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