May 13, 2011

So I am now 9 weeks along!

Heard from my doctor that the ultrasound we had on Tuesday, May 3 went very well and they were able to pin point conception around March 11/12 (weekend). Haven't gotten over seeing the little baby in there, it was beyond words exciting and scary.

Called the Guelph Midwives to book in (and need to ask my doctor to send them my ultrasound once I'm established there) and they said based on the date, I should be due December 13! My dad's birthday! Yay! And I am on "schedule a" team with the midwives? no idea what that means but I go to meet them May 24th.

Morning sickness this week has really subsided (thank god) and eating smaller, more frequent meals really helped.

Coffee only exists as one ounce with tons of milk, every other day. Still want to cut out completely but proud of progress so far :)

My hair gets 'greasier' looking faster now but my skin looks pretty great.
I had heard your skin take a beating with pregnancy but so far so good. I am a little glowy actually and I like it.
Have been exfoliating and it works. Bought some organic sunscreen, deodorant and make up on esty this week.

Had to move up to a d-cup, but it still looks pretty.

Clothes fit about the same as always, though I prefer comfortable clothing even more now due to chest size.

Have been less tired this week, which is nice.

Have been trying to have a booster juice at least once a week for lunch substitute so I can get the wheat grass shot in (its not delightful but its 2.5 pounds of leafy veg equivalent, something I could never do with this nausea!) so I'm feeling good about it.

Am not exercising as much as I should.
Will try to get on the treadmill more now that the nausea is less overwhelming :)

What's happening in my life:
Meg has her first marathon on Sunday. My parents came and stayed with us for a few days, its really hard to not tell them I'm pregnant!! (i think dad was suspicious when i turned down wine with dinner actually, heehee). But we had a nice visit. Nicole is getting ready for her next school courses. Sam stayed over Wednesday night and we had a great time, went for breakfast together in the morning at Eggcetera. My boss is retiring in three weeks! Thank god as she's not the nicest. Alyssa is moving into her new house in Fort Erie this weekend. Darryl's grandparents are moving into the home this weekend (which is a happy thing, not a sad thing) and he is helping them move tomorrow morning. I'm staying home cause I shouldn't be lifting things right now, we are just a few weeks away from being in the clear!! Darryl got me a card for Soon To Be Mother's Day, I cried.

I can't wait to tell people. Especially my parents and Sam (he must suspect something, no wine).

Feeling great, counting the days to the end of May!