11th Week

Today begins the 11th week. The baby is now a fetus and that gross tail thing is finally gone! The most critical part of development is now past so assuming the ultrasound goes well next week, I have a decent chance of everything being okay. I can't wait to see the new picture!

I'm still having trouble sleeping, having a little nausea and slight cramps now and then. Other than that, I'm okay.

Also, today is my birthday. Someone at work wanted to give me a bottle of wine and I told her that my husband didn't want me drinking anymore. I should have just taken it and not said anything. Oh well, everyone will know soon enough!

Sleeping on the Couch

For the past two nights I've had to get up in the middle of the night to sleep on the couch. I wake up in bed and I'm wide awake and I can't get back to sleep. I guess the change of venue helps me sleep.

My new friend, H, who is also pregnant (two weeks ahead of me) said she has been doing the same thing. I thought sleeplessness wasn't supposed to happen until the third trimester. Speaking of H, it's great to have someone who is so close in due date to me. I see that my cravings for hotdogs and cereal (and lots of carbs) is normal. At least I don't have the pickles and ice cream craving...yet = )

Start of the 10th Week

Today is the beginning of my 10th week of pregnancy. It's actually going by much faster than I thought it would. In only 2 weeks I'll be finishing my first trimester. After that, the any risks apparently are reduced (knock on wood). I still have to decide when to tell work. I'm defineltey going to wait until after my next appointment on 10/6.

Lately, I've been feeling more nauseous. I haven't actually gotten sick but my stomach is queasy. It doesn't last very long though. I hope it doesn't turn into morning sickness just when I thought I was in the clear!

This past weekend I was at a wedding and all of my husband's family was there. Apparently all we had to do was tell his parents and sisters and they took care of the rest. There wasn't one person there who didn't know I was pregnant. It was nice having everyone know and being able to talk about it. I love the extra attention = )

Absence

Sorry for the absence. I've been out of town and busy at work.

So far so good. I still have not had 'morning sickness' but I do get nausea sometimes but it seems to pass. My headaches are getting a little better too. Also, I am still so tired. I like to be in bed around 9 or 10. I feel like a big sack of lazy but I hear the second trimester will be better.

I'm very worried about finding good daycare or a nanny (or being able to afford one). I think I will start looking for places in my neighboorhood to get an idea of prices and hours.

I'll update more once I have a chance.

BTW, according to my gut feeling, I am having a boy. The Chineese Birth Chart agrees with me. I'm not even sure we'll find out before the baby comes if it is a boy or girl. We'll just buy lots of yellows and greens and use them again for the next baby (I know, I'm getting ahead of myself = )

April 26th

What's so special about that date? It's my due date! (Most women go longer so I'm thinking it will be early May) We also saw a little blob on the screen today and say the heart flutter. Wow, there is a living being inside of me right now!!!!!

The doctor appointment went well. They took 5 viles of blood and stuck all kinds of things up me while my husband watched. But hey, if it helps the baby be healthy then go for it. We also found out that the hospital they are assocated with in NYC is the best in the city. Yeah!!

What Is In a Name

I realized that as my pregnancy progresses and after the baby is born the title of my blog can be reinterpreted to mean something like I'm trying to do right by my baby (or something like that, you get the point).

I want to try to keep up posting so I can look back on this as a great diary of memories. Like right now, I'm excited about my first doctor appointment but terrified of all the blood they are going to take from me. Also, I'm playing the pregnancy card with my husband a little. He is being so sweet and I'm letting him do more chores. I'll do a lot over the long weekend and try to make it up to him (without telling him what I've been doing of course!) by cleaning up and making dinner. I'll try to save the tiredness until a little latter on when I really need it.

Have a great Labor Day weekend!