The day we found out = 12/11/11
I'd been quite poorly for some time, with various things including colds that went on for 2 weeks, over tiredness and more recently, nausea. It didn't really cross my mind that I could be expecting until Thursday of last week (9th). The constant feeling sick and exhaustion was the thing that made me think 'A person cannot seriously be so ill without cause'. Anyway, myself and hubby have had a few moments in the past where we thought we might be but a quick test has always fix that thought. Well, today was a different story entirely. Normally I do it and it's over and done with without a worry. Today was different. The test came back positive; these two small lines that put your heart in your mouth and change your world forever. I ran to show Deryck, being in shock, it felt like another person saying the words, 'It's positive!’. We are over the moon if not completely shocked but we thanked God for being blessed.How far along: I have a rough idea but I’m not going to say on here until we know for sure.
Total weight gain/loss: Lost a few pounds, hovering just under 10st
Sleep: Sleep is good but with MAD MAD dreams, I've been waking up early hours to pee (with our 3 story house and the bathroom being on the ground floor - it's not much fun).
Movement: None yet that I can feel, but apparently baby moves all the time.
Food cravings/aversions: Meat (beef), veg (tomato’s), potatoes, gravies, pizza, pasta in particular last week tomato soup, this week was the pizza, anything fast food and unhealthy (including KFC) which is not great but I am craving a lot of veg. I gone off sweet things and sugar, I've had sugars in my tea ever since I can remember, can't not stomach it now. Can't stand chocolate, sugary biscuits etc. I can manage yogurts and a bit of ice-cream but that's it. Fruit is yummy too.
Pregnancy symptoms: I've had nausea for nearly 2 weeks solid now, the only thing that keeps it away is eating. Which when you feel sick, is the last thing you want. I have little energy and this week a started actually being sick, mainly in the mornings. Had a horrid stout of dizziness few days ago which has knocked my confidence and at the time panicked me. I also have the constant feeling of being full but really hungry at the same time. I can't have big meals 3 times a day I have to eat round the clock with 6 small portions throughout the day. Enough of the negative stuff, being pregnant means I enjoy my food (has to be the right food I'm in the mood for) more than ever before. When I sleep I sleep well and just generally really happy about the whole thing.
What I miss: having energy in general, not having to pee all the time and eating a big meal and it giving me energy for hours and being able to work without being ridiculously tired.
What I'm looking forward to: the first scan
Milestones: First doctor’s appointment on Friday, which wasn’t great. She proscribed me folic acid and something for the sickness, but it turns out on the label it say’s ‘Do NOT take if you are in the early stages of pregnancy’. They’ve been rubbish with regards to a midwife, messed me around on who I was actually with and haven’t given me a number or anything to contact her.
Best moment of this week: Finding out and telling closest family, and then friends earlier this week.
Pregnancy moments with the hubby: He’s been amazing, more than amazing. The day we found out he was dancing around the living room, he cooks when I can’t stomach it, and is just generally lovely. So glad I married him
