Notes on My Pregnancy

Since we are refraining from telling the world our wonderful news until after the ultrasound, at the earliest, I thought I would make notes on what has been going on thus far.

March 23, 2012


Well, morning sickness started on March 8. Nothing huge. Just nausea and dry heaves. I had periods where I didn't feel sick at all. Of course, then I would panic and worry that maybe there was something wrong with the baby.  So, my prayers to God would center on asking him for more morning sickness as a sign that the baby is okay. Is that insane or what? God has answered my prayers. Starting this past Tuesday, March 20, full-blown morning sickness began, just like it did with Ginny.  I lost my dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Yesterday was a bit better, but not much. I almost wish I had lost dinner. It is easier to deal with than getting sick with acid alone (bleh).  I'm sure this is TMI for many. I apologize.  However, this morning started with a bang when I got sick after brushing my teeth. Since I had not yet eaten anything, it was not pleasant in the least (not that it ever is, but it seems worse on an empty stomach).

While I hate this part, in many ways I'm grateful for it. It means my hormones are where they need to be and it is likely that our baby is okay.  Only 1 1/2 more weeks until the ultrasound. I can't wait!

April 1, 2012


Today was awful! I had nausea from lunch until 10 p.m.  I was supposed to be the reader for Mass (narrating the Passion), but because I was so sick, I called the Deacon to get a sub. I felt so guilty. I had practiced. Normally my nausea isn't that bad and "wears" off a bit before dinner. Not today. Sigh.

April 3, 2012


I'm concerned. I know it is paranoia, but it seems like my morning sickness has eased off a bit. I haven't lost dinner since Friday. For a while there, I was losing dinner every night. Now, not so much. Yes, I still have a bit of nausea, but I worry. Having lost the one baby and discovering it at the ultrasound is what makes me so paranoid. I'm afraid that I will go in tomorrow for the u/s and find out the baby doesn't have a heart beat. All I can do is pray that all is well. If it isn't, there isn't much I can do.

April 4, 2012


I knew I was being paranoid. Saw the baby this morning. Growing on track, healthy, and the heart rate was 178 bpm. Love this baby so much! Will tell our families soon and tell the world right after. :) We decided to tell people before the 1st tri ends because the odds of a loss after seeing the heartbeat are low, and I figure if we did lose the baby (which of course I do NOT want to happen), I would likely share with the world in my blog anyway. Might as well share the joy for now!