Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Update and Thoughts on Pregnancy

So I'm 14 weeks along. and I swear that "pregnancy brain" took effect back around week 6. So While I have a moment on my lunch break, I thought I'd record some things that I have noticed, enjoyed, dislike, whatever in regards to my pregnancy.


  • I am forgetful. Wait, what did I just do 5 minutes ago?
  • I really am a fan of maternity pants. The elastic waistband has become my very good friend.
  • I can't eat steak, hamburgers, or any type of beef by itself. But I can have ground beef in a sauce or part of a meal.
  • I get sick from Reese's Peanut Butter Cups but can eat Reese's Pieces and Nutty Bars
  • When I lay down I don't appear to have a baby bump but when I stand or sit, it is apparent
  • I forgot what I was going to say next
  • I still can't remember
  • hmmm....
  • I am sad on the days that I have to wash my compression socks. I have varicose veins in my right leg (had them since I was 18) and never had any type of issue with it (other than it being really ugly) until I was pregnant. Now my leg hurts and itches at night and the morning after if I don't wear the socks. Gosh, it's like I'm old and falling apart! 
  • I am almost always tired
  • I haven't had a real craving for sweets until we bought Girl Scout Cookies. Now all I want are Thin Mints....
In other news, I had my first ultrasound last week. It wasn't planned, I went in to the doctor because I'd been experiencing moderate to severe abdominal pain last week. It didn't let up (still hasn't) so I went in. Anyway, so now that I've seen our little baby, everything has become a lot clearer, more important, and holy cow, there's going to be a baby this summer! The ultrasound tech said that the baby is measuring about 1 week ahead. Woohoo! I have an over achiever already! 


These are the best pictures. The top one is the baby's face. I think my child looks like an alien in this one. The second picture highlights the baby's long legs and big feet. Okay, I can't think about how long this baby will be. Ow...not fun...

So I think that's it. I can't remember much else. What was this post about again?