Pregnancy - First Trimester

Even though the Reglan is helping me to feel less nauseas, I don't have much of an appetite - I don't know whether to attribute that to the medicine or to being sick and full of snot. I figure I'll wait and see at the October 6 appointment. Don't get me wrong, I still force myself to eat, but sometimes it is difficult to eat healthy when I don't really want to eat at all. I was talking to Arianne about this yesterday and she suggested eating a lot of really small meals all day long instead of trying to force three big meals. I think that I am going to try that route for a while. I no longer have the ability to suck in my tummy - so now all of my previous fatness is stuck out there. L I got a pregnancy yoga DVD, so I am going to see if I can do that (or some of it) on a regular basis (since my neighborhood isn't exactly the walk-by-yourself type of neighborhood) and after work, the last thing that I want to do is stick around and go to the gym.

Pregnancy - First Trimester

I called the doctor today because I think that I may have an ear infection. My ears have been hurting really bad for the past three days (and when I blow my nose and they pop I feel like someone stabbed me in the ear). The doctor's office wanted me to come in to determine if it is, in fact, an ear infection. Because this was a last minute issue, I couldn't get in to see the doctor, but rather a physician's assistant. According to the PA, I have an ear infection in both ears and a sinus infection. She put me on the z-pack, which is the strongest thing that she said that she could give me. She also stated that the z-pack is intended to get rid of the ear infections, but that I should understand that it may not help the sinus infection. She recommended Benadryl for the symptoms associated with the sinus infection. The PA also tried to listen to the baby's heart beat with a doppler machine, but she wasn't able to find it (it may still be early for that).

Pregnancy - First Trimester

I am supposed to take the Reglan 30 minutes before every meal. Thus far, I have taken it before my morning oatmeal and before lunch today. I seem to be doing okay so far, but I am really really tired.

Pregnancy - First Trimester

I called the doctor today to find out if there is anything that can be done about my nausea and vomiting. They have been so persistent that I am not functioning very well at work and I am not eating very well (in fact, I have started losing weight). The doctor prescribed "Reglan", which is a gastrointestinal stimulant used to treat gastroesophageal reflux and erosions/ulcers of the esophagus. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, heartburn, prolonged fullness after meals, and loss of appetite in patients with diabetes.

Pregnancy - First Trimester

Brian and I have decided to have the nursery theme be baby animals (the woods animals). For a girl, the theme would be pink and white. For a boy, the theme would be in green and yellow. Ideally, I would like to paint a mural or atleast a few random animals on the walls (baby deer, bunnies, squirrels and birds). As persistent as Grandpa Fin is, there will not be buffalo skulls, deer antlers or any other once alive animal reminents in the room.

Pregnancy - First Trimester

Friday night Brian bought some rotisserie chicken at the deli at Wal-Mart and from the moment he put it into the cart I felt like vomiting. We got home, he ate it at the kitchen table but I couldn't stick around too long and left, I returned to the kitchen, but vomited when I smelled the bones in the trash, then again when I opened the fridge, and the last straw was when I smelled it on Brian's breath when he kissed me.... (Brian found that part absolutely hilarious, which of course made me cry because I am so emotional lately.) It has definitely been interesting.

Pregnancy - First Trimester

We had another doctor's appontment this morning. This appointment was our initial meeting with the nurse to discuss pregnancy in general, our relationship with the doctor's office over the next 7 to 8 months and some things that Brian and I should be doing to ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery. We signed up for our birthing classes, which will be in March, and also discussed our medical benefits with the billing department. Brian and I are fortunate that GE's benefits are very good. The entire pregnancy, from our very first appointment until we leave the hospital with Baby Hansford in-hand will only be an out-of-pocket of $300 (that even includes an anesthesiologist). We also received two bags of goodies (the first of many to come, from what I hear). Brian thinks that it is silly that I got very excited over our first little pacifier and bottles.

Pregnancy - First Trimester

I did a little investigating about maternity leave at GE today and discovered that I will receive 100% of my pay 2 weeks prior to birth and 6-8 weeks after birth (6 for vaginal, 8 for cessarian). I am also allowed to use my sick time and vacation (with management approval). I think that Brian and I have decided that he will use his vacation and personal time, as much as possible from the time that I go into the hospital and thereafter. He should have 2 weeks of vacation available in April of next year.