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.