It seems like now that I am pregnant, I have much more to say which equals much more blogging. (What this really means is I have more to be sarcastic and whiney about.) So I have compiled a list of the current things that are annoying me about being pregnant.
My stuffy nose-a fun and unexpected side effect caused by the changes my body is going through.
My fatigue-apparently when your body is using all its energy to create someone else’s body, you become exhausted!
Constantly being thirsty-I am drinking water all the time now which makes me need to use the bathroom frequently.
People telling me what is good for because I am pregnant-Thank you, I know I should be eating more veggies, getting lots of rest, stopping the cocaine use…ect ect.
Sneezing-any woman who has been pregnant knows what I mean here!
Hormones-I am already bitchy enough as it is, I don’t need any help.
People scolding me for not finding out what the sex of my baby will be ahead of time-my uterus, my baby, MY CHOICE!
Putting baby furniture together-Luckily Ryan does 99.9% of the work. But the .1% that I help with is annoying.
How sensitive I am to smells-I am constantly fighting back my gag reflex.
Buying new clothes-it is expensive and I am not going to be wearing them long.
I know that things are only going to get worse from here. Please, don’t send me emails telling me that is “best” is yet to come. I understand all of that. I am just complaining because I can. And it isn’t all bad...some parts are great.
Also, just a quick update. Ryan and I leave for our 4 days drive to Mississippi on Wednesday. I am going to drive down with him and then will fly back Sunday afternoon. The trip is going to be very bittersweet for me. But I will take my camera and hopefully get some pictures posted when I get back. Love to you all!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
I think I coughed my lung up a few days ago
So I know that pregnant women usually get sick. I have not been one of those women. So this current illness I was lucky enough to get has been VERY ANNOYING! As far as I know, which isn’t much, pregnancy sickness doesn’t included fevers, sore throat, coughing, congestion, body aches, and fatigue all at the same time. No no, what I have is a special brand of yuck. This is nature’s way of getting even since I missed out on morning sickness. And what is even better, because I am pregnant, there is not much I can take. No decongestants for this mother-to-be. I can suck back cough drops and orange juice and pray for the end to come soon.
I can also lie on the couch and complain as Ryan does his very best to make me feel better. He has been the only thing to really help me this entire time! He has been truly amazing! He gets me soup when I am hungry, makes me push fluids even when I don’t want to, and keeps me well supplied with cough drops. Not to mention all the hugs and kind words when I am cranky and miserable. (Ryan is the best husband!)
I am finally starting to feel better today. My cough sounds terrible and my voice is a little froggy but other than that, I am okay. Getting sick is never fun but being sick, being pregnant, and not being able to do much about it is not something I would recommend. Thanks again to everyone who was concerned. Really, I think I am on the mend. But if I suddenly disappear for a month, call Ryan. I may be stuck back on the couch in my blanket cocoon.
I can also lie on the couch and complain as Ryan does his very best to make me feel better. He has been the only thing to really help me this entire time! He has been truly amazing! He gets me soup when I am hungry, makes me push fluids even when I don’t want to, and keeps me well supplied with cough drops. Not to mention all the hugs and kind words when I am cranky and miserable. (Ryan is the best husband!)
I am finally starting to feel better today. My cough sounds terrible and my voice is a little froggy but other than that, I am okay. Getting sick is never fun but being sick, being pregnant, and not being able to do much about it is not something I would recommend. Thanks again to everyone who was concerned. Really, I think I am on the mend. But if I suddenly disappear for a month, call Ryan. I may be stuck back on the couch in my blanket cocoon.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
It Is True! We Are Having a Baby!
Hello family and friends! I am finally going to get around to updating my blog on all the events of the past month or so. (It has been a freaking crazy month as many of you know.)
At the beginning of January Ryan and I found out that I am pregnant. We didn’t announce it until I had seen my OBGYN however. So, for those of you who were surprised that we waited until almost 10 weeks to tell you, don’t feel bad-you weren’t the only ones who found out that late.
Ry and I are really excited for the baby to come. Allow me to answer some questions that you may have. (These are the same questions that I have been asked by nearly everyone I have told.)
Q: How are you feeling? Any morning sickness?
A: I am feeling great! I have not had any morning sickness.
At the beginning of January Ryan and I found out that I am pregnant. We didn’t announce it until I had seen my OBGYN however. So, for those of you who were surprised that we waited until almost 10 weeks to tell you, don’t feel bad-you weren’t the only ones who found out that late.
Ry and I are really excited for the baby to come. Allow me to answer some questions that you may have. (These are the same questions that I have been asked by nearly everyone I have told.)
Q: How are you feeling? Any morning sickness?
A: I am feeling great! I have not had any morning sickness.
Q: Do you want a boy or a girl?
A: What we are really hoping for is a healthy baby. But we would like a boy.
A: What we are really hoping for is a healthy baby. But we would like a boy.
Q: When do you find out what you are having?
A: When it comes out of my uterus.
A: When it comes out of my uterus.
Q: Really? You aren’t going to find out?
A: Nope. We want to be surprised.
A: Nope. We want to be surprised.
Q: Well how are you going to plan for clothes and stuff?
A: I just won’t buy pink or blue. It really won’t be that hard.
After these series of questions, I usually get horror stories from other people’s pregnancies. Things like “24-hour labor” or “9 months of morning sickness” or other gruesome stories I won’t be sharing on a blog. Are those type of stories meant to comfort me? Because if you are trying to show your support and make me feel better, you are failing…MISERABLY!
Also, I guess I should tell everyone that Ryan leaves for his air force training on April 1 and will be gone until the beginning of October. This does mean that he will miss the birth of our child. We didn’t plan for this to happen. We had signed up for Ryan to go to his training before we even got pregnant. We can’t change it, or delay it, or fly him home. Trust me when I say, we have asked everyone and looked into any possible option. It sucks, but that is just the way it goes.
I am going to be fine and so is Ryan. He is bummed he is going to miss everything and I know that his heart will be with me no matter what. I am sad that I have to go through it all alone. But really, I won’t be alone. I have got amazing family and friends who are going to help me every step of the way. It isn't the same as having Ryan there to hold my hand, but honestly, it really is the next best thing. And if I can’t have Ry with me, there isn’t anyone else I could imagine having there except for my Mom and Dad. So I know that it will all be okay.
Sorry to have taken so long to post about the baby. Life has just gotten a little crazy as I am sure you can imagine. I am just over 15 weeks along and I feel great! Thanks for all the warm wishes and congrats. Much love to you all!
A: I just won’t buy pink or blue. It really won’t be that hard.
After these series of questions, I usually get horror stories from other people’s pregnancies. Things like “24-hour labor” or “9 months of morning sickness” or other gruesome stories I won’t be sharing on a blog. Are those type of stories meant to comfort me? Because if you are trying to show your support and make me feel better, you are failing…MISERABLY!
Also, I guess I should tell everyone that Ryan leaves for his air force training on April 1 and will be gone until the beginning of October. This does mean that he will miss the birth of our child. We didn’t plan for this to happen. We had signed up for Ryan to go to his training before we even got pregnant. We can’t change it, or delay it, or fly him home. Trust me when I say, we have asked everyone and looked into any possible option. It sucks, but that is just the way it goes.
I am going to be fine and so is Ryan. He is bummed he is going to miss everything and I know that his heart will be with me no matter what. I am sad that I have to go through it all alone. But really, I won’t be alone. I have got amazing family and friends who are going to help me every step of the way. It isn't the same as having Ryan there to hold my hand, but honestly, it really is the next best thing. And if I can’t have Ry with me, there isn’t anyone else I could imagine having there except for my Mom and Dad. So I know that it will all be okay.
Sorry to have taken so long to post about the baby. Life has just gotten a little crazy as I am sure you can imagine. I am just over 15 weeks along and I feel great! Thanks for all the warm wishes and congrats. Much love to you all!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Husband Info...Kinda Fun!
Hi all! Here is a quick post. I promise to post more about my pregnancy when I get time. As of right now I am 15 weeks along and doing great. Love to you all!
Husband Survey
1. Where did you meet your husband?Ryan and I met while we were both working at Wal*Mart.
2. How long did you date before you got married?2 & ½ years
3. How long have you been married?About a year and 9 months…give or take. I am not going to calculate it.
4. What does he do that surprises you?He will get me flowers when I am not expecting it or take me to dinner or just surprise me with a kiss or hug.
5. What is your favorite feature of his?His eyes and his shoulders.
6. What is his best quality?How supportive and loving he is. I could not ask for better!
7. Does he have a nickname for you?Oh yeah! He calls me all sorts of stuff. Usually involving the word “snuggle”
8. What is his favorite food?That is really tough because he likes lots of stuff but I would guess prime rib.
9. What is his favorite sport?He is starting to like basketball.
10. When and where did you first kiss?I don’t remember the exact date but it was not long after we first met and it was in my grandparent’s living room.
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?
Ryan and I like movies. I also play video games with him sometimes.
12. Do you have any children?Ryan has a wonderful little girl from his first marriage that is 7-years-old and we are expecting our first in September.
13. Does he have any hidden talents?He can be a pretty good cook when he tries.
14. How old is he?26…almost 27.
15. Who said I love you first?I did and I am okay with that. Ryan was really guarded because of his past and so I knew that he loved me, even if he was scared to say it.
16. What is his favorite music?He likes alternative rock like Sublime, Cake, and Nirvana. Also some music from the 50’s and 60’s.
17. What do you admire most about him?His strength to over come some of the very difficult things he has been through. And also how great of a father he is.
18. What is his favorite color?Blue
19. Will he read this?I think so.
20. Will he fill this out about you?
Nope.
Husband Survey
1. Where did you meet your husband?Ryan and I met while we were both working at Wal*Mart.
2. How long did you date before you got married?2 & ½ years
3. How long have you been married?About a year and 9 months…give or take. I am not going to calculate it.
4. What does he do that surprises you?He will get me flowers when I am not expecting it or take me to dinner or just surprise me with a kiss or hug.
5. What is your favorite feature of his?His eyes and his shoulders.
6. What is his best quality?How supportive and loving he is. I could not ask for better!
7. Does he have a nickname for you?Oh yeah! He calls me all sorts of stuff. Usually involving the word “snuggle”
8. What is his favorite food?That is really tough because he likes lots of stuff but I would guess prime rib.
9. What is his favorite sport?He is starting to like basketball.
10. When and where did you first kiss?I don’t remember the exact date but it was not long after we first met and it was in my grandparent’s living room.
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?
Ryan and I like movies. I also play video games with him sometimes.
12. Do you have any children?Ryan has a wonderful little girl from his first marriage that is 7-years-old and we are expecting our first in September.
13. Does he have any hidden talents?He can be a pretty good cook when he tries.
14. How old is he?26…almost 27.
15. Who said I love you first?I did and I am okay with that. Ryan was really guarded because of his past and so I knew that he loved me, even if he was scared to say it.
16. What is his favorite music?He likes alternative rock like Sublime, Cake, and Nirvana. Also some music from the 50’s and 60’s.
17. What do you admire most about him?His strength to over come some of the very difficult things he has been through. And also how great of a father he is.
18. What is his favorite color?Blue
19. Will he read this?I think so.
20. Will he fill this out about you?
Nope.
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