Sick Days
I fell off the face of the blogosphere – and it seems like the planet – this weekend, with my sickness becoming more severe again for a few days. It’s lightened up a little now, and I actually feel somewhat close to normal this morning. That’s a welcome sensation!
Chronic nausea, as my dad calls it, changes your whole outlook on life. Everything seems difficult or dangerous. Difficult because it’s so demanding on your body, and dangerous because the exertion might lead to you being even sicker. Last night I went to Wal-Mart with my husband, and barely made it to the checkout line. Then I had to find a bench to sit down on.
It makes you realize your weakness, that’s for sure. I have to think twice as much about what I eat and when, where I go and when, how much sleep I get, what medicine I take, and things I need to get done. Confession: I still haven’t written thank-you notes for my wedding yet. I feel awful, but I had just started working on them when I began to feel really sick. It’s been almost three months – I need to get them out!
However, yesterday was an exciting day because I had my first doctor’s appointment, and I got to see the baby moving around on the ultrasound! I didn’t know I would get to see it; I thought I would just get to hear the heartbeat, so my husband didn’t come this time. But I was sad about that because I did get to see our little baby, and it was so amazing. I understand after seeing it why abortion-minded women usually change their minds after seeing an ultrasound. It’s as close to miraculous as you can get to see this little tiny person moving around inside of you.
My official due date is February 1, and I’m 9 weeks along. 3 weeks until I’m out of the danger zone and the sick zone – the first trimester. I’m hoping my sickness lightens up then, but more than that I’ll be excited that the baby has made it safely to 12 weeks, Lord willing.
So that’s what’s been going on with me. Anyone have pregnancy sickness stories they’d like to share? 
Aw I’m glad you’re feeling a little better this morning!! I can’t believe you’re almost to your first trimester!!
My first trimester passed with me eating like a horse. I would literally get up 1 -2 times a night feeling hungry, and have to eat something or I’d feel sick. I gained a healthy amount of weight, but I felt gigantic – I always carried a couple of granola bars with me, even if I was just running out to the store! So I don’t share your particular “pregnancy sickness” but I definitely understand the pressure of keeping track of every movement in your life. It’s good practice for motherhood to be so prepared and aware of what you’re doing and how you’re feeling! (And isn’t the first ultrasound the most AMAZING thing??)
Aww Anna, that does not sound nice! But I pray that God will continue to look after you and your little one as you go through this very unique and precious season. And how exciting that you got to see your baby on the ultrasound! I am so, so happy for you
Can’t say I have, but you are constantly in my thoughts
Steph, I was hungry like that for about weeks 2-4 (although I didn’t know I was pregnant). My husband was wondering what was wrong with me since I was eating as much as he was! However I’ve lost about 8 pounds since then.
Thanks KO, Lindsay and Emily!!
Josh wanted me to share this story. For our 3rd year anniversary we went to Gatlinburg, TN for a few days vacation. I was still in my first trimester and on the trip I got my first big dose of morning sickness and throwing up. We went to a really nice place to eat and ALL I felt like eating was a baked potatoes. Every else sounded awful. I also couldn’t walk around to enjoy the sites so we spent most of the time driving around in the car. Good memories!