I am fully formed now and I have vocal cords too. Just cause you can't hear me doesn't mean I'm not already screaming and yelling for food, comfort, or attention.
I have fingers with fingerprints too. I don't plan on committing any crimes yet.. so don't get any ideas about fingerprinting me right out of the womb - K?
And no making fun of me for sucking my thumb.. the only sustenance I get is through this weird cord attached to my belly so I have to do something with my mouth.
Pretty soon I'm gonna start moving and dancing around - even though mom won't feel anything.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
First Trimester Wrap-Up
Hello!
Thought I’d make my own contribution to this blog since I am the one experiencing all the joys of pregnancy!
Tomorrow marks week 13 of the pregnancy which means….last week of the first trimester!! Woo hoo! I keep hearing about the relief from nausea and fatigue that occurs in the “golden days” of pregnancy and I cannot wait! But I digress, since we started our blog late, let me recap what’s happened these first few months.
Back at the end of February, I noticed something strange. I was due for my period and I wasn’t getting any of my pre-symptoms. My symptoms are clock-work…about 3-4 days before I start getting hormone headaches. Next come some really painful cramps. And then the main event. Well, I noticed that none of my pre-symptoms were happening…so…on February 26, I took a deep breath and took a home pregnancy test. And what do you know, it turned out positive. My first reaction was complete and total shock and a little panic, I must admit. I called Ryan at work and told him he needed to come home right away. He asked why and I believe I told him something along the lines of “We need to talk about the fact that I’m pregnant.” He was stunned…and thrilled and came right home. A doctor’s blood test confirmed the pregnancy a few days later and we were off and running.
I found out at the end of Week 4 of the pregnancy. What they don’t tell you is that pregnancy is actually ten months, not nine; 37- 42 weeks for the average woman. And the week count begins from your last period, so you don’t even conceive until around Week 2. So confusing. Anyway, I felt great the first few weeks after finding out…just kinda let the news sink in and made some life choices that were influenced by the fact that I was now a mom. Eee! That still seems crazy to me!
Anyway, around Week 6 is when I started getting the serious pregnancy symptoms. First was the fatigue…I could not function without 9-10 hours of sleep a night, as well as a nap during the day. Next came the morning sickness. Morning sickness my behind. My nausea is usually late afternoon/early evening…sometimes all through the night. But hardly ever in the morning. What we quickly found out is that I basically needed to keep food in my stomach constantly…or the nausea peaked. That’s really hard for me because I have a small stomach and I have always eaten like a bird. The concept of eating even when I’m not hungry is completely foreign to me! I must say, though, I really don’t have crazy mood swings. The biggest difference is that when I get angry, I get REALLY angry and it is really hard for me to calm down. But I’m not acting all crazy…I don’t think! ;)
It’s been quite a rollercoaster of a first trimester, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Feeling these things is a near constant reminder of the life that I am growing and that is so exciting. We had our first doctor appointment on April 5th, and got the ultrasound pics of the baby. It was amazing. Watching the baby move around and be so active just made it all that more real. Ryan came with and it was so precious to be able to share that moment with him. This whole pregnancy is so surreal to him, for obvious reasons, that any proof he can see is priceless. It must be harder for the man, watching his partner go through all these changes and not being able to do anything, not being an active part of it all. I mean, I live and breathe this pregnancy. There’s not a moment of the day that I’m not conscious of it and making decisions accordingly. But Ryan’s been the best partner…very caring and concerned and supportive. Sometimes I get scared at how not scared he is by the whole thing, but he’s wanted this for so long, I think he’s a little more mentally and emotionally prepared than I am!
My second doctor appointment was eventful. I was there for almost 4 hours due to my doctor being on call and leaving to deliver babies…twice! The first time I was in the waiting room, no biggie. But the second time, I was in my exam room all naked under the threadbare pink cover-up, lying on the exam table. That was cold! But I loved my doctor, she was very nice and attentive and easy to talk to. She had trouble hearing the baby’s heartbeat, so we did another ultrasound so that she could see it. Bonus!
And so here I am at the end of this first three months. My waist is definitely thickening, my pants are tight and there is some definite pooching that certain people are picking up on. My breasts are also getting bigger. *sigh* I really don’t need that, but hey, no use fighting the changes my body’s going through. This was a very unexpected turn of events for us, but we’re so happy. When it’s right, it’s right. Life has a way of throwing what you need at you, whether you think you’re ready for it or not. Thanks to all our friends and family for their love and support.
Kisses!
Thought I’d make my own contribution to this blog since I am the one experiencing all the joys of pregnancy!
Tomorrow marks week 13 of the pregnancy which means….last week of the first trimester!! Woo hoo! I keep hearing about the relief from nausea and fatigue that occurs in the “golden days” of pregnancy and I cannot wait! But I digress, since we started our blog late, let me recap what’s happened these first few months.
Back at the end of February, I noticed something strange. I was due for my period and I wasn’t getting any of my pre-symptoms. My symptoms are clock-work…about 3-4 days before I start getting hormone headaches. Next come some really painful cramps. And then the main event. Well, I noticed that none of my pre-symptoms were happening…so…on February 26, I took a deep breath and took a home pregnancy test. And what do you know, it turned out positive. My first reaction was complete and total shock and a little panic, I must admit. I called Ryan at work and told him he needed to come home right away. He asked why and I believe I told him something along the lines of “We need to talk about the fact that I’m pregnant.” He was stunned…and thrilled and came right home. A doctor’s blood test confirmed the pregnancy a few days later and we were off and running.
I found out at the end of Week 4 of the pregnancy. What they don’t tell you is that pregnancy is actually ten months, not nine; 37- 42 weeks for the average woman. And the week count begins from your last period, so you don’t even conceive until around Week 2. So confusing. Anyway, I felt great the first few weeks after finding out…just kinda let the news sink in and made some life choices that were influenced by the fact that I was now a mom. Eee! That still seems crazy to me!
Anyway, around Week 6 is when I started getting the serious pregnancy symptoms. First was the fatigue…I could not function without 9-10 hours of sleep a night, as well as a nap during the day. Next came the morning sickness. Morning sickness my behind. My nausea is usually late afternoon/early evening…sometimes all through the night. But hardly ever in the morning. What we quickly found out is that I basically needed to keep food in my stomach constantly…or the nausea peaked. That’s really hard for me because I have a small stomach and I have always eaten like a bird. The concept of eating even when I’m not hungry is completely foreign to me! I must say, though, I really don’t have crazy mood swings. The biggest difference is that when I get angry, I get REALLY angry and it is really hard for me to calm down. But I’m not acting all crazy…I don’t think! ;)
It’s been quite a rollercoaster of a first trimester, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Feeling these things is a near constant reminder of the life that I am growing and that is so exciting. We had our first doctor appointment on April 5th, and got the ultrasound pics of the baby. It was amazing. Watching the baby move around and be so active just made it all that more real. Ryan came with and it was so precious to be able to share that moment with him. This whole pregnancy is so surreal to him, for obvious reasons, that any proof he can see is priceless. It must be harder for the man, watching his partner go through all these changes and not being able to do anything, not being an active part of it all. I mean, I live and breathe this pregnancy. There’s not a moment of the day that I’m not conscious of it and making decisions accordingly. But Ryan’s been the best partner…very caring and concerned and supportive. Sometimes I get scared at how not scared he is by the whole thing, but he’s wanted this for so long, I think he’s a little more mentally and emotionally prepared than I am!
My second doctor appointment was eventful. I was there for almost 4 hours due to my doctor being on call and leaving to deliver babies…twice! The first time I was in the waiting room, no biggie. But the second time, I was in my exam room all naked under the threadbare pink cover-up, lying on the exam table. That was cold! But I loved my doctor, she was very nice and attentive and easy to talk to. She had trouble hearing the baby’s heartbeat, so we did another ultrasound so that she could see it. Bonus!
And so here I am at the end of this first three months. My waist is definitely thickening, my pants are tight and there is some definite pooching that certain people are picking up on. My breasts are also getting bigger. *sigh* I really don’t need that, but hey, no use fighting the changes my body’s going through. This was a very unexpected turn of events for us, but we’re so happy. When it’s right, it’s right. Life has a way of throwing what you need at you, whether you think you’re ready for it or not. Thanks to all our friends and family for their love and support.
Kisses!
Friday, April 20, 2007
Hello.
I am the love child of Allison Clark and Ryan Reddick. I am currently gestating inside Allison's belly. I'm causing her a lot of nausea and making her pee a lot. Hee hee.
This is what I look like. It's not a very good picture of me, I know. But my dad couldn't get a better scan. Oh well.. I'll have to teach him when I get out of this place.
This is what I look like. It's not a very good picture of me, I know. But my dad couldn't get a better scan. Oh well.. I'll have to teach him when I get out of this place.
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