10 Weeks

Sorry for not updating last week. By the time I remembered I hadn't done it yet it was already a few days later so I figured I would just skip that week. Not much happened anyways.

I'm not posting pictures yet (sorry!) just because there's nothing overly exciting happening. Those who know me best can tell that I'm pregnant, but it's not substantial enough to post. Maybe next week?

I had an appointment with my family doctor this past Monday (to get referred to an OBGYN), although when I got there I was told that he himself was in the hospital so they had a substitute doctor. I was not impressed when I met her. She seemed to know NOTHING about the whole in vitro process. She asked me how far along I was and when I had found out and practically got mad at me when I said I had known for 5 weeks already:
"And you're just seeing a doctor now?"
"Actually, I've been seeing my doctors at Genesis and have already had two blood tests and two ultrasounds."
"I guess we should send you for some blood work so we can determine your blood type."
"I'm A-...I've already had a few blood tests"
"How come you haven't come in for a pap smear for the past two years?"
"Umm...because I was never told to and I've been to see my family doctor quite often within that time frame and he didn't seem too concerned about it." What does that have to do with getting a referral anyways?!?!?
"Oh."
"So can I get a referral?"
"The receptionist will do it. You're done."

Thank goodness. I was NOT impressed. I went back to work and had to vent to them all. The receptionist told me (when I called her the next day for my appointment time with an OBGYN) that she has "7 to 10 days to get me an appointment so she'll call me when she has one" in her sassy tone. Sigh. Time for a new doctor. Any suggestions?

On a different note. We have to start dressing in our business casual wear again on Tuesday, so I tried on my dress pants. They don't close. I'm going to try a pair of Candice's older ones are that are a size bigger to keep me going for a few weeks, but I'm going to have to cave sooner or later and buy maternity pants. I might trying making my own belly band out of an old (but looks brand new) tank top that's quite tight. I'm so dutch lol. Any other suggestions? At least I haven't grown out of my tops yet.


Week 8-9 Symptoms
HUNGRY? I don't seem to be quite as hungry as last week, although I do make sure that I'm eating frequently. My portions at breakfast, lunch, and dinner have decreased, probably due to the fact that I'm eating more often.

CRAVINGS? Nope, not really. Although I could really go for some bacon right now.

POOR SLEEPS AT NIGHT? Better. I still wake up every night..sometimes at 1:00am, sometimes at 3:30am.

TIRED? Yes, almost all of the time. I try to make sure I'm in bed by 9:15pm (one hour earlier than I used to) and then I don't get up until 6:15am (one hour later than I used to) which gives me roughly 9 hours of sleep a night. I used to survive perfectly off of 7 hours of sleep...but now 9 doesn't even seem like enough. The other morning I woke up perfectly rested, but by 10:00am I was already yawning. I haven't napped during the day, so I must be getting a decent enough amount of sleep otherwise I'm sure I would sleep on the couch after dinner, which I don't.

MORNING SICKNESS? Nope...same as always. I eat 2 graham crackers before getting up and I'm good to go for a bit.

WEIGHT GAIN? Not much. I weighed myself last week maybe, and I was only up about 2.5 pounds since my last 'weigh in'. Too bad I can't remember when that was...maybe a month ago? I figure I've gained about 9 pounds since May (I did a lot of 'eating in May to fill my lonely afternoons, and then couldn't go on my daily walks anymore starting in July). At least I don't have to feel guilty about gaining weight.

MILD CRAMPING? This past Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday were the worst yet. Today is much better. I was starting to get concerned that either I was miscarrying or my ovary ruptured or something (is that possible?) but it has definitely subsided. It's not painful cramping...more like a constant reminder that I have two babies in my uterus. I guess they had a growth spurt!

SHORTNESS OF BREATH? Yes! I have definitely noticed this the past couple of weeks. Climbing up the two flights of stairs to work makes my heart race and my breathing heavier.

Church this past Sunday was a struggle for me physically. By the end of the service I had to sit down during the song because I felt I was going to pass out. My mom said she had the same thing when she was pregnant. I wasn't even warm or anything. I think it must be because of the energy required to stand and sing? Who knows.

Anyways, I think that's it. Getting closer to be doing with the first trimester. I cannot wait! As each week passes I get less nervous and more excited. Although it was mentioned to me that you never stop worrying with kids. I just hope I can get to that point :) Things are looking good though!

Oh, and I should mention that you're free to tell whomever you would like now. We're not keeping it a secret anymore.