v2.0 beta

Not much going on lately. I seem to have suddenly developed a case of carpal tunnel in the base of my thumb. It hurts like hell and I pretty much can’t use my left hand. Most of the rough side effects of the 1st trimester have started easing up. My sleep is still a bit wonky but it’s evening out.

I also seem to have pulled a muscle in my chest… again. I’m about done with the pulled muscle crap. It’s bad enough that I was already prone to over straining muscles but this is just making it worse.

Will is being fabulous. He takes care of me when I feel too beaten up to take care of things myself. I has the bestest husband in the whole world. Today he cleaned up the living room so we can sit in there instead of spending all day in bed. That’s going to help keep me from napping too much, I think.

So, that’s what’s going on this week!

What the crap is with my sleep lately? I’ve gotten used to the being tired all the time. I can deal with that now… I can sleep 14 hours a day without feeling guilty. But now, it’s like my sleep is just TOTALLY screwed.

If I nap a time or two during the day then I sleep through the night (with the exception of a pee trip or two) but if I skip my nap(s) during the day then I don’t sleep at night. How the hell does that work out?

Take the last couple days for example. On Wednesday, I think I napped twice. I went to bed at about 1a, slept through the night and didn’t wake up until just after 11a yesterday morning. Then yesterday, I didn’t nap all day. We walked something like 4 miles. The only caffeine I ingested was 2/3 of a can of Dr. Pepper. I was EXHAUSTED. Went to sleep about midnight, woke up at 4a and can’t go back to sleep… then to top it off, fetus demands to be fed and makes me toast a bagel. >.<

Now I’m tired, can’t sleep, hungry AND IT’S STILL DARK OUTSIDE! can haz 2nd trimester yet?

Well, we had our 2nd appointment today. Nothing new, nothing exciting. We tried the Doppler but couldn’t hear the heartbeat. I’m not at all surprised since it’s still early. According to the first ultrasound, I’m 11w2d but according to their calculations, I’m 11w6d… given that I’m pretty overweight, I’m not at all surprised we couldn’t hear it. I’m not stressed over it. I know everything is alright. This just means that we’ll definitely hear it next appointment (when I’ll be just over 15w).

We didn’t do another ultrasound. We might do it next appointment but I’m not sure. Overall, I seem to be doing fine.

I asked the doc about this random gagging I’ve developed. For some reason I’ll just gag and kind of dry heave for no reason… I won’t be nauseous or anything, just gag. He says it’s totally normal and not to worry. Asked him about the cough and wheezing I’ve developed if I lie on my back for more than a few minutes. He says it’s normal and that now that I’m pregnant, I’m more susceptible to environmental allergens so I’m probably just developing a little congestion… no need to worry about it. He basically said to stop laying on my back.

I told him that I’ve been gagging on my prenats. He said to quit taking them if they’re making me sick. I’m not having cravings so that tells me that I’m getting all of my necessary nutrients. I told him that I’ve been munching Flintstones. He said that’s fine.. just to eat 2 int he AM and 2 at night and I’ll get most of what I need. The rest I can get from food.

I’ve gained 1 pound since last month, so that’s fine. I’m keeping within limits for the 1st trimester. And that’s pretty much it. Nothing spectacular to report!

It’s been weeks! Where have I been? I’ll tell you where I’ve been! The laptop went kablooie. We ordered a new one and it just came in the other day. Then I forgot my password… but then I remembered it.

So, here I am, on a new machine and ready to start blogging again!

What’s new? Well, we’ve hit 10 weeks. The morning sickness has eased up but it’s still there. I still have to pop a phenergan occasionally. I had a gallbladder attack last week. Bad enough to call an ambulance at 0330. They shot me up with morphine, prevacid and phenergan then sent me home with reglan. It seems to be helping with the indigestion (as long as I remember to take it. ) I’m going to talk to the doc about having it out later in the pregnancy.

Speaking of the doc, next appointment is next Tuesday. I think we’ll be having our 12-week scan at that point.

Anywho, that’s what’s new with me!