I'm 8 weeks and 4 days pregnant today. I had my first OB appointment yesterday, but it was just an intake visit. I got to pee in a cup and have my blood drawn, but I didn't get to see the bean :( I really came close to begging the nurse, or maybe slipping her a twenty or something. She tried to reassure me by saying that if I "felt pregnant" that I was doing ok. The problem is that I don't always feel that pregnant. Yeah, my boobs are kind of sore, but the nausea is mostly gone the last couple of days. I was tired yesterday, but I had plenty of energy on Sunday and Monday. I know that there isn't anything I can do but wait, but it is taking sooooo long. How can I still be at only 8 weeks? I feel like I have been nervously marking time in the first trimester for 17 weeks already!
On the other hand, Christmas is rapidly approaching. We just got the tree up on Sunday. It is already Wednesday, and I'm still not finished decorating the thing. We have NO gifts purchased, except for the stocking stuff I've been buying here and there. Every other day there is something else that I have to do things for, Friday it was the Historical Society potluck, next week there are two school parties. And so on and so on. I want the 21st to come sooo badly because I will get to see the bean again. But on the other hand, I need this time to get stuff done. I want to be happy that I'm pregnant, not scared stiff. I want to be excited about Christmas, not tired and stressed. I think I will have to focus on Christmas and try to enjoy doing some of the things I love the best, shop like crazy this weekend, and hope that some of my pregnancy symptoms come back in force to reassure me. The 21st is coming and Christmas is coming no matter what, so I'd better make the most of it.
Sorry you didn't get to see baby bean! At least it sounds like you are very busy this month. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteHopefully the 21st will give you more good news. You certainly have been busy. As for holiday shopping, you'll get it done when you get the chance.
ReplyDeletegirl you gotta get shopping!! I have my scan on the 21st as well so let's compare war stories ok :) and also update on what you decided to do in the dining room!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you have to wait to see the bean. Hoping the 21st comes in a hurry cuz I wanna see the bean too!
ReplyDeleteChon, you're absolutely right! I got some shopping done last night, online and at Targ.et. Whew! More today!
ReplyDeleteHahaha...I love the idea of slipping the nurse a twenty! :) This part of the pregnancy is so hard. I hope you start to feel some symptoms so you worry less. In the meantime, maybe it's good you have Xmas to distract you...
ReplyDeleteTotally should have slipped the the nurse a $20. Uhg! Why make you wait. They should just install a window. I will be stopping by often to check on you. You are my hero.
ReplyDeleteI want to wish those symptoms on you so you have the reassurance but... you know... don't really want you to have to deal with those symptoms because having your head over the toilet does not a happy Christmas make. How about me just wishing that the holidays distract you :-)
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