Face OFF

Maybe if I had used the thing earlier I could have prevented this. But once again, I think the neti pot has let me down with its false promises. I have been writing little poems in my head about how much I hate the neti pot.

I have been sick since last Monday. At this point, my chest congestion is better and even my sinuses seem more clear (ah, the irony). Physically I feel like the cold is on its way out.

But starting last Saturday I started having bad sinus pain, especially around my upper jaw. I don't think the neti pot reaches that far.

Since Saturday, I have tried every home remedy for sinus infections, and I think discovered a new one (clarisonic). This is the 4th morning I have been awakened around 3 am by the sinus pain. It is the weirdest thing, it is not getting better. Extra strength Tylenol helps very very little.

My OB was going to give me a scrip for a Z-pak, but due to my drug allergies we weren't positive if that was safe. I can't remember for sure if I've taken a Z-pak before. She said to see my PCM.

I thought I would wait another day or two and see if it got better. I thought it was improving, but this morning is making me believe It is not getting better. After another 3 am hot tea and neti fest, I can't go back to sleep. I am laying here in the guest room, waiting for the hour to be decent enough/hubby to wake so I can take a hot shower in the master bathroom.

I am pretty afraid to take an antibiotic right now. The OB said I could take sudafed, but I don't want to take that either, it won't help if this is bacterial.

Every time I've had a sinus infection in the past, I've had to get antibiotics. They would not go away otherwise. I thought this time I could make it heal itself, but that is looking unlikely. Even the Mayo Clinic book says most antibiotics are safe to take, I just wish I was further along.

The thing is, it sounds so minor and whiney to say your face hurts. Even maxo-facial pain or whatever the term is, or a tooth ache? NBD right? Evidently not for me. This is making me question how I'll hold up to labor pain. Maybe my pain tolerance is whimpy.

All that aside, hopefully I can get in to see the doc today and she can write me a scrip for something safe. My doc is pregnant, I hope she is still there, her due date is soon. There's something reassuring about a pregnant doctor Rxing you something, since she has the same concerns. Until then, this guy about sums it up. ;)

Movie Marathon

Eleven weeks today! We have a fig now! Presently I have DH's cold, but am still doing well(ish). But that means this is not going to be the best post, because my brain is mush. I've been in zombie/minimalist mode since Monday.

We had a great time at the wedding last weekend, and the LBD worked out great. It was special to support and celebrate such a truly lovely couple, in a beautiful locale too.



Just a week and change until our NT scan and we're out of First Tri. Come on Second Tri! I still think we're having a boy but we haven't decided if we'll find out. We probably will...? I am also worried something will go wrong before then and I won't know, but I have no logical reason to worry that.

DH has been so helpful and supportive, it calms my mind to see these little ways that show he'll be a great Daddy. He made us the best pancakes this morning. Mmmm. Then he actually *suggested* watching The Last Unicorn last night, because he wanted insight into my childhood. Haha. Love that movie. I have it all memorized I think.

Today we saw Frankenweenie. It is incredibly entertaining. And impressive! Highly recommend, if you like Tim Burton.

Thank you for all the kind thoughts. Please know I am sending good vibes to you all. And remember, be wary of rousing a wizard's wrath. Haha. Or, at least wary of a hubby's cold. Or, most importantly, be wary of my silly 80s movie references that slip out in weak moments. ;)

Dieci Settimane

10 weeks already?!  It is hard to believe that we've known about our little olive (now kumquat [I will not think of our baby as a prune]) for almost 2 months.

Thank you all so much for your good thoughts and support.  It has been so great to have dialogue about all this crazy baby growing business.

Tomorrow we will be driving a few hours to go to a wedding.  I am looking forward to it, but poor hubby has come down with a cold.  SO...I'm not sure he'll be taking much advantage of his DD this weekend!  I think we'll still have a good time.

How far along:  10 weeks!

Total weight gain:  When I weighed myself a few days ago, I was actually down to my pre-pregnancy weight.  Go figure.  My scale must be broken.

Maternity clothes:  Hmm...not really.  I was rocking the bella band for a while when my bloat was bad, but lately I've just been wearing fat clothes.

Stretch marks:  Not any new ones.

Sleep:  Sleeping pretty good.  Some nights I wake up but not usually if I stop drinking liquids by 8 or so.

Best moment of this week:  DH was pretty cute tonight, he asked me if I had thought any more about names.  I haven't really, but if it's a girl we have tossed around the idea of naming her after our friend/honorary grandma who passed away.

Miss anything:  Running and sex.  Stupid pelvic rest. 

Movement:  Haha.  No... 

Food cravings:  I've been trying to ignore these and force myself to eat healthy.  Luckily I have found a super tasty green smoothie recipe so I am getting lots of greens now.  I still love mac and cheese, and french fries, as always, and oranges.  But I am starting to feel less aversions.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Sometimes the smell of meat, onions (which I normally love), and just tiredness, especially late at night.  I haven't yakked yet though.

Have you started to show yet:  That's debatable.    I'm definitely not flaunting the blump as of yet, it's not flattering.

Gender:  I'm thinking boy but DH is really hoping for a girl.

Labor signs: noooo

Belly button in or out:  in!

Wedding rings on or off:  On!

Happy or moody most of the time:   Right now, moody.  Tomorrow, happy.  I am especially grateful my spotting has been gone for two weeks now!

Looking forward to:  Our next appointment February 5.  We will do an u/s as part of 1st Tri screening.  I am hoping we will have a good N/T scan, that would be a big relief.  Until then I sort of want a doppler RIGHT NOW but I don't think it would be good for me.  ;)


Well, that was a little novella.  Thank you for reading if you got this far.  I think this lady's face is hilarious.

Please know I am thinking of you ladies, and sending you big hugs!

<3 

9 weeks!

9 weeks and 1 day today! This week's "fruit" is green olive, which makes me think of Italy, which makes me think of Lucca.

I've been feeling ok, no severe nausea, no puking thankfully. DH has been cooking for us a lot this last week, which has been really sweet. As long as I accept I need more rest right now and try to not overdo it, things are ok. Don't get me wrong, I'm exhausted a lot, but it's not so bad. Most excellently, I have not had any spotting for over a week! It's about time to clean out my closet. Luckily I have a few pairs of pants that are still working, but I'm definitely getting rounder. Skirts and dresses are my friends.

Next weekend we are going to a wedding - should be fun! The only thing I have that fits and is sort of appropriate is a LBD. Hopefully it's ok I'm wearing black to their wedding! It's an evening swanky black tie affair. This will be the first wedding DH and I have attended together, and I'm looking forward to a little trip.

Today I got to hold my neighbor's new little girl - she is 6 weeks old. It's really great there are so many new babies in the neighborhood right now. This was saddening to me at times before, but now I feel excited to be around so many other Moms my age. I am usually the person who declines holding the baby, so this was especially sweet.

Thank you for all your good wishes. I am still stalking you guys on your blogs, TTGP, and other boards. I'm sending all manner of prayers and good vibes for where you are in your TTC expedition/roller coaster, and where you wish to be.

<3

Oh baby! :)

Thank you to everyone for their good vibes. Everything went great today! I am so happy to report that our little Peanut is measuring perfectly at 8w3d, with a hb of 160! I am starting to feel like this is actually going to happen!

Everyone at the office was nice and I think the OB will be a great fit.  I was a bit bummed to be kept on pelvic rest & no exercise, but I'm allowed walking. I guess that's NBD, I'm so exhausted and I'm probably a little too scared to have sex anyways. The other great thing is that I haven't had any spotting for a few days now! I'm hoping this trend continues.

Thank you again for your good wishes. I am thinking of you!  :)

Hello Fetus

I am 8 weeks today! Just two more days till the "viability ultrasound."

The title of this week on the silly WTE app is "Goodbye Embryo, Hello Fetus." This makes me think of a new Sanrio character, Hello Fetus, and what sorts of wonderful erasers and book bags could be designed with shim. Hands off, Sanrio, I'm taking this one to the bank.

Yesterday we flew home. Luckily all our flights went so well, we even arrived early! Today I feel...less than ideal. I am in a terrible mood, I am exhausted, my brain is in a fog, and I could barely eat this morning but now it's better. All I can say is it must be a good sign that I feel like this!

DH has been super sweet and helpful, bringing me things and doing laundry! I love him. Also, our fur baby has been super sweet and snugly. Sorry to not have more exciting updates!

I miss the TTGP ladies. I am still stalking youse and sending many good vibes.

Off to drink some ginger ale...

HNY!

This morning my Dad and I watched the Rose Parade (amazing) and made this deliciousness:

Light and Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake

It was sooooooo good!  We used Granny Smith apples, which I definitely recommend.  No maple syrup either, so we used regular, but it was still tasty.  I also added a little vanilla.

 Sorry that one is blurry.  And also this formatting is horrendous.  It looks one way when I write it out and then develops a mind of its own.  Hopefully you get the idea: this recipe = awesome.

Other than a new year, things here are still about the same.  Except our fur baby has been especially lovey lately.  She is following me more than usual.  She is next to me right now, actually!   I don't mind. :)