After October, I really don't have any other dates that I took note of except for the first ultrasound.
However, I remember that by October, I was having trouble with a few things. I remember having difficulty with my sciatic nerve. There was one time I really had to call in sick from work because I couldn't stand. I thought I was paralyzed. I THOUGHT it was never going to go away. I also had low blood pressure and would have dizzy spells at work. It wasn't just morning sickness...it was worse.
My first ultrasound was fun. It was November 26, 2007. I don't know if it was me forgetting or if the doctor did forget to tell us but for some reason, I didn't know that I had to have a full bladder for the ultrasound. The receptionist made me drink a ton of water before I was called in. All for the nurse to say that it won't really work. Oh well! But everything went well. There she was. Cute as a button! Of course as this time, they wouldn't tell us the gender but that was fine.
By February, I had to stop working. My low blood pressure wasn't helping me with work and I found out that I had gestational diabetes. ugh! Gestational diabetes is no fun! I've dieted before and I've never maintained a diet. I believe that diets NEVER work. I believe in portion control but still eating what you like. I hate depriving myself. HA! Gestational diabetes = MAJOR Deprivation! Deprive a pregnant lady of FOOD?! I had to go to a class and be asked to check my blood sugar everyday AND report every month. I remember a nurse even threatening me that I would have to take insulin shots if I don't do better. Geez!
I thought that I never had weird cravings when I was pregnant. Looking back, I enjoyed a combination of peanut butter and strawberry yogurt. I now think that that's not very appetizing but back then, it was the only sweet option I had. I didn't just eat it because it was my only choice. I actually ate it because I enjoyed it. hahaha!
March 23, 2008 was when I had my first baby shower. I only remeber the date because one of my pictures on the event had a date on it. It was fun and it was a day of being allowed to eat what I want. I didn't eat that much since I really was afraid of the repercussions.
By this time, I remember being lonely and REALLY lazy. I'd be home alone most of the time since everyone would be at work. I'd clean the house, eat and then watch Breakfast TV. I'd try walking to a friend's house every now and again but that was just about it. I'm hoping that on my next pregnancy, I'd be more active. I probably would since I have Claire now but maybe more REAL exercise.
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