I’m not going to lie, this pregnancy has been so much harder than with Bennett. I am so sick! I am nauseous basically all day every day. I vomit 1-7 times a day. I would say on average, probably three times a day. When I was pregnant with B, I didn’t take any medication (other than my prenatal vitamins). Seriously, not even a Tylenol. This time, I’m on a Vitamin B6 and Unisom combo to be at the struggle level. Before I started those medicines, I couldn’t keep anything down. Now, I have good days and bad days.
If the physical sickness wasn’t enough, I mentally feel so guilty that B isn’t getting my full attention. Or even good attention. Screentime is now unlimited. Lunch is basically always mac & cheese or Chipotle. [yes these are very different but two of the only things I can keep down.] I miss taking him to the Children’s Museum, or the pool, or the playground. I feel terrible. I read somewhere that pregnancy with a toddler is survival mode, but it doesn’t make me feel better.
Jimmy’s been amazing on weekends. He takes B to the playground, the playplace, the pool, riding his bike, the museum, you name it, they’re out and about. But does two days make up for five?
I have no other weekly update because all we do is survive right now.
Questionnaire:
How far along? 8 Weeks
How big is baby? The size of a raspberry
Total weight gain/loss: holding steady so -2 overall
Maternity clothes? No but that’s because they’re in a storage unit somewhere in the DMV
Sleep: I’m struggling to fall asleep and wake up four times to pee every night
Best moment this week: there was one day that I didn’t throw up, that was a good day
Movement: N/A
Food cravings: Nothing
Food Aversions: Chicken for the most part. But basically every single food out there.
Gender: I cannot wait to find this out.
Labor Signs: N/A
Pregnancy Symptoms: I am tired and nauseous all the time. I throw up a couple times a week or day depending on what I eat. all the time no matter what I eat or what I do.
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Eating and not feeling sick
What I am looking forward to: Being out of our apartment
Upcoming appointments/events: 2nd appointment is 8/5
Weekly Wisdom: Even when you’re going to throw it up, drink water
Milestones: Healthy heartbeat!
Bump Picture: I did not take this again. There is no bump. And I look/feel like death
