The beginning to 16 weeks

Here is a recap of how I've felt and things that have happened between the time we found out we were expecting and now (16 weeks, 3 days).

Week 6 (Dec 9, 2011): Sore breasts and nausea set in. We found out this week, Dec 6th that we were pregnant. Had an ultrasound on Dec 8th to confirm and tell us how far along...5 weeks, 6 days. I wasn't sick at ALL until 6 weeks hit! It was instant. I craved bland, salty, heavy foods such as potatoes, fries and bread.....LOTS of bread!! The things that are not good right now are water and meat! Things I need!! Imagine that. I went to exercise the day I found out, but had a pain in my side so I cut the class short and haven't had time to go back. The shock is still setting in that we are going to have a baby. We decided not to tell any family until Christmas and friends until 12 weeks. Starting weight: 125 lbs

Week 7 (Dec 16, 2011): Still very nauseous and vomiting. I've tried all the remedies suggested to help ease it....ordered some accupressure wrist bands, preggie pop drops, crackers and sprite....nothing has seemed to ease off the nausea. :( Water is still terrible and makes me more nauseous. I've been drinking juice to get some fluids in me and a little gatorade. Haven't really eaten a lot of food because I just feel so icky. But I'm trying because I know I have to and need to. I haven't been able to exercise because I'm nauseous. My co-workers figured me out because I'm sick.

Week 8 (Dec 23, 2011): Heavens we finally get to tell our parents tomorrow!!! I'm SOOOO excited!!! Still sick. I'm really trying to drink water, but it's hard. Roast is a total food aversion for me. Not really digging veggies or fruit right now either. Smells aren't bothering me too bad, they are just very prominent. Nothing unusual for me though.....I have the sniffer of a coon hound! Ha!! Still craving bland, salty food and bread. I think the bread helps soak up the acid in my stomach.

Week 9 (Dec 30, 2011): Last week was awesome because we finally told our families! It was so great to see their excitement!! Still nauseous and puking but I've figured out that if I eat every 2 hours or so it's not so bad. And if I wait until I throw up to eat breakfast it's a lot easier on my esophagus! Don't really have any cravings for anything specific yet.

Week 10 (Jan 6, 2012): Went to the doctor today. He said my blood work was great and everything was good. He felt my breasts to make sure they were ok and that was it. Said everything looked good. Weight: 129 lbs

Week 11 (Jan 13, 2012): I'm getting a serious pooch now! I can button my regular pants but they are very tight and it's much more comfy with them unbuttoned. Mom and I went to buy me some bigger pants to last me a little while longer. Still sick....nothing new.

Week 12 (Jan 20, 2012): Finally told all of our friends via facebook! Our very close friends were told when our families were told. Still sick, but it seems to be getting a little better. Water is now my friend! Thank goodness!! I'm craving pizza a lot. Thin crust. I really like Painturo's pizza. I've always enjoyed pizza, but I never eat it a lot but we are having pizza at least once a week now.

Week 13 (Jan 27, 2012): Really wanting to go hear the heartbeat. I feel like I'm behind since I'm off on appointment weeks. I have to wait 2 more weeks. Bummer. :( But, I went to exercise and it felt good! I'm trying to walk more and be more active now that I'm feeling a little bit better. Still sick though. Not as bad, but it's still there. Still puking in the mornings and nauseous when I get hungry. I finally made it to the second trimester though!! I thought this would never come!

Week 14 (Feb 3, 2012): One more week until my appointment. Everything is still the same. Growing a little bit at a time. You can't really tell I'm pregnant unless I show you. My bump is super low so my pants cover the biggest majority of it.

Week 15 (Feb 10, 2012): Jimmy and I went to the doctor this morning and heard the heartbeat!! Woohooo!!! That kiddo was doing tons of flips and flops. Dr. Miller was having a hard time finding the beat for us to hear because the little thing kept moving!! But I'll take movement! Good to know it's alive! :) We set our date for the ultrasound.....March 2nd!! We will be having our gender reveal party on March 3rd with our family and close friends and I.CAN'T.WAIT!!! Still sick but not every day! That's progress!! Still not digging roast. Finally ate some green beans and they were really good! I was scared to eat them because they are one of my favorites and I didn't want to ruin them with my finiky taste buds. I'm trying to eat better... more fruits, fiber and protein. Weight: 134 lbs (9 gained so far)

Week 16 (Feb 17, 2012): Anxiously awaiting March 2nd! Went to the National Farm Machine show with Jimmy in Louisville today and walked a LOT. It was good for me though! Jimmy made fun of me because every food vendor we went by I bought something. Ha!! I had some popcorn, German roasted nuts, a BBQ sandwich and chips, and ice cream. That was just while we were at the show! I had my regular breakfast before we got there! :) A growing girl has got to eat! Don't think I ate ALL that.....I had about 1/4 of the popcorn and maybe 10 roasted nuts and I didn't even finish all my ice cream cone. I figured I walked enough to earn all those calories for the day. ;-)

So that's the update to get you up to speed on how I'm doing and things that are going on. I'm still sick, but it seems I only throw up on the weekdays. I think it's because I get up and going instead of taking my time to get out of bed. And it could be the lack of sleep too. Who knows. But I'm not as sick as I was and that's a huge plus! I'm hoping that I will feel better now that I've hit the 4 month mark.