So today's my thirtieth birthday and I'm pregnant. I had my last period on Mother's Day which makes me about 6 and a half weeks along. And I am sick and remembering how much I hate being pregnant. I was thinking that I would try to really enjoy my pregnant body this time around but I'm failing so far. I had about 10 pounds of new weight that I was planning on losing this summer - I think it was partly from the cold winter and partly from Aidan's decreased nursing burning up less calories, so I feel fat and my clothes are all too tight already.
In some ways I'm doing better this time around. I haven't thrown up yet and I'm thinking that I might not have to. I think that I was operating under the mistaken notion before that I would feel better if I threw up, but it wasn't really so. And Aidan is a nice, constant reminder of what I get out of all of this, and that helps.
We just told Steve's family a couple of nights ago. I wanted to wait as long as possible, but I felt too sick and grouchy and I figured pretty soon they would decide that I was just a bitch. They're actually too nice to think that, but we told them, and I felt like I needed to disclose that I had had a miscarriage before I had Aidan, something they didn't know. I just didn't want them telling the neighbors and their extended family just yet. I can't tell you how many time I've heard about some neighbor or distant relative "losing a baby". So we also decided to not tell Aidan yet, though I am starting to regret that. I'd like to share it with him, and I honestly think that he can handle whatever happens.
Blogger migrated me to their new system for my birthday. Thanks, Blogger! It's great, I love it.
Hey does anyone have the book, Super Immunity For Kids? I need the pre-natal vitamin list from it.
And by the way, the solstice was so disappointing. We had like three weeks of rain, including the solstice, so it was like the longest day of the year was the gloomiest, longest day of the year. The sun was hiding. I didn't get up at dawn anyway, but it was hard to feel celebratory about it at all.
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WOW! Happy birthday Christy!and CONGRATULATIONS! I know pregnancy can be hard, I'm hoping for you that you don't vomit and get lots of naps...give a shout out if you are in need of anything. xo Kara
Conratulations Christy! We'll be sending you the strongest health vibes possible from our end. We've seen nothing but rain in our little Jersey shore town as well - I know how you feel. Who needs longer days if the sun isn't going to bother to show up? Hugs! :) -Shannon
congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i am so happy for you, and i hope you get to feeling better. and of course- happy birthday!
Hello, Christy,Wow. Happy Birthday, and many happy returns. I'm trying to call you, so in case I don't get to talk to you, I wish you all the best and love. From all of us.Alexa
happy birthday and congrats!!!!i miss you and yr clan.take care!!!!
Happy Birth (present and upcoming) Day! My boys went through a miscarriage with me. It was a very hard time, but they were amazing and so sweet to me. Your son may even know on some level; our nursing toddlers are very in tune with our bodies. Anyway, just a couple other things: maternity clothes are needed much earlier in subsequent pregnancies so don't worry! and the Mother Tea from Compleat Mother is great for icky symptoms. Wish you were going to the mamagathering, I'd love to meet you!
i HAD that book!! The vitamin list is extensive (just so your prepared) about 10 different vitamins spread through 3 doses so that they dont interact wrong. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Ill talk to you real soon IRL!!! LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU
Congratulations Christy! You are the only person I actually know outside of a prenatal yoga class who is pregnant at the same time I am. I hope you feel better soon. Jes and I talked, and I'll get your books back to you through her soon... I just want to look through them again before they leave me. Take care of yourself and good luck!
Congratulations!!!Isn't it shocking when it comes back in a rush how miserable it can be to be pregnant.During my second pregnancy, I had to whine to my mother and sister that I forgot about the need for mint chewing gum to help me cope with the DISGUSTING taste in my mouth.Rest--yeah, like you can with all your other responsibilities. But do your best to rest. It will get better.
Oops. Forgot to add: Happy Birthday.
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WOW! Happy birthday Christy!and CONGRATULATIONS! I know pregnancy can be hard, I'm hoping for you that you don't vomit and get lots of naps...give a shout out if you are in need of anything. xo Kara
Conratulations Christy! We'll be sending you the strongest health vibes possible from our end. We've seen nothing but rain in our little Jersey shore town as well - I know how you feel. Who needs longer days if the sun isn't going to bother to show up? Hugs! :) -Shannon
congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i am so happy for you, and i hope you get to feeling better. and of course- happy birthday!
Hello, Christy,Wow. Happy Birthday, and many happy returns. I'm trying to call you, so in case I don't get to talk to you, I wish you all the best and love. From all of us.Alexa
happy birthday and congrats!!!!i miss you and yr clan.take care!!!!
Happy Birth (present and upcoming) Day! My boys went through a miscarriage with me. It was a very hard time, but they were amazing and so sweet to me. Your son may even know on some level; our nursing toddlers are very in tune with our bodies. Anyway, just a couple other things: maternity clothes are needed much earlier in subsequent pregnancies so don't worry! and the Mother Tea from Compleat Mother is great for icky symptoms. Wish you were going to the mamagathering, I'd love to meet you!
i HAD that book!! The vitamin list is extensive (just so your prepared) about 10 different vitamins spread through 3 doses so that they dont interact wrong. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Ill talk to you real soon IRL!!! LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU
Congratulations Christy! You are the only person I actually know outside of a prenatal yoga class who is pregnant at the same time I am. I hope you feel better soon. Jes and I talked, and I'll get your books back to you through her soon... I just want to look through them again before they leave me. Take care of yourself and good luck!
Congratulations!!!Isn't it shocking when it comes back in a rush how miserable it can be to be pregnant.During my second pregnancy, I had to whine to my mother and sister that I forgot about the need for mint chewing gum to help me cope with the DISGUSTING taste in my mouth.Rest--yeah, like you can with all your other responsibilities. But do your best to rest. It will get better.
Oops. Forgot to add: Happy Birthday.