Bump to Birth: Months 1-3

*I know a lot of people document their pregnancy by weeks. I have chosen to document monthly. The symptoms, cravings, ect. may seem lengthy but these are things experienced throughout the duration of the specified month.


Month 1

When we knew...October 31, 2015

Size: Poppy seed

Symptoms: nausea, fatigue, restless sleep, smell sensitivity, decreased appetite, round ligament pain

Emotions: anxious about ultrasound, excited, nervous about sharing the news and when to do so

Doctor's Visit: Nurse visit scheduled for November 26th
                         First ultrasound scheduled for December 2nd

Movement: none

Cravings: none

Aversions: none

According to Big Sister: She does not like it when I hold other babies. This will be something we'll have to work on.

Memories:
-Sharing the news
-Our trip to Carter's Mountain with the Bartley Familiy

-The Fall Festival at church

Month 2

Size: Raspberry

Symptoms: nausea, fatigue, decreased appetite, round ligament pain, tender breasts, bloating

Emotions: anxious, nervous, excited about the holidays

Doctor's Visit: November 26th-review of history, 24 hour urine collection, blood work
                         First ultrasound scheduled for December 2nd

Movement: none

Cravings: cheese pizza, spaghetti, Dunkin Donut holes, grilled cheese with bacon

Aversions: raw carrots, the smell of pine, the smell of Slim Jims/jerky

According to Big Sister:  She will now occasionally point to or rub my tummy when asked where the baby is.

Memories:
-I had a wonderful meeting with my Infertility Bible Study group
-A visit with my dear friend Laura S.

-A visit from Becca (my former housemate)

-Celebrated Thanksgiving with the Galbreaths' and family

-Cried during Frozen and How to Train Your Dragon 2


Month 3

Size: Plum

Symptoms: achy teeth, very emotional, nausea, fatigue, vivid dreams, smell sensitivity, decreased appetite, round ligament pain, headaches, light bleeding/spotting

Emotions: excited about telling family and friends at Christmas, sad we had to miss the traditional Christmas parade, looking forward to having my mom come up to visit, afraid of what the bleeding may mean and what it could lead to, frustrated, sad about not being able to do anything for the week of Christmas because I was put on bed rest, elated to see the baby on the ultrasound for the first time

Doctor's Visit: December 2nd-saw baby for the first time

                        December 19th-ultrasound to check on the status of the baby and to try and determine a cause for the bleeding and spotting

                         Another ultrasound scheduled for December 30th because of bleeding

Movement: none

Cravings: iced coffee, kettle corn, cheese pizza

Aversions: raw carrots, chili

According to Big Sister: She likes to take her stethoscope and place it on my tummy. She'll then go "bum-bum" to mimic the heartbeat.

Memories:
-Receiving Christmas presents in the mail
-Jamberry Nails party with friends
-Pajama/gingerbread house party at the Bartley's house

-Celebrating Christmas with extended family

-Began wearing maternity pants thanks to baby bloat
-December 19th: I woke up at 4:30am not feeling normal. I went to the bathroom to discover that I was having some light bleeding. I was terrified. I woke up Clinton and we laid there together, prayed and cried in those early morning hours. I can't express the ache that was in my heart and the fear that was wrecking my soul. I called my doctor as soon as they opened and they got me in that day. An internal exam and an ultrasound were done. My cervix was closed and there was no obvious cause for the bleeding. They easily saw the baby and its heartbeat on the monitor. I was put on bed rest for the next two weeks (I was put on moderate bed rest thereafter until my appointment at the end of January). 
-Spending time with my mom

-Christmas 2014 with family
-Finding out that my cousin is due two weeks after me!
-Getting the news of two additional new babies due in the coming fall.

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