Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Slow days

No meaningful update here, just some musings on early pregnancy...

I'm doing ok with this 'one day a time' thing. But the first ultrasound is lurking in my mind, and I know I'll be anxious (although it's the second ultrasound that's going to be terrifying).

Early pregnancy means not a lot of symptoms. I'm sleepier -- by 8:30-9:00pm I'm winding down, and by 9:30 when I'm doing my shots I'm ready to go to sleep. However it's taking me FOREVER to go to sleep each night.

When I do get to sleep, I dream. No crazy vivid dreams (yet), but consistent dreaming every night. If we didn't have construction going on, I'd be snoozing in the mornings, so I wake up sleepy around the time my husband leaves for work.

My breasts aren't particularly sore -- much less so than last time. I have occasional uterine cramps/twinges, which happened last time too. And I'm thirsty a lot, like last time.

I didn't have morning sickness last time, and I wonder if I'll be as lucky this time. In some ways, I'd like to have it, just for the reassurance that things are developing normally.

All these barely-there symptoms make pregnancy a very abstract concept. Luckily the holidays will keep things busy, which should help the time pass.

I go in tomorrow afternoon for another Intralipid (had first one with egg retrieval). I'll have another one in 3-4 weeks, and then they'll check my immunology bloodwork at 11 weeks to see if I'm good or need to continue.

8 comments:

  1. I'm so proud of you for taking it one day at a time! I hope the intralipid goes well. And the first and the second and the many after that ultrasounds go fabulously!!!

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  2. good for you to try not to stress. I too have been passing out early. I moved my shots up so I could get some sleep I am "lights out" by 9. Ridiculous! Good luck hon :)

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  3. One day at a time is the best way to do it - I know it's no easy but just keep yourself distracted and optimistic :)

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  4. Congratulations!!!! Hoping your first trimester will be a breeze! And keep this in your head "so far, so good".

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  5. "One day at at a time" and "So far so good" are my mantras. :)

    Thanks for the nice comments!

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  6. just reread your blog post and I have the exact same symptoms with the twinge too. Maybe this is good sing for us? *hugs*

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  7. Congratulations on your pregnancy! You must be feeling very excited (and cautious). Hopefully I'll have a baby on the way too in a few months time. Good luck!

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  8. Initial 3 Months are very important and crucial in pregnancy, Hope you will have a smooth period during your pregnancy.

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