Yesterday afternoon Jonathan must have learned more about my medical history (and family's) than he ever imagined. I had my first appointment, which consisted of answering thousands, ok, hundreds, of questions about my health and such, and "pregnancy 101" essentially. We received some coupons and samples and such things, along with books, magazines, and paperwork. This baby is a lot of work and it hasn't even been born yet-quite the "to-do" list they gave me. Well, I guess it feels like a hassle mainly becuase I'm in Philly and not in Allentown quite yet, so lab work and testing that I cannot do around here I have to travel up there for. Which is fine, and will only last for another few months. At least we will be up in the valley by the time they want me there more regularly and such.
I have to make my trip to Quest Labs next week and then we'll get blood work results back Feb 27 at my appointment with the Doctor. This doesn't mean much in the end-but we are thankful that we both have excellent medical histories in the family, especially regarding the health of babies and what not.
Aside from the doc...hmm..I have not been feeling awesome this week, that's for sure. I think and hope it's primarily because I still have a cold and am constantly swallowing gross stuff from my nose draining. Pregnancy sure exacerbates that situation, though. I bought a pack of those mini coke cans for the first time ever, as they're enough to help settle my stomach and not overload my bladder or blood sugar. One of my favorite snacks prior to pregnancy was Trader Joe's Ginger Cats...they're little cat shaped (go figure) animal crackers that are more like ginger snaps. Since ginger is supposed to help calm stomachs, I'm relying on them here and there as well...though my taste for them has somewhat declined. Mint Tea has always been a super help for me when I'm feeling sick, and I'm trying to drink it right now but it smells terrible to me. Fantatsic. I guess the "normal" symptoms of pregnancy are starting to settle in.
I decided I have a small bump...which I get made fun of repeatedly for mentioning because really it's only noticable because I'm small...but whatever. It's a portrusion or bump or some such abdominal abnormality and I will claim it! So there!
Tonight we have the Sturdy Girls Cocktail Party (my cycling team) which will be fun but sad-I will receive all the clothes I ordered for this season and likely not get to wear them much :( But o well..I'm glad I signed up this past year and got the gear, because If not, I would have to try-out and stuff this fall, which will be impossible. So while I'm sad I can't do much racing this year, I'm glad things are in place for next. I've missed out on some valuable training, but I can still drive down to Philly next year every other Saturday morning for those events...at least some Saturday mornings. It will work out.
Monday is inspection on the new house and then we move forward with the mortgage application. Yay for super low rates. They are quite insane.
That's about all for now. Hopefully this nausea disappears with my cold!
Big or little,that bump is our grandchild,and we are thrilled!
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