Yesterday I reached 9 weeks of pregnancy! YAY! Only a couple more days until I pass that milestone of my miscarriage last year. I've been hanging to get past that date. Anyway, nausea and fatigue have been slowing me down a lot this week, but any pregnancy symptoms are good, so please don't think I'm complaining! Baby is the size of a prune this week. The belly is looking so bloated, and I'm always amazed at seeing all the crazy blue veins all over my BBS and my lower belly. All that blood flow helps explain why I'm so tired all the time, as it takes a lot to grow a baby! My boobs are still incredibly sore, and my nipples seem to be changing. I have freak out moments every now and then, where I wonder what on earth we've gotten ourselves into. But I suppose that's normal. I think those feelings are probably amplified a little more at the moment because our financial situation has become far from stable since I was made redundant a few weeks back. It's normal to worry about how we will make things work when the baby arrives. Every time I think of that I quickly distract myself with something else, so I don't become stressed. I can't think too far into the future yet, just like this pregnancy... I'm taking One Day At A Time.
So I'm happy to report, I've managed to pick up a bit of part time work, which will hopefully lead to more full-time hours soon. I've only been there a week, but I'm loving the challenge of a new role, in a new industry, with new people, in a fun and creative workplace. Hopefully this could be the start of a whole new Ali!
Eeeep! 9 Weeks. I am so happy for you Ali. Sorry that you are feeling sick though. Not fun. Also, glad to hear about the part-time work. Crossing my fingers it leads to full time soon!!
ReplyDeleteGet well soon, and look after yourself in the meantime. Hot water, honey, fresh lemon juice and real ginger. Mix. Drink. Repeat.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 9 weeks and finding some work. I hope the right doors open for you :) Sorry about the nasty head cold, ugh.
ReplyDeleteI had a horrible cold early on in my pregnancy. It's awful when you can't take anything to relieve your symptoms. I think the only thing that kept me going was lots and lots of lemon and honey tea.
ReplyDeleteRest up and take care! I hope you feel better soon.
Hope you feel better soon, I can't imagine being sick on top of all the nausea and exhaustion!
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon Ali ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteHappy 9 weeks! Rest up - I've had about four colds since falling pregnant and they're rubbish when you can't take anything. xxx
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