Better late than never, eh? 
What with my appointment today and all that I debated on whether or not to post one of these progress reports. But I decided I should, if just for continuity’s sake. 
How far along am I?
11 weeks and 1 day. 9 weeks and 1 day gestational. My count is adjusted because my brand spankin’ new OB adjusted it and heck, why not? What’s a few days difference when I’ll be delivering 2 weeks early anyhow, right?
Signs and Symptoms
- Fatigue - which I’m sure hasn’t been helped by all my laying down, thanks in part to Mr. Spot. But not many naps, interestingly enough.
- Hunger - another one that is raging one day and calm the next. Very unpredictable. And also, while I may have the raging hunger thing going, my appetiete has decreased so that it only takes very little to fill me up. Hey, it helps with my portion size control.
- Sore boobs - Yes, still.
Today, I swore you could hang coat hangers from the darned things. Is that TMI? :blush - Congestion - Oh boy. The fun never ends.
- Constipation - Another one that I just hope NEVER goes away. Ever.
- Definite puffiness - I knew there was something afoot when I popped the button off my favorite jeans the other day. Not just my favorite jeans, mind you, but my FAT JEANS. Time for maternity clothes, people.
How much have I gained?
Aaaaaand we’re two pounds back down again. Welcome to the amazing fluctuating weight, people. Of course the scale at the doctor’s office said something completely different (and thankfully, lower).
Observations
- I never hope to worry again like I have this past week. NOT FUN, people.
- I vow from here on out to enjoy this pregnancy as much as I can. Because as stressful this has been, I don’t know if I could emotionally do this again, let alone physcially.
- I get to walk again! My doc said it was okay, in fact, she even encouraged K and I’s nightly walks so tonight I’ll be pounding the pavement again. Woo hoo!
- Really trying to focus on getting my water intake in. I know that helped so much with the spotting last week. Plus, it helps keep the hunger pangs and appetiete at bay.
That’s all for this week’s installment. Next week? We bid a fond farewell to the first trimester and look back on all the fun we had. Yes, that was sarcasm.
