11 Weeks: Slowly Waking Up... Maybe?

Hey Humble Readers...

I hope you're all doing well and that you had a fun Halloween weekend.  We had fun taking Ginny out for her first trick or treating adventure. 

On the pregnancy front I'm feeling more human every day now, which of course then brings angst of the "oh-my-gawd-do-I-still-feel-pregnant?" variety.

How far along? 11w0d

Maternity clothes? Not yet.  I am noticing a few changes in my body already tho. 

Body Oddities? M/s has eased off almost completely (only really hits if I get too hungry which can be hard to balance with the GD), dry skin, periods of extreme fatigue (altho it is getting a bit better), alternating constipation and IBS flares, constant hunger, acne, bruises from insulin injections, back ache

Sleep? Also improving, but still not perfect. I still have to nap at least once a day, and I'm usually fading by 8pm.  I have been able to sleep for longer stretches at night, altho the fact that I've been attempting to increase my water intake has had an impact on my sleep.  Also, I'm starting to find it difficult to get into a good position to sleep... I'm a tummy sleeper, and that's starting to become uncomfortable these days.

Best moment this week? Totally not pregnancy related... taking Ginny trick or treating last night.

Ginny the BumbleBee & My Beloved

Worst moment? Having my blood sugars tank while at a very stressful meeting at church on Sunday.  Not cool!

Movement? Not yet, but I'm so aware of every little twinge in that area that I'm constantly debating "movement or IBS?"

Food cravings/aversions? Still longing for spicy foods... we have buffalo chicken burgers once a week now.  I'm also obsessing about cookies, and I know it's entirely because I can't have them.  Cottage cheese is still on the no-fly list.  I'm also struggling with water... I am normally a water person, but I just don't want to drink it these days.

Rings? Still on, and still loose.

Gender? Not going to find out, but I'm leaning toward 'girl' this time around. (which, of course, means that it will be a boy)

Intense Dreams? Yes, mostly about things I'm worried about forgetting... like getting my bloodwork done on time for my NT scan, and booking the photographer for Ginny's first birthday pics.

Medical Concerns? On 200mg of prometrium 2x a day until 12wks (almost done... yay!), Gestational Diabetes (insulin 5 times a day... levels almost settled for now), High blood pressure (on 100mg of lobetalol 3x daily), continued heartburn (on 150mg of zan.tac 2x daily)

What I miss? Sweets (only because I can't have them), energy, being able to eat whatever whenever I want (not having to wait until my next blood sugar check)

What I look forward to? My NT scan in 13 days, finishing the prometrium, getting started on making my Christmas gifts

Emotional State? Pretty mellow, with occasional bouts of frustration at being tired out.  There are so many things I want to get done right now, but I'm lucky if I can get dinner on the table most days

Hobbit-ish Potpurri: Spring? FInally?

Good Morning Humble Readers...

I hope you are all doing well this morning.  It's a gorgeous day here on the flatland, blue sky, light breeze and the sun is shining.  Our condo is nice and cool, and everything just seems restful.  This is the spring I have been waiting for.

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Pregnancy news: nothing major to report.  My weight has been fluctuating quite a bit, which I guess I should expect because it always has.  It just freaked me out when it went up 4 pounds and stayed up for most of the past week.  Thank you bloating, constipation, and water retension.  It's back down today, thank heaven.  I think I am going to have to get a chain for my wedding rings sooner rather than later, with the puffy fingers and everything.  I find it interesting that the symptoms are still coming and going.  A bit of pukiness, and for the last couple of days the b00bs of wrath have reappeared.  On the random front... my fingernails are growing like mad!  I just wish that they would grow stronger... they've always been on the soft side. 

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Sadly, it appears that as long as we live in this building, we will not be able to get the pug I have been longing for.  There was a condo board meeting last night and when my Beloved brought up the issue because we really want to have a vote on it, those present all had concerns... concerns that they have never expressed until now.  Grrr! I love our little home, but I am really hoping that sometime in the next couple of years we will be able to sell and move up. 

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Confession time:  I have a breadmaker that I hardly ever use.  I really want to start making better use of it.  I am baking challenged, so I'm wondering if any of you lovely ladies (or gents if you're lurking) have any fabulous bread or bun recipes? 

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Why is it that lab techs, nurses and doctors (in my experience) don't listen to their patients?  I had to go for more bloodwork and ended up having 6 vials of blood taken.  Generally, I have pretty good veins.  And I've been through this enough to know which arm and where on the elbow works best.  I told the tech to focus on the middle of the inside of my elbow, as that works best.  Instead she goes for a vein on the outside edge of my arm.  I knew that she wasn't going to get much of anything from that spot, but she kept digging like she was looking for oil.  Finally she gave up and switched to the spot I mentioned, at which point all went swimmingly.  Hmmm, maybe I do know my body?  Now I'm sporting a lovely bruise from her digging expedition. 

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If you haven't already, you need to swing by Mel's place and check out the Celebration Society!  I'm planning on posting mine tomorrow. 

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I'm thinking about going for a pedicure.  It was going to be my reward to myself for losing 20 pounds.  Of course, I didn't quite make it to 20 before our little halfling moved in.  So I think, perhaps in celebration of getting to the second trimester in a couple weeks, I might splurge and go to a local spa.  It's been years since I've had a pedicure.  My tootsies need some tlc.