I know some of you wondered what happened to me. I sort of wondered what happened to me too. Oh yeah, that’s right – 1st trimester fog.
Even with not throwing up as much, I still don’t feel okay. I have days where I parent from the couch or the bed. I have moments when I wonder how I’m going to keep going. Early pregnancy is hard for me. It just is. And last week was especially difficult. I just couldn’t do it. So, I let the blog go and spent my days surviving.
I did go to the doctor last week for my first “real” OB appointment. Even though she told me it was awfully early to hear a heartbeat with the doppler and with a retroverted uterus it would be even more difficult, I still asked her to at least try. As Ty and I prayed, that amazing whooshing sound met our ears! 170 beats per minute and beautiful!
Another thing that has me down is my weight gain. In order to stay on top of the nausea, I eat…often. The NP wasn’t real concerned and seemed to think I’d get back on top of it once I was out of the 1st trimester. Boy, I hope so!
No pregnancy photos quite yet. I just don’t feel up to it. Although, Megan (my resident photographer) has been trying to catch me off guard. This is the face she usually gets.
I really don’t know how much I’ll be posting for a while yet. It’s not exactly good blogging practice, but remember, I’m not knocking myself out anymore. And besides…I’m growing another human being. 😉
Jillian says
You look beautiful, Amy. I promise you, that is not how I would look if I was caught off guard! Take the time off, you need it. We’ll be here when you get back. 🙂 Feel better soon!
Susan says
We appreciate your updates, but know your growing someone, and that is way more important! 🙂 Praying your getting better as the end of your first trimester is getting closer!
Holly says
You sure don’t have to make excuses or feel guilty about proper blogging practice–you just focus on your family! My girls and I will be praying for you and your family. And like Jillian said–we’ll be here when you get back. You are an excellent example of keeping priorities straight!!
Kelsey says
Take it easy, Amy! I’ve been reblogging old posts on my blog for a few weeks now.
Wendy says
You look so beautiful! I’m sure you get too much advice already but about nausea, a mother of nine once shared this with me and it made a world of difference. If you can possibly not eat any sugar or refined carbs and eat lots of protein you might feel a lot better: so unsweetened yogurt, cheese, eggs, chicken,… Whatever protein sounds good! Many blessings to you! 🙂
Amy says
Yes! That helps a lot!
Michele @ Family, Faith and Fridays says
Praying for you, your pregnancy and that you start feeling better soon!
CabotMama says
My mom – mother of six over 15 year span – always said “pregnancy is NOT for mothers.” I never really understood that until I was pregnant with my second child … and began to feel it was my mantra by my fourth baby! Thank you for being honest and for being a positive role model of putting our family & our health above appearances (blogs included). Prayers for a healthy pregnancy!
Amy says
HA! What a saying! And totally understood!
Diana says
Boy, do I know what you mean. I’m still waiting for my energy to come back!! Best wishes for a fast recovery from the first trimester, and don’t worry about the blog! We’ll still be here when you get back!!
Amy says
Thank you, Diana. 🙂
Cast Your Worries says
Congrats and sorry to hear you’re not feeling well! I so, so, so appreciate your post though. I’m 16 wks along and haven’t been able to keep up with my blog. I’ve felt terrible about it…but I’ve also felt very sick. I’ve had the stomach flu + morning sickness twice in this pregnancy! Thanks for being a wonderful blogger who makes it “okay” to break some cardinal blogging rules when growing a person 🙂 Blessings on your pregnancy!
Amy says
🙂
Rach D says
You look lovely Amy! Take your time…life & family first, blog second, right? I know it too, but have a hard time when I have to lay it down for a week, or more (I did quite a bit last pregnancy too)
Take care & grow that healthy baby 🙂
Kristi says
Praying for you, Amy! Your former posts on homeschooling with morning sickness were such an encouragement to me as I struggled through morning sickness recently. I am now on the other side of the sickness and just want to let you know I am praying for you. Morning sickness is really hard for me, too, and I always feel like I am surviving though it minute by minute and day by day. I just kept praying for the Lord to help me focus on the joy set before me and to help me endure the nausea. Have you tried Mother’s Morning Wellness Tea? It is by Earth Baby and it did take the edge off the nausea for me at times. I read reviews that it has helped many mamas through morning sickness. Oh, and thank you for suggesting the drink bands. They have been so helpful in our home! Praying for you as you survive the morning sickness one day at a time and rejoicing with you over this wonderful blessing of new life for your family.
Blessings,
Kristi
Kristi says
I apologize – the tea is called Organic Morning Wellness Tea by Earth Mama Angel Baby. It is available on Amazon and also through their website. I am praying you are feeling better soon!
Blessings,
Kristi
Amy says
I have actually used that because I got it in a sampler a while back. Sadly, the other day I threw up shortly after drinking it – when that happens, I can’t do it again. 🙁 Thank you for the prayers!!!
Bobbie says
Hi Amy,
I know EXACTLY how you feel! I’m right at 11 weeks pregnant, too! And, some days I feel like I eat so much food! Whenever I start feeling nausea, I go grab something to eat. Some days, I’ve had 2 dinners…or 2 lunches. CRAZY! And, some days I just don’t feel like doing anything. I’m still nursing my other daughter, so my biggest help is when she nurses and takes a nap…then I can, too! Thank You, Jesus! haha
WE CAN DO THIS!
Bonnie says
No need worrying about posting for awhile. You take care of yourself and the baby 🙂 I barely survive the first trimester I so understand! Praying for you guys! God Bless You!
Sabrina says
I so appreciated this post! I am pregnant with baby#4. My other children are 2,4,6 and I homeschool the 6 year old. I am 10 1/2 weeks pregnant and have been dealing with all day morning sickness. I’ve been quite depressed because there is so much I feel I need to be doing but haven’t felt up to it. I’m also concerned with weight gain because if I don’t eat every couple of hours, I feel even worse. Keep your head up mama, and I’ll be praying for you!!
Gillian Gauthier - Gigi Photography - says
Well, you look gorgeous, even if you feel ill! Praying for you!
Emelia says
I didn’t have a ton of morning sickness with my last or this pregnancy but I did have a little more this time. I found adding a green smoothie into my day was a great way to get a power shot of nutrition and also seemed to help with the nausea. Here is a great tutorial on making the perfect green smoothie (which my kids fight me for when I make them, they are that good!) http://simplegreensmoothies.com/green-smoothie-101 Best of all you can literally feel the energy seeping into your cells, I could not believe the difference in energy this time in my 1st trimester, I was a zombie last time! Praying for you, just a few more weeks til the second starts!
Whitney says
Awe congratulations on your new little blessing! I am right in there with ya walking through that first trimester fog!!! I am seven weeks and three days! It seems like I will never get out of here! But I know all too soon I’ll be hitting my third trimester and asking when that will be over also!! Haha! Again congratulations!!!!!
Amy says
Aren’t we a funny lot?! Although, I am convinced God makes the last few weeks difficult so that you don’t want to stay pregnant forever. 😉
Crissy says
Congratulations on your newest blessing! Try not to worry about any weight gain, you look great!