10w5d

We (Mark and I) went to meet with our midwife for the first time yesterday. We went through my medical history and talked about my pregnancy and birth with Ana. We tried to hear the heartbeat,  knowing that it was likely too early, and thought we heard a few faint beats before the doppler waves scared him or her off.

We'll be bringing Ana to future midwife visits so she can feel apart of things but I knew this initial visit would just be lots of talking and not very interactive for her. Mark tried to explain to Ana about hearing the baby's heart beat to which she responded "What you talking about daddy?". She'll get there :)

My nausea is thankfully mostly under control. I have been much more comfortable this time around as I started the Diclectin (medication to manage the nausea) much earlier. I've been really tired and taking lots of naps but have noticed my energy level increasing the last few days. Hopefully only a few more weeks of taking medication for my nausea are in my future as was the case last time around.

I'm tired but mostly cheerful and looking forward to this, likely my last, pregnancy.

7w3d

We told our Ana yesterday that there's a new baby growing in mummy's tummy. This is earlier than we'd planned but I'm turning into the first trimester zombie and I wanted her to understand why her mom is such a sleepy flake these days. She took it in stride, although I'm pretty sure she doesn't entirely understand, but we've got some books to read to her to help her understand over the coming months.

Am I ever glad that I got that prescription. My nausea still feels very close to the surface and its pretty distracting at work to perpetually be taking deep breaths to try and relax and feel comfortable in my body but it would be much worse if I was going through my full on nausea unmedicated. 

Pregnant Couch Zombie

7w0d ga

I took the day off yesterday to catch up on some sleep I've lost on account of waking up painfully hungry at 2 and 4am every night. I also hit up the walk-in clinic for a prescription for Diclectin - a medication that helps control the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. My nausea is becoming worse and worse and I want to get it under control before I become as miserable as I was in my last pregnancy. I had forgotten how much the medication knocks me out and have spent a good part of the weekend napping. I do feel much less nausea fortunately. If this goes the same way as my last pregnancy the nausea should end in about 6-7 weeks. Yay?

First craving of this pregnancy: Anything that goes with hot sauce. Weird.

6w4d ga

My energy level has been pretty good although I notice if I don't take a relaxed approach to things as my energy level is quick to drop.

My stomach is increasingly unsettled but nothing I can't manage on my own so far. I'm drinking lots of water and upping my fibre intake as some of my discomfort is due to the slowing down of my digestive system. Gaaaaaasy!

I'm feeling really determined to not feel so miserable as last time and trying to be proactive about my diet and sleep to minimize my pregnancy sickness as much as possible.

I've ordered some books for Ana that talk about being a big sister and what is going on with mummy and the baby growing inside of me. We haven't told Ana yet - November is eons away from her perspective! We'll likely tell her at the end of March though as we plan to tell the family on the Easter long weekend and the rest of the world shortly thereafter.

5w5d GA

I seem to have gotten the worst of the bloating and constipation under control. I have a 1400ml bottle on my desk that I fill and drink at least once every day at work. This is a huge accomplishment for me - humble though it may seem. I am not much of a water drinker usually but I'm determined to put off digestive upset and maternity pants for as long as possible!

Mark and I haven't told anyone yet. We're holding off until Easter weekend when well gather with the Rossi clan for dinner and make calls to my family.

Bebe Número Dos

Hurray! It only took us 13 months but we finally made another baby! I'm sure this one will be just as cute as our wee Ana.

Just like last time around I was absolutely convinced last month that I was pregnant and was pretty disappointed when I got my period. And just like last time I was equally convinced that I hadn't conceived this month. I was delighted to see the positive test sign appear on Sunday (February 24th, 2013) night.

The estimated date of birth is November 2nd, 2013 and we will be going with a midwife again. We wont be planning a home birth this time however as, if memory serves, it's not recommended for moms who had a c-section last time around. I am planning to try for a vaginal birth though so you better all cross your fingers for me that I don't have to go under the knife again. It takes so much longer to recover from a csection than it does from a normal delivery. With a busy girl already running around as fast a recovery as possible is very welcome.

So far no nausea. I've been tired and have lots of bloating, burping, and some mild constipation. I'm working on mitigating this by increasing my water and fiber intake and eliminating my fizzy drink consumption. Also, I've had pregnancy brain since a few days before my positive test! I can barely keep myself organize these days.

Wishing and Hoping and Thinking and Planning and Dreaming

We gave it a try last month but didn't really try that hard. This month we've been at it in earnest! Poor Mark - a wealth of booty like he couldn't imagine. Only a few more days and then I'll leave him alone and hope for the best in early February.

If we conceive this month the baby would be due very near Ana's birthday! The due date I calculate is around October 10th - Ana's due date was the 20th and she was born on the 19th.

It will be so wonderful to watch Ana with a little sister or brother. She will make a great big sister.