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FEBRUARY 2001 - 7
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Feb 12th (10 weeks)
Today started out horribly and ended up wonderfully. Last night I started
bleeding again, much worse than both times before. It was frightening and horrifying
and I cried myself to sleep. This morning I headed to the OB's office for an
emergency appointment. I waited an agonizing hour to get in, but Dr. Lind found the
heartbeat in about two seconds and for just a few moments it echoed loud and clear in the
exam room. My relief and joy was and is indescribable. I headed in for an
ultrasound, and not only could we see the heart beating, but the baby has arms and legs
now and was moving like crazy, limbs waving back and forth and even flipping over a few
times. I have to say that the sight of our baby moving was one of the most exciting
things I have ever experienced - I cannot imagine how I will feel when he or she is
born. My only regret is that Sam was not there to see it - but we did get some great
photos.
From now on I am on restricted activity. Not bed rest, but nothing strenuous allowed. No walking, no exercise, no lifting, no housework. I am so glad I am finished work soon, it will be so much easier to rest and take care of myself and the baby without the added stress of work.
Feb 13th (10 weeks - 1 day)
Tonight we went to see Billy Joel and Elton John in concert. It was a dream come
true for me, but unfortunately while everyone was jumping up and dancing I had to sit
still and be a good girl. I kept wondering if the baby could hear yet, or if the
loud music would hurt him or her. Oh well, I have heard that babies develop sound
preferences in the womb, maybe our child will be an Elton John fan like his mommy!
Feb 22 (11 weeks - 3 days)
Well, dare I say it.......I think I will knock on wood in advance to appease the my
superstitious nature......but the (all day) morning sickness seems to have abated
somewhat. Of course it has only been two days - but I am hopeful. Just a
little nausea first thing in the morning and after dinner time. My appetite is still
pretty low - but I think I see light at the end of the tunnel! Of course, heartburn
and daily headaches seem to be starting up - but I will take those over constant nausea
any day.
I am stepping on the scale every morning now - waiting to see the numbers inch up. This may be the only time in my life that I am anxious to gain weight. It is a rather liberating feeling. Nothing yet though - I have still barely reached the weightt I was before the Salmonella poisoning. I can't believe how badly I want to NOT fit into my jeans!