Weeks 1-12

Weeks 1-12

The worst part of pregnancy started around 5 1/2 weeks this time. I was training to do the Top of Zion Relay with Lindsey Hurst. The last couple of runs I ran I could barely do 3 miles.  I was supposed to run a total of 19 miles spread between 3 legs, but had to call Lindsey with the bad/good news that I couldn't run the relay. It was such a relief not to have to stress over training/sickness. 

I don't think I was as sick as I was with Gus. With Gus I threw up all day long with horrible heartburn. This pregnancy I have only thrown up in the evenings. I still felt nauseous throughout the day, especially when I didn't eat something every 2 hours on the dot. I carried around pecans, cucumbers, golden delicious apples, or cauliflower at all times. I still lost weight like last time, I am still losing, but hopefully with the nausea not being so bad that will stop. Or it can continue I wouldn't mind. lol I called the Dr. at week 6 1/2 and told them about my nausea they gave me a new prenatal called B-Nexa, it has ginger and Vitamin B6 in it. It has done wonders, I really think taking B-Nexa at night with Unisom combined with eating a small something every 2 hours has helped tremendously. Foods I despised this time around CHICKEN, I can't even think of the c word without feeling nauseous. Cafe Rio, cold sandwich meat, sweets, and eggs, are some of the other yucky foods on my list. There were lots more in the beginning, but I can't seem to recall what they were. I have gotten headaches this time around, but would rather the headaches then the throwing up. Overall this pregnancy has been much different than last time. I tell Kyle, this is my last pregnancy. I might change my mind in 5-10 years, but as for now I am done. 

Week 12 has been tons better. I still feel nauseous in the evening, but I can handle this. I am slowly getting my energy back. I forgot how tired you get during the first trimester. On the days I didn't work Kyle would get home after work and I would still be in my pajamas without a bra on. Poor guy! 

I have started to show faster this pregnancy, but figured that would be the case. Especially because I started out 5 pounds heavier than with Gus' pregnancy. 

I still don't understand why they haven't figured out morning sickness. We are curing cancer, but can't figure out why morning sickness effects (affect? I can never remember the rule) some but not others. I know it is a good sign disguised as an ugly symptom but I could do without it that is for sure!