Ch-ch-changes

May 23

Last Tuesday, May 14, was the most exciting/terrifying day of my life.  Let me explain.  Since the beginning of the month I have been completely exhausted all the time and I started feeling like I was going to throw up pretty much constantly.  So by Mother's Day Curtis and I were pretty sure we knew what was wrong with me.  And on Tuesday it was confirmed.  I'm pregnant!!

Of course we were both completely thrilled, but I'm also scared to death that I'm going to mess up.  I love kids, particularly babies, but what if I turn out to be a lousy mom?  It's a pretty traumatizing thought!

Anyway, this morning I had my first Dr. appointment.  They informed me that my current due date is December 30.  I met my doctor and he is really nice.  And the nurse gave me all the need to know information.  Then they tried to draw my blood for some testing.  Big mistake.  I've had some bad experiences before with needles/blood being drawn, and today was more of the same.  I was fine when she put the needle in, but my vein apparently rolled (which is a first for me) and she decided to try the other arm.  Unfortunately, when she took the needle out and removed the tourniquet the usual happened.  Everything started to go spotty and my ears started ringing..and then I blacked out.  I guess I should start telling them that if they want to take my blood they're going to have to leave the needle in permanently, because taking it out makes me sick.  Anyway, as soon as they let me lay down everything cleared back up and I was alright, just lightheaded.  Curtis said that when I blacked out it was the weirdest thing he'd ever seen.  And then when I woke up he laughed, big meanie.  So they were unable to get my blood and I have to go back tomorrow.  Should be a good time..

So far my pregnancy symptoms are constant nausea, and I mean all day every day.  It's hard to eat anything.  And I've started crying more frequently.  But that's about it.

We've decided that we're going to tell everyone about our baby on Father's Day, so I'll post this then!

How far along: 8 weeks
Total weight gain: 0 lbs
Maternity clothes? Negative! But I really like my stretchy pants right now..
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Constantly! I need about 12 hours a night..and then I want a nap by about an hour after I get up.
Best moment this week: The doctor telling me that I really was pregnant and that I was not just sick with some weird rare disease.
Miss Anything? My appetite.
Movement: I try to move as little as possible..hehehe..
Food cravings: Umm I'm craving cravings. It would be nice to eat again.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Everything.  This constant nausea really sucks.
Gender: I think I know..
Labor Signs: Nope

Symptoms: All of them.. Morning sickness, little zits, exhaustion..
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: A nap :)