I think I'll take it easy for the rest of the evening. Don't know if I'll be able to eat or not.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Never been so hard
The hardest thing to do by myself is to go to the grocery store. I only bought 3 things that were actually food. I had to stop several times to lean against the cart, close my eyes and breathe to keep myself from getting sick. Pretty sure I looked pale by the time I made it to the register (and maybe a little green). The lady bagging groceries asked me if I was okay. I wasn't gonna tell her that it took every bit of strength I had to keep from getting sick inside the store.
I think I'll take it easy for the rest of the evening. Don't know if I'll be able to eat or not.
I think I'll take it easy for the rest of the evening. Don't know if I'll be able to eat or not.
mixed feelings
I FINALLY got in touch with Becky yesterday. After 8 weeks of knowing I'm pregnant, I was finally able to tell her. She was the only person who didn't know (except my students and boss). I figure I won't be showing for about two more months so that gives me more time to work.
On the down side there has been a lot of new information and rumors about the ship and their port visit was canceled. Props to the ombudsman who has been working hard the last few days to keep us as updated as possible, but the frustration never ends with the Navy. They are talking about schedule changes and no one here has a clue about what exactly is going to happen.
On the down side there has been a lot of new information and rumors about the ship and their port visit was canceled. Props to the ombudsman who has been working hard the last few days to keep us as updated as possible, but the frustration never ends with the Navy. They are talking about schedule changes and no one here has a clue about what exactly is going to happen.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
A little better
The puking stopped and I am improving a bit, but I am still very tired. I'm trying to resume a normal lifestyle slowly. Of course, I am looking forward to actually enjoying the pregnancy.
Still hate the chores. If my house was magically clean I would feel so much better. It is depressing everyday to look at it and know I am the only one around to clean it. Man, Danny has it easy!
I've been going to aerobics class. Everything else is just too much work. I have to re-introduce things very slowly so I don't feel overwhelmed.
If anyone wants to come to Japan and clean my house for me, I can offer a bed and a warm house. I'll even pay for your food as long as you don't mind things out of the freezer (and you're willing to do any dishes afterward).
Still hate the chores. If my house was magically clean I would feel so much better. It is depressing everyday to look at it and know I am the only one around to clean it. Man, Danny has it easy!
I've been going to aerobics class. Everything else is just too much work. I have to re-introduce things very slowly so I don't feel overwhelmed.
If anyone wants to come to Japan and clean my house for me, I can offer a bed and a warm house. I'll even pay for your food as long as you don't mind things out of the freezer (and you're willing to do any dishes afterward).
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Sorry
I know its been quiet this last week. Danny has been gone for two weeks and I haven't been feeling well. Spending time to update the blog has been at the bottom of my list, but I guess I should bump it up a bit so you all know whats going on in my life.
Well, I've been sleeping alot and spending a lot of time sitting in front of the toilet. Morning (make that night) sickness has not been good to me this week. I have a very difficult time getting anyone to help me. The obgyn office was supposed to pass my phone number on to a nurse and I didn't get a call back until Friday afternoon (the only time I wasn't home). The clinic here in Negishi won't help me because I am pregnant. No one here is more than remotely educated in pregnancies, so they won't give me or refer me to any medications.
Yesterday (Friday) I decided to drive down to the ER in Yokosuka so someone would help me. They weren't a whole lot of help. Sure, they gave me zofran (an anti-nausea medication) but I only got 12, 1 which was taken there and another last night. Therefore, I only have 10 left. I really want to take one now, but I am just uncomfortable so I don't want to waste any.
Dee said she was sending me morning sickness suckers (called preggie pops), but I haven't seen them. Either she sent them slow or forgot to. I am thinking about ordering some online and having them priority shipped here. I am also debating over other things I could buy, like peppermint or chamomile tea or even something like a motion sickness bracelet. To be honest, not even the zofran helped me that much so I don't want to waste my money.
The reason the nausea is such a big deal is because it is preventing me from doing anything else. The kitchen has been appropriately renamed "the disaster". I can't exercise or really even go anywhere. Going to the grocery store makes me nauseous. Moving too much upsets my stomach and ultimately leads to vomiting.
Sorry, I know this is all too much information, but everyone is always asking how I am so there are the details. Trust me, it is edited. :) Anyway, thanks for listening.
Well, I've been sleeping alot and spending a lot of time sitting in front of the toilet. Morning (make that night) sickness has not been good to me this week. I have a very difficult time getting anyone to help me. The obgyn office was supposed to pass my phone number on to a nurse and I didn't get a call back until Friday afternoon (the only time I wasn't home). The clinic here in Negishi won't help me because I am pregnant. No one here is more than remotely educated in pregnancies, so they won't give me or refer me to any medications.
Yesterday (Friday) I decided to drive down to the ER in Yokosuka so someone would help me. They weren't a whole lot of help. Sure, they gave me zofran (an anti-nausea medication) but I only got 12, 1 which was taken there and another last night. Therefore, I only have 10 left. I really want to take one now, but I am just uncomfortable so I don't want to waste any.
Dee said she was sending me morning sickness suckers (called preggie pops), but I haven't seen them. Either she sent them slow or forgot to. I am thinking about ordering some online and having them priority shipped here. I am also debating over other things I could buy, like peppermint or chamomile tea or even something like a motion sickness bracelet. To be honest, not even the zofran helped me that much so I don't want to waste my money.
The reason the nausea is such a big deal is because it is preventing me from doing anything else. The kitchen has been appropriately renamed "the disaster". I can't exercise or really even go anywhere. Going to the grocery store makes me nauseous. Moving too much upsets my stomach and ultimately leads to vomiting.
Sorry, I know this is all too much information, but everyone is always asking how I am so there are the details. Trust me, it is edited. :) Anyway, thanks for listening.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Too funny not to share
I am part of a pregnancy/parenting forum and a gal posted this comic that her husband showed her. It made me laugh mostly because it reminded me of Danny 6 weeks ago.
Ctrl+Alt+Del
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Pictures!!
Yay, the appointment went great this morning. I cried.
Everything looks great. The heartbeat was in the 150s and the doctor told me that the chances of a miscarriage after hearing a heartbeat is really slim.
The baby was moving around while she was looking at it and it was really cute! It is 2.73cm long and my due date is still the same (Sept. 7).
Well here are the pictures. The head is to the left. In the first one, you can see the baby's arms and in the second one you can see its legs. I know they are a little fuzzy. They were more clear on the screen during the exam.
Oh, and the doctor looked around. There is only one. :)
UPDATE: I forgot to mention that in the second picture, if you look closely at the baby's head you can see its two little eyes.
Everything looks great. The heartbeat was in the 150s and the doctor told me that the chances of a miscarriage after hearing a heartbeat is really slim.
The baby was moving around while she was looking at it and it was really cute! It is 2.73cm long and my due date is still the same (Sept. 7).
Well here are the pictures. The head is to the left. In the first one, you can see the baby's arms and in the second one you can see its legs. I know they are a little fuzzy. They were more clear on the screen during the exam.
Oh, and the doctor looked around. There is only one. :)
UPDATE: I forgot to mention that in the second picture, if you look closely at the baby's head you can see its two little eyes.
Today's the day
Yup, it's February 12th in Japan and I'm getting ready this morning to go to my second doctors appointment. I should be having an ultrasound and listening for a heartbeat today. As soon as I figure out how to use the scanner, I'll post them and other information when I get home this afternoon (which will be late at night for most of you).
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Ya, ya, ya
I know I haven't posted in three weeks.
Sorry guys, I just don't have anything to say. You can harass Danny if you want to read more. This is as close to folding under pressure as I get.
No, there are plenty of things happening I could say. I just don't feel like it.
Sorry guys, I just don't have anything to say. You can harass Danny if you want to read more. This is as close to folding under pressure as I get.
No, there are plenty of things happening I could say. I just don't feel like it.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Our first snow
We had our first snow this morning. I think it started raining about 20 minutes ago, but it had been coming down for a few hours before then. I am just happy to have the first snow I've seen since moving here.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
10 week appointment
Yesterday I scheduled my 10 weeks appointment for February 12th. I expect that they'll do a physical exam and an ultrasound. Unfortunately I couldn't schedule it so Danny could be there.
Really exhausted today. Didn't want to get out of bed, but I did!
Really exhausted today. Didn't want to get out of bed, but I did!
Friday, January 18, 2008
Proof
In case you all didn't believe us when we told you, I have a picture from two weeks ago to prove it.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
me so far
So you may be wondering how I am handling pregnancy so far.
Amazingly it hasn't been too bad. I expected it to be worse. Most of the time I am just tired and hungry. I'm afraid I am going to gain more weight than I am supposed too. Luckily, I am still going to my aerobics class twice a week when I can.
I've been careful about what I eat so that I don't get morning sickness. So far, its worked. :) I was okayed by the doctor to take my stomach acid medication, so I hope that will help me avoid it too. I've been very sensitive to smells, but that hasn't made me sick yet either.
Not really starting to show yet. It just kinda looks like I'm getting fat. Danny is going to take a picture of me and we bought a tripod so I can take my own while he is gone.
Next week I'll call the OB/GYN and make my 10 weeks appointment for the second or third week in February. That is when I'll get a physical exam and an ultrasound. I should hear the heartbeat then too. Danny probably won't be there for that one. I am pretty sure that the only other ultrasound I'll get is the one that will tell the gender. Yes, I am going to find out. Although I am not buying anything yet, I am shopping for gender neutral stuff. We plan on having a second child someday and want to reuse a lot of the stuff.
I have many friends around here who had babies or are moving and am hoping to get some things from them. A friend who is moving in May is going to sell me a bassinet.
Wow, all that typing made me tired. Guess its time for my nap!
Amazingly it hasn't been too bad. I expected it to be worse. Most of the time I am just tired and hungry. I'm afraid I am going to gain more weight than I am supposed too. Luckily, I am still going to my aerobics class twice a week when I can.
I've been careful about what I eat so that I don't get morning sickness. So far, its worked. :) I was okayed by the doctor to take my stomach acid medication, so I hope that will help me avoid it too. I've been very sensitive to smells, but that hasn't made me sick yet either.
Not really starting to show yet. It just kinda looks like I'm getting fat. Danny is going to take a picture of me and we bought a tripod so I can take my own while he is gone.
Next week I'll call the OB/GYN and make my 10 weeks appointment for the second or third week in February. That is when I'll get a physical exam and an ultrasound. I should hear the heartbeat then too. Danny probably won't be there for that one. I am pretty sure that the only other ultrasound I'll get is the one that will tell the gender. Yes, I am going to find out. Although I am not buying anything yet, I am shopping for gender neutral stuff. We plan on having a second child someday and want to reuse a lot of the stuff.
I have many friends around here who had babies or are moving and am hoping to get some things from them. A friend who is moving in May is going to sell me a bassinet.
Wow, all that typing made me tired. Guess its time for my nap!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Finally, the new post you've been waiting for
So, it isn't exactly that we've been busy, we just couldn't post anything on the blog until we were ready to spill the beans. Unfortunately, most of you already know.
Now I can finally say it on the blog... I'm pregnant. Yay.
I had my first appointment today. Nothing fancy, we just answered and asked questions. Going off my last period, I was told I'm 6 weeks and one day and my due date is Sept. 7. It seems so far away!
At this point I am still a little anxious because I don't get an ultrasound until my next appointment, which will be another month. Right now I know my chances of having a miscarriage are 1 in 3, so I am pretty scared but I'm just praying everything goes okay. I am doing my best to take care of my body and know that if this does end in a miscarriage, it was probably for the best.
For now, I'll try to be positive and just keep working toward Sept. 7th.
Forgot to add that Danny had duty today but he was still able to make it to my appointment. He asked questions and I was very happy to have him there. This may be the only one he can make it to, but I am happy he was there anywhere.
Sorry if I forgot to add anything else. I'll try to answer questions if I did.
Now I can finally say it on the blog... I'm pregnant. Yay.
I had my first appointment today. Nothing fancy, we just answered and asked questions. Going off my last period, I was told I'm 6 weeks and one day and my due date is Sept. 7. It seems so far away!
At this point I am still a little anxious because I don't get an ultrasound until my next appointment, which will be another month. Right now I know my chances of having a miscarriage are 1 in 3, so I am pretty scared but I'm just praying everything goes okay. I am doing my best to take care of my body and know that if this does end in a miscarriage, it was probably for the best.
For now, I'll try to be positive and just keep working toward Sept. 7th.
Forgot to add that Danny had duty today but he was still able to make it to my appointment. He asked questions and I was very happy to have him there. This may be the only one he can make it to, but I am happy he was there anywhere.
Sorry if I forgot to add anything else. I'll try to answer questions if I did.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Yes, I know....
The update is to come tomorrow afternoon. I promise. After that, I promise not to ignore our blog anymore!!
Check back after 3pm Tokyo time on Monday.
Check back after 3pm Tokyo time on Monday.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
very quiet
Yes, I know its been quiet on the blog for the last few days. It is probably going to stay that way for the next week or so. We just don't have anything to say right now. I'll post if I come up with anything before the 14th. Otherwise, you'll just have to wait.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Painting Shadow boxes
I ordered a set of Shadow boxes from Target a few weeks ago. Although I ordered two sets, they only sent me one. Well, while I'm waiting for the other box I decided to paint my first set.
Our dining room is in colors of blue and brown and I couldn't find any frames that came in blue. I finally found this set of white shadow boxes for 14.99 and ordered them. Not my fault Target messed up the order.
Anyway, I got crafty yesterday and decided to paint them. There are ones smaller than the ones in the picture, but I haven't decided how to decorate them. For now they are just blue.
I honestly think they're adorable, but I don't expect everyone to agree.
Our dining room is in colors of blue and brown and I couldn't find any frames that came in blue. I finally found this set of white shadow boxes for 14.99 and ordered them. Not my fault Target messed up the order.
Anyway, I got crafty yesterday and decided to paint them. There are ones smaller than the ones in the picture, but I haven't decided how to decorate them. For now they are just blue.
I honestly think they're adorable, but I don't expect everyone to agree.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Christmas Spirit
Its December 30th and I am finally in the Christmas spirit. :)
I've been watching ABC family today (and am so glad to have American tv with commercials), but the programing is a week behind so I've been watching Rudolph, A Christmas without Santa, and Santa Clause is Coming to Town. In half an hour The Incredibles will be on, which is what I actually want to watch.
When I turned the tv on this morning before church Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was on. Didn't get to watch it much though.
Well, Danny and I are trying to decide what to do tomorrow night and I have to finish painting my shadow boxes. I'll take a pic and post it when they're done.
I've been watching ABC family today (and am so glad to have American tv with commercials), but the programing is a week behind so I've been watching Rudolph, A Christmas without Santa, and Santa Clause is Coming to Town. In half an hour The Incredibles will be on, which is what I actually want to watch.
When I turned the tv on this morning before church Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was on. Didn't get to watch it much though.
Well, Danny and I are trying to decide what to do tomorrow night and I have to finish painting my shadow boxes. I'll take a pic and post it when they're done.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
New Style
I found these stylish aprons online. I know it is very "domestic", but they're so cute I can't help but want one!
Dominstyle
P.S. Check out the kids' ones too. They are super cute.
Dominstyle
P.S. Check out the kids' ones too. They are super cute.
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