I just came back today from my OB-GYNE monthly visit and brought along with me the results of my recent Hepatitis screen tests, my Diabetes tests and several thyroid-related tests. The doctor was quite happy to see that everything turned out normal, particularly the thyoid results since I was diagnosed a few years back with three thyroid cysts. I was actually more anxious to hear about what she thought of my weight gain, considering that I've been eating quite frequently during this past week, and had gained almost 3 pounds already since my last month's visit. Happily, she wasn't bothered at all. She still considered 3 lbs a month normal and just warned me about going beyond that figure.
And then she asked me how I was feeling physically and emotionally lately, and boy did I unload a ton on her! I explained to her the emotional roller coaster ride I've had these last 2 weeks, and how easily irritable I get with people (flashback to recent post). I also told her how difficult it was for me to sleep at nights due to my nausea attacks coupled with my allergic attacks, and how I'd wake up tired and even more irritable in the mornings. Fortunately, I didn't get the mouthlashing (on what a whiner I was being) that I expected. She said she understood how I felt very well, and how I could look forward to relief next month when I hit my 2nd trimester. My hubby Allan reminded me of how "kinder" and more "manageable" I was now compared to my first pregnancy. That came as a shocker to me and my doctor, considering just how expressive I was these past few days of my real feelings. Turns out I was far more worst when I was carrying Nicky! Geez, people, you actually have it easier with me now! Haha!
I also got to hear my baby's heartbeat today, which made things calmer and exciting for me. On days when I feel really awful, i totally forget that there's a child growing inside me and I tend to focus on me and me and more of me. Moments like today remind me that this pregnancy is not about me, rather, it's a life that God's bringing into this world THROUGH me. Hearing the baby's heartbeat took the glaring spotlight away from my eyes and onto this little miracle inside. It was a happy morning. :-)
As a disclaimer, I will not promise you won't be hearing anymore rants of my discomforts. But I will promise to bite my tongue harder, or in this case, curl my fingers further away from the keyboard, and try to be "kinder" with my sharings :-P
And then she asked me how I was feeling physically and emotionally lately, and boy did I unload a ton on her! I explained to her the emotional roller coaster ride I've had these last 2 weeks, and how easily irritable I get with people (flashback to recent post). I also told her how difficult it was for me to sleep at nights due to my nausea attacks coupled with my allergic attacks, and how I'd wake up tired and even more irritable in the mornings. Fortunately, I didn't get the mouthlashing (on what a whiner I was being) that I expected. She said she understood how I felt very well, and how I could look forward to relief next month when I hit my 2nd trimester. My hubby Allan reminded me of how "kinder" and more "manageable" I was now compared to my first pregnancy. That came as a shocker to me and my doctor, considering just how expressive I was these past few days of my real feelings. Turns out I was far more worst when I was carrying Nicky! Geez, people, you actually have it easier with me now! Haha!
I also got to hear my baby's heartbeat today, which made things calmer and exciting for me. On days when I feel really awful, i totally forget that there's a child growing inside me and I tend to focus on me and me and more of me. Moments like today remind me that this pregnancy is not about me, rather, it's a life that God's bringing into this world THROUGH me. Hearing the baby's heartbeat took the glaring spotlight away from my eyes and onto this little miracle inside. It was a happy morning. :-)
As a disclaimer, I will not promise you won't be hearing anymore rants of my discomforts. But I will promise to bite my tongue harder, or in this case, curl my fingers further away from the keyboard, and try to be "kinder" with my sharings :-P
5 comments:
Glad that you're doing fine. Maybe 7 years was too long for you to remember what you went through your first pregnancy.
I love hearing the baby's heartbeat...and I get to hear my baby's little heart for the first time...today!!! I can't wait!!!
Praise God for the positive developments of your pregnancy.
Take Care!!! (((Hugs)))
What an awesome post :). If we do take off the focus of ourselfs and look to Him who can give us the strength to go through with a thing as pregnancy, we are much better off.:) And your hubby is sweet telling you that youare doing better with this pregnancy. Maybe you'll get it out of your sytem blogging - lol...
BTW - I'll not be participating this week with Thankful Thursday. I have a special post about my dad ...
yeay!Its thurs!i look fwd to thurs for ur preggy postings.Im sure its all normal to have mood swings n bla bla bla wen ur pregnant.Its ok to tell it out as we understandd ur situation.its alwiz betta to tell it out n feel comforted wit wat ppl reply.Sure makes u feel betta..:)But i know one thing fer sure.They say pregnant womens have a certain GLOW.And im sure ur glowing so beautifully rite now!Smile alwiz n Have a smooth pregnancy!...*Hugz*
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