I started out thinking about all the ways this pregnancy was identical to the last one. But as this week has passed, I've become more and more aware of how different it is.
When I was pregnant with Alliclaus, I threw up constantly. I had no cravings (at least not until much later in the pregnancy) and no strong disaffection for specific foods. But pretty much no matter what I ate, I threw it up. this time, though, I haven't thrown up yet. I've come close a couple of times, but no actual vomit has passed these lips. (And to that I say, Praise the Lord, because I've heard many women say things like, "I never threw up, but I wished I could. I know I would have felt better if I'd been able to vomit." And I call bullshit. I threw up plenty and I never felt better. Ever.) But I have a strong disaffection for almost everything you could possibly suggest that I eat. I've been eating pita and hummus and tortilla chips and con queso. (So nutritious! Fefe thanks you!)
I'm also less *cough* regular than I was with Alliclaus. And that pretty much sucks.
Most interestingly, my uterus just seems a lot bigger this time than it did last time. I'm concerned that I may be as much as a month off in my estimation of my due date, which would certainly explain some of this, although really? I should just not look like this yet.
In any case, I'm meeting with a midwife from my obstetrician's practice tomorrow for my first OB appointment. Between her busy schedule and my upcoming two-week intensive class, I wouldn't have gotten an appointment with my OB until sometime in mid-July and since I'm really a bit concerned about figuring out exactly how far along I actually am, I decided I'd see the midwife. This is actually the woman who put me on bedrest at the end of my last pregnancy and the woman who gave me all kinds of holistic suggestions for dealing with my morning sickness (9 months!) with Alliclaus. She's very nice, but I'm nervous about seeing her. She kind of freaks me out with her behavioral guidelines for pregnancy. I'm sure it will be fine.
I'll let you know tomorrow if we find out anything interesting.
i'm pretty much always uninterested in anything people offer me to eat. i'm just a horribly picky eater. i wonder what'll happen when i become pregnant...
good luck with the appointment!
Posted by: Lara at June 4, 2007 11:22 PM
Good luck at your appointment! My mom said that with her second and third pregnancies that she looked about 5 months pregnant right away. Your muscles just remember I guess.
Posted by: Jessie at June 5, 2007 08:02 AM
I am so glad your not having vomit issues this time around! You are probably carrying higher and that's why it is showing earlier! Maybe it's a boy! My 1st gut feeling was another girl, but now I am sensing boy!
Posted by: Jenny at June 5, 2007 09:13 AM
I agree with you about the throwing up part. I luckily never vomited and I am thankful for it! Also, they say that with your second and subsequent pregnancies, you show much sooner, so your dates may still be right, you are just showing faster! Stay healthy!
Posted by: Jennifer at June 5, 2007 10:45 AM
Prayers for you and the babe! I hope all goes well. Two kids here, never nauseous, food aversions, oh yeah, and couldn't get enough potatoes with #1. LOVED my midwife with #1. REALLY, REALLY didn't think I would. Moved to another state. Couldn't find one in a practice that took my insurance after we moved. *sad*
I LOVED Amalah's baby blanket. Would you please email the pattern to me? Where do you find all your patterns? Do you come up with them yourself? Your work truly is beautiful. How do you find the time with a toddler?
Posted by: ladybug at June 5, 2007 03:01 PM
Oh, and every pregnancy is different just like every baby is different.
Posted by: ladybug at June 5, 2007 03:07 PM
oo after you meet with herlet me know and I will run out to whole foods and get some tree bark and leaf bits andmake you up a tea that will make you gag since both those things sound disgusting!
Posted by: sarah at June 4, 2007 08:42 PM