Today marks the eighth week of my pregnancy. It's hard to believe that time has gone by so quickly! We were on vacation last week, which is why I did not update yesterday evening. I think I may start updating on Mondays, though, because that is more convenient.
So there's this commercial that shows a newborn baby and his parents taking care of him. At the end it says, "Having a baby changes everything." I am definitely finding that to be true! While we were on vacation, there were many things that I would normally do that I had to refrain from this time. No horseback riding, white water rafting, or soaking in the hot tub, just to name a few. I told Wes that I'm really glad we found out that I'm pregnant when we did. I wouldn't have wanted to uknowingly do something that would have put the baby in jeopardy.
My sense of smell has become very keen. I've never enjoyed being around people who are smoking, because the smell is awful and lingers for a while after they're gone. Now it's especially important to avoid that, as breathing in second-hand smoke is just as bad for the baby as if I was the one smoking. Well, while we were away, my nose detected smoke even when the smoker was nowhere in sight, and it was a strong odor. When I was walking down our hallway last night, I could tell that Wes was eating an orange before I saw him. Even the hot pavement irritates my nose at times.
I've also been experiencing different emotions. Fear, elation, and everything in between. A friend of mine told me, "What a fortunate child--to have you two for parents." I really appreciated that, and I hope that we do a good job with parenting. I know everyone makes mistakes, especially with the first child, but there is just so much to think about. Thankfully, I already have fairly good eating habits and exercise regularly. But there are other things to consider, from things you shouldn't inhale (harsh chemicals) to the way you sleep (the left side is supposed to be the best) to the way you ride in the car (as far away from the airbag as possible).
On the other hand, Wes and I have both been really happy thinking about the arrival of our baby. We've imagined everything from what he/she will look like, to what talents he/she will have, to what college he/she might want to attend. Yes, we've even thought about college. Already. More than anything, though, we can't wait for the baby to be here. There will most likely be many nights of interrupted sleep, but the baby will also be so cute! We can't wait for our little bundle of joy to arrive.
Many people, upon hearing the news, felt compelled to share their horror stories with me about how they had morning sickness every day for nine months or they were in labor for 36 hours or they were up every hour on the hour after the baby was born. That is a little nerve-wracking, but I just smile and nod. I'm sure they mean well. Every pregnancy is different. Just because those things happened to them doesn't mean they will happen to me.
My first prenatal appointment is this Thursday. It seems a bit odd to me that they wait this long to see you, because the purpose is to get your history and educate you about pregnancy. In the meantime, I've been reading a few books. The one I spend the most time in is called What to Expect When You're Expecting. I'm very thankful that there are people who took the time to write something like that. I've been learning so much.
Wes is already talking to the baby every day too. He'll kiss my stomach and say, "Daddy loves you so much!" among other things. It's adorable. I couldn't imagine going through this pregnancy alone, and I'm glad that I have such a sweet husband by my side. There's no one else I'd rather walk with through this journey.
So there's this commercial that shows a newborn baby and his parents taking care of him. At the end it says, "Having a baby changes everything." I am definitely finding that to be true! While we were on vacation, there were many things that I would normally do that I had to refrain from this time. No horseback riding, white water rafting, or soaking in the hot tub, just to name a few. I told Wes that I'm really glad we found out that I'm pregnant when we did. I wouldn't have wanted to uknowingly do something that would have put the baby in jeopardy.
My sense of smell has become very keen. I've never enjoyed being around people who are smoking, because the smell is awful and lingers for a while after they're gone. Now it's especially important to avoid that, as breathing in second-hand smoke is just as bad for the baby as if I was the one smoking. Well, while we were away, my nose detected smoke even when the smoker was nowhere in sight, and it was a strong odor. When I was walking down our hallway last night, I could tell that Wes was eating an orange before I saw him. Even the hot pavement irritates my nose at times.
I've also been experiencing different emotions. Fear, elation, and everything in between. A friend of mine told me, "What a fortunate child--to have you two for parents." I really appreciated that, and I hope that we do a good job with parenting. I know everyone makes mistakes, especially with the first child, but there is just so much to think about. Thankfully, I already have fairly good eating habits and exercise regularly. But there are other things to consider, from things you shouldn't inhale (harsh chemicals) to the way you sleep (the left side is supposed to be the best) to the way you ride in the car (as far away from the airbag as possible).
On the other hand, Wes and I have both been really happy thinking about the arrival of our baby. We've imagined everything from what he/she will look like, to what talents he/she will have, to what college he/she might want to attend. Yes, we've even thought about college. Already. More than anything, though, we can't wait for the baby to be here. There will most likely be many nights of interrupted sleep, but the baby will also be so cute! We can't wait for our little bundle of joy to arrive.
Many people, upon hearing the news, felt compelled to share their horror stories with me about how they had morning sickness every day for nine months or they were in labor for 36 hours or they were up every hour on the hour after the baby was born. That is a little nerve-wracking, but I just smile and nod. I'm sure they mean well. Every pregnancy is different. Just because those things happened to them doesn't mean they will happen to me.
My first prenatal appointment is this Thursday. It seems a bit odd to me that they wait this long to see you, because the purpose is to get your history and educate you about pregnancy. In the meantime, I've been reading a few books. The one I spend the most time in is called What to Expect When You're Expecting. I'm very thankful that there are people who took the time to write something like that. I've been learning so much.
Wes is already talking to the baby every day too. He'll kiss my stomach and say, "Daddy loves you so much!" among other things. It's adorable. I couldn't imagine going through this pregnancy alone, and I'm glad that I have such a sweet husband by my side. There's no one else I'd rather walk with through this journey.
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