Well, I would like to apologize for my disappearance over the past few weeks. I've had a lot going on, and I ran into a snag. The snag being exhaustion!!
I knew people would get tired while pregnant, but I never thought it would effect me the way it did. I'm a very active person, and I was left on a couch barely moving for almost 2 weeks. It took every bit of energy I had just to do the work I was doing. Every couple of hours, I would have to sit and rest for a few minutes and close my eyes. I was never able to actually take naps, but just closing the eyes helped a lot.
The picture above was from this morning (5/14/2007) at 11 weeks 5 days. We told the family yesterday for Mother's Day, and I'm now telling the world!!
Bottom-line, I've got some energy back, and I'll definitely commit to making the effort to keeping my blog more up to date!!
We're looking at an end of November date, 11/26-11/29. My bet is eating some awesome lemon meringue pie at Thanksgiving and rushing off to the hospital!!
Everyone, Meet Baby Harris!!
Leigh, thus far, no morning sickness or anything, just that bout of exhasution which took me by surprise. I'm back to swimming and walking the dog, so much more energy now. Working from home allows me plenty of time to rest, so that's great and I'll be taking advantage of that!
Congratulations!!! My babies are all grown up now 21 and 25 but I can still remember how exhaused I was. It doesn't sound like you are having morning sickness so that is good. For my first it was all day sickness until I was 3 months along. I was one of those that said "NO children, me NEVER!! I had to eat those words but I am so glad I did.
What a wonderful Mother's Day present to share with your family.
Congratulations.... I am very excited for you!!!
You will get your energy back soon, though. I think it takes about 18 years. ;-)
But what motivation you have now.... and all the fun you get to decorate a baby room!!!
Thank you for all the kind responses.
Tom, I don't have 18 years to get my energy back!! By the way, you're buying tomorrow, right?? I'm eating for 2!! jk
Boy, I remember that sleepiness! I felt bad about it (this was with my second), until my husband started telling me, about 4 or 5 times a day, "You can do no wrong. What you're doing is so important that nothing else matters," and, also, "Of course, you're tired! You're working a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week job doing construction!"
He's still getting brownie points off that one, and the baby in question is 23 years old!
Congratulations! You've just set off on a wonderful (and exciting, and terrifying) journey.
AWWWW COngratulations! Rest, relax and enjoy the lull before the storm! Your body is telling you so!
The next think you will know, your baby will be talking about college, like mine tonight! Take time to smell the roses!
I look forward to baby Harris updates now!
If the baby is anything like his/her father, he/she will sleep all the time, so I'm not too worried about that, at this point... I might eat those words in a few months.
Yes, the construction is 24/7 and no matter what I eat, I'm hungry 20 minutes later... I used to get annoyed when people would say they're eating for two, because they were only eating for 1 plus a bean size thing at the beginning, and even as the baby got bigger, it still wasn't an adult needing so much food... Well, I have changed my mind on what concept! This baby eats more than me!!
Hi Donna,
Woo-hoo! Congrats on your great news! So happy for you and your hubby. That's just wonderful news. I also had that pregnancy fatigue. Take naps now while you can - as they say, because later that little persosn won't be letting you do that. Best wishes to you!
Here's something fun I set up. Everyone, go to this website, and place your guess on the sex, date, time, and size of Baby Harris:
http://www.expectnet.com/logingame.php?game_name=BabyHarris1107
Donna, I'm late, but the Congrats are the same. I do remember the fatigue!
I never had an ultrasound, myself, so always marvel at them. Most of the time, I can't figure them out; someone has to tell me where the head is. :)
I bought my daughter one of those 3D Ultrasounds - very cool! Best to You!!
Paula, my husband is "scared" of the 3D and 4D ultrasounds. He says that they used to think x-rays were safe and it turns out there weren't, and what if they find out later that too much ultrasound could be bad as well, so I'm not "allowed" to get one of those.
Phylena, Thanks!
Jack, Yes, I'm very tired!! Last night was actually one of my best night's of sleep, but I've been so tired since about 1pm today... I would have thought I would have been refreshed all day, but BabyHarris says, "Think again!!" I think BabyHarris is already a smart-arse!!
Oooh... Too much information. :^)
It's a great time in your life, I'm sure. Aren't ultrasounds awesome? Unfortunately, the little tyke could be pretty tough on your Real Estate career. Achieving the Balance is tough for Realtors.
Congratulations Donna! I can still remember the exhaustion - almost 17 years later now - I can't believe I have an almost 16 yr old child now. After month 4 you should really be getting back more energy. My advice is what my doctor said - catch up on things you really want to do (like movies you want to see and photo albums you want to get together - because once that baby comes - the next round of exhaustion strikes - NO SLEEP!) All the best to you and your growing family!