Pregnancy Update: 8 Weeks

How far along:

8 weeks

Total weight gain/loss:

I have lost 4 pounds since last Friday... I don't really ever worry too much about weight loss in the beginning, because I always gain it back by the end (plus some)! 

Maternity clothes:

I actually wore one of my new shirts on Sunday. It was way too big, but I liked the oversized look/feel since I was feeling so icky. Honestly, I couldn't have cared any less how I looked that day. I just wanted to sleep and lounge around.

Movement:

I can't feel the baby yet, but I certainly feel something: stretching, cramping and tightening of some kind. 

Gender:

This week, my guess is BOY. It's totally unfounded, obviously, but I'm guessing boy because while I am sick this time now, I am not nearly as ill as I was with either of my girls. Time will tell: both the gender and how sick I actually get!

Emotions: 

Oh man. I've been up, down and all around emotionally. Mostly, I've been seeing some down days: my limitations are hard for me and I cannot help but feel like I am not doing the best that I need to be doing for Margot. Joel and friends have said that I'm taking care of two babies now, so some sacrifices need to be made in our day-to-day life, and no harm will come to Margot, but I feel guilty at times when I need to rest. I have always been so intentional with our time together and to see her playing alone makes me sad (although on some level I do agree it is good for her development).

Food cravings: 

I don't have any appetite at all right now. Sometimes, something will sound good, but once I have it, I have no interest in it, or it makes me sick. Also, everything tastes awful (especially when vomiting). I have a stockpile of candy on hand right now, even though I have no desire to eat it, because I've found that candy helps settle my stomach and sucking on candy helps the nausea. 

Sleep:

I'm sleeping a little better than before, thanks to being ill. My friend Laura has kept Margot for me a few times lately so I could just be home and rest/sleep and that was really helpful. No matter what, though, I lay down when Margot naps!

Symptoms:

Just the usual suspects: nausea and vomiting. A lot. All the time. Day and night.*

Stretch marks?: 

No physical stretch marks, but my emotions have been stretched like crazy!

Labor Signs:

None, thank God!

Belly Button in or out:

In! I'd be one unhappy camper if it popped this early!

What I miss: 

Feeling well, having energy, eating.

What I am looking forward to: 

I am hoping and praying desperately that I feel well again soon!

Best moment this week:

Krista and Grandma came to visit! My far away friend is now my 20 minutes away friend!


***I had a super rough week, and don't mean to complain or seem like I am miserable, but that's just where I am right now. Saturday was a great day, and I was feeling so much better and was even able to leave the house for a little while. Hopefully things just keep getting better!