Wow it really seems like time is moving right along! I'm feeling pretty good for the most part! Last night we got out and took our dog June out for a walk. We are definitely trying to enjoy this beautiful weather before it gets too hot and I get to miserable feeling! Lol.
We are getting very excited, it won't be too much longer and we will be holding our baby girl. Last week we went to Home Depot and Nathan bought the wood to start building the babys dresser. He's pretty excited about that! I'm looking forward to our baby shower June 19th! I just can't believe I'm finally getting the chance to be a mom. We are so in love with her already. We have also decided on her full name
Stevie Reese Symank
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I think I have found some of the good stuff! "Energy"
Today I am 15wks and 4days along!
Size of baby Symank: about the size of a apple
Weight: lost about 12 pounds, have gained back about 5lbs that was lost.
Symptoms: some light sickness, I will feel really hungry and SUPER thirsty but my stomach just wont hold much.
Cravings: Cannot to the Ramen Noodle thing anymore. lol. Last week it was turkey sandwich, with pepper jack cheese, lettuce and jalapenos. Stuffed peppers and orange juice.
my doctor thought it was funny because i can keep spicy food down but nothing sweet. Also I can do cheese sometimes and a little of it but NO milk or other dairy items. I had a small cup of milk the other night to try it and it made me so sick and my stomach hurt for a day and a half because my body is digesting so slowly. It stinks because I'm a big cereal and milk person. and now I want milk! oh well not worth being sick over.
my doctor thought it was funny because i can keep spicy food down but nothing sweet. Also I can do cheese sometimes and a little of it but NO milk or other dairy items. I had a small cup of milk the other night to try it and it made me so sick and my stomach hurt for a day and a half because my body is digesting so slowly. It stinks because I'm a big cereal and milk person. and now I want milk! oh well not worth being sick over.
Movement: now at night when I'm still on the couch or laying in bed i feel so much movement! :) it was kinda funny to get used to at first. ;)
At 13w 5d we went to have a First Trimester scan. My doctor wanted to make sure everything looked good with the baby because I didn't get to feeling better as soon as she would have liked.
They measured the baby's nose bone and the skin on the back of the neck measuring for down syndrome. We chose not to have any of the other genetic blood work done. It really wouldn't matter to us, how ever God is sending this child we will accept and love with all we have. My mom had the scan done with my brother and didn't tell them anything and 6 months after he was born he was diagnosed with a genetic disorder. So why make yourself worry if you don't get a clear answer anyways.
On the other hand the doctor said the neck and nose looked good and he didn't see anything that would raise a flag. We also go to see our sweet little one putting on a show for us jumping everywhere! I couldn't stop laughing. We also got to see the baby in 4D. Pretty neat. At the end they gave us a CD which was nice because we weren't expecting one.
At 13w 5d we went to have a First Trimester scan. My doctor wanted to make sure everything looked good with the baby because I didn't get to feeling better as soon as she would have liked.
They measured the baby's nose bone and the skin on the back of the neck measuring for down syndrome. We chose not to have any of the other genetic blood work done. It really wouldn't matter to us, how ever God is sending this child we will accept and love with all we have. My mom had the scan done with my brother and didn't tell them anything and 6 months after he was born he was diagnosed with a genetic disorder. So why make yourself worry if you don't get a clear answer anyways.
On the other hand the doctor said the neck and nose looked good and he didn't see anything that would raise a flag. We also go to see our sweet little one putting on a show for us jumping everywhere! I couldn't stop laughing. We also got to see the baby in 4D. Pretty neat. At the end they gave us a CD which was nice because we weren't expecting one.
2/10/11
13 weeks!!!
Today I am 13 weeks and one day! 3months! This is one happy Momma and Daddy to be!
How Far Along: 13 weeks
Size of baby Symank: about the size of a medium shrimp
Weight: lost about 12 pounds
Symptoms: ALL day sickness, headaches, tummy starting to harden, crazy dreams
and having trouble sleeping.
Cravings: The only thing i have been able to eat is Ramen Noodles
Movement:
This past week has been kind of rough I am still going to the doctor every week. My blood pressure has been out of control. 140/110
So they ran blood work on me and started me on blood pressure medicine that I have to take twice a day. I all so had to do a 24hr. urine culture so they could check for protein build up wich could mean preeclampsia. Thankfully the culture came back normal. Thank you lord. On the other hand the blood test showed that my protein is low so they have started me on a protein suppliment to build it back up. They will be keeping an eye on this because if it gets any lower I will be admitted to the hospital to get potassium in I.V form. Low potassium could lead to heart failure also with the high blood pressure could lead to a heart attack so I am just so thankful for such a wonderful doctor who truely takes the time and cares.
She also said I am dealing with Hyperemesis
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of morning sickness, with "unrelenting, excessive pregnancy-related nausea and/or vomiting that prevents adequate intake of food and fluids."[
SymptomsWhen HG is severe and/or inadequately treated, it may result in:
Loss of 5% or more of pre-pregnancy body weight
Dehydration, causing ketosis and constipation
Nutritional deficiencies
Metabolic imbalances
Altered sense of taste
Sensitivity of the brain to motion
Food leaving the stomach more slowly
Rapidly changing hormone levels during pregnancy
Stomach contents moving back up from the stomach
Physical and emotional stress of pregnancy on the body
Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessels in the eyes)
Difficulty with daily activities
Other than that the baby's heart beat is right on track and it sure is a little wiggle worm.
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About Me
- nathan&ambersymank
- My name is Amber and my wonderful husband is Nathan. We got married on December 13,2008. We have been together for 7 wonderful years! Being married is the best, it is just amazing getting to experience everything in life with your bestfriend. Nathan is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Midwestern State University. He works for a company called Hydra Rig. We love going to Texas Country concerts, hanging out with our families and enjoying life hand in hand. We love God! We adopted a dog Willie a 2 yr. old beagle and have a 9 month old cat named Romeo! For now they are our babies!!
