Monthly Archives: April 2011

In our 9th Week (or, 8.5 weeks pregnant)

I haven’t written in over a week for two reasons. One, it felt like there wasn’t much new to report (as you’ll see below, I was wrong). Two, I feel like shit. All week long I think of things I … Continue reading

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Fessing up: It’s really not a bed of roses.

It’s been a little while since I’ve written last. Truth is, I’ve been so sick and tired I just haven’t had the energy. It’s all I can do to see clients and figure out what I’m going to eat every … Continue reading

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Are You Seeing What I’m Seeing?

*Make sure your audio is turned up for this. Are You Seeing What I’m Seeing?   And for those of you who can’t stream this video, well then, just look closely at this ultrasound pic. We are still in a … Continue reading

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No wonder!

Took my blood test this morning and got a call back this afternoon…. no wonder I’ve been so sick! They want to see the estradiol (estorgen) level above 600. Mine came in at 1,914. That’s right, read it again: 1,914. … Continue reading

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Hormone Highway

Hormone Soup I am so, so happy to be pregnant! I’m currently in my 7th week (6 weeks, 2 days pregnant). And, I’m sick as a dog. I’m not throwing up but I’ve dry heaved, gagged and stood over the … Continue reading

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Learning the Ropes

It’s amazing how something only the size of a poppy seed (now perhaps anywhere from a sesame seed to a rice crispy) can wreak so much havock on body. I’m settling into a bit of a rhythm with being pregnant; getting … Continue reading

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