So I thought I would write a quick little update on how I’ve been feeling. So far, I’ve only really experienced some extra mild nausea that is pretty much only showing it’s ugly face here and there. My main symptom has been unrelenting exhaustion. I can sleep a good 10-11 hours per night and that includes a nap in the day time or in the evening after work. Sleeping this much is VERY uncharacteristic of me. However, if I get less than 9 hours of sleep at night, I feel like a walking zombie the next day. So getting in bed by 8 PM is pretty much how it goes with me these days.

Today? The nausea is what I would call mild to hot. I know we aren’t discussing salsa varieties here but just work with me on this one. I have been nauseated since I woke up this morning and it has only appeared to have gotten worse over the course of the day. I’ve had the feeling of Almost Puking all day but have never actually puked. I’ve run to the bathroom a few times, I’ve grabbed a trash can in fleeting desperation, I’ve even stuck my head out the car window while driving. Have I puked? Of course not! My body just wants me to feel that miserable Almost Puking feeling all the livelong day.

So I would very much like this Almost Puking thing to go ahead and stop now, please and thank you. I’d like to get on with my work. At this rate I can barely keep my head in a vertical position without feeling like This Might Be It to only be disappointed that in fact, No It Is Not It. I’ve never actually wanted to puke so bad in all of my life.

Friday is our 2nd ultrsound at 7 weeks 5 days. I’ll update afterwards. Crossing our fingers that the heart rate has increased since last time and that things are going smoothely. I always KNEW there were things that could possibly go wrong in pregnancy and I always KNEW how high the miscarriage rate was but I guess I never really understood exactly how much a woman could worry about all of the bad things that could happen. It scares me to think I’ll be this worried for the next 7 months. I will admit though, I am pretty good at finding a balance and just enjoying this whole experience.