Not much going on for me lately except that I am an emotional mess. I cry over anything and everything and it's been hard to work and have fun. I had to go off my anti-depressants when I got pregnant. I only take 2 doses a week (tried to go off 2 years ago when we started trying and realized my patience level was slim). I didn't think it would effect me like it has on top of normal hormonal emotional chaos being prego. Well, it has and I called and got a referral to a therapist. I saw her for the first time last Friday and I have my 2nd appointment tomorrow. My first appt went really well and I think this will really help. I got a lot of things off my chest at my first appointment. She came to the conclusion (and I believe she was spot on) that I need help controlling that I feel I have responsibility in things that are out of my control. Reflecting back on some of the things we discussed, I completely agree with her. Unfortunately she is out of my network - $110/session will add up but I won't probably have to go weekly forever. I like her too much to switch. I got a referral from my OBGYN office and didn't even care at the moment - I just needed someone I was going to like.
Now on for the fun stuff:)
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 14 Weeks
Size of baby: JMar is the size of a lemon this week and weighs 1 1/2 ounces, about 3 1/2 inches long
Weight Gain/Loss: Won't weigh in until next appt on December 20th
Maternity Clothes: hit or miss. I am having to start doing the rubberband trick on my pants
Gender: Will find out at our 20 week u/s on January 16th; Emar is hoping/thinking boy and I am hoping/thinking girl- I think it's because we don't know what to do with the other sex-- end result is we want a healthy baby
Movement: Not feeling any movement yet
Sleep: Sleep is fine- I wouldn't mind more:) I loved sleep even before pregnancy
What I miss: nothing- have had a great week!
Cravings: Coke (haven't drank real coke since high school)
Symptoms: bloating
Best Moment this week: Emar getting home from Chicago- he, my dad, and brother went for the Chief's vs Bears game . Emar is a HUGE Bears fan and never been to a game. I am a Chief's girl and they won! Sorry babe!
YEA!!! A little lemon!
ReplyDeleteReading this post made me so happy. I love lemons:-)
ReplyDeletesorry to hear about the depression, I wasn't on any medication and suffered from it for a while and just dealt with it on my own, now that I'm pregnant it's pretty wild how the hormones kick it up a notch. Just be strong and remember you are not alone :)
ReplyDeleteWow. 14 weeks already!?! How crazy! I definitely need to see a counselor, but I just don't know who to go to, and frankly--i can't afford it. I can't wait to find about what JMar is! Com on Jan 16!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm following you now with my new blog...So, care to follow me back again?
Happy 2nd TriMester! I miss being pregnant more than I ever thought I would. I LOVE reading the updates from you!
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