Since they plan on sticking around for a while, I thought I'd introduce you to two buddies that I've become particularly close to over the past couple of weeks: Nausea and Exhaustion. And holy wow- they are kicking my butt.
Exhaustion...how do I explain thee? Let me try: Mom and I went to visit my brother, Chris, in Chicago last weekend. While we were there, my need to nap every couple of hours prompted Chris to call me "Papa", who is my adorable 91 year old grandfather (who, understandably, naps a lot). But! In my defense, I read in one of my pregnancy books that my sister bought for me this very interesting comparison: what goes on in a pregnant woman's body in the first trimester is similar to what would be going on in a non-pregnant woman's body if she was running a marathon every day. So there. I am completely justified in my exhaustion. The book says so!
Nausea came to visit me right at the 7 week mark. She also caused me to sprint to the bathroom yesterday at work and hug the toilet for several minutes. I have yet to find anything that calms my stomach...other than constant snacking, which could become problematic. Mornings are typically the worst and I am now carrying a plastic bag in my car with me as a makeshift barf bag- just in case. I'm not really having any cravings at all. On the contrary, there are several foods that I have total aversions to right now. I'd list them out for you, but I think I've reached my toilet hugging quota this week.
Oh, and let me be clear: I am not complaining. No way, no how. I will not complain about a minute of this pregnancy. Nope, not even when I have my face in the toilet at 8am in the co-ed bathroom at work. No matter what, I am thankful. No matter what, I will be hospitable to my new friends.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
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Wow Kerri, that all sounds... fantastic... Head in a public, Co-ed used toilet, fantastic. It's definitely an infertile's dream.
I totally get your hospitality towards your new "friends". Umm, When do we get to see belly pics?! =)
Hey, those are 2 old friends of mine! I got to know them well a couple years back. :)
Interesting comparison to the daily marathons. I read all 3 of those books I gave you, but don't remember that analogy. Have you explained that to Matt? :)
Let's just hope there never comes a time when you need to puke and your employee restroom is occupied. Then you'd be forced to use the other one. Thinking about that is making ME nauseous.
Love you. Can't wait for next week. :)
P.S. I love that Chris was calling you Papa. :)
Yay for vomiting and exhaustion!
I do have to say too, that you are already glowing. I smiled when I saw your facebook pictures from Chicago and noticed. :)
THANK YOU for justifying my exhaustion! Stephen has been making fun of the fact that I am taking two naps a day - I'll have to let him know that analogy! I'm sorry about the m/s. That really sucks! I know this is completely bizarre but in some ways I'm jealous. I could use that "reassurance" right now but I'm trying to appreciate NOT having it also. I'm sure when it comes I'll kick myself for complaining that I don't have it :)
Kerri, I'm sorry about your two new friends, but I know it has to be reassuring that they've come. I agree with Katie, you do already seem to be glowing :-) Hopefully things will calm down soon and you'll start feeling better.
Melissa
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