10 Weeks

Statistics:
10 Weeks: Nausea & Pizza
Starting Weight: 135
Current Weight: 138

Well I'm glad I didn't go public with this blog earlier as my goal was to post at least once a week, and well, that didn't happen. I have been caught off guard by the nausea I am experiencing this pregnancy. Sure I had food aversions during my first two pregnancies, but that would last for approximately a week and fade away. Not the case this time around. The nausea is the worst at approximately 4 AM (when Cody gets up for work) and usually dies down by the time I get up around 7:30. My morning is actually not too bad, but come afternoon, whew, it comes back in full force. Don't show me food or make me smell it. Unfortunately for my family, this means that dinner has not been cooked very frequently since I can't stomach the sight, or really, thought, of food.

Oddly enough, I have experienced cravings in the midst of my food aversions. The clear winner: Pizza. I have probably spent over $50 in pizza (no joke) over the past couple of weeks, whether it's dining out, or even better, the stuffed crust pizzas from Digiornio. I'm fully convinced that number would be higher if we had a Pizza Hut in Wickenburg. I've thrown in a few other cravings, but at this rate, I wouldn't be surprised if I popped out a pizza in December.

I had my first prenatal appointment two weeks ago. Everything looked great and we got to see our "bean." Heart rate was in the 160s and the baby was growing right on schedule. I always dread the first appointment because I know they will draw blood, haha. Yes, it is an odd fear, but I REALLY hate any kind of needles in my veins. Fortunately it was fairly painless and yes, my life went on.

Cody and I really like the midwife I have chosen to see this pregnancy. I've been asked why I've chosen a midwife for this pregnancy, and I have two reasons: Number One: I have absolutely no desire to be unnecessarily cut open (c-sectioned) if I don't have to be. Some of you may, or may not be aware, that MOST OB-GYNS (including the one I saw during my previous pregnancy) go by the rule, "Once a c-section, always a c-section." This was due primarily due to the risk of uterine rupture when a woman had a vertical incision (old way) for c-section delivery. However, this method is rarely used anymore and has been replaced with low-transverse incisions (the type I have). Medical evidence suggests a much lower risk of uterine rupture with this type of incision, however, administration of pitocin is not recommended (meaning no induction/speeding up labor). The ACOG actually revised their guidelines for VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), stating that women who have had one, even two cesareans, should be given a trial of labor. I could go into much more detail about my feelings on this topic, but for me, I feel like I am choosing what is best for myself and my baby. Reason Number Two: I've heard wonderful things about midwifery care. I can attest that I never feel rushed in my appointments and the care I have received thus far has been just as good as the care I received with my OB.

I do plan on delivering in a hospital, and I am continuing to pray that this baby will be vertex (not transverse like my last two). I've been doing constant research on stretchs, chiropractic techniques, etc to help this happen. My midwife has been very helpful too and it feels great to see a provider who is supportive of my desires, while maintaining that she will never push me into anything that is unsafe (20 plus years as a L&D Nurse, 10 kids of her own, and is a CNM...yeah, I think she's got experience).


Hopefully I'll get a belly pic posted soon. I went searching for maternity shorts last weekend and was bummed to find out that Old Navy is making a push to sell their maternity line strictly online. So I ordered a pair of shorts and we'll see.

All in all, I have to say I have a lot of peace about this pregnancy, more than I had during my previous 2. I'm not sure if things will turn out the way I hope they will, but I believe with all that I am that God hears my prayers, He knows my heart, but above all, He loves me so much that in everything, He wants what is best for me and He is the only one who knows. Trusting Him :)