Week 5

I'm finding in this week that I am having normal symptoms, at least from what I've been reading. I'm nauseous, craving bacon, tired (o, I never knew what tired was until now), my back hurts, all the good stuff :) Although my symptoms are very mild. I generally manage to avoid the nausea. I eat a Greek yogurt (double protein) as soon as I roll out of bed to fight off "morning" sickness. Then, I eat all day long - An apple here, string cheese there. My only real weird cravings are bacon and Mac and cheese (although I have always loved Mac and cheese).

I've been doing great all week with my exercises. I walk for half an hour, do half an hour of some pregnancy fitness DVD (yoga, pilates and I'm eagerly awaiting my preggo belly dancing DVD!)and I do exercises for labor while I watch tv (Bradley method exercises and the exercises from week by week guide to pregnancy). I think the exercise helps with all of the symptoms, especially being so tired. But, man do I miss my morning caffeine jolt. Decaf just ain't the same :/

At week 5 I weighed in at 154 (1 lb less than original weight) and 36" waist. I have the pics up to prove it! No, that's not supermodel status but I appreciate it for what it is and it's something I may never have again. Or, I could get into such a workout habit while pregnant that I come back from this all hardcore like Joanna did (shout out!).

My hormones have leveled out, thank goodness! When I came off the pill I was a hormone raging lunatic! Since I've been pregnant, I feel great, back to normal, clear headed (except for the pregnancy brain which seems to have started really early on me).

The names Ive had picked for 5 months aren't quite right anymore. It was fun when it was "pretend" but now that's it's some real -ish, I can't give my child a crappy name. No "Starr" cuz she'd be strippin at 18. No boy named river because he'd never live that down (although I REALLY like that name).


Final thing- I have the best husband in the entire world! He bought a massage table and a preggo massage DVD so that he can give me weekly massages. He's already started on the nursery (ripping up carpet this weekend). He won't let me do anything too hard (like cooking cuz it's too hot lol) but makes sure I do my exercises and take my vitamins everyday. He's so involved every step of the way! Best husband ever!