So, I have avoided making it public because as you might understand, I feel a bit paranoid and scared about it because of my previous miscarriage. I thought I would at least wait until my first scan, of which I had today. I’ve been so excited to just make the scan, to see what is going on inside! My baby has a heartbeat! So that’s a good sign. I’m at 8 weeks. It just looks like a little smudge on the ultrasound.
My weight is staying stable, yet I’m eating like a horse. Lots of carbs – fruit, fruit and veg juice, wraps, sandwiches, rice cakes, pasta, you name it.
I ate a pie the other night for dinner! Had this thing for pastry. Chile con carne pie with cheese – was pretty good too. I NEVER drink juice, but I have had this thing for fruit juice as water doesn’t seem to quench my thirst. When I went out for lunch with my mum and sis the other day I had a carrot, apple and ginger juice. Yummo. I think the ginger helped ease my nausea – so now I have a thing for that too.
I’ve been sick – not physically, but just feeling nauseas 90% of the time, often with a constant headache, and unbelievable exhaustion. I yawn all day. By 5pm I’m absolutely stuffed and can’t do anymore than sit on the couch. Insomnia is pretty bad – waking at 3-4am most days again, though I did have a good 2 weeks where I slept well and thought that was over. So the sleep deprivation hasn’t helped me in being able to keep active because I just feel wrecked.
I eat often as it eases the nausea. Some days even though I eat regularly I get so hungry very quickly. It must be in times of a growth spurt or something, because other days this doesn’t happen.
So all in all I feel like a washed out rag for the majority of the day and night. I hope it goes away as soon as possible!
I am off to Noosa on Thursday morning for a week – I am SO needing a week laying around the beach and pool. Have booked in for a 2.5 hour spa treatment at Ikatan Spa on the Friday – heaven!
Ok well I think I might go for a drive to try and find some of these ginger lollies that are supposed to help ease the queasiness.
Congratulations Sue! Hope all goes well for you.
Congrats Sue!
Congratulations Sue. I was hoping after your first experience that you would one day get your longed for baby. I have everything crossed that everything goes well for you x
Hi Sue!!
Congratulations!! That is such excellent news. I had a sneaky feeling that you might be from a previous post. Hope you are feeling better soon. xx
OMGosh that’s fantastic news Sue! Congratulations, I am ever so happy for you. My thoughts will be with you during this wonderful time!
Congrats Sue, fingers crossed all stays well.
Its an amazing time, document it with a journel and photos etc as its over so quick (although at the time it feels like forever!)
Shar xx
congratulations Sue that’s such exciting news!!
Congratulations Sue! That is awesome news
I have a 2 week old Baby Boy and it is the best feeling 
All the best x
Congratulations Sue! I thought you must be pregnant with all those early mornings you’ve been having. I was the same. Sick as a dog most of the time too. I loved Ginger Beer (although not the healthiest choice). Here’s to a wonderful pregnancy and hope you get over the yucky bit really soon. xxxx
Sue what great news! I have everything crossed for you and wish you and Damien all the best.
Cheers
Magda
That’s fantastic news! I’m so happy for you and it gives me a bit of hope too as I’m hoping to get pregnant this year as well. My little sister is pregnant and felt sick for the first 12 weeks but it eased up after that. Just rest up and look after yourself and let the little smudge grow.
I hope you have a great pregnancy and feel great soon.
Hilds
Such wonderful news! So so happy for you Sue
Embrace the sickness it is a good sign ….. Take Care
Kxxxxxx
Congratulations Sue
Wonderful, wonderful news. You have no idea how this will change you life-for the better of course. Becoming a Mum is the most amazing thing I have ever done.
I just love writing ‘mum’ on any forms that ask for occupation, because although I am many other things as well, it’s the most rewarding and important thing I do.
I only wish my husband would let us add more to our beautiful family of seven!!!!
Jo
Congratulations Sue!
That’s great news.
Wishing you all the very best, Mel.
Congratulations Sue, that is fantastic news. All the best, Amanda
brilliant news sue,yay!!!
I’m so very excited for you Sue – its just the beginning of a special time in your life that you will always remember. Congratulations again to you and your husband!
YAY! So happy for you both!
Hil xx
Geez…just adding to all the well wishes and congratulations Sue!
The nausea…yeah…same here. I had that through the whole pregnancy. It’s a different and life-changing journey that’s for sure.
Just a little thing, though I don’t want to freak you out or anything. With your dayspa… it is recommended not to immerse yourself in something like a hot tub. It’s to do with the temperature of the water, which can be harmful to babies while developing. So I didn’t know whether you were aware of this.
Again…CONGRATULATIONS! I hope it’s continued smooth sailing here on for you.
Congratulations Sue, to you and Damien. I’m sure every day you’re experiencing the amazing, almost magical, things our bodies do to grow a new little life. It does feel a little like being possessed (I imagine)… but in a good way! The nausea is not the best … OK it’s pretty horrible … but at least you know your hormones are doing as they should. I used to love ginger … now all I can think of is morning sickness when I taste it! Small price to pay tho! Best wishes for a wonderful journey …
Congratulations Sue,
How exciting for you both, hoping all goes well for you. My son is 16 now but I can still remember how excited I was when I was prego’s. I was sick also mostly in the mornings but it went after the 12 week mark
All the best
Carmen
Congratulations Sue! What an exciting time for you! Enjoy and savour your journey.
Bestest of best wishes to you!
Em
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Congratulations Sue!
Brings back memories of feeling like crap for a few months…the end result will be worth it. Enjoy your week away,can’t wait to follow you on this brand new journey of yours
Big hugs
xoxox
Congratulations Sue!
all the best for a happy and healthy pregnancy.
Yay for you Sue! Morning sickness is just like having a whopping hangover isn’t it!? Don’t worry- you will feel like a new woman once you get past the 12 week mark (fingers crossed).
Cheers
Karen
Congratulations Sue….one super active bub on the way.