Leg Cramp This Morning, Maternity Pillow Working Better

I woke up this morning with a cramp on my left calf. It was amazingly painful. I started yelling and begging it to go away. Other than that, the maternity pillow I recently purchased is starting to work better. The first night I used it, I felt like I got jipped thirty bucks. Now, it's proving itself worth it.



My ankles are swollen and fat-looking. When is best time to purchase maternity bras? I don't know how bigger my boobs are going to get. I called my mom to ask her, but she wasn't home.



The baby was kicking me hard today. It seems like it stretches in my belly and holds those stretches. Eman noticed and thought it was the coolest thing. He could feel the lump it made with its foot. It hurts. It feels like its stretching my skin to its extent. I'm getting sleepy now. So I'm heading off.

The first post!!!

I've uploaded a picture of my belly which can be viewed at "Pictures of Daphne Jade," under "Links." It might seem that I started a bit too late in the whole documenting the pregnancy, but I actually have been documenting it since early in the beginning. Eman said I should just take all the stuff I've documented in my notebooks and transfer it here. He advised that I edit the time and date to match the time and date I wrote it in my notebook to give this blog a sense of continuity, and I think that's what I'm going to do. You can peruse the archives to see how things went early in the pregnancy. So... enjoy and welcome!

It's Hard Being a Pregnant Student

It's extremely difficult to be pregnant and going to school. I have to lug around a 10 pound bag full of a day's worth of books, and I'm always tired--always tired and I never have a place to take a nap. Wednesday is the worst. I have class from 8am-7pm. I get headaches everyday. I know I'm lacking water hardcore. There must be an easier way to do this.



I feel miserable.

Missed Appointment and Need to Find New Doctor

I missed my appointment this month. Its too much of a hassle to travel a total of approx. 120 miles just to have an appointment that lasts 5 minutes. I need to look for a new doctor who practices within 5 miles of where I live. I also need to start finding a hospital where I will deliver. Time is passing too quickly!

Fourth OB/GYN Appointment

I'm starting to wonder what the purpose of these appointments are. Eman and I had to miss class and all they did was listen to its heart. I feel like its being fiddled with uneccesarily. They wanted me to have another ultrasound, but I declined. I asked the doctor if using the doppler was necessary, and she said that it was. I'm really getting worried about all the high frequency soundwave exposure. I know its safe for the pregnancy, but what about the long term effects on its potential intelligence? Bleh. I'm scheduled again next month.

Heard Heartbeat for the Second Time

I heard its heart beat again. The visit was really short. All the doctor did was listen to the heartbeat.

First Signs of Fluttering

I think I felt it move today a few days ago. It felt like bubble popping. I remembered to take my vitamins today. I'm excited and hope for its health and safety. I worry about a miscarriage, and its possible poor health. I must eat healthy and try to be happy. Maybe I should exercise and read more. I'm thinking about buying an infant care book. I'll get it when I can afford it.

Heard Heartbeat for the First Time

I went to the OB/GYN today. She used the doppler on me, and I heard its tiny, little heart beating. It was going 148-150 beats a minute. I hope all this high frequency soundwave exposure won't damage it. Its heart was so fast and seemed so loud.

Began Second Trimester

I am very excited about the baby. I am planning to buy a baby scrap book as soon as possible or even make one myself. I am looking forward to my OB/GYN appointment tomorrow and am planning to ask questions about exercise.

Waistline Growing!

Well, my tummy has started to slightly balloon, and my morning sickness has stopped. At my next OB/GYN appointment, August 20, I need to ask if I can exercise. Not much more. I need to do laundry.

First View of the Baby

I had my first sonogram today. The doctor gave me a print out. I'll be posting it soon. The doctor had a hard time zeroing in on the image because everytime she got a good shot, I couldn't help but laugh. It kept wiggling it's stubby arms and legs. It's cute and tiny. I love it. I stare at it a lot. It makes me smile.

Ugh! Morning sickness!

Hello, hello. I experience morning sickness quite a lot, but luckily its mild. I am rubbing it in Eman's face to be understanding when I tell him I want the radio off in the car. I ought to start sleeping early. It is difficult, though. I always wake up early in the morning.



Message to my child:

I love you, baby. You are the size of a grape. Grow well, ok? And healthy! I LOVE YOU!



Oh, I'm getting a little more bloated looking. Its odd, kind of.