8 weeks and 6 days old: that was back in October
Nick and I were both excited and nervous at our Midwives appointment. It was our visual confirmation that there was in fact a little person growing inside of me. We actually got our 1st peek a couple weeks prior, when I thought I was at 8 weeks, the little bean was only a speck of rice with a blinking dot for a heart beat. This time around little soybean did a little dance for us, moving his head and grooving his arms. It brought tears to both of us.
Breaking the news to our family was the most fun part! Getting married 2 years ago was way overdue, and of course having kids was on everyone's mind. It only took, what? 10 years of being together for us to decide to start a family, heh..heh.., ya we're slow movers. However, with all good news, there is always the bad to follow it. At this point, both Nick and I were unemployed and I had just received my last unemployment check in September. How are we going to pay for this?!?!
Let the trials and tribulations of applying for Medicaid begin. I have to say that my primary stress during my 1st trimester was all about how we were going to be able to pay for all the doctors visits and birth. At this point we were paying out of pocket, and that was a big OUCH to our already dwindling bank account. I'll have to admit that my view on healthcare in general isn't a positive one. I hate going to doctors, needles give me the chills, and insurance is a racket. But thankfully by the time I hit my 2nd trimester, we got approved for Medicaid. Which was a hail Mary, because what comes up during my 2nd trimester. If we didn't get approved for medicaid, we would be royally screwed!
In terms of how I was feeling in the beginning of my pregnancy can be summed up in one word- sleepy....zzzzz...zzzz... I don't think I've ever slept so much in my life. I'd be in a coma almost after every meal (though this could of been a result of something else). I actually only vomited maybe 3-4 times, nauseous all the time, yes. Food cravings, not really. Though, I found myself eating healthier, not only because it was the right thing to do during pregnancy, but it made me feel better. Eating fast food, comfort food, or anything generally considered not so great for you, made me feel like crap.
But soon things turn stressful and my 2nd trimester is full of different issues than my first......
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