Week Nine

It's been a while since I've blogged but only because nothing much has changed in the last week. I'm still feeling sick, probably not as bad as before, but it's still very often. My weekends are actually my only time when I feel "normal". I think it's because I've been super busy with weddings, doing hair and make up, that I tend to forget that I'm sick. But the feeling always seems to come back about Sunday evening and it starts right back up again for the rest of the week. I try to keep myself busy by planning my lessons or even going out shopping with my mom to keep my mind off of being sick, but it always seems to get the best of me.

I'm getting sick of being sick. I have things to do! I have 20 days left to plan at least a month worth of Hmong lessons for the school and I have about 1 done. Yesterday I attempted to be productive and got about half of what I have planned for the day done only because I got sick half way through the day and slept through the other half.

So anyways, I thought that this sickness was beginning to slowly fade since I was starting to feel better. I've been having a bigger appetite lately, I haven't been feeling TOO sick most days, my sense of smell seems to been tolerating... etc. I got a bit excited! So I've been experimenting with food because I can't stand to eat the same thing everyday that I've been eating. I've noticed I can eat chicken as long as it's plain, nothing too breaded or deep fried, I can eat melons, cereal bars, bread... nothing too sweet, or savory... still very very plain foods. I had Chipotle tacos a few days ago and of course it wasn't satisfying because it was SUPER plain: chicken, rice, mild sauce [chopped tomatoes], and lettuce. I was able to eat 2 without feeling anything but I highly doubt I'll do that again. $8 for 3 super plain tacos!!!! Gotta be kidding me! And if I'm on the go and need something quick, a plain McDonald's McChicken sandwhich or egg/sausage/cheese biscut seems to make the cut. Of course I haven't been eating it often, plus, every now and then I start feeling that feeling again and I feel like I have to start all over. Yesterday was one of those days. So I'm back to eating my mom's egg drop soup, fruits, cereal bars and pepermint candies. BLEH! I get so hungry but when I eat, it just seems to make me feel even more sick.

OH! And I've been craving warm drinks! I've been drinking hot coco, but it doesn't hit the spot. I've been taking a few sips of coffee a day and OMG I crave it SOO MUCH! My husband and mom won't allow me to drink a whole cup of coffee, even if it's decaf. What else is there that I can have that's ok for me to drink?

Baby is 9 weeks today!

xoxo: rxy

Dreaming...

Since finding out that I am pregnant, I have been having crazy vivid dreams! Some of them feels so real, as if I am standing in my own room and I can see exactly where my husband is and where everything is supposed to be in my room. Other dreams make me believe that it really did happen, like sending my husband out to get me spring rolls at the flea market down the street and anticipating to eat it... just to wake up to him sleeping next to me.

I was reading up about pregnancy and dreams and one website says that it's reflecting emotional state and also due interrupted sleep, allowing dreams to be more fresh in our mind. It also mentioned that some experts say that pregnancy dreams reflect your excitement, fear, and apprehension about the physical and emotional changes happening to you.

For the last few weeks, what I have been noticing is yes, I do have A LOT of interrupted sleep. I usually sleep like a rock through the night but now I find myself tossing and turning and feeling uncomfortable because it's either too hot, or too cold, or because of bladder pressure. Though my dreams aren't really about changes happening to me, I do have 2 common themes that occurs frequently. One is always about food. Not because I crave it, not at this moment, but I think it's because I'm hungry and I want to eat certain foods that I can't have. And the other one is, close your eyes if you're underage, scheming ways to pounce on my husband! It's not because the fear of sex while preggers, it's because it's Dr's orders [since I've been a light spotter]. We just want to be safe until it's all clear. So I guess one common theme to this is: not being able to have what you want. lol.

Any unusual dreams you remember while you were pregnant? Share! It may give me a peace of mind.

xoxo: rxy

Q's needing A's

I am so blessed to have friends, young and old, girls I barely talk or haven't seen in a long time, and those who I cling to like sisters. You guys have made this new begining so much easier for me, to know that we have something so significantly in common: motherhood. As much as I am dreading this 7 wks of pregnancy due to me, hate being sick, I do realize that God really does pour out His blessings on us ladies b/c of this awesome journey that only we can go thru.

Everyone has been so helpful to me, from my grandmom and mom fixing me up some Hmong chicken or egg soup to help with my nauseousness to girls I haven't talked to in ages hitting up my Facebook to encourage me. :) BIG thanks!

Here are some questions I have that you can help me answer! *Note: I am still a newly wed AND now a mom to be so ---> no question is a stupid question! Don't judge me!*

1. I get this icky taste in my mouth after I eat, even if it's the smallest thing like a piece of candy, how do I get rid of it without having to brush my teeth 341947392 times a day?!

2. Right now, I'm going through my baby sickness. My weekdays are fine b/c I'm home but my weekends are jammed pack [esp with weddings]!! What are some tips about eating on the go when I'm so picky with food?

3. What's your best rememdy to reduce headaches since taking over the counter drugs is not permitted? So far I've been using those old school asian sticker thingies on my temples, but they're STINKY and sometimes a bit too strong for me. What have you used?

4. What's the best system to get things done around the house while being sick [esp when it comes to cooking]? I'm so blessed to have my mom around b/c she's been cooking for me and my husband but there are days when she's so busy! I feel so helpless.

5.What's the best way to get your husband involved with the pregnancy? TMY is very excited but at the same time I think he feels out of the loop. Besides showing off baby's ultrasound pics on facebook and telling the world, he can't relate to my baby sickness and what I'll be experiencing.

6. What's the best maternity clothes without paying the maternity price for it? I'll be showing probably in the next few months and my biggest days are going to be winter days!

7. Everyone's giving me great advices for my body DURING pregnancy, what's your advice for my body AFTER pregnancy? What do I need to expect and what do I need to prepare for??

Can't wait to hear all of your responses!

xoxo: rxy

Baby Sickness

I started getting sick on my 6th week. I wasn't even sure what I was getting myself into. One day I was able to eat Korean BBQ just fine, the next day I couldn't even stand the smell of pork belly. It definitely hit me like a brick wall. I mean, you know you're sick when your mom makes your favorite food [homemade PHO!] and you can't stand the smell of it. Just thinking about it in your head, makes you feel nauseous!

It's just amazing how God created humans to be, especially a new mommy! Oh, the changes my body was going through! So food has been an adventure for me; figuring out what I can eat, what I can't... if I can even stand the smell alone. My body has been acting all crazy too. I'll get super tired from doing absolutely nothing. But I think it's more because I lacked the energy from food during this week of starvation. My digestive system is all wack. I would get constant minor headaches that forced me to lay down for majority of the day. And I was constantly hungry but yet unable to feed myself b/c nothing seemed appealing. Everything just didn't smell the same anymore. Whatever I smelled translated to "eww" in my head. I was just a sick mess who locked myself in my room because everything was too overwhelming for me. My husband would come home after a long day of work and ask me "Why are you so tired?". I really don't know. And it wasn't because I was tired, it was just because of everything just didn't seem right.

 Not only was food an adventure but also prenatal pills were too. They just made my symptoms worse! I have 4 bottles of different kinds of prenatal pills sitting in my closed, each one a different size and texture. Of course, I ended up taking Flintstones twice a day. So far, so good!

Anyways, I am so blessed to have friends who knew from the beginning of my pregnancy that helped me out with figuring my diet. They were constantly asking me how I was feeling and suggesting new foods that may work. So far I can eat fresh melons, hard candies, saltines, rice and chicken porriage, and mixed nuts. For the last couple of days, I'm starting to feel a bit of my normal self. I occassionally feel nauseous but it isn't as bad as it was last week. I have more energy throughout the day but I still have to take a nap in between.

All I can say is I'm so blessed that I don't start work until mid August because this journey would've been torture for me! And I am also blessed to have my mom around because I wouldn't be able to feed my husband or feed myself. Continue to keep me and my family in your prayers. We still have a long way to go! :)

xoxo: rxy

Baby Bliss Timeline

Hi readers! This is going to be my first entry. I'm not much of a writer/blogger so it may take me a while to post. If you're friends with me on Facebook, you maybe getting a bit more action there than  you are here. I decided to start blogging about my Baby Bliss journey. My husband and I just found out that we are expecting our first child! We're so excited! But as first parents, we're going to be needing extra support and help, thus the reason to start blogging. :) Here, I'm going to be a bit more "TMI" and probably go more into details of what I'm going thru... and in return, I hope you are able to help me with some insights to go around it... whether you are a mommy already or if you're not, anything helps! :)

Anyways, here's a timeline of our journey so far, for those who needs to catch up:

April 28: We get married!
June 11: Doc's estimated date of conception
July 2: Positive Preggers test
July 5: Planned Parenthood positive preggers test
July 16: First Doc's appt
July 17: First Ultrasound & saw baby's heart beating!

Baby is 7 wks and 2 days!

Random Ramblings:
-I've been sick for about a week now. Just nauseous, no vomiting. Very sensitive to smell. Headaches. Super tired. :S
-I have about a month left to start planning my Hmong lessons [I'm teaching Hmong lit at a charter school and have NO CIRRICULUM!!] but I have not yet been able to start since I've been sick.
-There are so many things I have yet to do, phone calls, wedding thank you cards, laundry...etc... I can't keep up since I've been laying in bed bc of my headaches...
-My husband just started a new job that starts 4am til 1:30pm... so when he gets home, he's super tired, low in energy... we miss each other! :(
-My mommy is so good to me! :)


xoxo: rxy