6 weeks along!

I went to see my family doctor last week to do a follow up on my IT Band, but of course, we spent most of the time discussing the baby - how I was feeling, how much I should be doing, etc.... I do plan to continue running throughout the pregnancy, at least until the third trimester, when it will be a humid summer and I may take up non-impact swimming! Things are moving along well, the only thing getting bigger, well is not my belly yet.....but another part of my body!

It is really hard to not shout this news to everyone - I want to share it all so bad, but want to wait just about 5-6 more weeks before. I know I can do it, though some people are already suspecting something.......when I choose sprite over diet coke, or decaf earl gray tea over my normal double full-caffeine mocha! Luckily, since I have had this horrible cold, I have not really gone out anywhere socially, but I am sure that will pose more suspicions - especially when I choose water over wine!

This weekend I ran both days - which was great! I have not run essentially since the marathon - so it is good to get back into it all.

This week the nausea has really set in - I have not gotten sick, but just at various times during the day, start feeling really queasy. I need to make sure I eat consistently, which tends to curb the feelings. Last Thursday night at Tucker's dog class, at the very end, I kinda passed out....well, it was really hot in there - I had taken my antibiotic, and then forgot to eat the granola bar that I grabbed. I was standing there in the room, thinking, can I make it to the chair? Well, I did, but that was the end of that - the next thing I know there are tons of people around me - asking me if I am okay, putting cold rags on my head, giving my a sprite and food, asking me to "stay with us!". It was a little scary to say the least. I started sweating like no other....PJ came to get me that night, and then I got the lecture on making sure I eat consistently. And I am trying, but believe it or not, I just don't have much of an appetite most of the time. I am eating less at meals, but more often I guess.

Even though I have not been very hungry, I have been extremely thirsty! Usually when we buy a case of water, it lasts a few weeks, but it has only been a week and we only have a bottle or two left. Of course, I could refill the bottles, which I do at work, but at home, I get lazy. I know, it is wasteful, but at least I recycle!

Finally - debating on the doctor issue. Do I go with an OB-GYN or stick with the family practitioner.....I know most of my friends have used an OB-GYN, but I really like the idea of using my family doctor - he specializes in maternity care.....and uses a very natural approach, which appeals to me. Since I am low-risk, I can't imagine why it wouldn't be fine. He delivers at a hospital, and not matter what happens, is always with you - of course, there is an OB on call, should one be needed. I hope to tour some hospitals soon, and am very interested in a more natural/gentle approach to birth - such as a water birth. The place my family doctor delivers does have that option....so we'll see!