It's been awhile

I do apologize for not posting for awhile - things have been 'interesting' to say the least.

I start with the end of February/beginning of March. I was so sick - couldn't keep anything down and after 24 hours of this, I went to the doctor. I had enough and was so scared because this happened last time and I obviously don't want to go through THAT again. My doctor sent me to the hospital to get an IV and get hydrated again. It was so bad that I couldn't even suck on an ice cube - if I did, I would throw that small amount of water up within minutes. Ron and I spent the night at the hospital - he was bored to tears I'm sure and I was just happy to be on IV and starting to feel better. On the way home - I threw up! I couldn't believe it but we figured it was just because it was so warm in the hospital and soooo cold outside. The next day I threw up in the morning as well and I told myself that if I did that again, I was going straight back to the hospital. Thankfully it didn't happen again...that day...or the next day...or the day after :) I took the rest of the week off work because I was so weak from not having anything in my system and I was on a liquid diet at this point still. Baby sips of my drink, every 10 minutes. Do you know how hard that is when you're REALLY thirsty? Oh well, I survived :)

The following week I was back at work and that first day was a killer - I was exhuasted by the time I got home. I just wanted to sleep. I did survive the week and I only threw up twice - in the mornings after breakfast. THAT, I can handle.

I went to see my doctor last Monday - after all of this happened - and I've lost a total of 21lbs since I got pregnant. I'm happy to report that I have put on 2 pounds now though :) ANNND the most exciting part - I can't suck in my belly anymore. I am officially showing FOR SURE now! I got to hear the heartbeat at the doctor's office - it was in the 150's and then he measured me. He thinks I'm further along because he found the heartbeat so high in my belly and because I'm showing so much as well, for this stage of the game. I'm going back to see him on the 20th because he ordered the ultrasound results. That will for sure tell us how far along I really am. I can't wait for that appointment :) Only one more week!

I'm happy to report that I do have some energy now. In fact, I did some laundry today and I even put allllll of my clothes away (from when Ron did laundry). I also moved all the shirts that don't fit me into another closet and now it's just maternity shirts in my closet. Tomorrow will be the first day that I wear them. How weird!

I guess that's all I have to report. I will have some more news after my next doctor's appointment.

Until then...CHEERS!

Jules