This week has been pretty eventful, but I suppose that's a good thing. Work keeps me busy so I'm more focused on that rather than headaches and being hungry all the time. I have to eat about every 1.5 to 2 hours otherwise I'm so hungry I get nauseous. I have been getting a lot of headaches (behind my right ear) and am trying not to take Tylenol (or any unnecessary meds for that matter). Hot water with lemon helps, as does exercise, but that's always been my go-to cure-all (and it's not always feasable, like at work).
Running has always been my 'release', my time to myself, and my way to relieve stress (AKA 'running it out'). Keeping my HR at 130 or below has become increasingly frustrating - if I really, really stick to that it means no running at all anymore. The other day I alternated between 5 minutes of running with 2 minutes of walking for 3 miles... it was decent but I still didn't feel that relief after my workout. I need to find a new release or stress reliever ASAP.... suggestions welcome!
Michael is leaving next week for 3 weeks. I feel more dependent now than I ever have (and I despise feeling dependent)... with my emotions running high, he's been great at making me feel okay. I'm going to miss my hugs and my cry-out sessions. At least it's not a deployment... I'm grateful for that.
Only 15 days to go until we find out if we're having a BOY or GIRL! Whaddya think? My vote is for GIRL - I've said it from day one... I just feel it.. and I even had a dream about how beautiful she is. I'll eat my words if I'm wrong :) And ultimately, I don't care either way... I think a boy would be great, too (Hello, Darthvader commericial!)
Baby's the size of a navel orange!
The average fetus at 15 weeks weighs 2.5 ounces and measures 4 inches -- and his proportions are becoming even more normal, since his legs now outmeasure his arms.
Baby at 15 Weeks
- You probably can't feel it yet, but she's squirming a ton!
- She might even be hiccuping in there.
- She's making lots of progress: her joints and limbs can all move now.
Pregnancy Symptoms: What you might be feeling at 15 weeks
- Nosebleeds, thanks to increased blood volume and sensitive nasal passages.
- I don't think I've had a nosebleed in my entire life and I have one about every other day!
- Heartburn, gas and/or indigestion. More to blame on the hormones.
- We don't need to go there... let's just say Michael would agree..
- Frisky! Take advantage of the increased libido.
- See above. TMI?
- Swollen gums, another pitfall of those pregnancy hormones. Make sure you're taking care of your teeth, and see your dentist for your regular checkups.
- Nope! So far, so good..
- Shortness of breath. As baby grows, your lungs start to get crowded.
- YES! An odd, odd feeling... even just laying down for bed at night I'll get a sudden feeling like I can't catch my breath.
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