Friday, April 23, 2010

What's next? Or, am I seriously fat already?

We had our intake appointment yesterday at the m/w office where 7 (!) vials of blood were taken for my prenatal workup. I have no idea what they are testing me for, but okay. The nurse already had to ask if I feel like I am gaining weight. Uh-oh. Let's just say that since I've, um, neglected myself over the past year or so, I've put on a couple extra pounds. So whether I've already gained weight or not, I don't know--I only know that I started off looking like I was already 8-10 weeks pregnant. I am just hoping my body is resting and waiting to catch up instead of the weight taking off like a rocket. Jeesh.

But, I am always.hungry. Always.hungry. Or, I am vaguely nauseated. To ward of nausea, I eat. It's worked the past couple of days, except yesterday I went past the point of hunger and catapulted down into severe nausea, so I learned my lesson. I traveled today with (literally) a bag full of snacks. Good times. Yes, this will really help keep my weight gain to a minimum, I'm sure.

Vacation is pretty much over---here's the last of our vacation pics from NYC. We went to Mystic Aquarium today with 3 other children. It was chaotic but a blast. Pics to follow. For now, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens (with the cherry blossoms at their PEAK!):





from below, looking up into the heavy boughs


7 comments:

S. said...

Judging from the peanut butter, cottage cheese and strawberry sandwich on whole grain bread you just had...umm....

giggleblue said...

i've got to get to the botanical gardens!! and i live in NYC. just sad... you'd think we would take more advantage of the city. damn jobs.

S. said...

We never did when we lived there...but do now!! Because we miss it so!

Mrs. Beer said...

How far along are you exactly?

jessie said...

dude, your kid is so freaking cute. I can't stand that last pic!

S. said...

8 weeks on Sunday.

verslaving said...

I love children and your photo's illustrate that love.