So DH and I are now expecting our first human child. I took two tests on Wednesday and both were postive. I think I'm about three weeks, so as you can guess, I wasn't "late" yet, but when I started getting teary-eyed over an article in Glamour I thought it might be time to take that test.
I have a lot of questions, and if anyone out there can answer any, I would greatly appreciate it! We haven't told family and friends yet, so I don't have someone to talk to face to face. We will be starting to spill the beans later today at a family party, so I won't be back on until tomorrow.
We're both excited, but a bit nervous. I stopped taking birth control back in August 2009, so we kind of got lax in thinking it's going to happen.
We weren't "trying" per se, but we certainly weren't trying not to either.
Anywho, is it normal for your doctor to not want to see you until you are approximately 8-10 weeks into the pregnancy? Is it normal to have cramping/pain, especially after you eat or when you get hungry?
I don't know all the things I should avoid in the meantime (besides alcohol, cigarettes, etc.-the normal bad stuff). I do know I should no longer use anything with aspartame and juice should be pasteurized. Also, my coffee habit has to stop. I used to drink almost an entire pot of coffee by myself. I'm taking a prenatal and increasing my dairy. What else should I be doing/avoiding?
I read on WebMD to avoid laying on your back after the first month. Has anyone else ever gotten this advice? I love to lay on my back so Addie, Mia, or Dany can lay on my chest for massages. I'll have to come up with a plan B I guess.
I get really tired and feel like I'm going to vomit a lot. Haven't yet, but I can't believe the symptoms start so fast.
I really appreciate any advice, especially stuff I should be doing/not doing during the first two months since my doctor's appointment isn't until August 28th.
Thanks!
