Morning Startle

Yesterday morning waking up for work, I was experiencing sharp pains in my lower abdomen. As a first time mum I receive lots of advice from veteran mums that tell me about their pregnancy. The first few weeks I was getting period cramps that I’m quite familiar with when I had my menstrual period on the regular. Jessye's aunt mentioned how this is normal it’s just my body adjusting to the new baby in me, but if they continue and are severe I would have to go see a doctor. 

I panicked thinking the worst, especially this week being so stressed out with breaking the "big news" to my parents and not getting the reaction that I was hoping I would. I felt like I've already failed as a mother to allow such negativity get to my sweet baby. I ran back into our bedroom to let Jessye know what was happening, he told me to get back into bed email work to let them know that I wasn't coming in and to relax. I wish he could stop telling me to “relax” or “let it go” it’s not as easy as it may seem; I've always had issues with letting things not affect me or that I over think everything I do or said about me.

I wrote on my mommy group on babycenter what was happening; I love the support that I receive from mums that live all over the world, letting me know that it could possibly be ligament round which is just my uterus stretching itself for the growing bubs in me. I also phoned in my doctor’s office hoping that my family doctor would get back to me and reassure that everything was alright.

I laid back in bed beside my snoring Jessye and played candy crush until I fell back asleep. When we woke up Jessye made me a delicious tuna sandwich, which I devoured while watching one of my silly shows “Judge Judy”. 

Nabila

10 Weeks 6 Baby Update

NAME: Nabila

SPOUSE/PARTNER: Jessye

AGE: 24

HOW FAR ALONG: 10 Weeks 6 Days

SIZE OF BABY: The size of a prune

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO: Jessye and I recently had our "Nikkah" which is an Islamic marriage ceremony. We had it at our party room in our condo with 40 of our closest family and friends witnessing our beautiful commitment ceremony. 

EXERCISE: Barely, unless you count me walking to the bus station to go to work. 

MATERNITY CLOTHES: None.

STRETCH MARKS: A few around my hips.

BELLY BUTTON: It hasn't popped out yet. 

SLEEP: I have no problem falling asleep, I actually go to bed around 7:30 by 8:30 i'm fast asleep.

BEST MOMENT OF THE WEEK:  Marrying the love of my life Jessye. Sharing a beautiful day with my family and friends. 

WORST MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Sharing my news of being pregnant to my parents. Saying our farewells to a close friend going back to England. 

FOOD CRAVINGS: Nothing I would consider a "strange" craving. I love my fruits especially strawberries. I wasn't much of a fruit eater before being pregnant.

FOOD AVERSIONS: Chicken, especially if iv'e seen it raw while prepping the food. 

SYMPTOMS: Congestion in every part of the body that can be congested. Shorter fuse, cramping muscles, and occasional dizzy spells.

MOVEMENT: I felt a flutter the other morning waking up, some mommies in my mommy group say it could be a possible case of gas and others say that's the baby. I'm going with the baby only cause it makes me feel connected to my sweet bean. 

GENDER: Unknown.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO: Warm weather, absolutely tired of the frigid Canadian winter. 

WHAT I'M NERVOUS ABOUT: I just want a healthy baby.

WHAT I MISS: Not feeling ill every day and all through the day, being able to be more active and not worry about the sharp pain in my back. 

NEXT APPOINTMENT: March 3, 2015 for my Nuchal Screening. 

Nabila