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04-3-2009 - 10weeks

My mood while writing this blog: guarded optimism

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So I'm 10 weeks now. I'm still spotting a bit off and on, but I'm not too worried about it since we know there's a heartbeat. It seems to be normal for me, it's still scary though. I've been nauseous off and on, tired, but it seems to be a little better now. I'm in a better mood as well.

What's really different about this pregnancy though, is that every time I think about it, I can actually see myself with a baby at the end of it...unlike my last 2. It's pretty scary too. Before I never thought I'd actually have a baby so I didnt think about things when the baby would be here...now I'm always worried..will I know what to do when he/she cries? Will I be able to wake up at night when I need to for feedings, etc? How am I going to get into this totally different routine than what I am used to? Will Brendan be able to cope as well? I never really thought about this stuff before and it scares me now. I know I will do just fine, Im sure, but I am suprised at myself for thinking these things already. I do not want to have false hope, but I do want to be happy and excited about being pregnant like everyone else. I want to go to the baby store and oogle at all the cute clothes and baby stuff, but I know I shouldn't. I really thought I wouldnt be able to get attached, but I hate to admit that I am.

I also worry about being pretty heavy and pregnant. There's more risk..and how the hell am I going to be able to do certain things when (if) I get bigger? But I guess that's what the husband is for hehe

Well, my next appointment is the 11th, and I pretty excited and nervous. I just want to know if everything is ok.

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4 Comments on 10weeks


TexasMommyWannaBe - Thursday, 5 Mar
OMG, you and I sound like twins in every way. I had the same feelings about my first two pregnancies and now I feel better, more positive about this one; imagining myself with the baby but worrying about the routine. Just crazy. Also, I'm no shrimp. lol I'm 5'11 but pretty heavy too but my doc said that if I am careful about what I eat, I'll be fine.
I am so glad that you are feeling better about this pregnancy! Let's do this together! I'll be 10 weeks on Saturday! Yay! Pam

nmck - Thursday, 5 Mar
Hey Shellie!


I relate to your feelings big time! I was also pretty heavy when I got pregnant. Surprisingly, I did not have problems, but then again I only made it to 30 weeks. But my belly was huge b/c of the big fibroid as well. So I think you will be fine! Also, you will do fine getting up at night. I have always been a person who needs my sleep, and I was a little grouchy, but my husband got up for half the feedings and so did I. It will be easier than you think. I am glad to hear you are getting attached to this pregnancy. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

3rdtimeisacharm - Wednesday, 4 Mar
Hi Hon, welcome to 10 :) I know just what you mean, the worries are like a tape playing over and over and over, constantly. Its so hard to wait for the next appointment isnt it? Mine isnt untill the 18th so maybe I'll count down to yours instead of mine because yours is closer :) wishing you lots of pregnancy symptoms :)

stcy2113 - Wednesday, 4 Mar
You should be excited and hopeful. No matter waht happens you have a life inside you and you should enjoy it every day. I was so excited to wear maternity clothes that I went out and got them when I was only 3 months along. This is a special time, enjoy it cause it goes by too quick. And when the baby gets here you will be a great mom, it is just in us, you know right away what you need to do. Motherhood is engraved in us, you will do fine!