5 Weeks & Counting

Yup, I suppose that's me! The past week has been (sorry, baby) horrible :( I didn't know pregnancy would be this difficult.  For now, it's still pretty manageable.  I get nauseous about 2-3 times in a day - usually early in the morning and after meals.  I also feel extra tired - like I could sleep at 6PM and wake up the next  day! In a night, I'd also get up to pee a lot more often than usual.  I usually did it just once but now - three would be the minimum.  Still no cravings and no actual vomiting - I hope it stays that way.

Often times, I feel like I lack the energy and zest to actually do anything.  I'm tempted to just stay home and laze around all day.  I told my friend today, after this pregnancy, I'm not so sure I want to experience this again! HAH! We'll see.  Of course I know it's all going to be worth it once I see the little one...but man, nobody said it would be THIS tough! And I'm only in my 5th week (6th on Monday).

My prayer: Dear Lord, remind me always to take care of me, not only for me, but for the life in me.  I pray that I hear a loud and energetic heartbeat come next week when I go for my 2nd ultrasound.  I know I complain a lot but I know You know how grateful I am for this little blessing :)

Oh, speaking of moms, it's my mother's 62nd birthday today! Happy birthday, mommy! I love you so much.  If I can be even just half of how wonderful a mom you are, my child can already consider herself blessed.

A Different Kind Of Joy

Over a year ago, I went to the OB-Gyne for the first time because my period was too irregular.  After a series of visits and an ultrasound, we found out I had polycystic ovaries.  I didn't quite understand what that meant but all I knew was that the older I got, the harder it was for me to conceive.  I didn't think it would be an issue since I was already engaged then ;) But all along, I prepared myself for having a difficult time in getting pregnant.

So you can imagine how surprised I was to see this:

This was just yesterday! I took another test today that showed more visible lines - I guess it makes a difference when you actually take the test.  I was told to take the test first thing in the morning for the most accurate results.  When I saw the positive result, I immediately thought of how I had just taken an x-ray just last Thursday! I know that taking an x-ray was a no-no to pregnant women due to the radiation.

Because of this, I rushed to my OB-gyne today to get answers.  According to her, we'll really only know as the pregnancy goes on - whether or not it ends up in a miscarriage.  Otherwise, if THAT doesn't happen, it should be okay.  On most cases, one x-ray shouldn't really affect the baby so much - after all, it's still a tiny sac! The heart beat should be evident in 2 weeks (when I'm due again for another ultrasound).

According to today's ultrasound, though, I'm 4 weeks and 3 days pregnant and will be giving birth approximately April 23, 2012.  Hubby (H) got his wish: A baby born on the year of the Dragon! :-P

I'm still having mixed emotions about the pregnancy.  I'm scared because it's such a huge responsibility having to carry this baby for 9 months - I'd have to take extra (x100) care of myself! I am also thinking of running and my supposed 21km-run in October, which of course, is now out of the picture.  I asked my OB-gyne about running and pregnancy (since I have a run this Sunday).  She thinks it's generally okay but does not encourage me to run since it's my first pregnancy and everything should be observed and watched closely.  Will still have to find a way to break it to AA, hehe! Aside from feeling scared and not quite being ready to say goodbye to running... the stronger feelings are that of excitement and gratitude.  Grateful that God has granted us this blessing and excited because I know that God has given me the best person in the world to go through the next 9 months (and forever) with ;)

I'm pretty excited for this time two weeks from now since I'll already be able to hear the heartbeat! :-) Until then, prayers, please!

Run > Teach

On most days, I feel more excited about being a runner than a teacher.  I don't know if I have what it takes to call myself one but I figured that calling myself a runner actually gives me the push to train hard.  I have been running with this friend (whom I will call AA) who I am so unbelievably grateful for.  If not for AA, I wouldn't have been able to run that Goldilocks half-marathon (21kms.) back in May.  After the wedding, I got so out of shape (still slowly getting back up) but have been running a week after the wedding.  I noticed, though, that I'm a lot lazier than I was before, boo! Yesterday's 5km run was good, though, I felt strong through and through.  Hoping to prepare well for this week for Sunday's 10km.

Hmmm, would getting myself  a GPS device motivate me to run better? I've been window shopping for one and I'm hoping to get mine before the year ends! ;) Yeah!

Forerunner 310 ;) 

Again?

So, classes this afternoon were cancelled again! To be very honest, I don't find it amusing anymore - especially since it's pretty sunny outside! It's periodical exam week next week and I need all the periods I can get.  Ugh.  Whyyy.  Then again, I'd rather "waste" an afternoon than actually have all the rains pour down.  In as much as a cold afternoon under the sheets is tempting, I can't help but worry about those who are homeless when it rains.

See?

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I hope the rains don't come and that students just use this afternoon productively.  Speaking of productivity...what I plan to do from now until about 11PM...

- Check 2 sets of quizzes

- Read my book, Elizabeth Gilbert's Committed

- Work on my Keynote for the class review

Quite ambitious, eh? We'll see how much I can manage.  Will get to work now, while hubby is not yet home to bug talk to me ;)

The Lion Is Roaring!

I don't think any other laptop I've bought has caused me as much expenses as the Mac.  I got my MacBook White last October and since then, I've spent a fortune already on applications, cases and bags.  Everything to beautify my already-awesome laptop.

Just today, I left the computer downloading the new Apple OS, Lion.  Running on Lion now and currently exploring its features.  It cost me $29.99 (approximately P1,200) but I was assured that it could be shared with 4 other computers (and I already have those 4 other people confirmed) - so, not bad.  Whether or not the other 4 take it, I'm thinking this might just be worth P1,200.  Excuse me while I bond more with my Lion ;)

Check it out here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/

Back On Track

Also, in the hopes of getting my running self back on track, hubby and I registered for the Run United2 race by Unilab.  I have two weeks to train for a decent 10km time.  So far, I've only ran 8kms.  Getting there, getting there!

 

Since this is a race organized by Coach Rio, I am anticipating lots of people.  Hoping parking/traffic won't be a problem! See you there! :-)

A New Pair, Please

Before I purchased my Mizuno pair 3 months ago, I was actually choosing between those and the latest Nike Free pair.  I found the latter a bit too flexible, I felt that maybe it wouldn't give me the support I needed.  I don't entirely regret my decision although I do think I need a second pair (Need? Want?).  Hmmm, sometime soon, maybe?

For now, it remains on my wish list ;)