As most of you have now heard, Matt and I are expecting our first child in January 2011. We waited to share our news until I was safely out of the 1st trimester. I'm now in the midst of the 2nd trimester, so we're thankful for that.
I know that many of you have had questions for us. To take care of the most common initial questions at once, here goes:
Due Date: January 15, 2011
Gender: Unknown (and will remain unknown until the big day!)
Names: Undecided
Preference for Boy or Girl: No preference. Although it's thought of as cliche, Matt and I truly just want a happy, health baby.
How have you felt? I've felt lucky so far, as I've avoided full throttle morning sickness. I have, however, dealt with nausea and nasty food aversions. I've also experienced fatigue, a heightened sensitivity to smell, and some other strange symptoms.
What food aversions have you had? You name it, I've had it. During the first trimester, a particular food sounded fine one day, and I couldn't stand the thought or sight of it the next. In fact, because of my food inconsistencies, Matt and I changed restaurant plans at the last minute on several occasions and even switched plates once our food came a few times. Although I'd rather have food aversions than full-on morning sickness, they were more difficult to deal with than I thought. I normally love eating, but I didn't enjoy eating or meals for the first 14 to 15 weeks of my pregnancy.
Have you had any cravings? Yes. My main cravings have been pickles, beef, and fresh fruit (although not together or at the same time). I've gone through quite a few pickles thus far, and as someone who hasn't traditionally eaten much beef, I can't believe I've had things such as a mushroom swiss burger, carne asada tacos, and a French Dip sandwich.
Because this experience will be such a unique one for us, we'll start blogging on a more regular basis now. So, be on the lookout for new posts!
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