Exciting Expectations

I can't honestly say I knew I was pregnant. My guess was probably as good as any other time I thought I was pregnant, but was not. One of my earliest symptoms was fatigue. I get tired early, but this was different. I would randomly get a feeling of impending pass out. I would feel so tired that I suggested stepping away for a nap. I didn't execute the power nap yet, but I feel I may in the future. The feelings of fatigue are beyond feeling sleepy. I feel like I have to sleep now or I will no longer operate. I've also experienced shortness of breath. It was to the point that I was afraid I was developing early heart failure. My exercise tolerance is about the same. I don't have to stop, but I am definitely more labored in my actions. I can't say that I developed cravings, but I have been surely sampling everything. In retrospect it seems like I was searching for what I may crave. So far, I've eaten most fast foods and I think I'm happiest with homemade food a...

2/23/15   22:03 When I was in medical school my friends and I used to joke about becoming the pregnant intern. We were all single at the time. Our convos would be filled giggles as we laughed about who would get knocked up first. I was the partier out of the group, so I was usually voted close first if not second to bite the dust. The pregnant intern was a taboo title because we couldn't see how such a role would be feasible. How would a person be able to survive the rigors of residency while waddling to rounds? I absolutely can't answer that question, but I can say that I'm ready for the challenge. I'M PREGNANT. I really can't believe it. Our prayers have been answered and we will have a new blessed addition to the family. I'm so thrilled I can't really keep the great news to myself. I envisioned waiting until 20 weeks to tell most of my loved ones, but I'm so excited that I can hardly keep it to myself. My first plans are to start cleaning out the ro...