Well world, today marks a momentum moment in the life of Marika. I am 10 weeks pregnant! New life begins here. As you may know, Jacob and I have been wanting this for awhile, but it happened so unexpectedly... which is usually what happens, right?
So here we are today, and I'm slowly making in through my first trimester. Cautious, excited and scared. On top of everything else I have recently learned I am a diabetic so it has added a wrinkle into this whole pregnancy thing.
Everything they say about pregnancy (and more) is true. I was nauseous for about 3 weeks straight and pretty much dead to the world. I have gas, bloating, and heartburn! I am also perpetually tired. And that thing called Pregnancy brain? It's true! One moment I'm happy, the next I'm sad. And please don't ask me to try and remember our conversation, even if it was 2 minutes ago. And because of the diabetes I can't really do the whole ice cream and pickles routine (sugar and salt).
So two life changes - learning I am a diabetic which will be lifelong. I need to keep my sugars in check. And while I am scared about what it all means, I am determined to be the best manager of my health. I want to live a long, healthy and as drug free possible lifestyle as possible.
On a sidenote, I am feeling well taken care of by my high risk pre-natal team. And my blood sugar numbers are good.
Pregnant! At 32. Who knew. I am utterly amazed, and so happy!!! I will post ultrasound pics one of these days...
