8 weeks

This is going to be a pretty short, picture-less post as the last week has been REALLY rough for me.  The nausea and vomiting really kicked in, and I was throwing up 5-7 times a day, along with dry heaving many more.  I was exhausted and emotionally drained.  The doctor called on Tuesday to let me know my blood work had come back and that I was actually showing signs of hypothyroidism.  They said that many women with normal thyroid function will have their hormones go crazy when they get pregnant and develop hypo or hyperthyroidism.  Symptoms of hypothyroidism include EXHAUSTION and depression, both of which were happening to me.  I started on medication on Thursday, and I'm hoping that balancing out my hormones will help.  Additionally, the doctor was able to get me a large sample (100 pills) of Diclegis, the anti-nausea medicine that really helped but my insurance didn't cover.  I started that Friday night, and Saturday was the first day I kept down food and liquids in about 2 weeks.  I also haven't thrown up at all today.  I'm really hopeful that things are looking up.  I haven't been able to live my life the past couple weeks, barely making it to school and clinic.  I know now that what I was experiencing was not normal for pregnancy, so I'm just glad that I've found medication that will hopefully work, and that in a month or so when the first trimester is over I will be able to just enjoy the rest of pregnancy.  I had to miss a family wedding last night due to being so exhausted.  I just want to feel well again!  I cried to Megan for a long time on the phone on Friday, and she was so helpful in reassuring me that things would get better and that what I was feeling and going through was ok.  It's so nice to have someone who has done this recently to talk about these things with.  With all that being said, here's to hoping that things are looking up and I will continue to feel better and get stronger.

Weekly update with no picture (hopefully next week I'll feel up to starting pictures again).

How far along:  8 weeks
Maternity clothes: Nope, but I like wearing my big comfy maxi dresses and skirts!
What I miss:  Feeling like myself.  Being excited.  I'm hoping the worst is over.
Exercise:  Yeah, right.  Maybe next week.
Cravings:  I woke up this morning really wanting a blueberry muffin and apple juice.  I've also been wanting Wendy's chicken nuggets.  Whatever will stay down!
Aversions:  Mostly everything.
Symptoms:  Mostly talked about above.  Nausea, exhaustion, depression, etc. etc.
Labor signs:  None
Best moments of the week:  Getting my anti-nausea meds and going a whole day without throwing up.  Hurray!