Our Alien

Did I say "our baby?" I meant "that thing inside me that's making me sick 24 hours a day." I called my friend Heather, who's an OB and my friend Liz, who's a midwife. "Um...I'm nauseous 24/7, I'm completely exhausted all day, and I feel like I'm going to pass out at any moment...all the time. Normal?"

"Oh yeah...totally normal. Should get better in about 6 weeks, but you could also have it then entire pregnancy." Oh fantastic. That's super.

The only way I can describe it is total misery. How can I possibly be a productive Creative Director when I'm going to hurl or hit the floor any minute...all day? Someone at work today said, "enjoy this time." Um...no thanks. I'll enjoy it when I'm glowing and have a cute round belly. Not when I'm just feeling fat, bloated and sick.

Today is gripe day. Deal with it.

For the record...

I feel fine and I suspect Tif could be making this up to garner sympathy.

The Beginning

Hi Family and Friends,

I figured this would be a good way to update you all on the progress of little Baby Wysocki. I'm almost 8 weeks along, and according to Dave, "you know, at 8 weeks, our baby has fingers, but they're webbed." So that's progress, I think, from just cells a few weeks ago.

I'm due for my first real OB appointment on April 15th - can't wait! It will be my first ultrasound and I'll hear the heartbeat. Can't wait for that. I'll post a picture of the little one here afterwards.

I started with morning sickness this week...was hoping to maybe sail past that one. No luck. But I'm liking seltzer water and pita chips with hummus. Don't know why. But I'm not one to argue with success.

I'll post as often as I can. Enjoy the journey with me!