14 Weeks Update

September 29, 2013

14 weeks! It has been a crazy week. In addition to the stats given before, my vomit count increased by 8, doctor visits by 1, iv fluids by 500(some unit), lost 2 pounds and gained one yucky cough. I know, I know, I know that it will all be worth it but I don't think it's wrong to say I hated being pregnant this week. I am so looking forward to being able to feel the baby kick and find out the gender early November. I think pregnancy will be a bit more fun then. Thank you so much for all the prayers and to the wonderful people who gave me gifts this week. And I know you wish your bathroom was as cool as mine... Lol.

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Chelsea Yancey: You're one hot mama!

Ginger Faulk: Looking barely pregnant! Yeah...bathroom envy here!

Hannah Granger: What a fab phone case you have there! 😊

Jessica Snider: I don't think I know anyone who loves their first trimester...pregnancy is worth it, but it is hard and uncomfortable....feeling the baby kick and finding out the gender are the best parts of pregnancy. Hang in there

18 Weeks Update

October 27, 2013

18 weeks! There it is in all it's glory. This week has been great. Emotionally I have felt more stable than the previous week (probably cuz I saw Nathan more). I haven't thrown up or taken any anti nausea pills in over a week as well so I think I can stop updating on that . My hip has been bothering me a bit this week likely from a stretch I did in cardio kickboxing but it felt very similar to sciatic pain. It is almost gone now though. I finally pulled all the clothes that I won't fit into during pregnancy out of my closet as well as the clothes I may never fit into again which I wore in hs. I wish I had the motivation to finish cleaning our bedroom and bathroom cuz I'm always good for 30 min and then I get tired and it looks messier than when I started! Mostly I just hate folding clothes. I've got 2 tests and a presentation this week and Halloween on top of it which is all making me a bit overwhelmed (especially cuz I procrastinate). But hopefully I will survive this week. Bathroom trips have become more frequent again (ANNOYING!) but that's really all I have to complain about. No special cravings or aversion still. Bed time is coming early tonight. Good night.

 

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Cheri Granger Felipe: So great seeing yesterday,,,,,love you xoxo

Marcy Howard: yay. now that's a little baby bump

I Hate Cough Syrup

September 27, 2013

What is the best follow up food after cough syrup to all the moms out there? I hate hate hate syrup medicines and am seriously gonna have to try hard not to gag when I take this.

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Tabitha Weiler Armstrong: Ice cream. That's the answer to all my problems, anyway

Lisa Schwartz: You have baby in the oven - try and let it run it's course then you don't have to gag anything down

Emily Beth Rusch: Lisa Schwartz, I went to the doctor yesterday and they had to give me fluids and my blood results were showing that I am fighting something. Doc recommended several medication (pregnancy safe) that I can take so that I can keep food down and I've been coughing hard enough to throw up lately. I've let it run its course for about a week and a half but it just getting worse and I'm losing weight so I'm pretty set on getting better now.

Lisa Schwartz: Wow - didn't know you had been do sick - prayers your way for you and baby

Martha Mooney Granger: sorry to hear you have been feeling bad!

Deborah Paulukaitis: The main medicines in cough syrups--guafensin and dextromethorphan--can also be found in pill form, both separately and together. I also HATE syrups and never take them if there is ever any alternative. There are generics and name brands in most drug stores as well as Target and Walmart. Feel Better! {{{hugs}}}

5 Hours at the Doctor

September 26, 2013

Well, after 5 hours at the doctor, having my blood taken, 2 hours of IV fluids, 2 prescriptions, and 2 over the counter medication recommendations, I'm feeling a lot better. No one said pregnancy would be easy, just that it would be worth it.

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Gayle Mills: a VERY true statement!

Ginger Faulk: very true!

Jessica Snider: Are you ok? Is it the morning sickness?

Emily Beth Rusch: It's pregnancy weakened immune system, stomach bug/cough, dehydration, and headache. Currently I'm feeling much better but one thing led to another last night/this morning.

Cheri Granger Felipe: Glad ur feeling better

Amber Kunkee: Boyd Wow, that's legit!

Emily Rusch: Glad you're feeling better!!

Kami Walker: I love the optimism

Krista Mullins: What! So sorry! We can take a rain check tomorrow if you need to rest!!

Emily Beth Rusch: It will probably depend on if I still have a headache in the morning Krista Mullins, but I'll definitely let you know

Krista Mullins: Poor thing, I'm sorry you have it so rough!

Ginger Faulk: Sorry you are feeling bad but so glad you went to have it checked out ... Hope you feel better fast!

Tabitha Weiler Armstrong: I feel for you--I really do.  It's become my theory, though, that the sicker you are, the cuter your baby will be.  After 3 pregnancies of puking nonstop (I'm not exaggerating) and losing weight instead of gaining, I have 4 precious kiddos who have proven my theory.  It was a little worse with the twins, though, because my belly got so big that it got hard to bend over the toilet--not good.  You won't have to worry about that, though. Hang in there, friend! I promise it won't last forever and you'll make it through just fine. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Jon Allen: You are on our prayers too. We love you Emily Rusch

Kami Walker: as optimistic as you are, things will be fine! I love you!

Puking on the Side of the Road

September 25, 2013

I always wonder what people think when they see me puking on the side of the road... Now that it's getting more frequent, I wonder if I should make a sign or something...

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Brett Porter: "i hope she has a d.d."

Emily Beth Rusch: d.d?

Brett Porter: Designated driver

Emily Beth Rusch: ... No one has ever been with me as a pull off the road to puke during non-partying hours like 6:30 pm

Emily Beth Rusch: I'm just saying, I don't think anyone suspects me of being drunk.

Kami Walker: im sorry Emily! Hang in there!

Emily Rusch: The sign could say "Move along people. I'm just growing a human over here".

Tamra West: lol that would be a funny sign

Lisa Cornish Kotter: yuck. hope it passes soon.

Martha Mooney Granger: sorry to hear it! I hope it gets better.

Jon Allen: Yuck! Sorry it's such a struggle for you. You have an amazing attitude. I loved the sign idea. "Baking a baby"... please be safe. It scares me that you are having to stop on the side of the road..

Charles Buddy Granger: maybe...

Ginger Faulk: Gosh Emily it should be getting better not worse. Praying you'll start feeling better real soon!

Emily Beth Rusch: Thanks Ginger Faulk! Most of the time I just throw up once every few days. Yesterday I threw up 4 times, started a migraine which I still have, and already threw up this morning. I also have a cough now which might be the second part of a cold I had last week. I'm just wondering how bad I should let it get before I go to the doctor ya know.

Ginger Faulk: Maybe it might be time to give the dr a call. That seems like too much going on all at once. They may be able to suggest something that wouldn't harm the baby. I know it's worth it when you get to the end and hold that sweet baby, but you've really been through it the last few days!

Jessica Snider: Lol you're too funny...way to have a positive attitude

Marcy Howard: lol well, if it happened toward the end of the pregnancy they'd know, now they just think you're some hung over chick who can't hold her alcohol.  But we know so that's all that matters  can't wait to see your next ultrasound pictures!  oh...I was so sick with Marian that when I got pregnant with Autumn and was sick again I knew she was a girl. At the same time, my blood sugar was out of whack w/ autumn so it was so much worse. Lasted the whole pregnancy. But hey that was 10yrs ago! Hope you feel better real soon!!

Jessica Jones Marsaw: Bless your heart, that is so miserable. Hope you start to feel better soon!

13 Week Update

September 22, 2013

The 13 week/ second trimester bump! 1st trimester report: No migraines (until today), 1 cold, 1 stomach bug, 15-20 vomit count, lots of gold fish eaten, past cravings were soy sauce and Taco Bell (but not together), super pealy hands and feet (gone now), occasional extreme exhaustion, and slight wardrobe changes. All in all, feeling better mostly and excited to feel my baby kick and learn the gender in November. 

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Eric Petersen: Huzzah, that baby is going to be the shiz.

Emily Beth Rusch: Oh and also, nightly bathroom break stands at 1 but is getting earlier and earlier.

Catherine Doerr: cool...growing beans!

Tina Marie Rusch: Remember how I told you about the nightly bathroom breaks! So fun! Worth it, though!

Jessica Snider: You look so cute!! Can't wait to did out what you're having.

Chelsea Johnston: was your stomach bug included in the 15-20 vomit count? That's a lot of throwing up  but cute bump!!

Emily Beth Rusch: Yes it was which added about 6 from that 1 day.

Jon Allen: You've never been more beautiful! It makes very happy when new mommy's-to-be proudly show off their "bumps"... Love it!

Camden Fordham Inman: You look so cute! I'm so excited for you!! The first trimester was the hardest for me and the second is AMAZING! You can eat again and everything tastes amazing!! I can't wait to find out what you are having! And to meet your little one sometime!  Keep posting your progress! I love to know!

Baby Rusch Just Chillin'

September 20, 2013

Baby Rusch just chillin! — with Nathan Rusch.

 

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Camden Fordham Inman: Isn't getting an ultrasound fantastic?? I loved when I got to see Will for the first time.

Emily Beth Rusch: Well we already had one at 9 weeks but baby just looked like a bean.

Camden Fordham Inman: Yeah. Its more fun the farther along you are.  We only did one and I was 20 weeks i believe, or somewhere around there.  But it was fun to see him pretty much fully formed at that point.

Cheri Granger Felipe: Nice and perfect!

Emily Rusch: Aaawww so cute already!!

Catherine Doerr: A place of prominice...on the frig I hope for all to see!