15 Weeks Update

October 7, 2013

Well I'm a couple days late in posting my 15 week update but here it is. Unfortunately I have no belly picture to post cuz I'm lazy and there's really been no amazing belly growth progress. I lost 3lbs last week (obviously not on purpose) but only got sick 3 times. I'm not exactly sure why I have lost weight. I haven't let myself go hungry and I help myself to desert but it may have to do with having very little interest in meat. I still have a cough and if it's not gone by Saturday, Nathan has mandated that I'm going to the doctor again. I'm not sure there's much else to report. Just livin the life of a prego woman.

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Marcy Howard: don't fret...I weighed 109 at my first doctors appointment w/dale, gained a little, lost more....but He turned out fine...its fairly normal.  Its the little body inside you that sucks up all the nutrition.

Chelsea Yancey: I find it pretty normal to lost a couple pounds early in your pregnancy.

Emily Beth Rusch: I wouldn't find it abnormal if I was still in my first trimester but from what I have read, I should have gained 2-3 in first trimester ideally and a lb a week during second trimester but overall I'm down 3. I would understand it more also if I was having a hard time keeping food down but my appetite has been normal and I haven't gotten sick after eating. I just want to make sure that if my body needs more food, but doesn't want it, I start trying a little harder.

Chelsea Yancey: The baby takes what it needs and you get what's left. LOL I wouldnt be worried as long as you're making good choices about what you're eating, getting enough water, and taking your vitamins. I'm sure the baby is getting what it needs. If you were losing a lot of weight or felt unwell then maybe it would be something to worry about.

Kami Walker: and you are doing a great job! excited for you becoming a mom!

Martha Mooney Granger: you are doubly blessed with the baby and Nathan!

Shauna Baang: Emily I hope things get better for you soon so you can enjoy your pregnancy. The first time I was pregnant it took forever before I started showing and I also lost weight in the beginning! Hang in there and I am sure it will get better and enjoy not showing while you can cause once you do you will find all kinds of people giving you advice whether you want it or not!

Super Blessed

October 4, 2013

Feeling super blessed. Nathan Rusch came home last night after I had fallen asleep in my clothes, cleared off the bed, snuggled up to me and gave me the sweetest kiss on the forehead. Then this morning, before leaving for school, he crawled back in bed with me just to give me a little more snuggle time before leaving. This is how we make use of the little time we have together now. We knew this year of our lives was going to be really challenging but I'm so glad we can cherish the few moments we have together.

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Hannah is Not Pregnant

October 2, 2013

 

Hannah Granger

"Just to clarify, I am NOT pregnant. My older sister, Emily Beth Rusch, got married to Nathan Rusch over a year ago and they are expecting a baby in March"

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!