Reading Up a Storm!

May 5, 2014
Week 4

The more I learn, the more I think that Biology and Sex Ed classes don't teach you anything!  Maybe it's different now that everyone has computers and access to the internet, but I really feel like all of the information I learn about the miracle of life is somewhat new to me! I've been reading up a storm, and I ordered two baby books.  I think T and I will stop at two books (so we don't overload on information and become anxious).  But everything is so new to us! We watched a video on how the baby is growing right now. We had no idea that things happened so fast! We also made our first prenatal appointment. We will be seeing the doctor when I am ten weeks along. Doesn't that seem like a long time out? Apparently it's not - crazy!

But really, why don't they teach you more in Biology? For example, the other day T and I were walking through the park. There was a cute pack of baby ducks with their mother. T was saying that baby ducks start out bright yellow, turn black and yellow, and within a week or two they look like full grown ducks! How crazy is that! I thought it would take longer for them to grow.  Also, how exactly does a duck egg get fertilized? T and I had a debate about this, and we wanted to google it, but we were afraid some really terrible videos would pop up.  It's probably better to just live in ignorance, in my opinion.

Otherwise, I'm still feeling good so far. The only hiccup is that I'm not supposed to eat deli meats (unless you steam/toast them before-hand). This morning, we tried to figure out what pregnant women eat for lunch, if they can't pack sandwiches. No good ideas about this yet.  T suggested leftovers, which I think is a good idea. I may make an egg salad sandwich or two in the future. Otherwise, I'm a little stumped! I've started packing snacks to take to work - trail mix and sesame crackers so far.  We took a four week bump shot yesterday. So far, I just look like myself!

Much love,
B