Officially one week under my belt of knowing that I am pregnant. Technically I think I could be anywhere from 6-8 weeks pregnant. Hoping for 8, but I'll be happy with 6! I don't find out for another 2 weeks, which has been such a struggle. Who knew two lousy weeks would feel like an eternity of waiting. Luckily, I am beach bound this week, which should make the next 7 days go by quickly, however, there is one more week of anticipation to follow and the Lord will need to calm my heart for that week. I just want to see this baby on an ultrasound. I want to know that he or she has a healthy and strong heart beat. I want to dream about nurseries, futures, and names. I just won't allow myself to do that quite yet. Not until April 11th. I know God has all things in control and that he knows this baby and how many breaths he or she will take. But the scary thing is, I don't. I guess, I really don't know anything. Who knows if I will have a job in 8 months. Who knows how many breaths I have left to take. Who knows what even tomorrow will bring. Only God. So why is it so easy to trust him with my own life and my own commonalities, but not my child's? He can take care of them better than I ever could. So why the hesitation? I think its because it is fully and completely out of my control. Nothing I can do or say will change the fate of this baby. But I love it as if it is already in my arms. I love it as if I have known in longer than the 2 weeks its been inside of me. Isn't that crazy? Something the size of a seed has full control of my emotions. I have COMPLETELY changed my eating habits. I've slowed down on my exercise. No one could convince me to take it easy at the gym. NO ONE. Except this little seed inside of me. I listen to everything he or she tells me. Too hot? Get a drink. Too fast? Slow it down. Too tired? Quit! I can only imagine what the months ahead will bring. Oh, and YEARS to follow! I already know this child will have my heart. What a miracle. I think I will finally understand how much God loves us and loved His son once I have this child. To think of sending it to die... no way. I'd rather die myself. I've never understood such sacrificial love, and again, all from this little seed! Its just crazy!
So many thoughts in my head, but I want to document (for any who may want to know in the future) all of the foods not to eat when pregnant:
- Soft cheeses (Supposedly some are safe- but- why risk it?) Stick with cheddar, parmesan, etc. The harder, the safer
- Soft Serve Yogurt (Listeria can form inside the yogurt machines if not cleaned property)
- Deli Meat (Fresh shaved or packaged)- oh wait- caveat- you can eat this IF you heat it up to the point of steaming. I'm sorry... who wants to have a hot meat sandwich for lunch!?
- Caffeine- This means watch your chocolate intake. Coffee, Tea ... tata for now!
- Seafood- Supposedly there are safer fish to eat, but you shouldn't even eat those more than once a week. Mercury levels can damage the fetus.
- Artificial Sweeteners- come on- these aren't even good for non pregnant people, why are you giving it to your baby!?
Those are the high points I can think of. I am taking the conservative route, so do your research. However, when i see something that INCREASES the possibility of miscarriage- I avoid that food group LIKE THE PLAGUE!
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