Baby On Board

I figured I should start blogging about my experience being pregnant so in the future I can remember how I felt. As of today I am nine weeks pregnant. I have already had my first ultrasound that let me see the baby and hear the heartbeat. I will admit I cried because it was such a special moment and it assuaged all my fears at that point. I started having nausea at about six weeks and morning sickness (in all its toilet hugging glory) started about a week and a half ago. Some days I think I have succeeded in keeping it at bay, but no matter what I get sick at least once a day.
I am very surprised to be showing already, but I guess I shouldn't be since I am not big normally. My jeans are starting to get uncomfortable when I have to sit up for any length of time. I spend most of my days in my yoga pants that are nice and stretchy with a low tummy band. I imagine it won't be too many more weeks before I have to give in and go get a pair of maternity jeans.
Actually it is starting to get uncomfortable to sit straight or forward no matter what I am wearing. I also find it hard to stay crouched for too long. I need to start doing squats so that when I get bigger I can still pick things up off the ground.
From the beginning I found myself fearing all sorts of things that I never dreamed. First, I hate being in the car cause I worry about the crazy people around me. I do everything in my power to not travel during heavy traffic times so lessen the chances of congestion. Second, I worry that I am going to trip over the cat and hurt myself. She has a tendency to get underfoot when I am in the kitchen anyway. I fear that the less balanced I get and the more I can't see my own feet the more likely it will be for the cat to trip me. Third, I am paranoid about certain foods. I have practically memorized the list of don't or cautions and I try not to keep any leftover in the fridge for more than four days just in case.
I am sure my fears will only be replaced or added to by others for the next 18 or more years. Hopefully this blog will allow me to remind myself in the near future and with upcoming pregnancies how I felt and how it will all be alright.