Tomorrow I am 16 weeks pregnant! I'm posting today, because tomorrow I'm super busy. I can not believe how much time flies when you're busy, like me.
Only 2 more weeks until I find out the gender of the baby! I'm so excited and can't wait to find out and start buying things for him/her!
I have been having severe lower back pain this week, plus hip pain. I think it's because of the way I am thinking, so I'm planning on buying a pregnancy body pillow this week so see if it helps me sleep and relieves my pain. My nausea is almost completely gone, which I am so grateful and happy about! It was the worst, throwing up almost every single morning, sometimes multiple times a day. I only threw up twice this week, and that was when I didn't have any breakfast. I've noticed that when I eat I feel good and I'm only nauseas when I'm over hungry.
Work has been going great, I actually got a promotion! I work full time now, 40 hours a week. It's hard to get my school work done, but it's not impossible. I work Mondays and Wednesdays 9-5, Tuesdays and Fridays 12-8, and Thursdays 12-3 and 6-10! I love how I'm doing cyber school, because it is a super flexible schedule but I still get a good education, which is important in the long run. I have also started a Youtube channel called NatalieandBaby! I upload every Wednesday and Sunday. I'm partnered with Makers Studio, and sponsored by a couple of different people. It gives me enough income to barely live on, because I'm saving all of the money from my job at the restaurant.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Sunday, March 2, 2014
15 Week Pregnancy Update/Life Update!
Today I am 15 weeks pregnant! I have been absent here for almost 2 months and I can't believe how much has changed in my life.
I found out my due date is August 26th, 2014. It's going to be hard to be so pregnant during the hot summer, but I'm sure I'll make it through fine! The past few months my morning sickness had gone down quite a bit, although I still throw up a few times a week and have trouble eating. I hate feeling so nauseas all the time, but now that I'm in the 2nd trimester I'm hoping things even out the next week weeks!
I have so much more to talk about I can't believe it. January 19th was the day that changed everything. It started out as a normal day, I slept in, threw up a few times, and went downstairs to fight the daily battle of what to eat. I had slept in the guest room that night, because I was having back pain and the guest bed was softer than mine. When I arrived downstairs, all of my clothes were packed into my suitcase and all of my things from the bathroom were packed in bags plus lots of random things from my room. My dad was standing next to them and yelled at me to get out because he was ashamed of having a pregnant daughter living under his roof. I ran upstairs and grabbed my stash of money in the closet, pocketed it, grabbed my things and left. I walked to my friends house down the street and stayed with her for a few days to collect myself, comprehend what was happening, and make a plan. Her parents were away for the week so we had the house to ourselves. I called up one of my best friends, Natalie, who lives in Georgia, exact opposite end of the country from me! She offered for me to move in with her and her family, because they all apparently supported me and wanted to help. I was so happy to get help, but was faced with the dilemma to get from Washington state to Central Georgia.
I of course didn't have a car, because I'm only 14 and can't drive yet. The drive from Washington to Georgia is 40 hours, or 1 day and 16 hours. I ruled out flying immediately, I don't have that kind of money! Luckily, my friend's dad was driving to Utah for work, and he offered to drive me with him! That's only part way to where I needed to go, but it was a start. It was a 15 hour drive, so long. We left at 1am January 24th and make it to Utah at 6am January 25th! We didn't stop to sleep at all, but stopped for many bathroom breaks and food breaks (hello, pregnant women here!) so it took a long time. I stayed at the hotel in Utah with him for a few days while trying to figure out how to get from Utah to Georgia. I had family in Dallas, Texas, and my aunt offered to come pick me up so I can stay with her for a while! I am so thankful to have some family that cares about me and loves me.
She came to get me on January 29th, and we spent the day together in Utah before we made the 17 hour drive to Dallas! I can't express my gratitude enough to her for spending the money and time to pick me up. We had other family in Louisiana, so that same aunt drove the 8 hours to take me there on February 4th! I love them so much they are so kind and generous to me. From Louisiana, we drove the 10 hours to Georgia and arrived at my friends house on February 10th! I was so thankful to have made it there safe and sound, because it had been almost a month of on and off driving!
After I settled in at her house, I started school again! I applied for Cyber school, because I was about 13 weeks pregnant at the time and starting to show, so I didn't want to go to public school or anything. My mom contacted me and wanted to know where I was, and when I told her Georgia she freaked out! She was away for the month when my dad kicked me out, so she just found out I left when she came home. She was so upset because she didn't want me to leave. My mom began sending me money for school and doctor visits, which I was so grateful for. It took me about a week to find a doctor that was experienced and still affordable, but I love who I chose! His name is Dr. Harvey, and he's so nice and specializes in young girls. I had my first appointment with him yesterday, and it was so great to hear that the baby is doing amazing. I have my next appointment in 3 weeks, to find out the gender! I'm so excited!
I am working every afternoon as a waitress to make as much money as possible. It's hard and quite stressful, but it pays well and I'm saving every bit that I can for the baby. I haven't bought anything yet for him/her, and babies are expensive. Ty has also been sending money, he's looking for a job in Georgia so he can come to join me by the time the baby in here, but he hasn't been having much luck. He'd rather stay where he has a steady job and a place to live then come here with nothing. I completely respect and understand that, but I still love and miss him so much and am hoping and praying he can come soon.
I found out my due date is August 26th, 2014. It's going to be hard to be so pregnant during the hot summer, but I'm sure I'll make it through fine! The past few months my morning sickness had gone down quite a bit, although I still throw up a few times a week and have trouble eating. I hate feeling so nauseas all the time, but now that I'm in the 2nd trimester I'm hoping things even out the next week weeks!
I have so much more to talk about I can't believe it. January 19th was the day that changed everything. It started out as a normal day, I slept in, threw up a few times, and went downstairs to fight the daily battle of what to eat. I had slept in the guest room that night, because I was having back pain and the guest bed was softer than mine. When I arrived downstairs, all of my clothes were packed into my suitcase and all of my things from the bathroom were packed in bags plus lots of random things from my room. My dad was standing next to them and yelled at me to get out because he was ashamed of having a pregnant daughter living under his roof. I ran upstairs and grabbed my stash of money in the closet, pocketed it, grabbed my things and left. I walked to my friends house down the street and stayed with her for a few days to collect myself, comprehend what was happening, and make a plan. Her parents were away for the week so we had the house to ourselves. I called up one of my best friends, Natalie, who lives in Georgia, exact opposite end of the country from me! She offered for me to move in with her and her family, because they all apparently supported me and wanted to help. I was so happy to get help, but was faced with the dilemma to get from Washington state to Central Georgia.
I of course didn't have a car, because I'm only 14 and can't drive yet. The drive from Washington to Georgia is 40 hours, or 1 day and 16 hours. I ruled out flying immediately, I don't have that kind of money! Luckily, my friend's dad was driving to Utah for work, and he offered to drive me with him! That's only part way to where I needed to go, but it was a start. It was a 15 hour drive, so long. We left at 1am January 24th and make it to Utah at 6am January 25th! We didn't stop to sleep at all, but stopped for many bathroom breaks and food breaks (hello, pregnant women here!) so it took a long time. I stayed at the hotel in Utah with him for a few days while trying to figure out how to get from Utah to Georgia. I had family in Dallas, Texas, and my aunt offered to come pick me up so I can stay with her for a while! I am so thankful to have some family that cares about me and loves me.
She came to get me on January 29th, and we spent the day together in Utah before we made the 17 hour drive to Dallas! I can't express my gratitude enough to her for spending the money and time to pick me up. We had other family in Louisiana, so that same aunt drove the 8 hours to take me there on February 4th! I love them so much they are so kind and generous to me. From Louisiana, we drove the 10 hours to Georgia and arrived at my friends house on February 10th! I was so thankful to have made it there safe and sound, because it had been almost a month of on and off driving!
After I settled in at her house, I started school again! I applied for Cyber school, because I was about 13 weeks pregnant at the time and starting to show, so I didn't want to go to public school or anything. My mom contacted me and wanted to know where I was, and when I told her Georgia she freaked out! She was away for the month when my dad kicked me out, so she just found out I left when she came home. She was so upset because she didn't want me to leave. My mom began sending me money for school and doctor visits, which I was so grateful for. It took me about a week to find a doctor that was experienced and still affordable, but I love who I chose! His name is Dr. Harvey, and he's so nice and specializes in young girls. I had my first appointment with him yesterday, and it was so great to hear that the baby is doing amazing. I have my next appointment in 3 weeks, to find out the gender! I'm so excited!
I am working every afternoon as a waitress to make as much money as possible. It's hard and quite stressful, but it pays well and I'm saving every bit that I can for the baby. I haven't bought anything yet for him/her, and babies are expensive. Ty has also been sending money, he's looking for a job in Georgia so he can come to join me by the time the baby in here, but he hasn't been having much luck. He'd rather stay where he has a steady job and a place to live then come here with nothing. I completely respect and understand that, but I still love and miss him so much and am hoping and praying he can come soon.
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