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So I am in my 11th week of pregnancy--11 weeks & 5 days-- and I had my very first experience with "morning sickness" this past Monday.  One day (and all night) only.  I had to cancel lessons, although I only had two regular students (both of whom were sympathetic and understanding).  What no teacher wants to hear--especially when they're not feeling well--is that some unexpected students showed up through a misunderstanding and missed message, and then you get an email from their guardian who doesn't even live in the same country as her wards, chewing you out for not being there when they showed up for lessons, even though you tried to reach them just in case. Any teachers out there who have experienced a little hostility or resentment by parents (or other such role, as this isn't even a parent) either over pregnancy, illness or because of your performance schedule?  I was chewed out for having all three, as this month is also busy for me with gigs, and I te...

Just popping in quickly to talk about my first ultrasound appointment! I went in yesterday and met my OB for the first time.  Truthfully, it was actually my first type of visit since I've never been to a gynecologist's office before either. I know, really bad. I was actually still undressing when she came in, so it was awkward, but she put me at ease and we laughed about it.  It was a very quick and succinct appointment (especially since I had minimal questions--couldn't think of any since I've been reading up a storm on the internet) where she did a pap smear and then an internal ultrasound. Until that moment, I honestly was wondering if anything was in there; I'm grateful that I haven't been sick at all, but at the same time, I was concerned.  But there it was!  A real baby in there... moving and with a strong heartbeat.  That was a surreal moment, and now I understand what other mothers feel!  No longer a skeptic :) Excuse the coyote magnet... ...

Just a quickie update here! Can't remember exactly when I last posted, but I think it was a month ago maybe?  Anyway, I'm almost 10 weeks along and so far I have really felt... nothing. Ha.  No nausea still, no hard hitting cravings or aversions, but I will say that I have become VERY picky with food.  And that is a noticeable change because previously I have eaten anything AND everything in sight.  I am normally the least pickiest eater in the room.  And while I normally really enjoy looking up new recipes and trying them out in the kitchen... the past few weeks I've resorted to take out and even completely boring stuff like boxed mac and cheese and peanut butter sandwiches which I NEVER EVER make.  My husband even stared at them saying, "what's this.... beige stuff?". I just have temporarily lost my desire to cook. I am concerned that my love of vegetables has left me, because I really need those more than ever right now.  But I am eating more fru...