A confession

I have a confession to make. The picture that I have posted on my blog is old. At least 4 years old. Okay, maybe 5 years old. My hair is much longer now. It is actually almost one length past my chin, but not quite to my shoulders yet with bangs.

Most of my life, my hair has been short. I don’t really even know why I am growing it out. I was just tired of it short and wanted something new and my hairdresser suggested letting it grow and putting in blond highlights. So, I did. And, it has just grown and grown and grown. In fact, I have noticed that both my hair and nails have grown stronger and faster with all of the hormones. In many ways it is easier having long hair. I don’t have to wash it every day (but, when I do it takes forever to dry). It is long enough now that I could pull it back into a ponytail or something, but I typically don’t (and never if I am going out or will be seen by others who are not a very close friend or family member).

I have recently learned all to well that long hair is not easier when you are puking. It actually gets in the way and is quite a pain while puking. It would be nice if I had a little warning and could pull my hair back or put it up or something first. It just doesn’t work that way. I typically have very little warning. As such, as I am leaning over the sink purging the contents of my stomach, one hand is dedicated to keep my hair out of the way. So far, I have been lucky. I have made it to a sink and managed to keep my hair clean and unsoiled.

I just thought you might want to know that. Again, to repeat myself, I am NOT complaining. I actually feel much better after vomiting than before. And remember, it is a pregnancy affirming symptom.

Speaking of pregnancy affirming, I am seriously thinking of and have started researching renting a fetal heart monitor. Before, you know, I actually was pregnant, it wasn’t something I was interested in. Now, it will be worth a monthly fee to ensure that the heartbeat is still there even if I can’t see regular growth of the baby via ultrasound. I’m not sure if anyone actually reads this blog. I think there is some way to set it up so you can tell, but I have been too lazy and disinterested to figure it out. However, if someone is reading this that actually knows something about fetal heartbeat monitors, feel free to share an opinion or advice.

Other pregnancy related items. The move to the one a day pre-natal seems to be affective and helping.

All and all, things are moving along well here. As far as I know, nothing bad has happened yet.