Monday, September 17, 2007

Prenatal vitamins causing headaches?

Thoughts, theories, and/or experience?

Ever since I switched prenatal vitamins from the hive-causing generic brand to the "natural" prenatal vitamins, I have had headaches. A couple of days ago, I forgot to take my fancy vitamins, I did not have any headaches. No kidding!

I wake up in the morning, feeling great, doing housechores, etc. but then get a headache about 1 to 2 hours after taking my vitamin (usually during lunch). Coincidence? I have been unable to find any information about this matter online except for some other pregnant women complaining. I have tried switching the times from lunch to dinner, but will still get the headaches. I am now taking half a pill, twice a day. I still get a headache but it's not the migraine like before. I am tried tracking what's going on and cannot imagine it being anything but the vitamin since so many other factors are inconsistent.

Advice or comments are appreciated.

Friday, September 14, 2007

My name is Rob.  I am the donor.  Megan is sitting behind me, telling me what to write because I am a delinquent author.

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Week 13: All Moved, Unpacking, and food

What is happening with Momma Callaghan?
Rob and I moved into our new house one week ago -- most of the boxes are unpacked though there are still many more things to unpack. Personally, I want to organize our gear closet, aka the basement, and my office. Although, after many days of unpacking, I am resting. When I had an appointment earlier today, my doctor says I should I go some more rest... so, I'm going to try very hard to rest. I am happy to have wireless internet since, as many as you know, it will be difficult for me to rest and stay still. But, for the sake of the baby, I have to rest and eat appropriately.

Food is still difficult for me as I cannot think of anything good (as in tasty) to eat. Additionally, we do not have a microwave yet. It's no big deal as I am cooking more but re-heating is definitely more of a challenge.

What happening with Baby Brady?
Up until this point, your baby’s head has been the largest part of his/her body, but that is beginning to change. Your baby’s head is now only about 1/3 of his/her total body. Baby Brady is about 3.5 inches long and 1.25 ounces. Unique fingerprints are now located on the tips of your baby’s fingers. The kidney and urinary tract are completely functional which allows the amniotic fluid he/she has been swallowing to be excreted. Covering your baby’s skin is a fine, soft hair called lanugo. The vocal cords have begun to develop. All twenty baby teeth are formed and waiting beneath his gums until well after birth. However, every once in a while a baby is born with teeth already showing.