6 weeks

Maternity Leave
Today I looked up the maternity plan that my company offers. Like most places, it's pretty crap. However, there was a glimmer of hope for a minute. I googled the maternity plan on the intranet and found a Word doc that said a lot of amazing things - I got paid for 6 weeks off at 100% and then a portion of my salary for up to 33 weeks after!! And then my balloon and I realized that the plan I was reading was only for Europeans :( :(

When I found the US plan they literally considered pregnancy an illness - AN ILLNESS! So, I'm only covered under short-term disability - which mean I will be covered at about 80% for 6 weeks and then with a doctors note I could stay out longer but w/out pay. So, If I work hard to provide for myself and my family I get punished and sent back to work hard - but if I was lazy and an underachiever  I could have a shit-tone of kids and the government would send me a check every week to help me out. It makes a lot of sense America...a lot of sense.......

Prenatals
I started taking prenatals this week. My midwife wanted me to take liquid vitamins but CVS didn't have any. So, I bought a normal pill for now to at least get me started. I've only taken two, but I haven't noticed any bad taste or nausea.

Health Checkup
On Tuesday I had my first meeting with my midwife. Overall, it went very well - it lasted about 2 hours! We mostly chatted, but she did my initial vitals, checked my urine, and took some blood. She was supposed to call me back yesterday with my blood result but I haven't heard back yet. This is very very unlike her, but I'm just assuming something came up with her family or another momma. I'm sure there's really nothing to tell, so I'm not worried.

No Symptoms
I have heard that if I haven't experienced any pregnancy symptoms yet, it will most likely start this week. However, I really couldn't say that I have any yet! I do have some minor symptoms (tired and cramping) but if I wasn't specifically looking for it I probably wouldn't think much of it.

Fun
The fun stuff really hasn't started yet. I'm still focusing on getting the house ready (not the nursery) thinking about my job, doing some financial planning, etc. I'm debating getting professional pregnancy photos done, but I'm not sure if it would be worth the cost. I know from wedding photography, you really get what you pay for. I mean, what would I really do with these photos other than post a few on facebook and hope I get some nice comments on them....so I am I really paying for an ego boost? Maybe, at 7/8 months pregnant I'll need that.