Very aware of what's going in...9 weeks pregnant

I've been reading...books, on the internet, etc., and there's A LOT to remember to do and not do when you're pregnant. I know it will all be worth it in the end to have a happy, healthy baby, but I'm trying to keep my stress level low in the process. I'm not supposed to eat cold cut sandwiches, sushi, more than 1 serving of tuna/salmon a week, soft cheeses, OR drink alcohol or caffeine. I can totally deal without drinking alcohol or coffee, but doing w/o hot chocolate or eating chocolate is gonna be hard. Since the caffeine level is so low in hot chocolate and chocolate candy, I'm allowing this indulgence from time to time. :) Oh, I also have to consume close to 100 oz of water a day.

I've also had some "morning" sickness that doesn't occur everyday or all day, but I think it definitely happens more when I let myself get too hungry. I'm trying to get used to eating/grazing all day long, and do it as healthily as possible. Drinking ginger ale and peppermint tea has helped. But I just remembered that herbal teas are on the DO NOT consume list as well...man.

I haven't had any "weird" cravings, it's just what I do crave...I REALLY CRAVE! So if something sounds yummy to me, I have to have it! Cravings so far (separate/not mixed): peanut butter, chocolate shake, pickles, milk, and a Subway sandwich (but don't worry b/c I heated until steaming, which makes it safe).

I've been really tired some days, which makes it harder to be as active as I need to be. Once it quits snowing and warms up, walking outside will be easier, but for now I'm trying to stretch daily and do some strengthening exercises. I'm really going to want a pool to wade in come summer when I'm huge!

So, right now my goals are to continue eating and drinking well and frequent, exercise when I can, get ahold of my emotions/stress as much as possible, and make goals and plans to deal with our finances/living situation. We go back to the doctor Feb. 9th.