Week 4 & start of 5

So, I've found out I'm pregnant and told those I initially planned to tell; my small support group.  I've also called my OB/GYN's office.  My appointment is for November 5th.  The first prenatal appointment is after 8 weeks for my practice and the nurse practitioner is the one that sees me. 

Additional symptoms I am having as I start my 5th week of pregnancy:

1. Breast tenderness (more like an achy/ heavy feeling).

2. Food aversions.  Many foods that I usually love and crave hold no temptation for me whatsoever.  Some of these foods even tast less appealing or bland.  Even the thought of some of my favorite foods makes me feel a little sick.

3. Soreness around my midsection.  Feels like 2 ninjas stood on either side of me and kicked me in the ribs!

 4. Hello Sasquach!  I HAVE to EVERY day now!  My hair is growing like crazy!

5. What smells?  When my husband tried to eat reheated leftover from one of our favorite restaurants (they were even MY leftovers!) I started yelling that something in the house smelled like "dead animal" to me.  More and more I've been smelling things in a new, disturbing, way.

6. Why in the heck does THAT hurt and what on earth keeps coming out of IT? Ah! Yeah, um...I've been having some issues with my (as this cute/gorgeous <I hate you!> model said on Dicovery Health's Runway Moms called it:) "downstairs."

Concerns that I am having:

1. Until this trimester is over I know I will worry about miscarriage.  Getting pregnant so soon almost seems to good to be true to me.

2. The health of my baby.  I don't want my baby to inherit ailments (bad skin, bad vision etc) or handicaps that exist in us or our families.  If my Dr. reccomends them, should I undergo tests to rule out possibilities despite the risks of miscarriage?

3. Money.  We are doing fine financially, but how will a baby impact our finances?  I've read that on average, costs of preparing for and caring for a child the first year is around $6,000.

4. Protectiveness.  I'm already feeling a sense of defensiveness about who/what I want to expose my baby to once he/she arrives. 

What I am looking forward to:

My husband agreed to watch In the Womb with me if I rented it.  Yay!

What I'm loving:

My husband already touches my belly.  It's so incredibly comforting to have a supportive partner.

My sister is SO excited!  She practically starts crying everytime I bring it up.

-Jessy