My Eggo Is Preggo!
I apologize for not having posted in over a week. As you now know I'm 12 weeks pregnant. The pregnancy has been a little hard on me and with work it's been challenging to post, and to be perfectly honest I've had little energy to. I'm getting used to all these changes I'm facing physically and emotionally. So I appreciate who ever is reading this for sticking with me through this new life phase.
Let me back up a little. My husband and I were planning to be pregnant this year and luckily that worked out. I cried so hard when that test was positive, it didn't feel real. It was a feeling I'll never forget, it was absolute and pure joy. My husband was excited too, he went into complete shock and was quiet. I know that means he's processing his feelings of excitement and fear of future bills haha.
Let me break down my first trimester for you...
Month 1
This month wasn't so bad. My body was starting to feel bloated and more tired but it wasn't too much of a change. Towards the end of the month though is when things started to change.
Month 2
This month was ROUGH. I started to experience nausea, vomitting, exhaustion, irritation and literally would just come straight home after work and lay in bed praying I wasn't going to vomit. I spent the first 1 1/2 hours of my day before work laying next to the toilet, feeling like I had the worst hang over every day. My doctor eventually prescribed diclegis, to help me function and get through the work day. I started with 1 pill a day and am now at 4. Luckily this, for the most part, worked for me and I've been able to function like myself more.
Month 3
Life isn't so bad (as long as I'm taking my prescription). Sometimes I'll still vomit even with my pills but it's definitely not as bad as it could be. I've been able to go out more and not be in (total) fear of vomitting when I leave the house. But I still don't feel like myself and am starting to have a bump appear. Clothes are tighter and not as flattering but that's literally LIFE for ya. I've already invested in loose tops and maternity jeans, which have been great. I was recently informed on belly bands so I'll be purchasing those and blogging about them soon.
I did get lots of helpful gifts to help me through the discomfort of pregnancy. I've linked some items below to help you future mamas out too. My favorite is the pregnancy tea, it seemed to be the most effective. You can always turn to traditional helpers like ginger ale and saltine crackers, those are great.
Life has been very different for me lately. To help my tummy feel better I've been having a lot of fruit, bagels, milk & cereal and lots of juice. It's been impossible for me to workout considering the level of nausea I constantly feel, so I feel honestly like crap and dead weight. But I'm learning to be ok with that because right now what matters is getting through my pregnancy and delivering a healthy baby that I can hold and love. I plan to try and exercise once my sickness subsides, at least I hope. So far at 12 weeks I still feel crappy but I'm hoping for the best in weeks to come.
I plan to keep posting about my journey and post some outfits to help other mamas along the way. Let me just say cute maternity clothing is hard to find. Is it just me or do some stores try to dress pregnant moms like babies? I'm having a baby not becoming one, thanks lol. I'll be experimenting with maternity wear and purchasing larger clothing.
If any of you reading this are going through your pregnancy and feeling miserable it's ok I'm right there with ya! You are not alone. If you are lucky like me, hopefully you'll have a man by your side taking care of you best he can.
