#First trimester

[tomsbly]

showing so soon?

[katieo1022]

[saydesole]

Motherhood🤰🏾

[happy-lemon]

[all-the-stars-hills-milky-way]

🍂 18-11-2024

Revised Philosophy

TOOK THE LAST TEST OF THE TRIMESTER

Went out for a run

Took a shower

Practiced a Psychology presentation with my father

🕓 Total study time: half an hour

🎧 Listened: Dog days are over by Florence + the machine and Stephanie by Joker out

📺 Watched: football

📖 Read: a little bit of Book lovers by Emily Henry

👣 Walked/ran: 6,2km

[sneap-sneap]

Sky, early in her pregnancy. I still don’t know who/what the father is, if it’s another fairy or some sort of mouse-man or whatever, I kind of want it to a.) be something slightly bigger than her so carrying it’s child just makes Sky huge (sorry girly), b.) kind of be out of the picture/absent so that c.) a relationship can be fostered with the normal-human-sized entity. That could also be a fun little drama if Sky and the baby daddy ever meet again? 😈😈😈😈 as of the time of this drawing, Sky is like three months pregnant and has no idea just how round she’s gonna get (which is very round ❤️). She’s kinda big for three months but idk I think I do want this baby to just be a freaking beast 😇

[wabaneau]

Really cool book of baby names organized by vibe!

Name vibe lists include:

Witchy

Surfer

Celestial

Cottagecore

Grandma/Grandpa

Mythical

Southern

Biblical

Quirky

Nature

Animal

Dark Academia

Bohemian

Romantic

Edgy

Floral

Hippie

[siggytumbles]

First trimester be like...

-Wake up

-Make breakfast

-Eat breakfast

-Take a nap

[leaveherwildliketheflowers]

I have the feeling in the pit of my stomach that something isn't right. I have no reason to believe there is anything wrong with the baby, yet I can't shake this feeling. Hubs says I should call my OB and ask to be seen, but I don't want to be that patient if everything is fine. T says I'm having PTSD responses. My body is hypervigilant since this is about when I miscarried pregnancy #2. They are both probably right but I'm frozen in fear. I just really hope my anxiety is wrong and everything is ok.

[heyrene]

Tips for dealing with first trimester symptoms that I wish I had known earlier

I have developed a theory that pregnancy symptoms are somehow designed to help you be ready for motherhood. Maybe the constant morning sickness is supposed to desensitize us to body fluids? Perhaps constipation helps prepare us for the big PUSH when that day finally comes? Is it not possible that we must wake up to pee at least once each night so that we have long forgotten what a solid night of sleep feels like by the time our little ones arrive?

Even if this theory is proven true, I think we can all agree that juggling these symptoms (plus many, many, many more) while simultaneously growing out of all our clothes and preparing for the incredible life change of parenthood that is only months away is quite enough to be dealing with...

Unfortunately, it is all just a part of the process to create new life... one that comes with a real steep learning curve. So, after going through it myself, here are some tips for dealing with pregnancy symptoms that I wish I had known earlier in first trimester!

Hunger during pregnancy is no joke. It can literally feel like life or death if you find yourself hungry with nothing to eat! Until you adjust to your new appetite and fully embrace your hobbit-like feeding schedule (second breakfast, anyone?), be prepared with snacks on hand literally all the time. Having snacks handy will stave off nuclear hanger until you can get yourself home (or to the nearest fast-food joint!). Maybe stick a pack of your favorite snack in your car or purse so you are always prepared in case of emergency. This is especially important if you are also dealing with nausea/morning sickness as being hungry can trigger these symptoms too.

Speaking of which, if you are unfortunate enough to deal with "morning" sickness (if only it was just the morning...), don't wait until your next OB appointment to bring it up. Reach out to them ASAP as they can prescribe a medication that will help with this awful symptom. Thankfully, Zofran (aka ondansetron) has been very effective for me as long as I take it at least once a day (and I still need it even in second trimester...). My only regret was waiting until my 8-week appointment to talk to my doctor. If this drug doesn't help you, talk with your OB about other options as there are definitely multiple solutions (or at least band-aids) to this problem!

In my experience, it is not a question of IF, but WHEN you will be dealing with constipation. I very rarely dealt with this previously, but it has been a constant battle for me since month 2 of pregnancy. Just go ahead get a fiber supplement whenever you pick up your prenatal vitamins, you will probably need it. And throw in some Miralax while you're at it, in case there are days where that fiber supplement just doesn't cut it.

Here's another fun one... You may just feel like a pile of walking garbage for most of first trimester. Literally. Vitamin B6 did not help me with the nausea or vomiting like a lot of stuff I was reading had suggested, but it did help me not feel so gross all the time... so it's probably worth a try if you are dealing with this symptom too.

Does your favorite comfort food suddenly make you feel like you could breathe fire (or at least burp lava)? Acid reflux during pregnancy is pretty miserable, but here's something you may not know (because I sure didn't). Pepcid is apparently WAY more effective than Tums at treating this symptom. I have had Tums on hand ever since I turned 30 but suddenly found myself taking like six a day and still feeling like a fire-breathing dragon. My OB recommended switching to Pepcid, and two a day is the most I've needed to take since the swap. SWITCH NOW!

Last but not least... If you were not a napper before you got pregnant, you will be soon. I usually NEVER nap during the day, but power naps are my new favorite post-lunch activity. Best to embrace this reality ASAP and find a way to fit it into your schedule if you can.

Bonus tip = invest in a nice eye mask if, like me, you need it to be dark to enjoy a nap. I love this one I got from Amazon = https://amzn.to/4fjfRnR. The cooling effect is marvelous, plus I think this will be nice to have in the hospital after delivery. Might as well get your ten dollars' worth by starting to use it sooner rather than later!

Oh, and one more thing. Don't forget to be patient with yourself. You may want to start moving furniture around or knocking out some home projects to get ready for the arrival of your new little bundle of joy... But if you are dealing with any combo of first trimester symptoms, you may need to adjust your physical expectations to the reality of being pregnant. Personally, I found myself breathless from going up one flight of stairs weeks before I even had a bump, even though I was pretty active pre-pregnancy! First trimester might be a good time to focus on more mental activities (though you'll need to be kind to yourself whenever you experience baby brain), such as putting together your baby registry or starting your invite list if you will have a baby shower. Try focusing your limited supply of physical energy on self-care and exercise, and maybe save the more ambitious pursuits for second trimester once your body has adjusted to being pregnant.

Can you relate to any of this advice? Any other tips you would share with a new expectant?

P.S. I am not a medical professional at all, this advice is just based on my personal experience. Always check with your OB if you are unsure about taking a new supplement, drug, or other over-the-counter medication.

[queenbeaver69]

I have no idea why my hands are so shaky but it could be due to puking literally every single day for the last 23 days 🥰

[tomsbly]

twelve weeks along

[sadittymama]

first trimester// growing, thriving 🍓

[jadeburtonn]

Bump update 11 weeks 2 days 🤰

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Made with love ♡

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