I am finally into my second trimester. Hallelujah! I think I hear a baptist choir singing somewhere.
This first trimester, much like all my other first trimesters, has been a very real struggle.
I have been SO terribly sick, and trying to still be a mother of three other human beings.
Weeks went by where I couldn’t stand up longer than to go potty and wash my hands before I had to lay back down again.
But now at 15 weeks, some of that is fading, thank goodness!
What I would do to feel better during my first trimester is everything possible. Here are some things that I have tried:
- Sea bands – didn’t see significant help.
- Magnesium daily – may be helping? I’ll never know.
- Zofran – didn’t help, caused major constipation, and safety is questionable.
- Unisom and B6 – helped the most. (must be unisom tabs and not gel capsules, FYI)
- Taking B6 three times a day instead of just once – helped.
- Taking beano with every single meal – really helped! I had been getting sick after every time I ate, and once I took Beano, I was no longer sick.
- Taking pepcid for heartburn – helped.
- Praying non stop that I would make it through the day – I think helped (I’m here to tell the tale)
- Drinking a small coke to settle my stomach after meals – helped (even though coke sounds horrible to me during early pregnancy.)
(**Disclaimer** These are things I have tried during my pregnancy under the care of my family physician and midwife. I am not a medical professional and do not consider this medical advice in any way.)
Basically, surviving is all I can do, and I am so happy to say that I am feeling so much better since week 14 rolled around. Still some nausea here and there, but nothing compared to what it was. I also have only had two migraines this pregnancy so far, which is a huge difference from Grae’s pregnancy. I’ll continue to pray I wont be plagued with those this time like I was with hers. (I wouldn’t wish those on my worst enemy!)
We have decided not to find out what we’re having this time and keep it a surprise!
I keep saying we’re not “planning” on finding out, because I’m worried I’ll cave under pressure, but that’s the plan for now.
We are so beyond excited for this baby. I think the most excited we’ve been about a baby yet – but I’m sure I’ve felt like this each time. 🙂
The girls are so thrilled to be having another baby and we are constantly talking about names for boys and girls. So fun.
I seem to show pregnancy earlier than anyone I know. By 10 weeks, there’s no way I could hide my belly. It just shoots right out and this time even earlier than the rest.
I have gained a swift 15 lbs in 15 weeks, as per usual. 😉 Hopefully my second trimester will slow it down. (maybe I should stop eating cheeseburgers on the daily – oops!)
I have also run into the rut of not really being ready for full maternity clothes yet, but not being able to fit in basically anything I own. I am rotating through the only 4 options I have.
Besides feeling sick, the worst part of this pregnancy has just been not keeping up on things like I normally do. I’m tired of having a messy house! I’m tired of eating out! I’m tired of being tired all the time!
Lighter days have come though and I’ve cooked a few meals and run some errands for the family. It’s small things, but it makes me feel like me again.
But tough days or not, I am so excited to be having this baby. I am so excited it has chosen us to be it’s family. We’re a pretty good one. 😉
Thank you all for sending so much love on here and instagram about the news! Makes this journey just that much sweeter to be able to share it.
Kari Finley
Hey Girlie!!! Congrats on second trimester!!!???????? I think we are due about the same time and I feel ya on showing early!!! I swear I conceive and out pops this Prego style look!! ?? we weren’t going to find out either, then my oldest and hubby are being pretty insistent on knowing so for their sake I’m going to cave in and find out. Hopefully this week or next!!!
Good luck I’m excited for this journey for both of us!