Obviously I could not wait to be pregnant. Jason and I tried for over a year. When it finally happened I was beyond thrilled. I expected to have a fairly easy pregnancy (wishful thinking). I also knew that most women in my family do not experience morning sickness, and I didn't have any with my last pregnancy so I thought I'd be good. Boy, was I wrong. It hit me at week 7. I threw up nearly every day until week 14, with just a few random days that I did not throw up. Then I thought I was done. Most morning sickness goes away in the second trimester right? Not for me! I was fine for about a week or two, then would randomly get sick again. I am now 17 weeks. I threw up yesterday and today. It feels never-ending! I've tried practically everything that I have read or heard about and nothing really works unfortunately.
The toilet and I are best friends now.
In the beginning of my pregnancy, I craved fast food all the time. I discovered pretty early on that my pregnant self does not enjoy chocolate (I know, crazy!) and that I cannot eat chicken (unless it's breaded/fried). Vegetables have also been nearly impossible to eat. I feel like I've lived off cereal, Ramen, fruit, and more cereal for the majority of my pregnancy. Pizza, frozen yogurt and mandarin oranges are a few things that always sound good to me. Trying to eat healthy seems nearly impossible. For the past month or so, I have had very few cravings and most food sounds gross to me. I am also hungry ALL THE TIME which makes this whole thing even more difficult. Always hungry + nothing sounds good = misery.
Of course I planned on being super healthy and working out every day during my pregnancy. Ha! That has not happened at all. I try to go on walks whenever I can, but that is pretty much all I can manage. Right before I got pregnant I was actually working out nearly every day and starting to see some results. Well, now I am just focused on trying to not gain a million pounds haha.
Everyone told me I'd sleep amazingly when I was pregnant. I did sleep pretty well in the first trimester, but now I do not sleep well at all. I can't get comfortable, I have to go to the bathroom usually twice a night, and I wake up countless times. My hips have started to hurt when laying on my sides so I have to lay on my back a lot of the time. Usually the best sleep I get is in the morning when Jason leaves for work and I fall back asleep for an hour--if I can get Zuko and Gus to be quiet :)
Don't get me wrong, as much as I can sit and complain about my pregnancy, I am SO happy to have this opportunity. I am so grateful to experience pregnancy, and I know that every time I throw up it is just a reminder and indication that my baby is growing healthy and strong. A friend gave me a fetal heart monitor and I LOVE listening to my sweet baby's heartbeat. After a long day of being sick, nothing puts a bigger smile on my face than hearing that amazing sound. I have not felt the baby kick yet, but I have felt a few little flutters. We will find out the baby's gender in 3 weeks, and we CANNOT WAIT!
I know that some women will never get to experience being pregnant. Not everyone wants to, but my heart aches for those that do. I am not taking this pregnancy for granted; even in my most miserable moments I still am so amazed that I get to make this beautiful little life and bring it into the world. Women are amazing and I have a new respect for anyone who has been through pregnancy haha. It is not easy but I know it will absolutely be worth it!
Quote from my favorite children's book of all time
