Peeing allllllllllll night every night. I even stopped drinking past 7:30 thinking it would help, NOPE.
Bad skin - I don't have great skin to begin with. Now it's extra dry and I have tiny bumps all over.
Not liking vegetables and that really ticks me off. I used to love my veggies - veggie smoothie in the morning, spinach salad at lunch, veggie stir fry for dinner. Now it's barely making its way as a tiny side at dinner. I'm not necessarily as disgusted by them as I was a few weeks ago, I just don't want them - like I feel mad at them if that makes sense.
Boobs. I miss my tiny little boobies. They are huge and holy nipples.
Post by sophiegrace on May 20, 2016 8:04:13 GMT -5
The constant peeing
The terrible, terrible skin. I feel like I haven't made eye contact with anyone for weeks because I don't want to see them looking at me. Making it worse? It's not contained to just my face...
My nipples terrify me
The lightening crotch
The RLP and the strange feeling where I absolutely swear my innards are going to fall out if I move the wrong way
Not being able to eat anything without feeling like there are knives in my stomach
Gaining weight even though I'm eating a fat free diet and my only carb source are fruits and veggies (obv I know I need to gain weight, but I want it come from enjoying deliciousness NOT rabbit food)
The headaches
My rave? I somehow connect none of this to baby. It's as though my mind has her separated from this and I'm growing her at the same time as this terrible self limiting disease is taking over my body. Her little taps make it all worth it.
vinolove +1 to missing wine very much. I didn't miss it this much when I was pregnant with DS. kleigh I miss veggies too. I have a little salad in my fridge that I had planned to eat yesterday. First I tried at lunch but it just turned my stomach. Then same thing at dinner. I don't know if I'll be able to eat it at all.
Other Rants: My skin is horrible. I get these giant, bright red, inflamed blemishes in random places all over my face that hurt and itch and don't go away for days. Normally my skin is nice so this sucks.
The need to pee is somehow increasing the past week or so even though everything I read says it's supposed to decrease once you hit second tri.
Getting sharp pains in my lower abdomen whenever I roll over too fast in bed or twist the wrong way is getting old.
Raves: My energy is coming back! Although I still feel I'm moving at a snail's pace during workouts.
I like my bump even though I'm a bit terrified of how much bigger I have yet to get.
I'm excited and thrilled to feel movement and eager for it to become a daily occurrence!
I love making plans for the new baby, rearranging the rooms upstairs, and pulling out some of the newborn stuff from storage!
Breakouts - My skin is normally fairly clear. Not so much now...I guess my "pregnancy glow" will remain hidden under concealer.
The in-between phase when you're not really big enough for maternity clothes but are outgrowing your regular wardrobe. I feel like I'm wearing the same handful of things over and over.
MOTN insomnia...the longer I lie awake, the more I stress about losing out on sleep, when DS will wake up, etc.
I will be feeling...round...this weekend, especially next to my skinny, gorgeous sister. I think my dress camouflages what little bump I do have pretty well, so this is likely all in my head.
Raves: More energy now that I'm in 2T Feeling flutters My cute little 2.5 y.o., who reminds me why I'm doing this again when I feel gross.
Post by jubilantsquirrel on May 20, 2016 10:30:30 GMT -5
I'm glad I'm not the only one who misses alcohol. On my drive home from the hospital yesterday all I could think about was how badly I wanted a beer. I love beer. I miss beer.
I'm over the nausea and gagging all of the time. I haven't really thrown but this constant hungover feeling is getting really old.
I actually have lost my appetite. I still eat, because I have to, but it's not as enjoyable as it once was. Also, foods that I used to love repulse me now. And I get full really quickly. Like 3 or 4 bites into my meal and I feel like I'm set for the rest of the day. If I can't drink beer than I want to at least enjoy my favorite meals.
Being the "fat" phase. I don't even remotely look pregnant yet, but it's very obvious that I've gained weight. It's fairly uncomfortable, actually. I can't wait until I very clearly look pregnant.
Not so much pregnancy related, but I kind of dislike being due at the end of the month. Not because I feel left out or anything, but because I want to be further along than I am and it makes me sad to see people who are 16 weeks and I'm sitting here at 12 weeks. I want to be 16 weeks along too!
Raves: I'm pregnant, and despite of all the rants, I couldn't be more thrilled.
Post by jubilantsquirrel on May 20, 2016 10:41:50 GMT -5
I also forgot to complain about how utterly exhausted I am all the time. This has more to do with me not getting enough sleep because I'm a night owl who has to get up at 4:30am for work. But by the time Friday night rolls around, "dead tired" doesn't even begin to cover how I feel.
Everything sweet or salty leaving me with metal taste in my mouth! Having to throw up just so you can burp! Wasting food! Especially when something sounded good but makes you sick when it's in front of you!?! Spicy food causing heartburn No remembering words!?!
jubilantsquirrel, me too! Due the 25th. I'm only 13 weeks and some are getting close to the big 20 week scan
jubilantsquirrel totally understand your feelings with the late due date. That was me with DS...his EDD was 11/30 and he wasn't born until 12/4. Those last couple weeks when it seemed like everyone else had their babies already were not fun.
danib I have a couple maternity bottoms I'm wearing which are great, but my stuff from last time is way too big and/or I am not ready for the full panel. I'm swimming in maternity tops right now so have not worn them yet. This is a total FWP, but clearly I just need to do more shopping lol.
I got a sample and my OB didn't see anything terribly wrong with it, so I think I will purchase. It has lightened up some scarring and bring some stuff to the surface to clear up. It really couldn't have gotten much worse, so I'm feeling hopeful.
kleigh +1 to your Boobs description. I do not like hear big ones with cleavage!
LizInFL the in between phase of clothes. I don't quite need maternity pants but only have a few regular pants in rotation. And although most of my coworkers know, I don't want to tell my patients (whom I see daily for 6-8 weeks per their admissions) so I'm still having to find loose shirts and those are limited.
Other rants: PNV. I hate taking it. I hate forgetting it. It makes me gag every morning because it's a stupid horse pill. I've looked for gummies but can't find any. Grrr
My H bought a case of 2 of my (and his, to be fair) favorite beers in the states before coming back to canada. Now I can't even enjoy them his summer.
Raves: I'm pregnant! I generally feel good I am so ready and excited for baby #2
hangry I take gummy PNV from Target (their house 'up and up' brand), if you have a store near you. Much easier than the horse pills I took with DS. The one catch is, they don't have iron, so you have to make sure you're getting it thru diet or a supplement.
hangry I take gummy PNV from Target (their house 'up and up' brand), if you have a store near you. Much easier than the horse pills I took with DS. The one catch is, they don't have iron, so you have to make sure you're getting it thru diet or a supplement.
I'm in canada, no target I may ask my mom to go there and ship them to me though.
Post by sophiegrace on May 20, 2016 21:26:05 GMT -5
I get mine through Amazon hangry! The vitafusion brand. A bit more pricey than the target brand, unless bought in bulk. I should have enough to get me through month 7 haha.
Thank you for the rec tallblonde, I'm a Sephora fiend so I'll definitely give that a try. I'll give most (approved) things a try at this point.
I get mine through Amazon hangry! The vitafusion brand. A bit more pricey than the target brand, unless bought in bulk. I should have enough to get me through month 7 haha.
Thank you for the rec tallblonde, I'm a Sephora fiend so I'll definitely give that a try. I'll give most (approved) things a try at this point.
This is a great idea. My dad is driving here in June so I can get all the gummies I want!!!
hangry I know you've already gotten some good suggestions but I'll chime in as well because I really like my PNV; it's the Rainbow Light brand and I buy it on Amazon (available at Whole Foods too but way cheaper online). It's completely plant-based and food-based.
It is a large pill but it is only once a day so I can take it at night to avoid any nausea and it has never once made me constipated or given me any tummy troubles in two pregnancies, despite containing the RDA of iron.
hangry I know you've already gotten some good suggestions but I'll chime in as well because I really like my PNV; it's the Rainbow Light brand and I buy it on Amazon (available at Whole Foods too but way cheaper online). It's completely plant-based and food-based.
It is a large pill but it is only once a day so I can take it at night to avoid any nausea and it has never once made me constipated or given me any tummy troubles in two pregnancies, despite containing the RDA of iron.
hangry I want to piggy back on dashook suggestion. I take the Rainbow Light Petites (same pill buy MUCH smaller and you take 3 of them. I wasn't having luck taking the horse pills so the RE gave me these and they're perfect!
MH is so sweet. The other morning we were laying in bed and he lifted my shirt to give babies a kiss and goes "Holy hell what's wrong with your belly button?!?!" Such a romantic.
hangry I can't swallow pills right now because of how sick I get do I take pink stork prenatal spray. Spray it on the inside of your cheek twice a day. Life saver. Amazon
I have never heard of such a thing. I am intrigued!
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