Pregnancy is not easy...at least not for me! Some people love being pregnant. I have learned I am NOT one of those people.
The last time I was here I was still in my first trimester. I am now about 6 months preg. I'll be entering my final trimester soon!
I won't do a long recap because I haven't been here in soo long, it would take ages to type everything I neglected to talk about. I'll just mention the main points and posts a few pics.
Why I have hated being pregnant:
1. I have suffered from nausea continuously. I am still taking the zofran for nausea my dr gave me way back when and I am still unable to stomach my prenatals. Dr says its ok I haven't taken prenatals because they are only supplemental vitamins. She say they can not replace the nutrients and vitamins we get from real food. So I'm gonna go with that.
2. I gained a lot of weight right off the bat. I gained something like 18 pounds during the 1st and 2nd trimester. I started showing earlier than most of the other preg ladies at my job. I was scared of my weight gain though my dr wasn't concerned. And I swear I wasn't eating a lot! Each monthly dr appmt I had my weight would jump 3-5 lbs. Well the last visit I hadn't gained any weight at all. I was relieved and my Dr said I should be right in the target 30lbs total by delivery if I keep it up. She said some people gain a lot at the end other gain a lot at the beginning due to water retention bloating etc. I must have been one of those who gain at the beginning because the weight has leveled off now.
3. A new adventure in pregnancy is hemorrhoids. I haven't felt constipated or anything but there they are. I have had problems with hemorrhoids in the past so I guess it was inevitable I would get them while pregnant. I'll have to wait and see what will happen with that.
4. Achy hips!
5. Easily out of breathe!
6. Laziness!
7. Often tired! I find it hard to keep up on my normal routine.
8. Excessive MUCUS!! Constantly spitting, blowing my nose! TONS of vaginal fluids soiling my underwears constantly!!!! Gross!!
9. All of a sudden, can't process dairy! I love milk! But it hurts coming out!
10. Mood swings!!! Crying easily! I'm not normally a crier but this pregnancy has definitely brought that out of me. Also I feel anger..A LOT.
11. Just general yucky feeling ALL THE TIME, even when I'm having a relatively good day. That yucky undertone is always there.
Why I love being pregnant:
1. My nails are strong and long and just all over lovely! No chipping AT ALL!!
2. My hair is sooo strong. I haven't had a perm in so long (I've decided to transition to natural hair during this pregnancy). I can wash my hair with the 2 textures (new growth and permed ends) and I hardly have ANY hairs come out in the comb when I detangle!!!!!! That NEVER happened to me before!
3. Clear skin!!! Beautiful, bright, clear skin. I haven't changed my routine one bit. My skin just loves being preg.
4. Feeling my baby kick!!!! It's miraculous!!!! My baby's in there playing around, growing! It's AMAZING!!! What a miracle!
And now time for some pics:
Taken: 12/5/12
Taken: 1/9/13
Look at my son's Bicep!
My son, deep in thought...
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