1st Trimester Update

Hey beauties,

Welcome to my baby blog! I wanted to share my pregnancy journey so here it is!

I really didn't want to overload my beauty blog and channel with baby stuff , so I decided to make a separate page!

Let me know what you guys would like to see! I will be posting products as we are getting stuff for the baby, products I've been using that a related to my pregnancy, weekly updates (as you can see), and maternity hauls.....ya know, the usual...

XoXo,
Amanda

Week 10: 4 Vials of blood...NBD...

This week I had my first REAL prenatal visit. I say real because the first time we went to the doctor it was just a pregnancy test to confirm and the second time we went was for the ultrasound- which I talked about in the week 9 post. The first two were exciting...this one not so much... I was there for an hour and a half (insert side eye emoji). BUT it was all for the good of my little munchkin, so it was well worth it. If you haven't been pregnant before- here is what you can expect from this appointment. A sit down with your doctor to talk about you and your partners medical history, genetics, a Q & A, and a bag full of information pamphlets and a book. See not so bad..oh wait I forgot about the 4 vials of blood (ahhhhhh), the pap smear, and the full body physical...NBD (hahahaha).  Highlight of my appointment- the smart ass nurse that told me back in her day they took 8 vials and this was nothing. Ugh, rude! If I wanted your opinion, I would have asked. 

Other than that I've been trying to get this chalkboard update board thing together for my bump pics. YUP, I saw it on Pinterest ...only I couldn't find a chalkboard so I got a black dry erase board. A total FAIL because you can't see any of the markers that were supposedly vibrant and chalk wouldn't work on it either. SO, to Hobby Lobby I will go in search of a real chalkboard. 

Symptoms

I have been feeling pretty good most days. Nausea returned this week- still not as bad as earlier weeks but no fun nonetheless. I was tired enough to take a nap one day, that says a lot for me. I do not nap! I was able to work out 3 days this week, which is my goal this trimester since being exhausted often gets in the way. I did cardio on the bike and 4MPH walk on the treadmill on a 5 incline twice this week and I climbed Stone Mountain. The hike is getting harder because I get winded much faster but it is my best workout- my FitBit says I burn about 1,034 calories.  

Cravings

This week I have been a little more partial to sweets than in the earlier weeks. I am also still having random cravings. Nothing consistent...basically I want what I want in that moment. I guess that's been consistent lol! I haven't had near as many food aversions as in earlier weeks.  Some of my cravings this week.. grilled cheese and tomato soup (that and PB and J have been consistent..so I guess I lied),  Ranch Pringles (amazing), and salad with a lot of green olives and cucumbers (I do eat healthy too, I promise). 

BumpWatch

Still no major moves in this department- just a bloated belly. I do notice my pants fitting tighter around the waist, especially as the day goes on. But nothing anyone else has noticed...or has mentioned to me. Who knows, they could be thinking Amanda better step away from the grilled cheese...but they don't know my life!

Week 9: Baby on Board!

Exciting week for us because we got to get a first glimpse at baby and to see the heartbeat. I guess it is too early to hear it, but we saw it and it was beating very fast! Which is a great sign. With my symptoms being so spotty, I must admit at times I was a bit worried or maybe that's not the best word- but I at times  I would question "Am I really pregnant?" So seeing the image was definitely reassuring. Having mild symptoms can be a blessing and a curse. It has caused me to become a googling freak (more so than my usual) and that's really not something I recommend, while helpful at times you can get some scary info that will really have you worrying for no reason. 

Symptoms

Well this week I was feeling pretty good, almost like myself. Wonder if it was the prenatal vitamin time switch...OR maybe I am just getting used to feeling not like myself. Anyways, I was able to go to the gym more this week without having the constant on and off bouts of nausea and being totally exhausted. I hope this lasts... I did a Stone Mountain climb and some light cardio at the gym one day... It's a start! Especially after coming off of a 2 week break. 

My boobs stopped growing...BOOOO! That was my one fun symptom. They are a little senstive but not painful. 

Cravings

All I want to eat is chips! I have never been big on chips so that is different for me. Not that I don't like them- I just could be without them. And I NEVER buy them for the house- but I have been really into munching on those. I've still been selective about food, only eating what I have a taste for at the moment because everything else I look at gives me instant nausea when I even think about eating it. Unfortunately  it's been mostly carbs! Soups and carbs...I need some salad in my life. 

BumpWatch

Ummm, nothing to see here. I notice a little bloating but I don't think anyone else would see that. Not even my husband has noticed. Guess that's typical, being it's my first pregnancy. Still took a pic though...going to savor these flat tummy pics one day in the near future. 

Week 8: Waiting Game

Still so early, and I am realizing the downside of finding out so early. Life has become a waiting game and the ultimate test to keeping my big mouth closed. We're anxiously waiting for next week when we can actually get the first ultrasound to confirm that there is in fact a baby in my belly! I am also finding that I have become so pre-occupied with my pregnancy that it's hard to think about anything else. I still have a few more weeks of school and that's been really hard with being tired and nauseous and I really have been neglecting my blogging and social networks. I've been blaming it on school...which is only partly the reason lol. But I don't want to share till much later! Oh I also switched taking my prenatal to the evenings now, and I think that has helped with me not being so nauseous in the morning. 

Symptoms

TIRED! I have gone home everyday after work, showered, and have gotten in my bed. And when I get in it...I feel like I am in heaven and never want to get out. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to make it to the gym for the 2nd week in a row- other then my Stone Mountain climb on Saturday- I have not had the energy. I hope this passes. I would like to stay as active as I can through out the pregnancy. Nausea is still here, but with no vomiting to accompany it so I guess I can be happy about that much.  I know people have it much worse, but this is no picnic. 

Cravings

Everything I look at makes me want to vomit. My usual breakfast of yogurt or oatmeal....turns my stomach.  I know yogurt has been a major source of my morning nausea. Only thing I have been wanting to eat is pizza. So, I've been making those at home to be healthier of course lol. Other than that just crackers, soup, and the occasional sandwich. 

BumpWatch

This is my first week doing a bump picture. Just a little bloat is all I notice, but I'll keep tracking it weekly. 

Week 7: Why nobody told me!?! Is this real life?!

Definitely feeling pregnant this week, which is code for crap. Nothing happening aside from feeling horrible. More details about that below. I've been doing a lot of reading and googling of course and all I am learning...pregnancy is very contradictory, inconsistent  and confusing! It's like if this happens then it means this, but not all the time, sometimes it's okay....WHAT?!? 

Symptoms

Totally know this is going to be worth it, but I hope this is not the start of misery for the rest of my trimester. I have been feeling so ill, nonstop nausea all day long. I honestly felt like maybe if I threw up I'd feel better. But friends of mine said I don't want that to happen because there is a good chance I wouldn't stop. So, I guess I'll take the nausea?!?! Well the one good thing is that I hear nausea is a good sign of a healthy pregnancy, NOT that no symptoms are a bad thing...Seriously I read that and the contradicting ideas continue...

Oh BONUS- my boobs have definitely gotten bigger and they don't hurt like I've read. So I am enjoying that!

Cravings

Umm, did you read the last section....food is not on my agenda....

Week 6: Just not the same...

The start of symptoms have come upon me. Not feeling like myself but I have kept to my regular schedule so far. Hoping that it doesn't get worse because this is bearable. Still in denial about actually being pregnant, it's just so crazy to me. Like in 9 months I will be somebody's mom! Exciting and scary at the same time. 

Symptoms

Only some slight nausea here and there- not feeling quite like myself. I've had these sort of dizzy moments. The only way I can describe it is like when I have a sinus infection and get this fuzzy head kind of feeling. Really the only thing that has been bothering me. My energy seems the same. Let's hope this lasts. 

Cravings

None really, I feel like I've been eating like I usually do. Maybe not as interested in food because of the nausea here and there but for the most part my diet hasn't changed and I typically eat pretty healthy. I'm expecting some change to that!

Week 5: PG test at the doctor so I know it's real....

OMG! I am pregger's ya'll lol. Went to the doctor's this week to get that confirmation with yet another pee test...so official right?!? My mom was like they used to draw blood when I was pregnancy....80 something years ago (lol just kidding) Anyways, I am still not totally convinced but for some reason taking the same test but at the doctor gave me a little more reason to believe.  So, I guess I will blogging about this adventure! I don't know when I am going to share yet, but I'm thinking after my first trimester is over...so by time you read this I will be much farther along. 

Symptoms

Not feeling any different, I don't know why I thought I'd just FEEL pregnant after finding out. But I don't and I am not going to get to comfortable either...I'll just enjoy it. Who knows how long it will be before I can feel normal again.

Cravings

Well, I ate bad the other night for dinner. And I wouldn't say it was because I was craving anything it was kind of like a "I'm pregnant I eat what I want moment." Um, yeah I won't keep doing that I promise! I ate queso dip (made by my bestie) and hot wings...not the smartest decision. I had the worst heartburn I've ever had in my life! Woke me right out of my sleep. I guess I learned a lesson early on.....

Week 4: I'm what!?!?!?

I'm PREGNANT! I CANNOT BELIEVE IT! Literally I took 4 tests, 2 digital that clearly spelled it out and I still can't believe it! My husband and I decided that if I got of my birth control we would just leave it on God's hands but wow did that happen fast! I have only had one cycle off of birth control and here I am! 

I don't know why but I had a feeling so early on  this week that maybe I was, hence why I found out this early. I have been thinking for about a week that I was going to take a test on Sunday or Monday because that was about 4 days before my period was due and that was close to the earliest it could be detected. 

So, Sunday started out as business as usual. Went to make some breakfast for the hubz before starting on homework and laundry. Then it hit me...literally the smell of eggs hit me and it was the most disgusting thing I have ever smelled in my life (like wet dog cooking on my stove...VOMIT)! It still didn't click in my head, but then I went upstairs and passed the bathroom and remembered the test and put 2 and 2 together . So, I took it....waited...saw a faint positive...felt like maybe I was seeing things.

I went into the room to show my husband who was like me and not so sure...but then that faint line became a little more defined! OMG! I literally ran to CVS to get more tests because it just couldn't be...but it was....4 tests later....still pregnant! 

SOOOOOOO excited! and I can't wait until I can hold my little baby!