By now you know that Cory and I are expecting our first babe--Wednesday marks the 12th week of my pregnancy. Just another week until the start of the 2nd Trimester. That blows my mind.
Are we excited? Absolutely! Is it overwhelming? Yeah, sometimes. Am I experiencing all the crazy, whacky hormone stuff that goes along with pregnancy? Yup.
I have to say--I was hoping to enjoy this time more. Please don't get me wrong. I am happy to have a little one cooking up a storm inside. But it has been a hard time. I don't feel good. Pretty much ever. There are days where I feel better than others, but I always feel off in one way or another, and it's hard not to dwell on that when it's constant.
Food is the wierdest thing EVER when you're preggers. Mostly I don't feel hungry. But if I don't eat, the nausea is worse. Then when I do eat, I feel sick. Things that are generally a normal part of my diet sound awful--mostly veggies and vegetarian products. Meat sounds good. Yes, ladies and gents, these days I am a carnivore. Sometimes it's the ONLY thing that sounds good. Pretty much the stuff my body needs most right now sounds awful. Fruits, veggies, whole grains. P-U-K-E. I am pretty much living by the rule "whatever doesn't sound like it might make me throw up, that's my meal." Cheetos. Oh Cheetos are fabulous. Cheez-its. Salt & Vinegar potato chips. Yes--staple for a REEEAAAAAL healthy diet Mir! Good work!
Well, like I said--2nd Trimester is right around the corner, and for most women, their symptoms seem to diminish during that time. So, fingers crossed that I don't inherit my Mom's full pregnancy nausea she endured with both Christa and I. Cory has been a CHAMP. He has been so helpful. He's done so much for me and I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband!
One of the coolest things about being pregnant right now, is that my sister is also preggers--she's 2 months ahead of me. My good friend Tasha is also expecting, and is just a couple weeks ahead of me. Ian and Mariah are expecting twins in July, and two of my college friends are expecting--both due within a couple of months. It's so great that we will have a built in Mom/play group. This blows my mind and makes me ridiculously happy! I just can't think of anything much cooler than that.
Oh, and boy howdy do I MISS diet coke!
2 comments:
YAY! So, the food thing. Seriously, don't worry about it the first trimester. Just sneak in healthy things when you can stomach it, but just take your vitamins and drink lotsa water, and eat what sounds good. DON'T beat yourself up over it. I did the same thing, and then now that I'm in the second trimester, it seems silly that I did.
First trimester sucks! You're tired, you never feel good, food sounds horrible, etc. You don't feel pregnant; you just feel like crap. So, it's ok that you're not excited for this feeling. You'll have little moments of excitement, but honestly, I think it's true what everyone says; you start to enjoy it more in the 2nd trimester when your energy comes back a little.
I still have food weirdnesses though. I wonder if those don't go away? Maybe not. I have a really hard time stomaching meat.
Anyway, I'm SO SO SO excited for you guys!!! yay, babies!! Yay, mini calhoun!!! :)
Go easy on yourself, you're doing just right! I cant wait to see Momma Mirmz in action!
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