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I announced a couple weeks ago, we’re preggo with baby #2! I hit the 16 week mark this weekend, and thought I’d share what I’m currently experiencing so far with this pregnancy.
While I was pregnant with Zano, I never felt one ounce of morning sickness. This time around, I experienced more nausea in the beginning mainly in the morning if I don’t eat something fast enough. The nausea has waned, but I still feel it now and again.
I had an extremely tough time, emotionally and mentally, with the weight gain in my first pregnancy. After having lost it all (it took about a year to fit comfortably back into pre-pregnancy clothes), I’m more confident in my abilities to do it again after this pregnancy. I’m less fixated on the weight gain, and more fixated on doing things that make me feel great – like continuing to go on runs, and wearing dresses instead of pants! I swear my butt grows the same rate as my belly, and jeans just make me feel bad about myself, but wearing a dress not only makes me feel cute and put together, I’m overall less stressed about my appearance and celebrating more that I’m carrying a little bitty baby.
I hated nearly every minute of being pregnant the first time, mainly because of the weight thing I just mentioned, and didn’t really stop to enjoy or appreciate the special moments. This time, I really want to appreciate every moment. We don’t know if we’ll have more kids after two, so if this is the last time I’m pregnant, I want to appreciate it as much as I can.
I’ve been experiencing more food related things this pregnancy. I’m adverse to ANYTHING I ever ate before being pregnant. I would much rather make a mango smoothie or eat a bowl of kimchi. My poor husband, there have been a few times he’s had to fend for himself because all I wanted to eat was a big bowl of spicy pho.
Anyone else experience vastly different pregnancies? I’d love to hear your stories!
XO, Britt
First, congratulations! Both my daughters are grown now. I recall feeling nausea, especially when I was in my car and passed by McDonalds and smelled coffee (which I LOVE now) but I never threw up. I’ve probably only thrown up twice in all my 59 years, which is a record in and of itself I think! One thing I’ve learned as I’ve gotten older, enjoy the journey. I wish I’d known that then myself.
Brenda
Thank you Brenda! I’ve definitely been thinking about that lately – enjoy the journey, life is just flying by way too quickly lately..
Oh I hated being pregnant too but I was sick the first time around and hated the weight gain. I gained 50 pounds. I loved feeling the sweet little one move but that was about it. And I love the spicy pho any time. Pregnant or not ;)
I can never relate with women who love being pregnant. I was a sweaty, heavy and nauseous mess.
Yes exactly!!!!!
I don’t know why, but I LOVE reading pregnancy updates. I’m 6 months pregnant with my second (both girls) and the pregnancies are vastly different. My first pregnancy was a breeze and I was barely sick and barely showed until I was 7 months pregnant, and this time around it’s a whole other story. I’m with you about this probably being my last pregnancy and trying to enjoy it, but it’s a lot harder when you feel sick.
I love reading pregnancy updates too! I think it’s because everyone’s is so different, and people handle them differently too. Congrats on 6 months! you’re almost there! :P
I’m 17 weeks pregnant and I have that same dress! It’s been perfect for the small bump that I finally have now. I lost 8 lbs. in the first trimester because I couldn’t keep anything down, even water some days. Luckily now it’s just in the mornings and whenever my husband cooks. I don’t know how many times I’ve told him to eat second helpings or leave the room after one bite; I’m pretty fortunate that he’s been very understanding…Now I’m just waiting for that elusive “glow” phase everyone keeps talking about! Good luck with everything on your end!
Yikes, being so sick you lose lbs sounds insane. My sister is pregnant too (she’s 8 months!) and the same thing happened to her – so sick she couldn’t keep anything down and lost a bunch of weight. I hope it goes away for you soon! also, cheers to December babies :)
Every one has been different! I feel ya on the butt thing too. ;) I’m not a big fan of being pregnant but I’m trying to appreciate it!
you make cute babies so it’s worth it! :P
Not sure how I missed this! Congrats!!!
Thank you!!! Xoxo