Compared to many women, my pregnancy has been very easy so far. Â I’ve had the typical first trimester exhaustion and some nausea and feelings of ickiness (like I have an upset stomach all day) but no morning sickness. That is a huge blessing because it has allowed me to keep working like usual.
Week 5
I went to my first prenatal appointment the week after I found out. My pregnancy was confirmed and the nurse practitioner said I was measuring correctly, around 5-7 weeks (they couldn’t know for sure until an ultrasound, since my cycle isn’t the typical 28 day kind). I also got pricked with a needle 3 times trying to give blood – it didn’t want to come out!
Symptoms: Bloating! and exhaustion.
Week 6
During Week 6, I bought my first maternity clothes. No, I didn’t need them BUT I did find some good deals (like a shirt for $5 at Target!) and they are items that I can wear during the awkward stages and post-pregnancy, as well as when I’m early in pregnancy but clearly showing (they may not fit when I’m 8 months along but I’m ok with that). I realized that I don’t own many loose-fitting tops and with all the bloating, I definitely needed them!
Symptoms: Moodiness. Exhaustion. Sore boobs.
Cravings: Anything unhealthy (hello Taco Bell, Chinese and McDonalds). Ice water. Burgers.
Aversions: Coffee. Anything sweet. (I’d much rather eat a burger than a bowl of ice cream).
Weight Gained: Zero.
Week 7
During Week 7, I ate my favorite pregnancy meal so far. I was craving soup like crazy so I went to Jason’s Deli during lunch all by my lonesome and had a cup of broccoli cheddar with half of a tuna melt. The soup was to die for. Seriously. I must go back soon. That lunch started my soup craving. What I’ve discovered since then: Progresso makes a pretty delicious Chicken Wild Rice. But anything cheddar/broccoli/potato that comes from a can is disgusting. Don’t waste your money – go to Jason’s Deli.
One night during Week 7, I was awake for hours with horrible cramps and nausea. The next day, I realized it was probably because I was completely backed up (if you know what I mean). Seriously, you don’t realize how wonderful it is to be consistent until you aren’t.
I also discovered this week that I had more energy at night if I took a short nap after work, rather than trying to power through until bedtime.
Symptoms: Bloating, constipation, waves of nausea/upset stomach all day, exhaustion, acne breakouts
Cravings: Sleeping on my stomach; fruit and fruit-flavored things, like oranges, fruit snacks, lemonade and yogurt; deli sandwiches (toasted or tuna); soup and Spaghetti-O’s
Aversions: Vegetables of all kinds (except potato chips!), Mexican food
Weight Gained: Zero.
Tags: baby, cravings, food, pregnancy, week 5, week 6, week 7
No worries though. I took it down.
I’ve been paying for it a bit since lunchtime with a very uncomfortable stomach (whether from eating too much or eating cheese, I’m not sure) but it was worth it.
