Pregnancy: Weeks 6-9
By now, we would have probably announced that we are pregnant! My hubby and I are so excited to be welcoming little Baby Verano in May 2017! We can’t wait for our little addition and for the new adventure of parenthood!
I wanted to start blogging my way through the pregnancy but made these posts private at first. But now that the cat is out of the bag, here they are! I plan on blogging throughout the pregnancy on the same questions (found these on another Mama blog and loved them!) to see all the changes! This is my first pregnancy and I am excited/nervous for what is to come!
How far along are you?
I am 9 weeks and 2 days today!
Gender:
Don’t know yet…not sure if we will find out but we are leaning towards yes!
How big is the baby?
According to my trusty app, the baby is the size of a pecan this week
Total weight gain:
I have actually lost 6 lbs since my pre-pregnancy weight. Hating food can do that to you…
How am I feeling?
SO nauseous. The nausea started at the end of week 5 and is only getting worse by the day. I never want to eat, and even talking about food makes me want to gag. I haven’t actually thrown up yet (thank God) and I hope it stays that way! But food is definitely not my friend right now, and eating has become a chore.
Maternity clothes?
Yep! I know it is still SUPER early, but no one ever tells you about how BLOATED you are during the first trimester. I know my “bump” is mostly bloat, but it was enough to make regular clothes very uncomfortable for me. So this week I started wearing my new maternity black pants to work! WOOO!
Favorite workouts:
We found out very early on that we were expecting, so those first couple weeks before morning sickness (more like all day sickness) hit, I was doing some circuit training and light weight lifting. But ever since the nausea has started I have only been able to go on one walk and on gym session on the elliptical. I always saw myself as having a very active pregnancy, but between the fatigue and nausea, I have only been wanting to rest. I am hoping to get back into a regular workout routine soon!
Stretch marks:
None and I hope it stays that way!
Cravings:
Nothing, absolutely nothing. OR I will have a fleeting craving (biscuits, Armenian cheese, Chinese food) and then have an aversion to it by the time my husband orders it or I make the food I was craving. It’s quite sad.
Food aversions:
Basically everything, especially raw vegetables (salads…blegh) and meat/animal protein.
Sleep:
I am sleeping pretty terribly actually. I am tossing and turning all night, and I don’t even have a belly yet. Hopefully I can get some rest soon!
What I miss:
Working out 100%, eating healthier (why is it that junk food is the only thing that helps with nausea?) and COFFEE, even though the doctor did clear me for one caffeinated beverage per day. I have only been having coffee or tea once a week since we found out.
What I am looking forward to:
Seeing the baby at our ultrasounds, getting bigger and watching my body change, and feeling the baby move!
Well, that’s all for now! Stay tuned for more updates! :)
