I think the hardest part about pregnancy before you feel any unpleasant symptoms is keeping your mouth shut about it! I don’t even want to talk about how many people knew I was pregnant within the first week of us knowing about it. I was just so excited!
Before you get all excited, no, I’m pretty sure I am not showing already! That lovely bump is a combination of me not enjoying working out and me really enjoying a glass or two of wine after Gerrit goes to bed. And maybe some bloating? I know that’s a common early pregnancy symptom. The funny thing is, I’m way less self-conscious about my too-early-to-be-a-baby bump now than I was when pregnant with Gerrit. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m a mom now. Or that I’m in my 30s now. Or that I’ve put a lot of time and effort into eating healthier; I’m proud to say that I’m actually starting this pregnancy out at almost 10 lbs less than I was when I got pregnant with Gerrit. No matter the reason, I’m not embarrassed to post a photo of myself with a tummy!
Symptoms: The main ones this week were insomnia, occasional mild nausea, low appetite, and tender breasts/nipples. I don’t remember if I had difficulty falling asleep when I was in the early stages of pregnancy with Gerrit, but it’s driving me nuts. Surprisingly, I’m not very tired during the day despite only 6ish hours of sleep a night. I’m sure that will change in the next week or so.
Looking forward to: My parents coming for a visit! I’m hoping it coincides with that notorious 1st trimester exhaustion so I can sneak some naps in. 😉
On An Even Kiel 