How far along: 7 weeks on 10 Oct 2017
Approximate size of Baby: the size of a blueberry
Gender: no idea
Weight gain: none (-2 lbs)
Symptoms: Nausea, breast/nipple soreness, bloating, fatigue, a little back pain
Symptoms: Nausea, breast/nipple soreness, bloating, fatigue, a little back pain
- I had been dreading the nausea getting worse, and it did right when I entered the 7th week. It had been occasional and mild before, but the day I hit 6 weeks is when it lasted almost half the day. I had to remind myself that eating would probably help, and it did.
- My boobs feel worse. I never realized how much Gerrit leans on them or accidentally bumps them… ow! I feel bad snapping at him when he does it, but the ladies are SORE lately.
- Ugh, I just feel fat. I read that the hormones cause your digestion to slow down, so maybe that’s why I always feel bloated. It’s one reason why I dug out my maternity clothes! I don’t really need them yet, but looser tops help me feel a bit better.
- I’d have to go back and look at when the fatigue really hit me when I was pregnant with Gerrit, but I really haven’t felt it yet this time. I have afternoons where I feel tired, but I don’t feel exhausted or anything. I have noticed more of those tired afternoons this week though.
- My back hurts already once in awhile. I am going to try to work out this pregnancy to see if that helps with some of the aches and pains. I would love to avoid some of the back pain I had with my last pregnancy.
Maternity clothes: Not really. I pulled my maternity clothes out to look through them, and I have worn a few tops that are more flow-y but don’t necessarily look like maternity clothes. I washed a bunch of clothes I thought I’d wear in the near future, but for now they’re just sitting in my closet.
Stretch marks: no new ones
Belly button in or out: in
Sleep: Better! I mean, I still go to bed too late, but I’ve been falling asleep easier and staying asleep (when Gerrit lets me). I occasionally get really tired in the afternoons, but that’s usually following a rough night with G. He has unfortunately gotten another cold, which keeps me up more at night.
Best moment this week: Probably the South Texas Maize! We drove out to Hondo (just under 2 hours away) to visit Graff 7A Ranch, where they have a corn maze, pumpkin patch, plus tons of stuff for kids to do. It was a fun afternoon out!
Miss anything: Probably still wine
Movement: not yet
Cravings: I don’t really have any cravings yet, but there are foods I tolerate more than others. Carbs and cheese generally sound the most appealing, but that’s normal for me haha! As much as I would like to eat healthy, vegetables have not been appetizing right now. I try to make myself eat some here and there, but I’m not pushing it right now. Tart green apples and slightly under ripe bananas sit well when I’m feeling nausea come on.
Looking forward to: My parents are coming to visit next week! And I have my first OB appointment next week too!
Looking forward to: My parents are coming to visit next week! And I have my first OB appointment next week too!
On An Even Kiel 