Hey!
Happy Friday! I’m back with my first pregnancy #2 update! Let’s get to it.
(I wrote this post on December 29, 2015)
Weeks: 12
Total Weight Gain: At my
appointment just before Christmas I was up 5 pounds…
My Body: It’s a
changing! I stopped breastfeeding Sage about six months ago and my body
found its happy weight afterwards. I had gotten quite slim while
breastfeeding so I put a few pounds back on when that journey came to an
end. I do think my body is changing faster this time around. It
took a long while for my middle to look any different with my first pregnancy,
but just last night my husband told me he could see my baby belly.
Clothes: I’ve been in
maternity pants since 10 weeks. It just wasn’t worth feeling
uncomfortable in my regular pants. Luckily I had a stack waiting for me
in my closet from the last round. I did order a few new tops from Target
though. This time around my work is casual dress so that makes things a
lot easier.
Cravings: Grains,
greens and tofu! I want it for every meal. Hoping for a huge meal
of sesame tofu with kale, sweet potato and brown rice for dinner tonight.
Considering all I wanted was carbs for like two months, this is a pleasant
change. Also, I used to love a chocolate shake (packed with super foods)
every morning for breakfast, but I haven’t been able to stomach a shake for a
few months now. I’m hoping to start drinking them again soon because it’s
great nutrition and would be a nice change here and there from my sprouted
wheat bagel with Tofutti.
Sleep: I am tired
all the time. I’m pretty much ready for bed as soon as I wake up.
I’m typically asleep by 9PM and up in the morning between 5-7AM. Mostly
depends on when Mr. Sage wakes up and whether it’s a workday or the
weekend. I would say fatigue is my biggest symptom at this point.
Can I take a nap right now?
Best Moment(s): It was such a
wonderful holiday season! We told our families a few days before
Christmas the news and that was really fun for us. We put Sage in a shirt
that says “being promoted to big brother” and it was comical seeing how long it
took people to read his shirt. My husband and I got a good laugh.
Goals: Now that my
nausea isn’t nearly as bad, I want to eat more fruits and veggies. I’m
back to craving all the good stuff so that should make it easier. Also, I
want to spend all my free time with Sage and my husband. Workdays are long
and when I get home I just want to cherish that time with my family (the reason
I haven’t made much of an appearance here in the last year). I’d like to
start doing some light workouts. I was going strong with PiYo before I
got pregnant, but that went out the window when my nausea hit. A very big
goal is to clean out the spare bedroom that will become the baby’s room.
It is currently our junk room filled with clothes, books, paperwork…just a
mess. We have got a project on our hands and I definitely want it done in
the second trimester.
Other: For some reason I
keep thinking this baby is a girl. I’m not sure why, but “baby girl” is
how I often refer to him/her in my mind. I will be delighted either way,
but it’s funny how this time around I have such a strong feeling about it.
Have a fabulous weekend!
You are too cute with Sage! The fatigue of a second pregnancy is what I'm worried about most with having a baby already around. I remember that first trimester haze of going to bed right after dinner. It's the worst exhaustion in the world! I hope things look up soon in that department!
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