Weekly Check-In 12/2

bigworldlittleg

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀:

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱:

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: 

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴?

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: 

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains?

bigworldlittleg

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 7/16, 7w5d

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: STM (I keep almost putting FTM here - still not used to the fact that I'm going to have a 2nd lol)

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: Finding out!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴? UGH. 24/7 nausea has kicked in. Minor food aversions, but not as bad as I had it with my son. It sucks. I'm considering taking B6 for the nausea. Not that it's super terrible, but it lasted about a month with my son and I just don't know if I can tolerate it that long, especially when I'm constantly heating up dino chicken nuggets for my little guy 🤢

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: I feel like I already ranted haha, so my rave is that we shared the news with my side of the family over the Thanksgiving holiday! Very exciting. We'll be seeing my husband's family soon and will share the news. Then I'll share with a few close friends!

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Anyone starting to have cravings? I feel like I'm craving fruit, especially tart fruit. Had the same thing with my son. I ate SOO much grapefruit in the first trimester.

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains? Definitely the beach!! The last time I spent a week at the beach was in 2021 - my husband and I went to Aruba for our honeymoon!

butterflyhunny

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 7/19 (7 weeks 2 days)

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: FTM

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: finding out

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴? If I didn't know better honestly I'd think I was just mildly hungover lol! Vaguely nauseous/upset tummy and tired but otherwise pretty good.

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: I'm still planning to wait until my first OB appointment to tell anyone and it's so hard! Luckily just one more week until that appointment...

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Anyone else feeling like taking extra pregnancy tests "just to make sure"? I've already taken 2 and they were pretty clearly positive, but I guess especially because I don't have really strong morning sickness etc I keep feeling anxious like maybe it's not real!

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains? Probably the mountains but only because I leave near the beach so it would be more of an adventure to me!

lexxipaige

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 6 weeks!

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: FTM

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻:  Finding Out!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴? Better than last week but symptoms are a bit worse. The exhaustion has ramped up and trying to keep up with my nausea has been a task. But husband is back in town and I feel more capable than last week! I also sobbed over him buying a tiny stocking so I'd say mood swings have arrived!

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: i finally bit the bullet and bought a soft bra and my god, it was a gane changer! My chest has thanked me and if yours are as sore as mine have been, I highly suggest you grab one 

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Anyone else having to hide the news from family? I work with my mom daily abd i keep thinking she's going to find out before we announce it at Christmas!

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains? 

You'd think the fact I live in the mountains would change my answer, but I've never been a beach person! Give me a quiet mountain cabin any day!

routtymama

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 9w,1d 

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: Fourth time mom

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: I’m still leaning toward not finding out. 

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴? Still very nauseous (or randomly ravenous) and tired with very sore boobs. 

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: I haven’t noticed my taste buds being so off in previous pregnancies. It’s sad because if I finally find something I want to eat it ends up tasting off or not good at all. It’s been a bummer. 

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains? I live in a ski town in Colorado, so I love the mountains and all it brings. I can do the beach once a year for a week tops. It’s fun and I love the fresh seafood, but I’m usually ready to get back home. 

redseawitch

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: July 15 / 7+6 (updated after what we thought was the 8-week ultrasound)

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: FTM

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: Finding Out 

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴? Mild/Moderate nausea, very sore breasts, short dizzy spells if I stand for too long.

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: Saw baby’s heart beating last week during the first prenatal. Also, just went to a maternity wing tour at our local hospital. It was good to see where we’ll be delivering and recovering. They even had newborn hats for everyone to take home courtesy of the ladies at the care home across the street.

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: None right now!

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains? The beach. The mountains can be very peaceful and beautiful, but there just something so calming about hearing waves crashing that speaks to me. 🌊 

redseawitch

@bigworldlittleg Yes! My biggest cravings have been fresh fruit and vegetables. Plus the smell of citrus is helping my nausea 🍊 🍋 🍋‍🟩 

redseawitch

@butterflyhunny You’re definitely not alone. I have been taking a test weekly to confirm hcg is still going strong.

lalalauren15

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 7/15, 8 weeks but won’t be confirmed until 12/9

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: STM

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: Finding Out

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴? Terrible! lol but today I woke up without a headache so that’s a positive. Nausea has been so rough this time around and the smells are killing me.

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: My rave is my husband had always said he only wanted one kiddo, so when we found out I was pregnant, I was nervous how he’d take it. However, he has been SO excited and helping out with everything while I’ve been sick. So, I’m just appreciative to have a great partner on this journey. 

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: None right now. 

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains? If I’m by myself, the mountains. Nothing like a peaceful cup of coffee with a mountain view and a book. But for a family trip, it’s the beach every time. My daughter loves it so much. 

emmaleekinsley

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 7 weeks 5 days (7/17)

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: FTM! 

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: we always said we wanted to be surprised but I think we decided we would like to find out 

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴? WOW I feel like I have the flu 24/7 but so thankful that I’m not vomiting. My breasts are so sore and don’t fit in any of my sports bras. The fatigue is wild and figuring out what I can eat is so difficult. I’m so so grateful for this experience but shewwww I’m pooped!

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: well above is clearly my rant. My rave is my HUSBAND! He had an annual doc appt with our primary and they spent two hours talking about what my body is going through. Ever since then there was a total shift in his energy. He has been handling absolutely everything in the house. I haven’t even washed a dish in 3 weeks. I say I have a craving for something and the next thing I know, he is walking in the door with whatever it is. Feel so lucky to have such a supportive partner as we begin this journey together. Feel very loved!

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: I don’t think I have any! 

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains? Hmmm this changes by the day. I’m very cold today so I’ll say beach. Give me some sun please. 😜

bigworldlittleg

@emmaleekinsley WOAH your husband needs to send my husband some of that energy!!   But seriously though, it's hard work growing a baby, and it's so nice that he's really taking the time to understand it and giving you a much needed break. Take full advantage of it!!

emmaleekinsley

@bigworldlittleg hahah right? I’m in awe of him. Thank you 🩷🩷

bluejaybaby

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 7 weeks 3 days (7/19

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: FTM! 

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: finding out

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴? So exhausted, I feel like I have had the flu for 3 weeks. The nausea has been a pain but manageable, ginger tabs have helped me a lot.

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: My rave is also my amazing supportive partner! I have a lot of guilt for taking naps, making easy dinners, not exercising when I don’t feel up for it, etc but he has been so supportive and showing me the compassion that I’m having difficulty showing myself.

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: not right now

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains?

The mountains but both sound pretty good right now

butterflyhunny

@redseawitch thank you that makes me feel less crazy!! ❤️

butterflyhunny

@lexxipaige what specific bra did you end up getting? Even before being pregnant I've been in search of comfortable bras and now it's like a need not just a want!

peach93

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 7/12 (8 weeks 4 days)

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: FTM & first time pregnant

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: leaning towards finding out still

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴? The nausea has come in full force 🤢

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀:
Rant: I got a cold over the weekend and am surprised by how drained I feel. On top of the nausea, I have no motivation to do anything, and I feel like I could sleep endlessly. 

Rave: My husband has always been an angel but since we’ve become pregnant he has stepped up even more. He’s super attentive and is always asking what he can do for me. I can’t wait to see him as a dad, he already loves this baby so much. 

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
none at the moment!

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains? I would take either, I’m from Northern California, so mountains are a bit more typical for me, but I’m visiting friends that live near the beach in a few weeks and I’m looking forward to watching the waves roll in. 

ruthiedoberenz

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 9 weeks today! 

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: FTM

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: Def finding out - I can’t wait!!! 

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴? I feel great? Feeling super lucky to not have any symptoms so far. I suddenly didn’t want coffee a few weeks ago (weird because I love it usually). But other than that trying to keep my stomach full (feel ill if I’m hungry)! I’ve been able to keep up my workout routine which has been really nice and has helped with feeling more energetic!! 

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: nothing much! I feel super lucky these first few weeks have seemed to fly by due to the Holiday season! 12 weeks on Christmas! 

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains? If there is a pool/lake then mountain but if not - beach! 

rainwaterdroplet

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 6 weeks, 4 days  

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱:

STM

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: 

Team finding out! Waiting on the sneak peek results!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴?

Tired. Nauseous. 

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: 

I hate whoever gave my child a tummy bug that downed us both for a week! lol

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

None

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains?

At a theme park with roller coasters! Lol

sonjanae

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 9 weeks 2 days 

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: FTM

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: Sneakpeek says girl 🩷

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴? Sick AF and so over it, but very grateful. Overjoyed after seeing a healthy baby at my first ultrasound today. Still feel like I’m on cloud 9 despite barely being able to move without throwing up lol 

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: HG is literally one of the most miserable experiences I’ve ever had. I’m feeling guilty because this is my only pregnancy to have made it this far, so I am grateful, but I’m ready to have a moment of not feeling extremely sick for the first time in over a month. Even zofran is barely making me functional. 

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: none as of now! 

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains?

Mountains for sure! Beach days are fun, but endless days of hiking is more my style  

watermelonsunshine

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 9 weeks 

𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱:

FTM

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: 

Not sure

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴?

It could be worse but I feel like I’m coming down with the flu every day haha.

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: 

I’m really impressed by everyone still exercising! You are awesome! I’m not a fitness person to begin with but I used to enjoy going for walks every day…I haven’t even been doing that… just surviving the work day, sleeping, eating lots of snacks, and letting my husband do all the chores😘🙈🙈 

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

Had anyone else started getting holiday/Christmas cards from friends/coworkers with pregnancy announcements? The ones I’ve seen are due in spring not summer, though. It seems like baby season haha

𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains?

Beach and warm weather right now would be awesome

ruthiedoberenz

I’m 9 weeks too and decided to not announce anything on our Xmas cards! Our close family and friends have known since the positive test (🤪) but I tend to send mine out to a lot of people (parents friends, colleagues etc). I’m waiting to “announce wider” until 2025! 

bigworldlittleg

@watermelonsunshine I’m not exercising much either! I’m the same as you, I enjoy going for walks, but I haven’t been doing much of that. In the first trimester your body is doing a lot of work, so there’s nothing wrong with giving yourself rest right now! In the spring we can get back into it!

Also chose not to do a pregnancy announcement on our holiday cards!

geshem7

@watermelonsunshine I keep telling myself to just do 10 min of yoga or jog but having energy, time, and motivation at the same time has been really hard.

geshem7

𝗘𝗗𝗗 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 + 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 9 + 3



𝗙𝗧𝗠/𝗦𝗧𝗠/𝗧𝗧𝗠+/𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: 4-5th



𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁/𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲/𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸/𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: really want to find out!



𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴? Ok, the nausea isn't as bad anymore if I'm not hungry. Tired a lot really early afternoon/evening, but then feel like I get a second wind so don't end up going to sleep early...



𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: my big sister is really there for me - twins have never run in our family, but she just had twins girls 2 months ago and is always there to commiserate and advise when I want it.



𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: wondering if there's anyone else expecting twins?



𝗚𝗧𝗞𝗬: Would you rather spend a week at the beach or in the mountains? Mountains; I love hiking in the mountains, skiing, seeing waterfalls, etc. though we're planning a beach trip for winter break!

watermelonsunshine

That’s a good idea, thanks ladies, I am going to start telling myself just 10 minutes a day or even just walk around the block, it doesn’t have to be as much as normal but it would be better than nothing. If I keep feeling overwhelmed (we really hoped for pregnancy for a while but now that it’s real I’ve been panicking in the middle of the night, wondering if it was an ill-timed decision, worrying I’m going to be a terrible parent, worried because our apartment doesn’t have room for a nursery and we hadn’t even thought of that until now lol, and feeling all over the place emotionally), I have been thinking about talking to my dr about a safe medicine to help and I started seeing a counselor when I can, but I know that going for walks usually helps me feel more balanced when it’s nice outside. There’s just more sadness in the wintertime and a lot of emotions missing loved ones at the holidays, too. I don’t know if others may relate  but if any of you do, I hope you don’t feel alone. 💛💛💛

Congratulations on your twins Geshem! Wow! 🥰🥰

bigworldlittleg

@watermelonsunshine I am no stranger to anxiety and I’ve been taking Lexapro for 8 years now. I took it throughout my pregnancy with my son. Any SSRI is considered safe to take during pregnancy! Maternal mental health is incredibly important and I’m so glad you’re reaching out for help.