I'm 12weeks 5 days pregnant today. As I enter into the 2nd trimester (whether it be 12 weeks or 13 weeks) I'm finding that what little pregnancy symptoms I had are fading. I no longer have to pee every hour or even have to get up in the middle of the night to pee. While my boobs are still bigger, they're not super sore like before, and even though I really didn't have much nausea, the little that I did have is non-existent. I dont have headaches, I dont feel constipated, I dont have any strong cravings, I'm not as ravenously hungry as before, I'm not really fatigued, and I'm not even that gassy. It's kinda weird, it almost feels like I'm not pregnant, except I have a little belly pooch (which is so not sexy) and the occasional cramp (which is supposed to be the uterus growing). But even though all the pregnancy books and websites say this is completely normal at this time in the pregnancy, it's a little daunting to feel not pregnant. I keep thinking to myself, am I sure I'm pregnant? Is there really someone inside of me who's heart is still beating away? Of course there is and I must only believe and keep the faith that there is and everything is going fine. It's just so weird to not feel pregnant and not look pregnant (just fat) and actually be pregnant. You'd think there'd be more to it than this.
I have a feeling I'll be eating my words in a few months, when I'm complaining about how uncomfortable I am, but for right now, I feel normal.
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ReplyDeleteAs nerve wracking as it can be!! Yes.. I went through the same thing with Nathan. 2nd trimeseter, everything kind of calmed down.. I felt great..and I often times wondered the very same thing.. Am I still pregnant?? I know it will be a little while until your little one is big enough for you to feel he or she moving.. Hang in there though!! I am so excited for you..I still am! I can not wait to hear about your next u/s!
Normal is good... and normal! Welcome to the 2T - the water is great so jump on in! ;)
ReplyDeleteOh man...I'll give you some of my symptoms so I can have a break! I am still sooo nauseous! Its driving me crazy! And I'm actually starting to pee MORE. omg! lol But hey...now youve got that beautiful u/s and belly bump to remind you that your little one is growing! :)
ReplyDeleteI remember that stage and it was very unsettling. I ~needed~ something to tell me everything was progressing okay.
ReplyDeleteIn the beginning, my boobs hurt so bad I didn't think I would ever be able to shower again! Or at least stand facing the water. Now the don't hurt at all. Enjoy your break from the midnight bathroom trips - it won't last long!
I hear ya...if we ever get pregnant again I want to feel pregnant DAILY I don't care what the trimester books say!
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