Everyone has their own idea of when the Second Trimester starts. There is stipulation whether it is 13 weeks or 14 weeks. Even some books or applications I use say 15 weeks! Well, my nursing books tell me that the Second Trimester begins at 13 weeks. Therefore, I’m taking their word for it. Above is a collection of the past 12 weeks of photos (obviously missing week 1-3) since I didn’t know I was pregnant. I could put in there a nice photo of me having a jell-o shot up in Caseville, Michigan at the Cheeseburger Festival (when I had no idea BS was making his/her home), but I won’t do that. It doesn’t seem quite right does it?
Most Exciting Moment…
A positive pregnancy test was by far the most exciting (obviously). But then again, I think the adrenalin rush came when I heard the heartbeat and it really made it real. More than the positive test, more than the first ultrasound, this is when pregnancy really became real to me and to us. The second ultrasound was the best though, because we were in the clear and BS had a healthy heartbeat. Thank the good Lord.
Most Challenging Moment…
The feeling of having to wait a week in hopes that BS’s little heartbeat increased from the week before, after taking progesterone suppositories. That was hard. Symptom wise? Well, I would say the constipation. I hate it. Also, my energy. I may have more energy than the first trimester (now that I’m in the second trimester), but I’m still tired.
One Thing I’m Proud Of…
My husband. He’s going to be the best father in the world. And I really truly mean that from the bottom of my heart. He shows his love in so many MORE ways since I’ve been pregnant. And I honestly didn’t think that was possible for him (to be MORE loving) since I feel like he’s the most honest, patient, kind, loving, compassionate, romantic man I’ve ever, ever had the blessing of meeting. Oh…and I’m quite proud of myself, (if I may add), that I found a job after looking for just a week!
One Thing I Wish Were Different…
My acne. My skin is awful. I didn’t want to leave the house from week 6-10…and I didn’t either. Which led me off my exercise routine. And kept me harbored inside, which is not good for the soul.
Favorite Food…
Scrambled eggs. I’m only saying that because every week I wanted something different (chips and dip, cheese, pickles, etc.), but eggs were something that remained the same throughout. Bobby makes the best eggs on the planet. I have never made them once. He made them for me whenever I wanted them. Bless his heart. Did I mention how lucky I was?
Least Favorite Food…
Veggies in the beginning weeks (bummer!), then processed foods and sweets. Chocolate and coffee were bothersome quite a few weeks in a row as well.
My Physical State Included…
Painful breasts, nausea that would come and go, peeing A LOT! Not much sleep, sweating a LOT at night to the point I woke up in puddles of sweat. Yuck! Zero energy at first but it slowly came back to a reasonable amount. I’m constantly constipated. Worst symptom ever. Biggest pain in the you-know-what symptom: Constipation!
Symptoms I [Thankfully] Didn’t Have…
Continuous vomiting. I was lucky I only got sick once…and it was the first week of my second trimester, so I’m not sure if that even applies here.
One Thing That Surprised Me…
How my body was exact in the “things to expect” from “What to Expect” emails. Every single week they talked about a topic of what to expect your body to be doing/changing and a day prior (without fail) I would mention that symptom to Bobby. It was ironic. Pretty neat how they have the science of pregnancy down to a tee.
Looking Forward To…
Feeling kicks and movements regularly, finding out the sex, buying baby stuff, a bigger bump and Christmas-time.
A Pair of Socks 