To sum up my week....POP! Because that's what my belly did! I'm pretty enthralled with it on most days, to be honest with you all. And so are most other people. It's kind of strange to have random people ogling my body part, but totally less weird when I think of how many baby bumps I stared down in the last three years.
I am starting to feel pregnant again after the little break between week 13's nausea and now, but in very different ways. I have noticed that I get dehydrated a lot quicker than normal, so I am trying hard to consume a lot of water. The peeing sometimes stands in my way. Twice this week I ended up with a headache which I know was from dehydration.
Another thing I have noticed is an increased amount of swelling in my hands and legs by the end of the day, especially if I haven't had enough fluids. I thought that came later in pregnancy!?
And last, but not least...it is definitely harder to haul my own body around than it ever has been. I don't know if it's me being out of shape...quite likely since exercise has been scarce. But I'm also starting to think maybe it's just the extra weight I'm carrying around that is making the difference. I don't think I'm way over the weight gain curve, but I do think I have put on more than the necessary amount. I have been back to my normal eating habits since the nausea ended, so not really sure what all of this gain is about. No one told me I was going to pack on so many pounds in the butt area ;) Oh well, all in the name of the sweet baby growing in my uterus, right?
I am starting to feel pregnant again after the little break between week 13's nausea and now, but in very different ways. I have noticed that I get dehydrated a lot quicker than normal, so I am trying hard to consume a lot of water. The peeing sometimes stands in my way. Twice this week I ended up with a headache which I know was from dehydration.
Another thing I have noticed is an increased amount of swelling in my hands and legs by the end of the day, especially if I haven't had enough fluids. I thought that came later in pregnancy!?
And last, but not least...it is definitely harder to haul my own body around than it ever has been. I don't know if it's me being out of shape...quite likely since exercise has been scarce. But I'm also starting to think maybe it's just the extra weight I'm carrying around that is making the difference. I don't think I'm way over the weight gain curve, but I do think I have put on more than the necessary amount. I have been back to my normal eating habits since the nausea ended, so not really sure what all of this gain is about. No one told me I was going to pack on so many pounds in the butt area ;) Oh well, all in the name of the sweet baby growing in my uterus, right?
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Definitely drink more water than you ever thought possible. It keeps swelling down- swimming and walking around also help (but not standing on your feet). I started swelling in both my hands and feet starting around 19 weeks so sometimes it can happen earlier than you would expect- we are just lucky in that way. :-)
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ReplyDeleteTotally cute! Definitely drink tons of water!
ReplyDeleteHave you put your bump pictures anywhere where we can see them all in a row? I love comparing one week with the next. :D
EMILY!!! I started to tear up seeing this photo. I'm so incredibly happy for you!!!! YAY BUMP!!! :-) :-)
ReplyDeleteDude, my butt and thighs have seriously exploded. I keep having to buy new, bigger panties, yeesh! Love the side bump!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo for bumps! So cute. Love it!! :)
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