From The Moment You Existed - A Pregnancy Story.
A Pregnancy Story
Boobs had become melons overnight and THEY. WERE. SORE. As in they felt so bruised it was like they had been used as boxing bags. They hurt just sitting there doing nothing at all. Hmmmm, this was not normal. Come to think of it my period was a little late too. No, I couldn’t be, could I? So, I peed on a stick and the story continues….
Pregnancy (cringe). Personally, I didn’t enjoy being pregnant. Obviously, there were beautiful, miraculous moments but as a whole it wasn’t for me.
To say that my pregnancy was unplanned is the understatement of the century. Truth be told, I had only known Eva’s dad for about two months when we found out I was pregnant (I know, I know!!), NOT IDEAL for either of us and definitely not what we wanted at the time. But anyway, what was done was done and we were keeping her.
Just two strangers (basically) diving head first together in to what will be the biggest life changing event we will ever peruse. How hard can it be… right?
1st Trimester
Fast forward three weeks and I was sick. SO sick. I felt like I just couldn’t function. My diet was limited to spaghetti or baked beans on toast and fruit. Yup, that was all. Even the thought of meat or vegetables made me ill and my beloved coffee… I couldn’t even stand the smell (NOOOOO). Lucky for me the three-month mark also came along with some relief (thank the Lord!).
*Side note: The first time I vomited was when we were staying in Taupo with Josh's family for his mums’ birthday, this being the second time I had ever met them. I had to blame it on something I ate but apparently to her it was a dead giveaway. Typical!
9 Weeks.
FYI not a great time to get a fur baby (who is basically like a toddler) when you are about to start constantly vomiting for the next couple of months.
2nd Trimester
Along came the second trimester. IT’S A GIRL! I was ecstatic. I would have obviously loved him just as much if she had been a he but I did have my heart set on a girl for number one. Other than the gender reveal this stage seems to be a blur. Nothing was overly horrible, I just went along with the motions.
Every now and then I would jot down notes in my phone about how I was feeling at different weeks….
“22 weeks yesterday. Today I am sitting at my desk feeling overwhelmed by how much I love you already.”
“22+3 weeks today. Reading a book in bed before I go to sleep and you are kicking like crazy! My belly keeps jolting out in different directions. You move more and more every day and as much as it gets a little annoying at times (like when I want to sleep) it reminds me that you’re there and that you are happy and healthy.”
17 Weeks
3rd Trimester
I am a very petite female. Like, very. So having this oversized basketball under my shirt looked ridiculous. The third trimester came with all the usual troubles…. Sciatica, sore feet, sore everything, tiredness, raging hormones (I would literally cry at the smallest thing), I felt like I was going to die from the inferno in my chest called heartburn and just general aches, pains and overall uncomfortable whale like feeling. Josh caught the grunt of it… all I did was bitch and moan. (Sorry Josh).
“28+4 weeks today. You have made my belly very big and round now. Your jabs are harder and you love to put your foot under my ribs. You get the hiccups a couple of times a day. We are in the last phase and soon enough we will get to meet you. I can’t wait! This end stage has also made me very forgetful and very tired again.”
“36+6 weeks today. I’m back up staying will Poppa and Della now. I am more than ready for you to come now. I love you but you are making me extremely uncomfortable with the constant tightening’s, back ache and heartburn. Your daddy is back at work and I miss him. I know he can’t wait until you’re here too. We had a can a few days ago, and you were 6lb.6oz.”
28 Weeks
34 Weeks - Yes, that is a food stain on my top....big belly always in the way!
37 Weeks
Pregnancy was about to come to an end and boy was I more than glad. The waiting game had definitely started….
39 Week. Josh took me to the movies because I was so sick of being home and just waiting around. Who knew this would be our last date for a very long time?? (ha). Oh, sorry for the very poor picture quality.... Taken in the dark using Snapchat.
What was your experience being pregnant like? I'm definitely interested to find out what you loved or loathed!
Nastasia
xx