First Trimester with Baby Neice

To say the least, this trimester has been rough.

I found out about baby on August 1st. I knew to take the test because of how sick I had been feeling. I expected it to read negative, figuring I was just sick. To my surprise, the test read positive! I was instantly smiling. My body felt warm and I couldn’t feel any emotion other than happiness. I could not wait to tell Tim when he got home from work.

In the meantime I went and visited my parents to spill the beans. This is when a little fear kicked in. I couldn’t even say it out loud yet. I had to give the test to my mom in a Wal-Mart sack and let her open them. Their reaction was not at all expected. My dad instantly hugged me and my mom teared up. They were very excited! We sat down and discussed what had just happened. Dad told me he thought I was ready for this, Mom agreed. They had nothing negative or scary to say. That was a major weight lifted off my shoulder.

Next, I told Tim. His reaction wasn’t quite what I planned. At this point I figured everyone would be thrilled like my parents and I. So far nobody was freaking out. I told Tim, he smiled and put his hands on his knees then said “we have so much to do” referring to our unfinished, messy house. He was excited, but added the holy shit factor to the moment.

After that telling everyone was very easy. We couldn’t keep it a secret so we did go ahead and make a social media announcement earlier than many. There was also no hiding how sick I was.

During the first trimester I lost 19 lbs. I had some weight to lose, so this was never very alarming. Instead of my belly growing, it has actually shrunk! I ate on average one meal a day. I called into work a few times but finally just decided I’m going to have to get very comfortable with getting sick in the employee bathroom.

The first doctors appointment came and I was prescribed nausea medicine. It did make things a touch better but I still could not eat much. At the second doctors appointment I was given samples of another medicine. the combination of both meds helped tremendously!

Finally I am starting to feel like myself again. My body is making changes, some are weird and uncomfortable. My dreams are crazy. The most unrealistic, wild dreams I have ever had. I am sleepy all the time but struggle to take naps, which I have never had a hard time with napping. I am able to eat again and mostly want sweets. I haven’t had any weird or consistent cravings.

The biggest change is how happy I am. For once I feel like all the pieces in my life are falling into place. I no longer stress about the little things. I am not worried about missing out on fun nights with my friends. I am perfectly content being at home, watching TV with Tim and our pets. This is a peace I don’t think I have ever felt.

During all the craziness, Tim and I decided getting married is something we would like to do. November 9th Tim and I tie the knot. We are very excited! Planning a last minute, small wedding is very fun. So now I have to figure out how to be a wife and mom?!?!?!?!

This is never how I imagined my life would go, but I wouldn’t want it any other way.