At the beginning of our second trimester, I was still having a rough time with morning sickness and still not gaining weight on the scale. Even though baby girl was gaining weight and growing just fine and started showing, the number on the scale was staying the same or even losing a pound. This bothered me quite a bit by myself and hearing people (not doctors) everyday tell me that it "was not normal" and I "don't even look pregnant" started to upset me. Nothing a pregnant girl wants to hear from friends/acquaintances/strangers. It truly is amazing how filters go away, input is given based on no experience, and you quickly feel judged for being sick and miserable! I was so grateful for those friends who had dealt with months of morning sickness and their comforting words. So, the second trimester were the months for me when I started showing more and I was a happy lady! The first time a stranger asked me when how far along I am was a great day!
I haven't had any crazy cravings. The only thing I would say is my new love for milk. I used to not be a die hard fan of milk, but now I can't get enough. I have a bowl of cereal for a snack at least once a day, maybe 2 glasses during dinner, and then maybe a small glass with cookies before I go to bed. Bring on the calcium!
Sleeping is getting more and more difficult. I look forward to the day when I can sleep on my stomach. I do not have a body pillow (or the special, expensive, for-pregnant-ladies-only pillow) because we have enough pillows on the bed. I simply have pillows all around me, including one inbetween my knees. For whatever reason, that really does work! My lovely husband the other night called it my 'crotch pillow' he couldn't even keep a straight face when he said it. We laughed so hard and now it's an ongoing joke every night - "babe, can you hand me my crotch pillow?" I know, we are real mature! :)
The second trimester brought on her kicks! And man, does she kick! The first time I felt her was at work and it just.. well felt weird. I kept rearranging my sitting position and couldn't figure out what it was. It was more of a tingling feeling in my stomach (some refer to it as popcorn popping). Only a few days later, came the jabs and hard kicks and she hasn't stopped since! I could lay in bed and feel her kick and punch all day. We had a moment one night where I would poke back and me and her could go back and forth. I wished so badly I could just grab her little hand or foot in there and kiss them and play with her! Now at the end of the 2nd trimester, they are more of rolls (shoulders and hips I guess) and what we like to call "body slams" which feel like large jolts and I have no idea what she's doing in there. If you stared at my belly from across the room you could probably see it spaz out if you're lucky. I look forward to the day where I'll be able to tell how she is laying, what's a foot, head, hand... Having my husband feel her move is definitely my favorite thing ever.
Retail therapy really does work! Getting dressed in the morning has become quite depressing. I should just pack away all the clothes and heels I can't fit into anymore and stop torturing myself. Luckily, I had a sweet friend (one of the students actually) loan me all of her maternity clothes. That was such a huge blessing and saved us a lot of money. But I got to a point where I felt like I needed to go shopping and pick out a few of my own clothes. It was amazing how I felt afterwards. You know how much better you feel after a huge shopping spree and you look forward to getting dressed in the morning because you have so many options. Just evidence that retail therapy really does work!
And here are a few things I couldn't live without during the 2nd trimester:
1.Belly Band - I was able to wear my pants that much longer! Better than having to go out and buy all new clothes.
2. Palmers Stretch Marks Cream - No stretch marks yet! Preventative action.
3. Water bottle - having a designated water bottle helps me keep tabs on how much water I'm drinking and is a constant reminder to keep drinking (which is hard because the more water you drink, the more often you have to use the restroom)
4. Pill box organizer - don't make fun of me. When I was sick, I couldn't remember for the life of me if I took my prenatal vitamins. I would never take them at the same time every day due to how I was feeling. This plus a forgetful mind, was not reliable. A little mini organizer that I could throw in my purse was perfect!
5. Old Navy's Fold Over Jersey Skirt - amazing! So comfy and perfect on the waist. I can wear it with a t-shirt or dress it up for work. I already have two and wish I had more. I'll definitely be wearing these after pregnancy too.
6. EAS Protein - my husband makes me a protein shake every morning (partly because he makes himself one and then leaves mine in the fridge). These have been perfect because I'm not a breakfast person. Ok, scratch that, I am a breakfast person, I'm just not a morning person and therefore do not leave myself time for breakfast. So protein shake on the way to work it is!
7. Consumer Reviews - I am constantly updating researching and changing our gift registry. I hate making updates online because I am a visual person and want to hold it right in front of me when choosing. Relying on other parents reviews have been so helpful.
8. my husband - he's been such a huge help and I love watching him care for me, because I know it's him caring for baby girl, not me.
We are currently getting her room ready. I can't wait to post all the projects I have been working on - Stay tuned for her nursery!
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