The First Trimester
Our first trimester had some obstacles. Early on, an ultrasound technician told us that the embryo would miscarry, and that really crushed us. It felt like we were waiting around for the inevitable, but as each week past, our embryo kept growing and developing properly each week, and eventually hit a point where we felt confident it would stick around, and it did. After dealing with the odd medical “diagnosis”, the first trimester brought on a lot of nausea. I expected nausea, as I threw up once a night with my own pregnancy during the first trimester until around week
First Trimester
Things with this pregnancy are pretty different in comparison to the pregnancies with my own children. I have a lot of nausea and the baby doesn’t seem to like much of anything I eat. It gets pretty frustrating at times, especially when trying to decide what to cook for dinner! My family, both immediate and extended, are very excited for me to be on this journey and have been very supportive. My son is 13 and I’m the first person he’s close with that he’s seen go through a pregnancy. He’s been very interested in seeing sonogram photos and has
Navigating New Beginnings: A Journey Through the 1st Trimester
As we celebrate the successful implantation of our newly named "Wombmate," each day brings a mix of anticipation and anxiety, especially as we await that first precious ultrasound heartbeat. Medication schedules with precision has become a newfound responsibility, while grounding exercises and meditation have become essential tools in managing stress and nurturing a sense of calmness—a skill I'm learning along this journey toward perfection for our growing family. At around 5 weeks, the gentle onset of nausea signaled the beginning of new transformation. This soon intensified with an abrupt aversion to the taste and smell of bananas by week 6.
