One week until the halfway point! Although you don’t find out your pregnant typically until at least 4 weeks so the second half will seem to last a little longer. But seriously – how has this pregnancy been moving so quickly? Maybe because I’m so busy chasing my other crazy baby… anyways, here it goes:
Feeling: So freaking tired. All the time. My energy level at any given time is in the negative numbers, it’s really terrible, and of course hard for anyone who hasn’t been here to understand. I just want to lay in bed all day, but I have a million things to do. I’m feeling good overall though besides random bouts of nausea and still some crippling headaches. The lower back pain that I felt before I even knew I was pregnant with Maddie Grace crept up on my the last week, but I’m thankful it held off until now!
Eating: My cravings seem to change on a daily basis. Last week I was really into cheeseburgers. Today I think I would barf if I ate a cheeseburger and all I want is chocolate. I’m still really into carbs though and having a hard time with anything healthy (stay away from me salad) and am big on bread.
Weight: I’ve gained a grand total of 9 pounds now. I feel like I must be gaining more than I should because I’ve been so bad about working out and eating healthy but according to a tracker I found online this is right in the range I should be in.
Workouts: Uhhhh… nonexistent? Just kidding, I just got back from the gym. But I’ve taken a long break from working out and when I do work out it’s pretty short and weak but I blame it on this serious lack of any energy. And the headaches I get. When I do workout I try to do short walks/runs around the neighborhood, spin classes, and some strength training. I’m hoping to start making it to some prenatal yoga classes and to the gym more often, we will see if it actually happens.
Comments: “Are you expecting?” has become more common, even though I tell myself in my head I’m not even showing yet so I guess I’m wrong. I always want to answer with “no” just to throw people off. Today I got a “wow I never would have known” when I told someone I was pregnant which pretty much made my day even though I have a feeling they were just being nice.
Nesting: This is a legit category to talk about, right? I posted this on Instagram this week but I’m seriously never into home decorating unless I’m pregnant. Then I get strong desires to redo my entire house, the only problem is I’m SO low on energy… oh and it’s expensive. I’ve started with our bedroom and I’m thrilled to announce that we finally bought a headboard after not having one the last two years! This one is from Wayfair where I found a great price and the pillows were on clearance at Homegoods. I hate being hot at night so I always just buy king sized blankets and use them in lieu of comforters, which is great because they cost a lot less than comforters, so I picked up this plain white one at Homegoods as well and it’s working out perfectly for us. Can’t wait to find more throw pillows and find another project to take on around the house. I can think of about 15 on the top of my head I would like to tackle but then I decide to lay down instead.
I’m thankful that Maddie Grace starts her little 1 year old class at preschool next week so two mornings a week I will have some time to rest, relax, and catch up on things. I don’t remember ever being this tired and low on energy when I was pregnant with Maddie Grace, and one of my pregnant friends was telling me how she has so much energy, can anyone relate to this pregnancy exhaustion or is it just me?
Super cute bump!! I can't believe you're already almost half way!! Sorry you're tired!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you 🙂
Just throwing this out there – you are totally having another girl judging by the way you're carrying! Congrats, I'm 22 weeks with baby boy #2 and big brother is just 15 months. Yay for close in age kids!
We actually already know we are having a boy!! I know I'm carrying high this time – I was carrying a lot lower when pregnant with my daughter – funny how that works!!! Congratulations to you that is awesome – I think close babies are great!!!
Well, you look amazing for a tired, non-health-food eating mamma! I can imagine it's much more exhausting and goes by much more quickly this time around. I'm glad to hear you will be getting some rest at least a couple days a week. And I love your headboard!! Gorgeous!
Thank you so much! 🙂
Cute! Loved finally looking pregnant rather than 'a little bigger'.
Yes! It's nice to not just look like I've put on some weight!
I miss being pregnant. I loved it!! So cute!
I missed it after having MG! I love it as well, thank you 🙂
You look beautiful!
Thank you so much!
It is really tough being pregnant and tired while chasing a toddler. I am glad you will have a couple of mornings to start resting some. You look great! Also, love your new headboard!
Thank you 🙂 Yes soooo hard, but worth it, right? 😉
The exhaustion is something I do not look forward to when thinking abut baby #2!
Oh but it will be fine! Not everyone has it anyways 😉
You are not alone! I was just as exhausted pregnant with #2. Take it one day at a time and remember that this exhaustion won't last forever! Don't be too hard on yourself!
Thank you 🙂 I'm trying!
I was absolutely exhausted when I was pregnant with my baby girl last year! Just nap any chance you get – even if it's just for ten minutes. Congratulations!
xx Lexi @glitterinclexi | Glitter, Inc.
Oh I try!! Thank you!
Aww your little bump is too cute! I was EXHAUSTED for the whole first trimester with my son. I literally changed my work schedule to accommodate. I started drinking more water and eating fruit in the morning and it helped.
Thank you! I really need to work on drinking more water, that would probably help!
I'm right there with you–take away the salad and give me ALL the bread!