Are you pregnant now, or are you planning to become pregnant? Today, we are discussing how to survive pregnancy.
The very first trimester was a real mess for me. I had no single idea what I should do. I was lying on the bed, and it was so tiresome. Endless vomiting and nausea became part of my daily lifestyle. I was a lifeless creature.
After the sucking first trimester, you are moving to the “season of blooming.” I am sharing a few tips on how I dealt with my pregnancy.
Morning sickness and what I ate- I have to be very honest here. Food and drink were the worst part of my first trimester. Nausea and food aversion became a constant presence in my life. My mother advised me to have a plain cracker and a cup of milk before getting out of bed, and it managed to reduce morning sickness to a certain extent. How did you deal with morning sickness?
And coconut water was a miracle. But you have to take care of the the amounts of potassium in coconut water. You will have to balance out with drinking water in between. (this piece of advise is hearsay, just check with expertise ideas)
Amla also became my friend, and it helped me to cut down sour in my mouth, one of the best purchase from Asian food market.
What were your cravings? Did the first trimester allow you to eat? My mother said she craved authentic Sri Lankan rural meal dishes. I had the same cravings, but it was not easy for me to have all that I needed since I was far away from my motherland. My wonderful husband was my savior and he drove in search of authentic Sri Lankan food stalls without a single nagging. Meanwhile, my family posted huge packages for me all the way from Sri Lanka. One of my friend supplied me authentic Sri Lankan foods and I am so thankful and food were super delicious.
No entry to the kitchen- Normally, I am not bored with cooking. But I couldn’t barely stand in the kitchen. It was such a strong smell, and I could not bear it at all. My wonderful husband became the in-charge of the kitchen.
Family and friends are caring- In the first trimester. Engaging in phone calls became tiresome, but all the phone calls and messages I got made me understand how blessed I am. Calls from my family in Sri Lanka told me how much they already love my baby. All love and care will tell you how blessed you are with your immediate bonds.
Walking outdoors with husband-This is the best therapy one could have. The feeling is so amazing, and you feel you are fine and protective. It is a real therapy for sudden emotional changes in pregnancy. A simple walk to the nearby park and a breakfast with toast and hot ginger tea is so refreshing.
The pleasure of having the growing belly– Even though you are not a photogenic, collecting memories with a growing belling is fantastic. Be thankful for what you have received from the nature free of charge. My husband and I frequently talk about this “gift” from nature with thankful words. You will get stretch marks on your belly, dark patches around the neck, you cant wear your previously loved garments and slippers, more weight gaining but even without any makeup you are awesome!! You are going to be gifted with the best.
No engagement with too many pregnancy groups and books- In the early stage of pregnancy, I was opening hundreds of baby tabs on my laptop. Too much information made me anxious. Closing all tabs, I opened one tab and decided to read this only, which was very helpful and a complete guide. So my recommendation is one good book is more than enough. Apart from the pregnancy-related books I read the books I loved.
About emotions – My honest review of emotion is a bit complex. Some information about “pregnancy emotions” I had heard before is a bit different from what I went through. Yes, indeed, I became over-emotional in certain situations, but normally, I remained as I was before throughout my pregnancy. But there was one compelling emotion inside my mind, “Am I scared of being a mom”
What a lovely feeling “Nesting”- I had no single idea about “Nesting,” which is a town talk among pregnant women. But when you are very close to the day, you will feel it. “We need to do the nursery thing,” I whispered every day to my husband. Hahah!! So we did little by little, enjoying the process. The whole nursery preparation process was an awesome feeling. Feeling of doing something for the first time is fantastic.
After a hectic first trimester, I finally started to feel the beauty of pregnancy. How about your pregnancy journey? What made you awesome?
P.S. –One more piece of advice: remove your engagement rings/wedding rings if your fingers start to swell. You would be thankful to me later.
