8 weeks and I’m DYING

Brittany

Now I know I shouldn’t complain, HOWEVER. I must say I definitely underestimated pregnancy. I pride myself on knowing my body especially being in the medical field but MY GOD. Whose alien body am I living in.

I’m nauseous 24/7. Like so nauseous to the point where I can’t get out of bed. I hate vomiting so I spend the majority of my day deep breathing and eating small snacks to keep my stomach at ease but sometimes it isn’t enough.

I’ve never been so constipated in my life. Prune juice is my new best friend and still isn’t doing anything for me 😩 just went to CVS for some colace.

I’m so tired all day that a simple grocery store trip makes me feel like I ran 10 miles. I nap at least once a day (which I never used to do). Probably partly due to my insomnia at about 3AM every night.

The acne. I’m back to puberty days.

Sciatica. Back pain so bad that sometimes I’m limping to my every 20 minute pee break.

Since I had a miscarriage in April, I am grateful that I’m feeling anything at all & I know it’s a sign of a healthy pregnancy but Jesus. I’m a very active & busy person so being so debilitated is really killing me.

On a more positive note! Our next appt is in two days and we’re so excited to see baby 💕 bless us women for all that we do! 🙌🏽

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Al

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OMG me too. Soooo happy to be pregnant and I know it will be well worth it, but I also completely underestimated how my body would react. I didn't even know it was possible to be this tired ever! Luckily, I have less than 3 weeks left of first trimester so hopefully some relief will come soon!
OMG me too. Soooo happy to be pregnant and I know it will be well worth it, but I also completely underestimated how my body would react. I didn't even know it was possible to be this tired ever! Luckily, I have less than 3 weeks left of first trimester so hopefully some relief will come soon!

Br

Brittany • Jul 3, 2018
Same here! I’m so looking forward to getting out of the first trimester!

Re

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I have been thinking this EXACT same thing all day today! Like I’m so excited to be pregnant, so I don’t wanna complain too much, but OMG it feels like I ran a marathon only working a half day today!!! 😵 so glad to have other ladies to commiserate with over the not so positive parts of this journey!

Al

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Same 8 weeks as well! Same symptoms! & doctors appointment in 2 days as well!! Good luck! 🤞

Je

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Every single symptom you mentioned I was like “Check. Yep. Me too. Same.”But how lucky are we 😭💜

Ch

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Yep same same here. My first pregnancy I had no symptoms so this is a shocker and I feel so weak and whiney... at least I have you all to share with!!

CC

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Yup. Fully wept over the toilet twice today. No joke. Sick in bed 3/4 of the day

CC

CC • Jul 4, 2018
So plain plain toast with butter and strawberry jam is pretty much the only food I can eat. Ginger ale with ice, water with ice, and I got some pregnancy nausea tea but I don’t think it works. This morning I just slept in til like 11 😲 and I think slept through the worst of it

Br

Brittany • Jul 3, 2018
I’m glad I’m not the only one 😩 have you been able to try anything that helps you with nausea?

Su

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You made my day!!! This just made me happy and sad at the same time! Happy to know that I’m not the only one and sad to know it might be all of us! However, on a more positive note!! You’re personality shined through while reading this and it made me laugh! Thanks!

Br

Brittany • Jul 3, 2018
Aww thank you! That comment made my day 😊