My Journey So Far... (pics are of food)

I'm exactly 7 weeks today. It's hard to believe sometimes that there's a little bean growing inside me.

I've had unusual cravings. I've read posts on women craving french fries, pickles, sushi, and deli meat sandwiches. Me, I was craving strawberries so desperately that I got weak and nauseated until I found a package of strawberries at Costco that didn't look rotten. I indulged on nearly the whole Costco portion of strawberries and boy did I feel great afterwards.

Fruits have been my main cravings. My fridge is filled with strawberries, cherries, raspberries, apples, pears and oranges. I ate all the bananas...

I'm not complaining. Personally I'd rather fill up on fruits than french fries. When I'm not craving fruits, my body wants vegetables and bread.

Today I had Subway. I treated myself and ordered a footlong with shredded cheese, toasted, NO MEAT, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bell peppers, spinach and banana peppers. I told the guy to add just a bit of salt and some black pepper and asked him to lightly drizzle some chipotle sauce. This was the best sub I have ever had from Subway! Not only did it hit the spot real good, I didn't miss having the meat at all! I said to myself, "Even after this child is born, I will continue to order veggie subs cause it's just too good!"

Yes, this has pretty much been my eating habits now. Fruits, veggies and bread. I drink a lot of water. 1-2 cups of milk each day. Absolutely no soda. Occasionally I make myself ginger tea. Oh, and of course mango smoothies! I eat other stuff too like nuts, dried fruit, sardines, salmon, saltine crackers, chicken, steak, rice and home made soup. I limit myself to two eggs a week if I crave it and my biggest cheat are regular Ruffle chips whenever I get that craving for some extra salt or a sugar cookie from Wendy's when I want something sweet. Oh, and I may not crave the pickles, but I enjoy a few olives here and there.

I'm bracing myself for morning sickness. I haven't thrown up at all yet. Keyword, YET. I don't get headaches or backaches. My breast are very tender though which can make sleeping positions difficult even when I'm on my side.

My most annoying symptoms is when my body can't seem to decide if I'm hot or cold. Sometimes I feel like I'm overheating and then suddenly I'm freezing and need to bundle up.

My most unpleasant symptoms is that I am so gassy. It seems every few mins I need to fart, burp or both. It's blowing my husband away.

Then there are the days where I wake up feeling hungover without the booze. Like, I just feel super nauseous. I recently learned that eating when I'm in that state makes me feel much better.

I'm taking my prenatals daily, but I haven't seen anyone yet to have an US. Makes me a little sad because I would really like to hear my little one's heartbeat. Due to Covid though, the Prenatal Center at the hospital where I had chosen to give birth has completely closed. I'm still trying to choose another place.

My mother has told me not to worry. As long as I don't have any pain or bleeding then I should be fine. I do like the hospital I chose and I understand these are difficult times so I am debating on waiting.

The pregnancy help center I visited to confirm my pregnancy said that if I don't recieve an US by 10 weeks, they'll give me one for free. So... three more weeks.

Sometimes it's hard not to stress or be scared though... anyway, this has been my journey so far. This is my first ever pregnancy after TTC for 11 months.

Well, actually my husband and I had stopped TTC when our state went into complete lockdown. I wasn't tracking ovulation or anything. We ended up in the moment and had sex once and next thing I knew, I skipped my period. Not complaining, I was super happy to get my first BFP, but boy does this kid have timing. I'm due Dec 31st 2020. I do hope that when this child is born that they continue to like fruits and veggies.

Now I'm craving mashed potatoes or even a baked potato... I just want potato! Ugh... I'm just going to make mashed potatoes.

I'm happy now! 😋 Yes. I stopped at the end of my post to make mashed potatoes. When I have a craving, I gotta have it or I feel sick.