Symptoms & Nerves

Being so elated with the amazing news we received about being pregnant, I can't help but to put my guard up to protect my vulnerable heart. This is such incredible news that I can't help but to be nervous. I keep thinking I'm going to wake up one morning and no longer be pregnant. It's terrible to think that way, I know, and it's only going to stress me out, but here I am. This is the reason why we are not sharing our news with the world until our 13th week aka 2nd trimester. We will be home for that which is super exciting.

I had some cramping initially while awaiting my period, but once my period didn't come, I realized that cramping could mean my womb is growing. Once I found out that was the case, I began thinking into it. Why am I still cramping? Is this cramping normal? Why is it mostly on one side? Is there something wrong with me or this pregnancy? Yeah, I'm neurotic. I knew I had no choice but to wait it out until our first appointment on May 24 and Google to my heart's content. Google is both a great tool for allowing me to compare my symptoms and a curse for making me over think.

Slowly but surely the cramps just went away, like I read they would, and that I may feel twinges throughout my entire pregnancy. As long as they weren't painful or accompanied by bleeding, I was probably fine.

So here I am, into my 5th week, waiting to start my 6th on Wednesday. I am having a few symptoms like nipples that feel as though they were sandpapered and let's just say some stomach issues that I read about but only realize that magnitude of now. Of course, I still have fatigue, but that's not going anywhere anytime soon. Also, now that I'm  feeling more comfortable and less crazed, I'm beginning to workout again. Legs, arms, low impact and light cardio. My dad seems to think I'm going to be some Pregnant CrossFit Goddess, but he needs to keep dreaming. I can do what I was already doing when I got pregnant but just less intense. Insanity is a no go with too much jarring around and risk for injury. TurboFire, yes, but I'll have to modify some of the calisthenics. Nike Training Club, yes, but again with modifications. Also, thanks to Pinterest, I have an array of prenatal workouts that are 100% safe that I'm testing out today. I'm thankful for my heart rate monitor now to ensure I don't go above 140 bpm, but I won't lie, that's going to be hard seeing as how I usually reach 179 +. I just want to carry out a healthy pregnancy; I want to eat well, exercise comfortable, give into cravings and pamper myself. I'll be done babysitting at the end of June so I can focus on myself, my marriage and my school work.

That's all for now, unless something new shows up to tell, my next post will be on my first appointment day. Of course, no one will even be reading these until the end of July. I can't wait to tell the world! :)