We’re halfway through the pregnancy, and I’m enjoying these updates. Full disclosure – I had a full – on breakdown in the airport today. I’m overwhelmed, I feel disgusting, my skin is really broken out, and generally, I did not feel like myself today. Fair warning, please just know that this sort of feeling is not abnormal once in a while during pregnancy, and I think it will pass.
Baby is the size of a: Banana. Last week was a mango, so I’m not really understanding how exactly that’s growth because I feel like bananas are really skinny, and mangoes are really fat. Idk, interpret that banana however you’d like.
Due date: Sept 3rd, 2016
Total weight gain: I have no idea. Definitely on the higher end of the range I talked about last week. Maybe 12-14 lbs?
Sleep: Sleep is still okay, but I am waking up early every morning still to go to the bathroom. I am struggling with this one. I spent a lot of the weekend traveling, and I felt like I could not stop going to the bathroom. So I’m fighting this battle when I’m out to stay hydrated and not have to go to restrooms constantly.
Best moment this week: I went to Jersey, then into the City to visit some friends and family. One of my friends was running her first half-marathon, so we went and made a day of it. The race began in Central Park, and it was a positively beautiful day. I am glad I went.
Food cravings: Sparking anything. I ordered a HUGE bottle of soda water while we were waiting at the race, and managed to down every single delicious drop. (I definitely needed a bathroom break after that.)
Food aversions: Meat is kinda grossing me out. In the beginning of the pregnancy, I managed a few turkey sandwiches, and chicken sandwich here and there, but for some reason, the thought wasn’t doing it for me. I’ve been dealing with a little bit of reflux, and I don’t know if that is somehow contributing.
Symptoms: The constant bathroom thing! It’s literally constant.
Looking forward to: Sleeping in my own bed tonight. I miss it.
ICYMI…
19 Weeks…it’s a…, 18 Weeks, 17 Weeks, 16 Weeks, 15 Weeks, 14 Weeks, 13 Weeks, 12 Weeks
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Congrats! Reaching the halfway point is so exciting!! 🙂
Haha, I know what you mean about the fruits/veggies being confusing. lol
I need like. Maybe some household items to compare this little nugget to!
Haha, I pee constantly, and I HAVE to drink water all the time or I feel like crap. I don’t really understand the fruit sizes either, but I just know she’s growing!
HA! Glad I am not the only one like ??? on these fruit sizes!
Half way there!!! that’s so so exciting. And I can’t believe the size of a banana – that seems big to me! Interesting that your cravings are sparkling anything, that’s me too… not pregnant haha!
I would LIVE off of diet coke if someone would just lie to me and tell me it was good for me…I LOVE bubbles!
Its crazy how much you’re progressing through this and to see the changes each week! You’re almost there! 🙂
Getting there! It’s crazy, this thing just moves along!