My title says it all. I felt this was such a good topic to write about. Not only for myself when I will look back and read it, but for women and of course partners as well, who have been on this journey or are considering one day becoming a parent. My posts are not only for my readers but for myself. I want to look back on all my blog posts and make sure I really acted on the content that I share. Whether it's forgiving your past, letting go of toxic people, or looking back and in awe on this amazing journey that I am sharing.
Tomorrow I will be 16 weeks pregnant! I look back on the day I found out and I'm still in disbelief on how much time is just rolling by! Last week I went in for a check-up for my little one and the sonographer had asked me if I wanted to know the gender or not. Now way before I found out I was pregnant, I had been having dreams of a family portrait of Pablo, myself, and this little blonde boy! We were all wearing blue sweaters and posing as it was for a Christmas card. I always thought it was the strangest vision but I guess God had been hinting at me for a while now and I didn't even realize.
Before finding out I was pregnant, I was telling my partner that I had been feeling different, my menstruation was a few days late and my body was just different. Don't ask me how I knew, I guess being in tune with your body certainly does come with its perks. I decided to go and buy some tests and to find out for myself.
At first, I was excited, nervous but for some reason, I was so confident that the test will come out positive, and sure enough within a few seconds, I started noticing the second line appear. Pregnancy tests have you wait a few minutes before checking the stick but once I saw that second line appear so rapidly, I knew in my heart this was it!
I didn't tell my boyfriend right away due to the tests may have a false positive, so I decided to take 3 more lol, yes 3 more just to make sure my eyes were checked properly. But sure enough, all 3 in an instant appeared that second line. I came out of the bathroom smiling and said "Honey I told you, I'm pregnant!"
Right away we hugged, laughed a little, and decided to call his mom right away. Once he said he had some news, almost immediately his mom knew.
Crazy how mom's intuition is supersonic. I kept telling Pablo before then thinking it will be a boy and his mom said the same thing!! If you ever heard of old wives' tales, please believe them lol, but most importantly listen to your body, it really does communicate with you!
I had my first doctor appointment at 6 weeks and the baby was looking good, everything was super normal and healthy thank goodness so I didn't go back for a while, but every time I got an ultrasound, it was that sigh of relief for me to see how well the baby is developing and how rapidly as well! I know moms you can relate to that one. I've had a few check-ups at this point but thank god every time I go in, my doctor tells me I am a scholarship mom for being so healthy.
Unfortunately, I haven't found out the sex yet, due to bean being stubborn last Wednesday's appointment but hopefully when I go in next time I can surprise the whole family! But I am so relieved to know that I am taking the precautions because I'm not just watching out for myself, there's literally another life forming inside of me, and it's my job to do whatever I can to ensure my baby is healthy.
As far as pregnancy symptoms thus far, surprisingly my first trimester I hardly had any morning sickness other than a few times, but its been smooth sailing! I did have a lot of cravings in the beginning but nothing over the top. Fortunately, I had a lot of energy and have been keeping up with exercising, mainly squats, and some light strength training.
I know its key to get in at least 30 mins of exercise so I've been loyal to cardio and resistance bands. Ladies if you're pregnant, youtube really helped me in finding exercises that were beneficial and moderately light!
My journey has been great. Of course, my emotions are running high and occasionally I will tear up when I watch a cute movie, but I've been so blessed with feeling mentally well and supported by my loved ones. I have my days where I am anxious and question myself about being a mom but I know it is all part of the process and thanks to my amazing Pablo, he's been godsent with listening to me and guiding me along the way as he has.
Having a support system in times when you're most vulnerable pregnant or not will help you in so many ways! Feeling supported thus far has made this process easier and I can't thank those who have stepped up and helped me enough.
The point of these blogs is so you don't feel alone whether you are in a dark space or not. I can't wait to update more as my journey continues! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about pregnancy or any other life stuff! lol my email is Kseniyarussau138@gmail.com
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