The following are the good and bad of Cecily's pregnancy:
The Good:
I've gained less weight than my pregnancy with Oliver.
I do not have gestational diabetes.
First trimester nausea was far more minimal than it was with Oliver.
Der Guervain's hasn't been a problem at all.
Prenatal vitamins haven't made me ill.
I feel Cecily move quite a bit.
Smelling essential oils like lavender is very calming.
The summer has been temperate and the heat has been manageable.
I haven't felt faint like with Oliver. Every subway ride was a challenge.
The Bad:
Carpal tunnel in my right is bad enough that it's been numb for the past three months.
Stretch marks have made an appearance for the first time.
I'm slightly anemic, so I will see stars, crave ice, and am addicted to soap, detergent, and lavender.
Ulcers in my first trimester were extremely painful. That combined with nausea, made each meal a challenge to eat.
Restless leg syndrome in my second trimester made resting, riding in a car, and sleeping difficult.
Exhaustion was pretty intense during the first trimester.
Braxton Hicks contractions in my third trimester are prevalent (mostly due to the fact that I dehydrate very quickly and need to be drinking water consistently).
The Same:
Swollen like a balloon.
Symphisis Pubic Dysfunction (SPD) makes walking painful - especially after resting.
Breathing is difficult, and randomly feel short of breath even when resting.
John has been wonderful, patient, and supportive throughout - helping and giving where needed.
