7 Thing I wish I would have known about the first Trimester

7 Thing I wish I would have known about the first Trimester

1. I wish someone would have told me how EXHAUSTED I would feel.
Before even knowing I was pregnant one of my first signs was exhaustion, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I would get home from work and literally fall asleep as soon as I walked in. I'm usually tired but this was different I had no control over my eyelids!! No matter how much rest I had the night before I was tired by 10 am and ready for a nap. At 8 weeks it seems to have been getting better but I still need a ton of rest, I mean I dozed off on the couch the other day with no warning and woke up like "what the heck?!".
2. I wish someone would have told me about all the DISCOMFORT down there!!
I'm just being honest, I hope someone reading this is like "YESS! Exactly!!". With all of the changes going on with my body the last place I thought I would feel it was down there, especially so soon. The discomfort isn't too bad but it almost feels like a mini 2 pound weight is strapped to my vagina at all times. TMI, I know but I hope at least one first time mommy gets this warning, it happens, it's OK.
3. I wish someone would have told me about how much you would MISS YOUR MOM
This may just be me and it may be completely different for everyone but MAN I MISS MY MOM! I've been away from home for over 2 years now and although I have my usual bouts of homesickness, it's been worse lately. I'm guessing it's the hormones or maybe the lack of close women in my proximity but I feel sad almost, that my mom isn't closer. We've always had a great relationship and I call her 3 times a day at least but I want her here to help me, guide me, to make my meals and spoil me a little bit. Don't get me wrong my husband is doing a wonderful job of spoiling me but there is nothing like a mothers bond to help you get through that rough first trimester.
4.I wish someone would have told me about MORNING SICKNESS or lack there of...
Every pregnancy is different, every body responds differently to pregnancy as well. I had mild nausea my 4th-5th week, it wasn't awful. I threw up once my 5th week and I got so scared that it was going to continue on my whole first trimester. I got lucky, really lucky after my 6th week all my nausea went away and I could have sworn something was wrong. I was on Google all night long looking up loss of pregnancy symptoms determined that a miscarriage would soon follow and guess what I'm fine! I saw my OB soon there after we heard the babies heart beat and his exact words were "You are just lucky!". All of that worrying for nothing, stupid Google.
5.I wish someone would have told me how THIRSTY I would be
This may also be one of those things that just apply to me but what the heck... I'm so thirsty all of the TIME! I carry a 32 Oz water bottle with me at all times but I can never get enough water. I dropped soda and juices about 3 or 4 years ago so I haven't really had any sugary drink cravings the only thing I want is WATER. I mix it up and add slices of fruit in it, add lemon, strawberries but I guess it's just what my body and baby needs right now. The only downside to my insatiable thirst is I have to pee all of the time!
6.I wish someone would have told me how QUICKLY your body changes
It's almost like your body is on auto pilot from the exact moment of conception. My boobs are so WEIRD not even ginormous like everyone says, although I'm sure I've gone up a cup size, they have a plan of their own. My nipples are different, the way that they sit is different, they're ready for milk and soon! I've also been bloating like crazy, it's almost like I'm getting a glimpse of what I might look like once baby gets bigger. My skin is a MESS, all of those hormones going through my body has caused my face to look like a bumpy road. I can't wait to see what is next!
 7. I wish someone would have told me how much LOVE I would feel
The happiest day of my life, my husbands proposal, sounds cliche' I know but I will never forget that moment of pure elation. Finding out I was pregnant was that times two million, I felt the love flowing through me the second I knew. I don't want to just talk about the love from my husband and my family which was amazing but the love I felt from co-workers and acquaintances that was mind blowing and unexpected. It's almost like every mother,  new or old, knows what it's like to be with child and they send you these immaculate vibrations of love that flow through you and carry you through all the tough patches. Not having any family or many friends here, having that love and support from my co-workers and acquaintances meant everything. I haven't even mentioned the love you feel for the creation you and your partner have made and all of the hopes and dreams that come along with it. Life is nothing short of a miracle.

I'm no doctor and I want to remind you I'm writing purely from experience, this list might grow seeing that I'm not even through the first trimester yet but I wanted to share, especially because everything is so fresh. I can't wait to hear from you!