Week Seven

Once I've given birth and am no longer pregnant (an event that is seemingly so far away), I probably will forget what pregnancy felt like. So, this post is a reminder to my future self of the good (and not so good!) aspects of pregnancy as of week seven.

I am incredibly thankful that, so far (knock on wood) I haven't experienced true morning sickness. There's been nausea, alright, but mostly in the form of repulsion to many most foods. (Unfortunately for me, the only foods that sound good to me are mostly starchy breads, pasta, and cereals... save my recent obsession with celery.) The nausea hits hardest when I wait more than an hour to eat. Pathetic, I know. I feel like I'm constantly snacking at my desk. The other night, Sean and I were meeting with a realtor and on our way I was suddenly so nauseous that I needed food immediately - but nothing sounded good. I ended up buying (and scarfing down) a small chocolate frosty and french fries from Wendy's, which I ate together. (Honestly, though, it was delicious!)

I'm super tired. Not as much this week as I was last week or the week before, but I am often ready for bed by 8:30 or 9PM.

I feel pretty bloated, which I've never really felt much before. And it isn't fun. (I couldn't even button my pants at around 6 weeks, 3 days. Ridiculous!)

I'm actually up about 2 pounds right now, which I'm not happy about. I'm thankful that I'm not down because of sickness, but I am eating such carb-y foods that it's a wonder I'm not up 5 pounds! Hopefully these food aversions will end by the second trimester.

I'm taking weekly baby bump photos but so far there's nothing to show. Soon enough!