Each One is Different

Author: John Parks
Each pregnancy is different. Some people feel the affects right away, while some don’t feel anything for six weeks or so. Some of the first signs to show themselves are nausea, extreme exhaustion/fatigue and chills. All due to hormonal changes during the early stages of the first trimester. During this time what could be more wonderful than sharing with the world that you are expecting a baby? As great as this news is to share your OBGYN may advise you to be cautious about sharing this news until nearly the end of your first trimester (10-12 weeks), where your risk of miscarriage has greatly decreased. Ultimately it will be your call as the mother-to-be. Honestly by the time most of you realize you are expecting and make it into a doctor’s office for confirmation, half of that time has already passed. The second trimester is always a welcomed change. Here, your little fetus goes from about 12 to 24 weeks. If you are having a fairly uneventful pregnancy, one with no complications, you should experience a little more energy during this time. This is also the time at which you may have a better chance of your blood sugar dipping so don’t miss meals. Keep food with you. Carry a granola bar in your purse; keep a pack of crackers at your desk. Tuck a bag of peanuts into your glove compartment. Remember to eat a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner and keep some healthy snacks on hand to eat throughout the day. When meal planning, think protein. Throwing in some exercise is a good idea also, but it is not recommended that you do anything different, physically, than what you did before your pregnancy. Basically the second trimester will probably be the one where you feel most energetic. Use this energy to get things done. If this is baby number one, this is the time to design your nursery and register for baby items. Discuss your baby shower and if you are so inclined you may be able to find out the gender of your baby. As the third trimester approaches you may begin to slow down a little, mostly because your body is ever-changing, getting larger and you won’t be able to get around like you used to. Also you should purposely take it slower because your balance will be a little off and you don’t want to avoid any accidents or sudden falls. This is the time to take a class on delivery and/or childbirth and how to deal with a new baby. The 3rd trimester is the time to discuss baby names and begin researching daycares if you need one. Be sure to plan your maternity leave and review all the rules of your insurance company. Make sure to list and purchase items that you need, but did not get at your baby shower. Remember to enjoy your pregnancy and try to relax even though there is a lot to do. Take your time and don’t try to do everything at once. Lastly don’t forget to confirm your route to the hospital. The last thing you need when you are in labor is to be lost on the highway. For more information on pregnancy, visit http://pregnancymicroblog.com and http://babymicroblog.comAbout the Author:

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