Lets talk dealing with pregnancy hormones. I’ve been feeling pretty down for the past few weeks. I wouldn’t say depressed – but definitely not feeling my usual carefree self.
There’s so much pressure trying to balance working at my “day job” on top of being a full time mum and housewife. I need to get the garden prepped for this growing season, finish my nutrition assignments and grow my business. On top of this, I’m having the longest first trimester fatigue and evening sickness in history đ¤đ´.
Hormones
We often underestimate the rush of HCG, progesterone and oestrogen (to name a few!) and the effects that they have on the rest of the body. Although these hormones are playing a vital part in ensuring our baby is able to grow and get the right nutrients, they don’t half make you feel it! Having PCOS, my hormones are already a task to balance! I’m finding it really hard to eat well as my body is just craving sugar. The odd chocolate bar and packet noodles wont hurt.
15 weeks and I’m already the size I was at 27 weeks in my first pregnancy đ
I think I still find it so hard to believe that what once was a pipe dream of having a single baby, has become the crazy reality of two. I’m struggling to accept that this really will come true â¤ī¸đĢ and terrified that it’ll be ripped away in a second.
Its difficult to relax, especially in early pregnancy when you haven’t yet begun to feel movements and have no idea if everything is ok on the inside. One thing that I’ve learnt is the importance to take it easy and give your body the rest that it needs.
Light at the end of the tunnel
This weekend, I finally started to feel better and we managed to spend a lot of time in the garden. I feel like getting in the sunshine, dirt and fresh air has helped to get those endorphins going! The nicer weather and longer days are finally here and I plan to make the most of them. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
There will always be sunshine đ after the rain đ§ and rainbows đ in-between.