For example, the bloat has started to kick in with a vengeance. Obviously, we don't start to show until around the three month mark but I've heard about the brutal bloating in the beginning and let me tell you; it's no freaking joke. I just feel squishy all. over.
Exhibit A:
Also, I'd like to add that I'm an exhaustedly emotional roller coaster. I'll admit that I'm a bit of a cry baby to start with, however, pregnancy has added a whole new set of emotions and let's just say I cried seven times over a course of a four hour visit with my mom and sister yesterday. All results of stories that probably warranted zero tears whatsoever.
Since becoming pregnant, I've had a serious aversion to plain water... which is obviously a problem since it's incredibly important to stay hydrated during pregnancy. I've taken to adding at least two lemons to my glass and lots of ice. It's helping and at least I'm able to drink it now.
And let's not forget all the other sexy stuff... I mean, holy constipation. I read online somewhere that prune juice can become your best friend during pregnancy, and they weren't kidding. I've already went ahead and purchased a great big bottle and have been finding a way to drink at least a cup of it every morning as well as trying to incorporate as much fiber into my diet as possible.
I can't really complain though and anytime I mention the exhaustion, hormones, and yucky side effects (i.e. constipation) to anyone, I try to make sure and follow with the most important fact of all: that I'd much rather be experiencing all of this and so much more and continue to be pregnant than to not be pregnant at all. It's hard not to complain when you're feeling like crap but in the big scheme of things it's all part of the grander picture: nine months until you get to hold that beautiful baby in your arms for the first time and suddenly, the last nine months of agony are all but a fading memory.
Let me know what side effects you experienced in your first few weeks of pregnancy in the comments below!
