Thursday marks the start of week 21 of my pregnancy, and as I’m getting further along (and bigger!) I thought I’d share with you some of the items that helped get me through my first trimester. Compared to a lot of women, I had it pretty easy during this time (not much vomiting, yay!). But being pregnant sure ain’t easy and there were some essentials I felt I couldn’t live without. So if you’re pregnant or just want a future reference, here are my top five first trimester necessities!
*This post is not sponsored and may contain affiliate links. All content and opinions expressed are my own.*
The Must-Haves (First Trimester Necessities)!
First of all, a comfortable pair of jeans is a must for every woman, pregnant or not. I love the look of a good high-waist skinny jean, but with my expanding waistline, I definitely need something stretchy and comfy. That’s why I love these Liverpool Jean Co high-waist jeggings! You totally can’t even tell they’re a jegging, and they fit perfectly (even with a first trimester bump 😉 ). I also love the classic dark wash, and the fact that they come in longer sizes for us tall women! I wore these jeggings all throughout the first three months of my pregnancy, which is why they’re numero uno on my list of first trimester necessities.
Secondly, every woman needs to find that snack that will keep them going through all the first trimester yuckiness. For me, it was Ritz crackers, peanut butter, and dill pickles. Not necessarily all together lol. Seriously though, I would literally eat a giant pickle and a scoop of peanut butter for breakfast; they were the only things that sounded good and didn’t make me nauseas. I also drank a lot of red Gatorade, apple juice, and orange juice since strictly drinking water was a challenge for me.
Also, get yourself a pregnancy pillow! You might be thinking you don’t need one when you’re so early in your pregnancy, but trust me, your body will thank you! This was pretty life changing for me, especially since I didn’t realize how off my sleep was until I tried it out. Now that I’m in my second trimester, I’m so happy I made this purchase early. I haven’t had near as much back or hip pain as a lot of other pregnant women I know, and it’s definitely due to the pregnancy pillow! I like this one here 🙂
Another item I found to be essential during the first few months, was a Sea Band. It’s basically a wristband with a small marble type thing in it that puts pressure on a specific spot in your wrist to help with nausea. I’ve always had problems with motion sickness, but after getting pregnant it got ten times worse (I would even make myself car sick while I was driving LOL). The Sea Band made it possible for me to travel without feeling miserable the whole time!Lastly, a good toothbrush has been essential for me! This may seem like a weird one, but it’s totally common to have problems with your gums during pregnancy. I have had some issues with bleeding gums, so finding a toothbrush that gets the job done but doesn’t make me feel like I’m rubbing sandpaper on my gums is really important for me.
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Do any of these products surprise you? Or do you have your own list of first trimester necessities to share? Leave me a comment and let me know!
xo,B
Photos taken by: Rachel Cossette PhotographyPhotos edited by: MeOutfit Details: Leopard print sweater from Old Navy (size S), high-waist jeggings from Liverpool Jeans Co. (they run large, size down), black pumps are Nine West from Macy’s (true to size), red crossbody purse is Kate Spade
First Trimester
Thursday marks the start of week 21 of my pregnancy, and as I’m getting further along (and bigger!) I thought I’d share with you some of the items that helped get me through my first trimester. Compared to a lot of women, I had it pretty easy during this time (not much vomiting, yay!). But being pregnant sure ain’t easy and there were some essentials I felt I couldn’t live without. So if you’re pregnant or just want a future reference, here are my top five first trimester necessities!
*This post is not sponsored and may contain affiliate links. All content and opinions expressed are my own.*
The Must-Haves (First Trimester Necessities)!
First of all, a comfortable pair of jeans is a must for every woman, pregnant or not. I love the look of a good high-waist skinny jean, but with my expanding waistline, I definitely need something stretchy and comfy. That’s why I love these Liverpool Jean Co high-waist jeggings! You totally can’t even tell they’re a jegging, and they fit perfectly (even with a first trimester bump 😉 ). I also love the classic dark wash, and the fact that they come in longer sizes for us tall women! I wore these jeggings all throughout the first three months of my pregnancy, which is why they’re numero uno on my list of first trimester necessities.
Secondly, every woman needs to find that snack that will keep them going through all the first trimester yuckiness. For me, it was Ritz crackers, peanut butter, and dill pickles. Not necessarily all together lol. Seriously though, I would literally eat a giant pickle and a scoop of peanut butter for breakfast; they were the only things that sounded good and didn’t make me nauseas. I also drank a lot of red Gatorade, apple juice, and orange juice since strictly drinking water was a challenge for me.
Also, get yourself a pregnancy pillow! You might be thinking you don’t need one when you’re so early in your pregnancy, but trust me, your body will thank you! This was pretty life changing for me, especially since I didn’t realize how off my sleep was until I tried it out. Now that I’m in my second trimester, I’m so happy I made this purchase early. I haven’t had near as much back or hip pain as a lot of other pregnant women I know, and it’s definitely due to the pregnancy pillow! I like this one here 🙂
Another item I found to be essential during the first few months, was a Sea Band. It’s basically a wristband with a small marble type thing in it that puts pressure on a specific spot in your wrist to help with nausea. I’ve always had problems with motion sickness, but after getting pregnant it got ten times worse (I would even make myself car sick while I was driving LOL). The Sea Band made it possible for me to travel without feeling miserable the whole time!Lastly, a good toothbrush has been essential for me! This may seem like a weird one, but it’s totally common to have problems with your gums during pregnancy. I have had some issues with bleeding gums, so finding a toothbrush that gets the job done but doesn’t make me feel like I’m rubbing sandpaper on my gums is really important for me.
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Do any of these products surprise you? Or do you have your own list of first trimester necessities to share? Leave me a comment and let me know!
xo,B
Photos taken by: Rachel Cossette PhotographyPhotos edited by: MeOutfit Details: Leopard print sweater from Old Navy (size S), high-waist jeggings from Liverpool Jeans Co. (they run large, size down), black pumps are Nine West from Macy’s (true to size), red crossbody purse is Kate Spade
Happy Friday! Today is an exciting day for me because it marks the start of a new blogging chapter. I decided to start a “pregnancy” section of my blog to share some of my experiences, and I hope to use it as a way to connect with others who have gone through or may be going through the same things. I thought it would be good to start off with a general pregnancy update just to get the ball rolling 🙂 So this first post is going to be all about my first trimester symptoms and experiences (and please feel free to leave me advice below, cause girl, I need it!).
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Pregnancy Update
So I’m currently 17 weeks and 1 day pregnant according to my due date. This means I’ve been in my second trimester for almost 4 weeks (first trimester ends at roughly 13 weeks and 3 days). Learning all the pregnancy lingo and signs and symptoms were pretty easy for me, but there were a few surprises!Weird First Trimester SymptomsI had a lot of the normal first trimester symptoms, like extreme fatigue, nausea, sore boobs, etc. But a couple symptoms I experienced were a little concerning, weird, and gross LOL.
The first was cramping. I guess I just never realized that cramping throughout the first trimester was normal, and not a sign of miscarriage. We’re taught to freak out if we have period cramps or spotting during pregnancy, but really it’s just your uterus stretching to accommodate it’s new tenant.
Secondly, and this may be TMI but…the discharge! #OMG I didn’t realize my vagina would turn in to Niagara Falls, but there it was. It’s something that’s mentioned, sure. “You might experience increased discharge…” But let’s be real, the internet should actually just tell you your body is creating it’s very own slip and slide.
My First Trimester ExperienceI feel pretty lucky compared to most mom-to-be’s because my first trimester went rather smoothly. I was extremely tired, but that was probably the worst first trimester symptom. Honestly it was so bad that some days I couldn’t even get off the couch. I didn’t work out at all during the entire first trimester, which is a huge change for me. I used to workout 4-6 days a weeks for an hour to an hour and a half. So this was a drastic change for my body. Even though it was a change for me, I felt like it was needed. I tend to push myself pretty hard, so listening to my body and just allowing myself to rest was probably exactly what I needed.Ok, ok, I’m sure you’re wondering “but what about the morning sickness?!” Well, I got pretty lucky in that area. I had a lot of nausea that would start around 11:00am and last till dinner time, but I only threw up a handful of times. Trust me, I’m thanking my lucky stars on that one.The Emotional AspectAll in all, my first trimester went fairly well! The hardest part for me was internal. I know this is totally ridiculous and no one seems to understand how I feel, but the physical change in my body shape has been the toughest thing for me to deal with emotionally. I don’t want to seem vain, but I was pretty proud of my body before I got pregnant. I had worked for a year and a half to lose 40lbs, and I went from a size 14 to a size 4 during that time. So watching my abs disappear, my legs and arms swell up, and my waist start to disappear has been really hard on me emotionally. I’m trying to change my perspective as I am SO GRATEFUL for this little girl growing inside me, it’s just been a hard change. If any of you mommy’s have a perspective you’d like to share, please leave me a comment! I really would appreciate the advise 🙂
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Thanks so much for reading, and please let me know what other pregnancy related posts you’d like to see!
xo,B
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Sweater is from Zara, jeans are BLANKNYC from Nordstrom Rack, shoes are Enzo Angiolini from DSW, backpack is from Target.Photos taken by Rachel Cossette Photography and edited by me.