The Pregnancy Journey Series - The Beginning

The Beginning  

When we found out we were pregnant last year we literally jumped with joy, but then a flood of sadness came over us. This was our third pregnancy, and we never got the chance to meet our first two babies. We desperately wanted this baby to make it through, which it made my already bad anxiety, so much worse.

As each week passed we celebrated that we had made it that far. 

The morning sickness kicked in at 6 weeks, and stuck around until I was 24 weeks. Then, it came back again at 32 weeks and stuck around till the end. Yes, that’s right, I only had 8 weeks when I wasn’t vomiting. And I’m talking head in the toilet everyday and downing cans of cola just to get through the day. Before anyone judges me about the cola, let me tell you, when you are vomiting everyday, nothing stays down and your energy levels are at an all time low, you become desperate to find something that makes you feel better. My vice was grapes and cola. The cola gave me a caffeine hit that at the same time helped my poor stomach, and the grapes gave me a sugar hit to keep me going. All I can say is, do what makes you feel better. Let people know you don’t feel well, people can only support you if they know you need it. When I reached out to my colleagues and told them I was struggling with the sickness they were overwhelmingly supportive.  

The first toys friends gifted us for our lil man

The first trimester can be a challenge, but it also kicks off with that joyful feeling that you’re starting a family (or adding to it!). The only thing that made me ‘feel’ pregnant was the vomiting. It wasn’t until I felt my first kick at 13 weeks did it feel like it was real.

The key thing to remember is, everyone is different, but many have been through it. Talk to someone if you need to, and encourage your partner to be involved in things. Let them come to the appointments; give them something to do (I told Chris he has was in charge of researching some baby gear). It can be hard for partners to get as excited as you, as they aren’t going through it like you are, they are a bystander, and its quite common for them to feel disconnected. 

So hang in there, it’s a long road ahead, but it’s going to be so worth it!

Love

Mrs Robinson x