So I switched to a new prenatal vitamin this week after having headaches almost every day, a few different episodes of dizziness, and feeling very tired overall. I knew my prenatal didn't have iron, but I'm not anemic, so I didn't think it was a big deal. But after calling my doctor and talking to him about my headaches & dizziness, he pointed out that since my body is producing 50% more blood I really do need that extra iron! Since I've taken the new prenatal, I haven't had as many headaches, and if I get them they aren't as bad. Woohoo! :)
How far along: 15 weeks :)
Fruit comparison: an orange
Total weight gain: I still haven't bought a new scale . . . but I would guess I'm at 6 or 7 pounds gained now?
Maternity clothes: belly band with my jeans, leggings, and maternity shirts. All day. Every day.
Sleep: I feel like I toss and turn a lot while I sleep. Plus, I constantly wake up realizing I'm sleeping on my back and have to roll over to my side. I've been told I'm not supposed to sleep on my back, but I can't remember why, haha!
Best moment of the week: I finally made it through getting my hair done!! Thanks to my girl Barbara, snacks, fresh air while the color was setting, and a full meal before my appointment, this attempt went much better than last weeks. Now I have new color I LOVE and a haircut I feel the same way about. Barb always makes me look way better than I ever do! Plus, I ADORE getting my hair shampoo'ed by Barb. She always gives the best scalp massage ;)
Miss anything?: I miss wearing some of my favorite blouses haha! And my skinny jeans . . .
Movement: Nothing yet!
Food cravings: Apples and oranges! One of my small group girls brought me some oranges from her orange tree and I've probably had two of those a day. They are delicious!! (Thanks Felicity!)
Symptoms: occasional nausea still (rarely though), and mostly I just feel like I'm boring because most days I want to go to bed at 8:30 lately!
Looking forward to: I get the next two weeks off work, thanks to my awesome boss at Cornerstone!! I'm excited to have that time off so I can enjoy Christmas and my family coming to visit!
Glad to see that you and your baby are good. Wish you the best with the rest of your pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteQue es tu mayor antojo? :)
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Paola Sumoza
Hey Paola! Thank you! :)
DeleteI don't really know what my worst symptom has been, I seem to go through them sporadically. Sometimes I'll be nauseated, some days I'll be super tired, and other days I'll just get headaches. I seem to be constantly forgetful though, so maybe pregnancy brain? haha :)