Second Trimester...

Jul 7, 2017
2 min read

Now settled in to my third trimester #6weekstogo - I thought I would take a trip down memory lane for Trimester 2.

Officially from week 13-27 this phase is known as the 'honeymoon phase' - your nausea should subside - You start to feel your little bean wriggle about and your bump should make an appearance. I should state however that without a doubt every pregnancy is so different. I am fortunate enough to not have too many pals that are pregnant at the same time as me so there is not too much comparison, but still doesn't stop friends, family members or randoms in the street stopping to say one thing or another!! Girls... Pregnancy is definitely not one size fits all, don't google your concerns or worries - believe me I know, I've tried. If you are concerned about anything don't hesitate to get in touch with your OBGYN or your midwife, you are not hassling them, you are not being a bother, that is what they are there for. Everyone is different and so everyone has different symptoms.

The second trimester is definitely a dream compared to the first and thought I would take note of all the things that surprised me during these weeks.

The Bump:

This bump has a mind of its own - some days I felt massive and some days I could conceal it with the right top or dress. Some days people would say I am massive already and others say they can't believe how far along I am!? Confusing that is for sure!

Baby kicks or Alien:

They say you can start feeling kicks as early as 13 weeks, I was definitely more 16 weeks and it is whilst lovely - so so weird... Starting initially as small flutters these quickly became like Alien parts poking out around my stomach.

Energy: I had more energy, you almost feel like your old self, a slightly chubbier version but still! Some days I could completely forget I was pregnant.

Food and fitness: Feeling like eating like my old self again - I didn't have any cravings really, but for the second trimester I was able to follow a healthy eating plan, with treats obviously but still... I also had the energy to start my spinning and gyming again. Running has been a struggle for me, more fear than anything but have dropped that for now.

Confidence: I am not sure I ever got 'the pregnancy glow' one or two more break outs, combined with an ever increasing waistline is tough on the old moral and confidence. I am surrounded by wonderful people who have constantly told me that I look fabulous, but it is tough, on one hand you want a healthy bump full of whatever makes your bundle come out happy and safe but on the other you are like Whhaaat - not even my fat jeans fit me?! This is something that plagues me even more in the third trimester but I think you can but try and eat healthy and keep up some exercise throughout and then just deal with it on the other side...