You're in your first trimester of pregnancy. How exciting!
But while it’s typically a vastly different physical experience for everyone (some moms-to-be feel more or less "normal," while others would rather not get out of bed for a few months), one thing is certain: The first trimester is a time of seriously wild thoughts and feelings.
One minute you’re on cloud nine, the next you’re feeling pretty blue. But don’t worry, it’s all normal, and you’re definitely not alone.
Here are nine thoughts every mom has in the first trimester. Buckle up!
1. Yay!
Whether it happens right after you pee on a stick or it takes a few days (weeks, months) to kick in, there will definitely be times when you’re giddy and beyond excited about your pregnancy.
Maybe you were trying for a while or maybe you got pregnant on the first try — it doesn’t matter! Those visions of baby snuggles will make their way into your brain somehow. It's a great feeling.
2. Noooo!
Annnnd just like you’re all but guaranteed to have moments of euphoria during the first trimester when thinking about what’s to come, you’re also bound to have moments of sheer, utter panic.
"What have I done?" you may find yourself thinking as you aimlessly walk through the grocery store in search of ginger ale or something (anything!) that’s appetizing. "DEAR GOD, WHAT HAVE I DONE?!"
3. Will I ever feel normal again?
When you’re in the trenches of the first trimester (and you’re extra tired, extra moody and extra queasy), you may wonder if you’re ever going to feel like your old self again.
It's hard to imagine when you're in the thick of it. Thanks, pregnancy hormones! I can always count on you guys to come through!
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4. How — seriously, how — am I going to make it through the rest of this pregnancy?
If you feel icky during the first trimester, you without a doubt will find yourself wondering how on earth you’re going to make it through six more months in the second and third trimesters.
You will. And you most likely won't be feeling this way. It just may not seem like it now, when you can barely keep your eyes open for 10 minutes of The Bachelorette. But trust us. It gets better.
5. Is it okay if I catch a cold/work out/have spicy food/go to a haunted house?
Oh, the internet searches that happen during the first trimester. What can and can't you safely do now that you're with child?
Those initial three months are, after all, the most sensitive time for baby (which is why most women don’t reveal their pregnancies until they're over), so it’s only natural to consult Dr. Google on practically everything you do or think of doing.
And then, of course, you walk away from your computer even more confused because of all the conflicting advice out there. Fun times!
6. Should I tell my friend/MIL/coworker? I’m the worst liar!
As if the first trimester weren’t tricky enough, there’s the whole "having to lie to people” aspect. Nobody likes to lie!
There likely will be many times when you wonder if you should just make things easier and tell everyone you're pregnant — but then maybe you’ll renege and decide to just keep quiet. Isn't inner turmoil fun?
7. I guess I’m just going to hide out for these 12 weeks and hope no one notices.
There definitely will be points during the first trimester when you can think of no better solution to feeling yucky and lying to people you love than just, you know, not leaving your house for months on end. And TBH, it probably doesn’t sound all that unappealing.
8. Is it too early to start decorating a nursery and buying onesies?
The first trimester may seem a little premature to start picking up baby stuff (and it probably is), but everyone has those sneaking thoughts about what baby’s room will look like and whether or not they should buy that adorable tiny dress they saw at Baby Gap.
9. Second trimester, I have a lot of faith in you!
If you have told a few trusted people you’re expecting (or if you’ve read any pregnancy books or websites), you’ve probably heard that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s called the second trimester.
So are you holding high expectations about months 4 to 6? You bet. Some people fantasize about trips to the Amalfi Coast. You? You’re fantasizing about having a little more energy and not rushing to the bathroom to pee every hour. It’s the little things these days.
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