Oh Baby! Pregnancy Announcement
Hi, friends! I am so excited to announce that I am expecting a child with my loving husband, Desmond.
Although Baby Thomas has been a pleasant surprise, we are so thrilled and are looking forward to our baby’s arrival into this world.
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My pregnancy has been a complete roller coaster, to be honest. The first trimester was awful. I was soooo sick and truly had no idea how I was going to endure. Seriously, I have had Everclear and Bacardi 151 hangovers better than my first trimester. But Desmond has been a complete angel, and he has been literally waiting on me hand and foot.
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I have been utterly exhausted, but, yet, I have been devouring everything in sight.
As I progressed into the second trimester, things definitely got easier. I know pregnancy is different for each woman, but nevertheless, it’s HARD.
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As I am approaching my third trimester, there is so much to do, and I am enjoying every moment of it. Typically, I wake up at 5 a.m., and I am running around. I was determined to wake up and slay each day during my pregnancy; however, that has NOT been the case. Baby, this pregnancy is slaying me. *LOL*
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But as I gain my energy back, I am starting to feel like myself again. Here are some things that helped me throughout this pregnancy thus far:
1. Compression socks
2. Side pillows (one for bed and one for lying down during the day)
5. An amazing husband and tons of supportive friends and family.
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I will be sharing nursery updates and all that fun jazz. I can’t wait for you-all to meet Baby Thomas!
If anybody has any pregnancy tips, please share them. I would love any advice or suggestions.