Better late than never! I wish I had started this much sooner, mostly because I enjoy watching and reading other women's pregnancy updates. I'm not a super sentimental person, I don't keep belly shot pictures or do anything in regards to documenting my pregnancy.
That being said, I love talking about being pregnant and my experiences, and I love love hearing about everyone else's.
This pregnancy started beautifully and the first ten weeks zoomed past. Alhamdulilah. This was the first pregnancy where I've dealt with morning sickness and that seemed pretty bad from eight to thirteen weeks. I mean, in retrospect, there are women who suffer much worse but nothing prepares you for how irritating and unrelenting morning sickness can be until you are afflicted by it.
I've been on watch for my blood pressure after my second child where I developed PIH (pregnancy induced hypertension). Aside from that, up until now this pregnancy has gone without a hitch alhamdulilah. I've had some scares in my two past pregnancies, and in terms of drama- this one has been pretty drama free. I have been experiencing a lot more pregnancy symptoms, in fact, almost everything by the book this time around. Morning sickness, tummy upset, headaches, tiredness. Is it because it's my third or because I'm older now? I'm not yet 30, but there is a huge difference between my first and my third in terms of my health and energy.
So, what's going on at almost 30 weeks? Well, not much. Aside from the baby moving like crazy and feeling a bit worn down, I feel great. Bending over is hard.
What am I doing now?
I'm eating 6 to 7 dates a day, I'm currently fasting for Ramadan and breaking my fast with half of the dates and eating the rest at Suhoor (meal before sunrise). There are many studies that show that 6 dates or more a day have a great impact on the duration of labour. I have had 43 and 18 hour labours, respectively, so I'm hoping the dates can help me speed things up!
Gentle squat workouts, 3 reps of 15.
Eating light! With the lack of space between the baby and my actual stomach, indigestion has been pretty bad. I'm eating a lot of carb-low fruits and smaller meals. Lean chicken breast has been my main source of protein and lots of yogurt.
What have I got this far?
I'll be doing a pre-review on my Evenflo Hiro 4 in 1 stroller and carseat soon! I have also recently repurchased my favourite (very affordable) breast pump: The First Years single electric pump.
I also just received my new cloth diapers and wipes in the mail! I'm over the moon about the quality and how easily they came. That will be a post on it's own.
I still have a lot to get ready and shop for, but I'm all about saving money and getting great deals.
So far so good!
That's all this week, let's hope things stay uneventful and easy inshallah. If you're pregnant, share how far along you are and what you're experiencing!
That being said, I love talking about being pregnant and my experiences, and I love love hearing about everyone else's.
This pregnancy started beautifully and the first ten weeks zoomed past. Alhamdulilah. This was the first pregnancy where I've dealt with morning sickness and that seemed pretty bad from eight to thirteen weeks. I mean, in retrospect, there are women who suffer much worse but nothing prepares you for how irritating and unrelenting morning sickness can be until you are afflicted by it.
I've been on watch for my blood pressure after my second child where I developed PIH (pregnancy induced hypertension). Aside from that, up until now this pregnancy has gone without a hitch alhamdulilah. I've had some scares in my two past pregnancies, and in terms of drama- this one has been pretty drama free. I have been experiencing a lot more pregnancy symptoms, in fact, almost everything by the book this time around. Morning sickness, tummy upset, headaches, tiredness. Is it because it's my third or because I'm older now? I'm not yet 30, but there is a huge difference between my first and my third in terms of my health and energy.
So, what's going on at almost 30 weeks? Well, not much. Aside from the baby moving like crazy and feeling a bit worn down, I feel great. Bending over is hard.
What am I doing now?
I'm eating 6 to 7 dates a day, I'm currently fasting for Ramadan and breaking my fast with half of the dates and eating the rest at Suhoor (meal before sunrise). There are many studies that show that 6 dates or more a day have a great impact on the duration of labour. I have had 43 and 18 hour labours, respectively, so I'm hoping the dates can help me speed things up!
Gentle squat workouts, 3 reps of 15.
Eating light! With the lack of space between the baby and my actual stomach, indigestion has been pretty bad. I'm eating a lot of carb-low fruits and smaller meals. Lean chicken breast has been my main source of protein and lots of yogurt.
What have I got this far?
I'll be doing a pre-review on my Evenflo Hiro 4 in 1 stroller and carseat soon! I have also recently repurchased my favourite (very affordable) breast pump: The First Years single electric pump.
I also just received my new cloth diapers and wipes in the mail! I'm over the moon about the quality and how easily they came. That will be a post on it's own.
I still have a lot to get ready and shop for, but I'm all about saving money and getting great deals.
So far so good!
That's all this week, let's hope things stay uneventful and easy inshallah. If you're pregnant, share how far along you are and what you're experiencing!
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