How Are We Here Already? & What The Second Trimester Was Like

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Okay guys, I really didn't mean to do it this way again...But here we go!

The second trimester with this baby girl (yes, its a girl!) was crazy. I don't know if it was the fact that she's a girl so I have all this extra estrogen in me, or that's just how the hormone changes were working for me this time but DAMN. I was emotional over EVERYTHING.

 I'm not just talking about crying over cute commercials or when Orin does something sweet. This was breaking down and hysterically crying in the Burger King drive through because I was literally feeling ALL of the feelings. It was rage quitting a piece of cinnamon raisin toast because it got swept onto the floor butter side down by a toddler and it was the last piece...and all I wanted to eat that morning. It was days of not wanting to get out of bed because life felt overwhelming, and so many days just not feeling happy at all, for no reason. Maybe it was Prenatal Depression.. but there is an upside! I had more ENERGY in the second trimester. I didn't sleep well, but I didn't feel the absolute NEED to nap every day! 

I feel SO much better now, being in the 3rd Trimester though! (Currently 38 weeks!) I feel happy, super excited to meet my baby girl, and HUNGRY. Whoppers are LIFE, y'all. I will also very happily take a French Dip from Arby's with curly fries and a chocolate shake. Other than that, any food I eat I want to eat ALL of it. 

I don't sleep well still, but it seems nearly impossible to get comfortable. In all honesty, being the big spoon for Zac at night is the most comfortable position I've found. He has been absolutely amazing this pregnancy, helping me with Orin whenever he can, all the dogs (because I have 4 now), being super tolerant of my craziness and lack of getting anything done during the day...all while making sure I get my craving fixes! I am beyond grateful to have married a man like him! 💓

My due date is in 2 weeks, March 5th. For now, it's just a waiting game! I get my cervix checked next week, then we will talk about scheduling an induction for after my due date being that I had to be induced with Orin last time. 

I've tried to keep up with social media, mainly Instagram. I haven't been that good about posting as consistently as I wanted to, but I have been on stories! So come follow along on Instagram and I promise to post more on here now! (I have TONS of recipes and things I want to post!)

Also, if you feel depressed and are pregnant, or just had your baby, know that you are not alone! SO many Mamas go through it! Reach out to someone, even to me! Talk to your Doctor or Midwife. You don't have to suffer alone!
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