I still haven’t decided whether or not I’ll post pregnancy updates regularly. This is my third time through so nothing seems all that new or relevant, BUT I’ve yet to chronicle a pregnancy on the blog so that part could be fun. What do YOU guys think? Weekly updates? Bi-weekly? Every 4 weeks? Leave your request in the comments and I’ll take the majority vote (probably – unless I decide I know better than you guys.)
Anyway, since I AM pregnant and I’ve made it 12 weeks (which is a call for great celebration!), I figured I’d update you on what’s going on with myself and Wright Baby #3. I’m also stealing Madeline’s “pregnancy format” because I like it.
I mostly just look bloated here. Which is true.
What is baby up to at 12 weeks?
(from BabyCenter.com)
- From crown to rump, your baby-to-be is just over 2 inches long (about the size of a lime) and weighs half an ounce.
- The baby’s fingers will soon begin to open and close, his toes will curl, his eye muscles will clench, and his mouth will make sucking movements.
- Baby is looking more and more like a baby and less like a shrimp.
How is mama feeling?
Weight Gain
As I’ve complained (and squawked) about before, I’m dealing with some nasty morning all-day sickness. Due to this, I’m currently 10 POUNDS under my pre-pregnancy weight. In my normal life, I don’t EVER weight myself. But as I started losing 6 weeks ago, I knew that I wanted to track this pregnancy (or at least the start) to make sure I’m not losing too much weight.
To control the nausea, I HAVE to eat every hour to hour and a half. I know that I’m eating PLENTY of food (and for the most part, it’s sodium/fat laced foods). I just can’t seem to gain weight right now. This happens every pregnancy so I know that soon, I’ll start feeling better and making gains. *If* I post tomorrow, I’ll try to show you what I’ve been eating lately for WIAW.
Fitness
Movement seems to help with the nausea, or at least takes my mind off of it for a short while. Every week, I make it to a MWF 9:00 Bootcamp class. I have to modify many of the moves and take breaks but I’m happy that I’ve kept some sort of routine through this sickness. Travis and I also walk 2-3 nights per week – SLOW strolls just to get outside for some fresh air.
Sleep
I try to lay down for 30 minutes to an hour every afternoon with Clara (my MIL offers to take Henry more afternoons than I’d like to admit). I’m in the bed by 8pm every.single.night. Mostly to escape the day. A child or hunger generally wakes me up around 7:30am, so I’m getting a solid 11 1/2 hours of sleep. Needed at this point – I’m exhausted.
Movement
None yet.
Symptoms
- Nausea
- Light headedness/Dizziness
- Extremely Low Blood Pressure (I’ll talk about this later.)
- Tender breasts
- Food aversions
- Constipation (from Zofran)
- Zero energy
Looking Forward To
- Feeling better! Seriously, I think I’m a pretty strong person, but this has been THE HARDEST time in my life (I know some mamas reading this will totally relate). I’d rather give birth naturally 10 times over than have to put up with chronic nausea – at least you know that the births will have an end. I’m hopeful though that the next two weeks will bring healing (I was sick with Clara until Week 14, then it just VANISHED!) Please continue to pray!
- Drinking coffee again. I haven’t wanted any (too bitter) but usually allow myself one cup a day during pregnancy. I mostly just miss the habit of holding the hot mug in my hands.
- Eating all things pumpkin. Sweets aren’t really my friend right now, but soon, I want to make some pumpkin bread and a Paula Deen Pumpkin Cake! mmmm…Fall.
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QUESTION: Leave a comment and let me know what you as a reader would prefer in terms of pregnancy updates!
splendid…lindsay
Regina says:
I’m 7w pregnant with my 3rd (my second is 12 days older than porter!) and I have severe hyperemesis gravidarum. I started vomiting at 6w6d and couldn’t keep anything down, even water or Gatorade, for 36 hours and ended up in the hospital for iv fluids. I took zofran with my 2nd song or the same problem, and it wasn’t nearly this bad, but since then it’s been cited by the FDA for false marketing to doctors and hospitals for use by pregnant women when it’s never been studied for use by pregnant women, or it’s affects on the unborn child. Additionally there’s a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer for this reason and the correlation between children born with kidney defects (unfortunately, our son was born with kidney problems–1 kidney and the surviving kidney had severe Hydronephrosis and a condition called mega ureter). Anyway, I started taking dicglesis, the only FDA approved medicine for morning sickness, but I still feel horrific 99% of the day. I have zero energy, really low blood pressure (90/40), dizziness, constant uneasiness in my stomach like I could vomit at any moment. I know you’re not a doctor but you are a mama and having gone through something similar while still caring for 2 kids, well—how did you do it?!?!?
Heather @ Better With Veggies says:
I love your updates – please keep sharing. :)
Katie says:
A little late on this..I vote weekly! I’m 1 week ahead of you and this is my first pregnancy so I think it’d be interesting to read about it from the perspective of a more seasoned Mommy ;-)
bonnie says:
I vote weekly!
Calee says:
I like the idea of once a month or once every two weeks. I agree with Lindsay — I want to be able to know what’s going on so I can be thinking of you. Otherwise I might get worried.
Camila says:
Can I vote for once a week?
lindsaymwright says:
yes…and your vote counts twice. :)
Elizabeth says:
Love to keep up-to-date on your pregnancy, so keep the updates coming! Praise the Lord, so, so, so happy for you guys!
Heather says:
I’m all for the updates as long as you feel like posting them! I am just so overjoyed for you guys!!!
Katie says:
I like the updates…as many as you feel up to! It’s fun to be pregnant at the same time as you…and I pray you get to this blissful 24 week point and feel as good as I do. Big hugs, mama.
Amie says:
I’m not usually the biggest fan of pregnancy posts, but to be honest I love hearing about yours, especially after everything you have been through!! Continued prayers for you and baby #3 :)
Dominique @ That's What Domi Said says:
I cannot imagine battling nausea for three months straight. You are one strong woman!
On that note, YES PLEASE to updates on pregnancy! Even though don’t plan to have kids anytime that soon, I am utterly fascinated by pregnancy and would love to hear more on your experience.
Praying for quick healing from the sickness and a healthy pregnancy!
Marie says:
thanks for sharing! it gives me hope….I recently had a miscarriage and your blog helped me along….and it’s wonderful to hear that you are now expecting! I know God will help you through with the sickness and all. Praying for you and your blessings!
lindsaymwright says:
I’m SO sorry to hear that, Maria!! Praying for you!
Denise P. says:
I like the 2-weeks-at-a-time updates I see on other blogs.
I’m 22 weeks now and I get down on myself for not doing better with getting regular belly photos or writing in my pregnancy notebook. This is our first, so I’d like to have something to look back/compare too.
lindsaymwright says:
yay! another preggo!
Deanna says:
I would love your updates! I’m 12 weeks as well with my first and would love to read about someone who is at the same point in pregnancy as me!
lindsaymwright says:
oh fun! what is your due date? how are you feeling?
Christin@christinjoyful says:
yes yes updates! :) it’s so fun to get to read about bloggers who are going through pregnancy at the same time as me…plus since this is your 3rd, you’ll be able to make comparisons, etc and share those as well!
Brooke says:
Just so happy to hear you’re 12 weeks! What an answer to prayer! And I know that He will be faithful with the all-day sickness too. Keep us posted on how you are doing, how baby is doing, how we can be praying for you. As much or as little as you want. You run the show, mama. And you look beautiful!
lindsaymwright says:
:)
Nancy says:
I am so happy for you Lindsay!! That little “peanut” is growing and getting stronger with every day. Still praying for nausea relief!! and for you to start gaining and keep your strength up. 11 1/2 hours sounds like a good thing to me! <3 you!!!
lindsaymwright says:
thanks Nancy! :)
Lindsay says:
Regular pregnancy posts would be welcome! In the beginning nothing much changes week to week so I think doing it biweekly or monthly. Although (as you know) a lot changes between about 32 and 40+ weeks, so weekly then would be great! yay for babies!!
stacey says:
I have missed having you post regularly! Love reading your posts. I am so overly thrilled and happy for you and the rest of the family.
Would love to see regular pregnancy posts.
lindsaymwright says:
nice to know I’m missed! :) :)
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says:
I always love your updates and I’m so excited for you guys, so I want all the updates you feel like doing! I hope you feel better soon friend! xoxo
Annette@FitnessPerks says:
I love the updates–so weekly would rock!
Def praying the nausea goes away soon! Mine lasted until 16 weeks (sorry to say that), but then it was gone for a long time (and returned around 31 weeks for about 4 or so weeks). But I guess it’s alllll worth it! ;) And, I am sure you’ll have this behind you in no time, feeling more like yourself, and having that baby bump! Wahoo <3 SO happy for you guys!!!
Brooke Smith says:
So so so happy for you Lindsay!!! I will say from personal experience that my second pregnancy has definately been much much harder but oh so worth it! I am so happy for you and your precious family!! We all love updates…I say go with what you feel up for!
xoxo
Brooke and Anslyn..and baby Jacob:)
lindsaymwright says:
Jacob! I love the name you picked!!!!
Maria says:
Not sure if I’ve offered an official congratulations – but here it is! So happy for you and your growing family. I happen to love pregnancy posts, so updates are fun for me :)
Heather @ fit mama real food says:
Yay for 12 weeks! Praying you feel better soon friend! Also, whenever you update about your pregnancy works for me, I love reading about how each person’s pregnancy is different.
purelytwins says:
yes we love the updates :) xoxo
Stephanie F says:
So happy for you. Praying that you and your baby continue to grow and your child is strong! : )
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says:
Hooray for 12 weeks!! I hope that the nausea clears up soon too. That was definitely my least favorite part. I love seeing the updates and hearing how things are going.
Natalie @ Free Range Human says:
I think once a week would be great! Mostly because I’ve been praying for you and I’d love to see the happier sides of your pregnancy once your terrible nausea goes away!
Merritt says:
You look great! I love weekly pregnancy updates and bump pictures. :)
lindsaymwright says:
thanks, Merritt!!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says:
I would love to read weekly updates! Pregnancy is one of my favorite topics. :)
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says:
I love reading weekly pregnancy updates! I hope that the nausea passes soon!
Bonnie says:
Thanks for this update! I’d love to hear how it goes, even though it’s not new to you. I can’t imagine the nausea… that sounds so rough and I know I can’t understand it unless I’ve walked through it, but I will pray for you! And 10 lbs on your lean frame? Hard to believe any weight could come off! I guess that’s part of it in the beginning for some people…praying that your appetite returns and knowing that with Clara it was at 14 weeks makes me hope that’s as long as it will last; maybe sooner! Just love you tons…thanks for sharing and press on in Him!
lindsaymwright says:
i’ve certainly NEVER felt closer to God!! I can’t function without Him (EVER) but especially not right now!
Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says:
Hooray for making it to 12 weeks! Hope you start feeling more like Lindsay soon :)
Callie Lynch says:
Looking good Lindsay! Been praying for you and will continue! Weekly updates! Everyone loves a pregnant lady and a growing belly :)
Carly @ Snack Therapy says:
I love reading pregnancy updates. Weekly! And congrats, mama!
Krysten Siba Bishop (@darwinianfail) says:
I AM SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU! Celebrating Baby number 3 all the way up here in Canada!
Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says:
You already know I relate! I am hoping that soon you start feeling like your old self really soon :)
Danica @ It's Progression says:
Just seeing the title of this post brought a big smile to my face – so excited for you!
I’d love if you shared pregnancy updates (weekly? bi-weekly?). I’ll certainly keep praying for health!
Becki @ Fighting for Wellness says:
Been thinking about you a lot these past several weeks, so happy to see this update. <3 Would love to read your pregnancy updates and weekly is always fun (though biweekly may keep you from feeling as pressured to write if you don't feel like it). So happy for you!!
Alissa says:
First, CONGRATS!! I would love to know at least weekly updates. We are going to start trying for a family after I finish my 2 half marathons early next year. I am researching everything that I can & would be excited to get to go back and read about your journey.
lindsaymwright says:
oh fun! I LOVE LOVE LOVE having kids! For sure made me a better person! Good luck, Alissa!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says:
Ahhhh!! Thinking about a tiny baby the size of a lime is so crazy and so cool!! :) You look amazing!
lindsaymwright says:
thanks, Liz!!!
nicole says:
i love the updates! weekly or bi weekly, but whatevers good for u! <3 hope the nausea clears up soon. I felt the same with exercising. It was the best I felt all day!
Linz @ Itz Linz says:
i love pregnancy updates :) every week if that’s what you desire :) you know we’ll be here whatever you decide! oh and this 12 week post made me SO happy!!!!!!! sending you lots of love, prayers, and anti-nausea thoughts! :) xo
lindsay says:
yes, keep us posted. I want to be able to pray for certain things. Or text me, ha. Either way, i missed seeing your sweet face. Now, go eat some biscuits.