As promised, I am starting a weekly series Wednesdays on the blog called, Mommy’s Corner. With this series, I will explore our journey in becoming parents, our love for our ShuGar baby, and general topics related to mommyhood.
The moment we found out we were pregnant, I immediately knew I wanted to chronicle every magical moment because, after all, it felt miraculous to be given this gift. We decided to take monthly photos of my growing baby bump and little tidbits during that time (thank you, Pinterest!). Since we couldn’t make an announcement until after our first trimester, we’ve been secretly taking these photos and patiently waiting to unveil them. It’s so much fun seeing how I’ve changed in just a few weeks!
Now that the countdown is on to meet our ShuGar boy, I’ll share with my lovely readers my maternity updates as the weeks go by. Below is a recap of weeks 4-12.
I knew I was pregnant…
the night “it” happened! I am seriously not lying. I felt something unusual in my belly and I remember telling Mr. ShuGar this. Of course, we didn’t tell anyone but weeks later it was confirmed. Before that confirmation, I felt crampy and bloated so I knew something was up.
My OB/GYN is…
the nicest person ever. So relieved! As I have shared before, I hadn’t had luck finding a decent doctor. I was traumatized by the lack of kindness and sensitivity with the doctors I was encountering. I was so happy when I met my current OB because I knew right away, she was the one. If you are planning on having a baby, I highly recommend finding the right OB first. It’s like a marriage; you’ve got to click with the doctor because it’s a very intimate time and you want to feel comfortable with this person.
My body feels like…
it’s been inhabited by something foreign. I do feel different. It’s so strange, but it’s pretty constant. Not bad or good, just not the same. One thing has remained consistent: I am constantly tired.
I crave…
carne asada big time! Oh gosh, you don’t even know. I even went to the Mexican supermarket yesterday to get three pounds of marinated carne asada. I am also obsessing over Asian food, specifically sushi (which, of course I can’t have because it’s raw fish) and ramen (which of course I am avoiding because of its high sodium). To quench my Asian cravings, I’ve ordered pad see ew, gyoza, fried rice and anything else I can get my hands on!
I can’t stand…
chicken. Yuck. I am still eating it every once in a while, but the smell and texture kind of gross me out. Fish is also unappealing, mainly because of the smell. This has placed a lot of limitations on what food I can actually eat.
I’m amazed at…
my superpowers, which include my bionic sense of smell. I can smell something from far away or something that was in the room hours ago. It’s soooooo crazy! It’s actually been kind of torturous because sometimes I smell things I shouldn’t smell. It limits what I want to eat, too.
I’ve also developed superhuman protection for my belly. I walk around very cognizant of what is around me and don’t allow anything/anyone to get near the belly. I protect my little man everywhere I go. If anyone bothers me, I become fierce not because of me, but due to this cutie growing inside of me.
I feel…
so excited, very exhausted, overwhelmed, blissful, anxious and nervous.
Thank you for reading! I am now 16 weeks and will share photos soon. I appreciate all the lovely comments you have left for us. We are grateful to each and every one of you. We are living a dream that has come true!
Photo credit: Peter Shushtari
