14 Weeks Pregnancy Chalkboard
Looking forward to: Finding out the gender at the end of next month! 🙂 Then all the fun of picking a name, planning/decorating the nursery, etc!
Biggest Struggle: Not eating everything in sight! (Seriously!)
Most of the worst of my pregnancy symptoms have mostly disappeared by this point. Now that I’m 14 weeks, it’s tempting to feel like I can finally relax, since my body has pretty much adjusted to the internal changes that have been happening. (YAY!) Although the critical stages of our baby’s development have come and gone, it’s still extremely important that I watch what I’m eating.
As my waistline continues to expand, I’ve officially gotten over morning sickness & have come to the point of increased appetite. (Note: you’ll feel the need to “eat for two” but that’s really not the case).
Solution: As your appetite increases, it’s important that you continue to eat properly and exercise accordingly. If you feel you have gained too much weight, do not begin any sort of diet, as this may deny your baby the crucial nutrients it needs to continue to grow. Simply continue an exercise routine, after discussing it with your doctor, and make sure you eat smaller portions (think quality foods) more frequently throughout each day.
Remember, the baby is drawing all its nutrients directly from the placenta, so again, it’s very important you watch what you put into your mouth.