Post by katinthehat on Apr 26, 2015 22:01:55 GMT -5
Punch him. Then go eat some ice cream. And don't share.
The first trimester sucks so so so so so so much. That can't be stated enough. When you've had a loss, had trouble, or are just generally anxious, it's awful. It's like every second is consumed with this thought, is the baby okay, am I okay, are the baby and I going to be okay? And you're just in this enormously huge and fuzzy cloud of all the baby stuff but no one else can see anything different about you. You don't look pregnant, you don't really feel pregnant (you just feel miserable) and yet all you can think about is pregnancy. It's pretty awful one minute and amazing the next.
And it's hard for partners too because for them, nothing really has changed. You don't look that different. They can't feel anything. Even on the ultrasound it's just this blobby thingy. They're just not as consumed as the host unit. And that can lead to crappy comments and generally insensitive remarks.
And it's okay to not be athletic Susie right now. It really is. It's also okay to be athletic Susie. You can be both on the same day because hormones are the best! Just keep your eye on the prize.
Also, this is where I think prenatal yoga can be so amazing and helpful for pregnant athletes. You're pregnant (duh) surrounded by other pregnant women doing this athletic activity and it's generally amazingly supportive and feels great for your body as well.
Also, this is where I think prenatal yoga can be so amazing and helpful for pregnant athletes. You're pregnant (duh) surrounded by other pregnant women doing this athletic activity and it's generally amazingly supportive and feels great for your body as well.
Thank you so much for your comments. They really resonate.
And on this, yes, I found a class that starts on 5/12 that comes recommended by another yoga instructor who is in my tri club. I am really looking forward to it.