Whether it is your first time being pregnant or you just found out I’m pregnant again there are a zillion thoughts racing through your mind!
If you have been trying to get pregnant and are finally successful you are in shock. If you have not been trying to get pregnant and find out you are pregnant, you are in shock! After a couple of days of being stunned you will settle into pregnancy. You start to remember you are pregnant, or your body reminds you ever so subtly as you are experiencing morning sickness in the morning, mid afternoon, evening and night. Pretty much anytime there is a wave of smells or food is present.
Now is the time to consider how all that you eat, the kind of exercise you get daily and how you are going to add those extra hours of sleep your body requires to grow this new little being.
Folic acid is an important mineral you need to make sure that you get enough of during the beginning part of your pregnancy. Conveniently it comes in most sugary cereals! You can also get it in orange juice and pregnancy vitamins. If you are having trouble taking the vitamins, you might try children’s chewables. Pregnancy vitamins are the best, but sometimes something is better than nothing. Try to make sure you are getting the recommended amount of calcium and vitamin D (they work together).
Ginger may be your new best friend. It works wonders to settle upset stomachs. My personal favorite is salt and vinegar potato chips and a nice cold ginger ale. You can make tea from ginger root to be taken hot or cold. Cinnamon is also known to help in the end morning sickness now department.
Exercise in moderation can help boost your stamina. Any type of stretching like yoga will get your blood flowing without over stressing your body. Walking is another good exercise. It is important to keep your body in shape during your pregnancy as labour and delivery are seriously strenuous.
The most fun comes when you get to tell others “I just found out I’m pregnant”. Be happy. Children really are a blessing.