Friday, March 20, 2015

This time vs Last time

I had hoped to do lots more blogging during this pregnancy. Life, work, and everything else seemed to take way higher priority this time around. Tonight, I started comparing pictures from this pregnancy to last. They are very similar and very different at the same time. I'll post the comparison pictures at the end for your viewing pleasure.

I've been thinking throughout the pregnancy of ways that they are similar and different.
Morning sickness:
With Rolli I was just nauseated all day long every day for the first 15 weeks. The day I turned 16 weeks pregnant there was a switch flipped and I felt great.
With Ketti I was nauseated some days and felt totally fine other days. It was kind of bizarre to feel terrible one day and the next feel not pregnant at all.
Cravings:
I didn't have very many things I craved with Rolli. Mostly cheesy snacks - the really terrible for you ones like Cheetos and cheezits that I didn't like before being pregnant with him. Oh, and sweets. But I crave those when I'm not pregnant, too. Although I had to cut down on chocolate some cause it did not seem to go over well with him.
One of the first things I craved with Ketti was ice water. Strange, I know. But, if you know me, you know I don't really like ice in my drinks. Right now, however, I HAVE to have ice. I also crave sweets, but that's a given. Chocolate is ok this time.
Heartburn:
I had some heartburn with Rolli, but it was just after eating things with red sauce or things that typically cause heartburn.
I have had some serious acid reflux with Ketti. It happens after any type of food or even drinking water and then laying down. I have to take TUMS and sit upright for a long time after eating to avoid throwing up from reflux.
Discomfort:
Besides the first trimester, I felt amazing while pregnant with Rolli. I was working out, playing kickball, and just overall felt really good.
I have been exhausted and uncomfortable for most of this pregnancy. I have, until a few weeks ago, been working full time and also have a now 2 year old child. These differences probably impact the feeling of the pregnancy.

Hopefully I have several more weeks to learn more differences. I didn't get to experience the last month of being pregnant with Rolli. We are hoping Ketti decides to wait a little longer for us to meet her.