I'm so excited today! 💃 There’s nothing like the joy that fills your heart when you check your pregnancy ticker and see, “Only 100 days left to meet your little pumpkin!” 💃 I’m in a mix of surprise and pure eggzitedness—time really flies! 😲 Reflecting on this journey, I remember those early days filled with questions and uncertainty about whether this was truly happening. Now, with each passing day, all I can think about is meeting the little one who’s been baking in the oven. 🥰
Pregnancy is truly a magical, sweet experience. 😍 No one can really tell you how it will feel or how everything will unfold. There might be moments of doubt, fear, and worry, but each day brings unique experiences and signs. For me, I escaped vomiting but faced plenty of nausea and dizziness. In my first trimester, I felt constantly tired, sleepy, and weak. Now in the second trimester, the sunny days here in Sweden have been wonderful, I’m feeling the kicks daily, and yippee! 💃 The bump is finally making an appearance. Every time I try on a top, jeans, or dress that no longer fits, I just laugh and say, “See you in summer!” 😁 I’m really looking forward to my third trimester and all it has in store for me.
I’ve been savoring each moment of my pregnancy by taking weekly photos, writing letters to my baby, and having sweet little bedtime conversations. All in all, it’s been such a beautiful experience ❤️
Today, I thought I’d share my top 5 most memorable pregnancy experiences so far. Even though I still have a few weeks to go, being past the halfway point seems like a good time to look back on this journey. 😉
I absolutely love celebrating milestones! I’ve always loved celebrating special dates, like birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations. It must be the girly side of me! 😋 With this pregnancy, each milestone has felt incredibly special, especially:
- Seeing the heartbeat at 8 weeks 😍
- Reaching the end of the first trimester 😍
- Discovering the baby’s gender 😍
- Hitting the 100-day countdown mark 😍
Each of these moments has made me pause and smile
2. Adding Weight (Embracing the Change)
I started gaining weight in the first trimester, and it brought mixed emotions. I’ve always been the “I don’t want to gain too much weight” type, but you can’t starve yourself, especially when you’re eating for two! It took me a while to embrace my new look, but knowing this weight gain was part of bringing a whole human into the world helped me focus on the joy instead. 🥰
3. Being Pampered
I'm being seriously pampered by my husband. 💕 If I say, “Baey, I want fish, chicken wings, fries, pepper soup…” he’d make it happen! Been craving Nigerian foods like gala, party jollof rice, and ofada rice but it's been so hard to satisfy those cravings since they are not readily available here, but he still tries his best to make me feel at home. He’d even take over cooking on days when I'm too tired. Honestly, he’s made this whole experience so much smoother, and I know he’ll be an incredible dad I can't wait to see him take up this new role and kill it of course 😍
4. Swollen Feet
This one took me by surprise! Around week 28, my feet started swelling up, and on some days, it was even harder to walk. I was a bit worried, so I called my midwife, but thankfully, it’s a normal pregnancy symptom. I tried compression socks, but with advice from my mom and sisters, I discovered that elevating my legs with a pillow while sleeping helped a lot
5. Growing Bump and Baby Kicks
This is hands down my favorite part. After the first trimester, I started seeing the bump and thought, “Yay, it’s here!” By 25 weeks, I had a real baby bump, and it just keeps growing—it’s magical! And those kicks! 😍 There’s no way to describe how amazing it feels to feel those little movements. They’re more frequent at night, especially during dinner (could we have a little foodie on our hands? 😉). Every time I feel a kick, I can’t help but respond, “Hi pumpkin, do you like the food? Mummy loves you!” ❤️
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| 1st Trimester and 2nd Trimester Bump😍 |
The Magic of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is full of special moments, from baby shopping (everything is just so cute!) to planning on baby names and wondering who the baby will resemble. When people smile at me on the street or friends and family check in to see how I’m feeling, it fills my heart. I’m cherishing these last 100 days and counting down until we meet our little pumpkin 🎃
Side Note: My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone hoping for this beautiful experience. May your journey be blessed, and may joy come sooner than expected. Amen. 😘
That will be all from me today. Thank you for stopping by in my little corner of the internet. Until next time...💋
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