5 Things that got me through my first trimester

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  1. Salt Crackers- My doctor told me the first trimester was just a bout surviving, and boy was she right. For me the nausea and Morning (really all-day) sickness kicked in at six weeks. The only way to get a hold of it was making sure I never got hungry. Eating every 2 to 3 hours was important. Not much was appetizing at this point, the more bland the better. Salt Crackers were a life saver. I still sleep with a pack on my nightstand just in case I wake up in the middle of the night and feel my tummy rumbling. Tip: Snack before going to sleep and when you wake up to pee during the night (it’ll happen a lot). It helps to wake up with food in you stomach, otherwise the morning sickness will be worse with an empty stomach.

  2. Aside from bland carbs to help settle my tummy, fresh fruit was another must have. Specifically watermelon. I had a ton of watermelon, usually with lemon squeezed over it. OMG pregnant or not this snack is so yummy but during the weeks of queasiness it was necessary. Fruit was one of the only things I could stomach during my miserable chapter.

  3. Gatorade- It is so important to stay hydrated during your first trimester. Especially if you were having a hard time keeping any food or nutrients down. I’m usually really good at drinking lots of water. I don’t go anywhere without my water bottle but during these rough weeks consuming water was tough for me. Gatorade is such a big help! If it’s too sweet, try mixing it with water to dilute it a little bit. Make sure to hydrate, as difficult as it may be.

  4. Believe it or not working out actually helped. It wasn’t easy starting though, that was the hardest part. I often forced myself to get some exercise in knowing I would feel much better during and after. During this time of your pregnancy you’re often exhausted and have low energy but getting in a little bit of exercise each day can help tremendously. By the way, even if you don’t have a Peloton treadmill or bike, you can still download the app and find all of their workout classes there. Walking, running, strength, stretching, yoga, meditation it’s all there. Peloton.

  5. Cribsheet- There are so many books how is one to even decide? A lot of books and a lot of opinions, it can get confusing. The reason I chose this book is it was based on facts and not opinions. The information is based off studies and uses date to inform you so that you can make the best decision for you and your future baby.