Pregnancy - Getting Over the Stumbling Blocks

Being pregnant again is strange, though I'm well-adjusted at this point to the idea of having twins. I haven't begun to feel any movement yet, but that's not far away. I'm currently 14 weeks.

The first trimester I was exhausted! I could not get enough sleep. My energy level was very low, though I managed to pep up a little when I would go to the gym. I tried to be in the gym three times a week but mostly got in two trips. I ran until I was eight weeks, but stopped around that time and began walking instead when we learned we were having twins.

I spent the first trimester eating pretty much anything I wanted. I was nauseous all the time. As soon as the nausea would hit me, I'd have to eat to make it go away. During the first three months, I had an aversion to fruits, vegetables, peanut butter, and coffee. I tried to eat the fruits and veggies, but they made me ill. I went cold turkey off my decaf coffee and peanut butter. The only foods I really wanted were red meat, cheese, and orange juice. I also ate a combination of mixed beans, boiled egg, and sweet relish.

Consequently, I've gained 21 pounds. It was hard to step on that scale because I knew it would look ugly to me, if not slightly depressing. But, today is the beginning of a new day. My nausea has gone away and I've begun to get control of my eating schedule. I've tracked my food for the first time in months today. I feel great about being on track. I'm no longer having any cravings or aversions - I'm very thankful. Chicken, fruits, and veggies have all come back into my diet.

Before anyone gets on a soapbox about my pregnancy nutrition, please know that I'm not restricting my calories in order to lose weight. I'm simply tracking them so that I don't go over my prescribed calories for my pregnancy. I was obviously eating way too many calories in the first trimester. I'm not "dieting."

Also, I'm not down about the weight. It's an obvious must (to a degree) for pregnancy. I know I will take it off after my delivery and I'm fine with that. My spirits are high and I'm positive. It came off the first time - it'll come off again.

It's a great day. The sun is out and it's beautiful. I'll get out and spend some time in the sun and hit the gym later as well. I'm relieved to be back in a healthy place. Thanks for all the well-wishes!