This weekend marked the end of my seventh week of pregnancy. I have had no new pregnancy symptoms, just extreme fatigue. All the books I'm reading have warned me about the contstant tiredness and how I can expect to feel exhausted pretty much all day long but I didn't think it would be so bad. I am exhausted all day long. I have been going to bed really early and still getting up tired. I am also extremely bloated. My pants are already getting very snug and some are already difficult to button. I know this is nothing more than bloat but it's frustrating. However, if these are the only symptoms I get, I'm happy! :) I have been reading so much about pregnancy to make sure I know everything I possibly can and all the books suggest most first trimester symptoms (morning sickness specifically) appear between 6-8 weeks. So, that's where I am right now and I'm still feeling good! I did have my first rough day today at work but I think it was a combination of my pants being too tight and hurting my bloated stomach and being exhausted.
I have had some of my first cravings. The other night we were having turkey burgers for dinner and I had a craving for baked beans as well. This is the most random craving for me because I don't even really like baked beans! When I have been somewhere that baked beans were offered, I don't usually take any. This craving was so bizarre to me, but sure enough, I drove to the grocery store and had my baked beans with dinner.
On a random note, I am continuing to exercise and try to eat as healthy as I can. I ran the Race for the Cure 5K this weekend. My doctor had said running was fine as long as I am continuing what I was doing before I was pregnant and not starting a new workout program and to keep my heart rate down and my body temperature down. Because of this I was a little concerned about running the 5K because I thought it would be hard to not overheat and be too tired. However, I felt great! I ran the whole thing and kept a slow pace so my heart wasn't racing and because it was so early in the morning and a beautiful day I wasn't too hot at all. I also am taking yoga classes to work on my flexibility. Let's just hope I don't fall asleep during class! :)
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