This blog post will be a series, broken up into a couple parts. It will start from the moment I found out I was pregnant, up until the moment I lost the baby. I decided that this pregnancy I would blog/journal all my thoughts and feelings because with Blaise I didn’t have any memories. & this might be my last baby.
Week 4 of pregnancy
Guess what we’re pregnant!!! & this time we were TRYING (Benz said I WAS TRYING 🤣)! I literally got off birth control (IUD– Mirena) on May 4th. My first period after removing my IUD was May 20th.
We conceived on June 3rd. I knew I was pregnant the same night! God woke me up dead out my sleep and and told me I was pregnant with a boy. Y’all I woke Benz up screaming like bae I’m pregnant and it’s a boy. He looked at me like I was delusional and said “okay, don’t get too excited until you take a test.”
Y’all I took like 5 test the next week, they were all negative. I was having symptoms though, like I was extremely thirsty, hormonal and excessive urinating. It was really discouraging that the pregnancy test kept coming out negative, I was really sad. Mainly because I was 1000% positive that the voice of God spoke to me.
I got my first positive pregnancy test Friday June 12 & second one June 13th. My official missed period was June 17th. I used a rexall pregnancy test & a dollar store brand test. The lines were super light, so I plan to use a more expensive brand soon.
I planned this baby (my husband said to make sure I made that clear). I got off birth control in May, and was pregnant by June. I used the Ovia fertility app to help track my periods and when I would be most fertile, and I swear by it. I got pregnant in one cycle.
Why a new baby?
The pandemic was a complete eye opener to me. I work as a nurse in the ICU, and all the recent deaths really just did something to me. It helped me to realize what was most important, and that is family. I had some time off to clear my head, and really evaluate what was most valuable to me. It made me realize that I wanted to expand my family. I also realized that I wanted to work less and be home more. I was able to start a new business, a Baby Essential Business called Dear Raffi. The time I had off helped me to realize what I love the most. I love waking up to Blaise’s little voice screaming “it’s up time”. I also loveeee to bake, it’s something I am passionate about, but rarely get to do it. I get the most joy from cooking my husband and my son breakfast. Hearing Blaise sweet little voice yell, “Mommy you cooked so well” makes my day.
Now that you’re pregnant what’s next?
For me: I was on prescription medication, and taking diet pills. The day God woke me up and told me I was pregnant, I stopped taking everything. I also made sure not to drink any wine (I’m a professional wine drinker). I also made sure to increase the amount of fruit and veggies I consumed (I started juicing). I was already taking vitamins so I continued that regimen to ensure my body was healthy.
- Stop prescription medications (check with your doctor)
- Take a prenatal (you really should take this while you’re trying to conceive as well) I used Olly Brand, I swear by them. We use this brand for the whole family (our daily vitamins & blaise sleep gummies).
- Increase your water intake
- After a positive test schedule your first pregnancy appointment with your obgyn
- If you are active (exercising), don’t stop! Keep going.
Pregnancy announcements
We told our parents, siblings, and best friends that were expecting baby number 2. This pregnancy I wanted to be completely transparent, so I’m considering making an announcement before 13 weeks for my anniversary. We scheduled a pregnancy announcement photoshoot with Quinton Charles Photography. I can’t wait!
Week 4 Symptoms: Extreme thirst, moody, and lots of peeing
Size ( I measured a little bit under my waist, and the biggest part of my belly): 36 inches & 37 inches (I’m fat y’all, don’t judge me)
Week 5.
Y’all, it’s true EVERY PREGNANCY is different. With Blaise, I was sooo chill, the worst part was the vomiting. This pregnancy is COMPLETELY different. I promise I’ve been short of breath and my body is aching. It makes me wonder if I’m having some type of twin activity going on.
I asked my husband for a pregnancy pillow that’s how bad I was hurting. 😂 He said “You not getting that, and you gonna aggravate me this whole pregnancy”
Also, my MOOD!!! It’s been horrible. I honestly want nothing to do with my husband or my son. It’s so embarrassing, I just want to be alone, and sleep.
I haven’t had any cravings. But, I have been eating hummus like crazy, I really lick the bowl clean. 😫
Symptoms: lots of cramps, sore breast, lots of peeing, extreme thirst and fatigue. Like, I’m soooo drained.
Size of my belly: 37 inches. & 38 inches
Week 6
I’m growing insanely fast. I have a horrible attitude. No patience at alllll. I’m not a joy to be around. I’ve been moody + emotional. (Obviously I wasn’t in the mood this week, haha)
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