High Dose of Folic Acid as well as B and C Vitamins
My pregnancy continues to progress smoothly. I have just started getting tension headaches and nausea. I understand both of these will likely be stronger in the coming weeks before they dissipate entirely by the end of the first trimester.
I am supplementing my pregnancy with extra folic acid and calcium every day. I can’t keep down the large pills most often consumed so I went on a mission to Target to find alternatives. I found both supplements in the form of gummies and they taste terrific! In addition, I am including daily walks in my schedule to help keep me strong and hopefully curb any swelling that may come my way later in pregnancy. My appetite is very low these days. I prefer liquids over foods and am trying hard to make sure the liquids I am drinking are high quality including large amounts of protein. One of my favorites so far is the high protein drink by Bolthouse Farms. It’s chocolate in flavor but is made with fresh fruits, vegetables and cocoa.
Calcium Supplement
Due to it’s freshness (it’s all natural — no additives, no preservatives, no added sugar) the shelf life is quite short but the drink is perfect for me right now.
Bolthouse - High Protein Chocolate
We are not ready to announce our great news yet. We are waiting to get through the first trimester and our first ultrasound before we break the news. One of the most ironic and awesome things about our due date is that it falls on my father’s birthday. If he were still here he would be so excited to learn a new baby would becoming and he would tell us how lucky it would be to have his birthday! Dad always enjoyed a good joke and her perpetually searched for the next big laugh. My dad was an incredible man, the greatest dad anyone could ever ask to have. I am more than honored to be carrying a baby that could potentially be born on his big day. Though our baby will have some pretty big shoes to fill, I know he/she will be up for the challenge.