The author discusses her unexpected experience with a small baby bump during pregnancy, which surprised friends until her seventh month. She explores the anatomical reasons behind this, including torso length, core strength, and the baby's position. Ultimately, she emphasizes that every pregnancy is unique and encourages acceptance of individual experiences.
Surviving the First Trimester: My Battle with Severe Food Aversion & Gastritis
The author shares their challenging experience during the first trimester of pregnancy, characterized by severe food aversion, gastritis, and chronic fatigue. Despite the difficulties, including nausea and a lack of energy while working, they found ways to manage symptoms with thick fluids and medication. Ultimately, the experience led to personal growth and reflection.
Journal entry: When the body is the mind’s friend
I’m coming to realize that there are a bunch of people in this world who have normalized living with persistent underlying physical discomfort. I know this because I used to be (still am, to some extent) one of them. Our legs are constantly aching so we need to sit down everywhere we go. Our migraines... Continue Reading →