I skipped writing a #Mamavation Monday post last week, because I had run out of things to say without revealing my secret. I wasn’t going to lie, but now that I’ve outed myself – we’re expecting Baby Deuce! – I can finally tell you all what’s really been going on in the past month or so.
I’ve had a good seat on the struggle bus these past 4-5 weeks. I’ve been very sick with hyperemesis. I went to the hospital for IV hydration a couple weeks ago, but since then I’ve been able to get just enough liquids in my body. Not as much as I should, but enough to keep me going. Most days in the past month, I’ve only been able to consume about 500 calories. Needless to say, I have zero energy to workout. Instead, my focus has been on sustenance.
My wheat-free commitment had to go out the window, too. Most of what I can tolerate is not very nutritious, and it certainly isn’t wheat-free! I’ve been living on cereal, bread, crackers, mac and cheese, etc. Sometimes hard candy, sometimes flat soda.
I haven’t been a poster child for Mamavation lately! But my focus until the end of this first trimester struggle is keeping myself going every day. Taking care of myself, C, and Baby Deuce. I hope to start exercising and eating healthier in about another month once this hyperemesis (hopefully) subsides. Until then…I’m taking this whole thing a few hours at a time, because thinking about it in weeks is overwhelming!
This post is sponsored by Lilly’s Sweets and hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway.
I am so so SO excited! I was busting at the seams with excitement and so glad I don’t have to hold it all in now!! Feel better momma! xoxox
-Rach
Thank you so much Rach!
Congratulations! I hope you start feeling better soon. Hugs
Thank you, Monica!
Congratulations! And I love your header picture.. super cute
Here’s to feeling better soon.
Thanks Tina!
Congratulations! I was the same way with my first baby. I hope you can get through this stage quickly. I ate cereal, was on IV’s and was completely wiped out. Big Hugs! You can do it!!
Ugh it’s the worst! Sorry you had to go through this, too. Thank you for the well wishes!
CONGRATULATIONS! I was sick with my first, too. and know how hard it is to just get up sometimes! Super excited for you!
Thank you Wendy!
Congrats!! I hope you start feeling better soon!
Thanks Sarah!
Very happy for you! A happy and healthy nine months! Feel better soon;-)
Thanks Kelly!
Keep taking care of you & hope you begin to feel better soon!
Thank you Andrea! xo