First Trimester Pregnancy Recap | Symptoms, Cravings & Tips! | Weeks 4-13 

im technicly 5 weeks pregnant, i found out 3 or 4 days ago. i can FEEL that im pregnant- i can feel stuff happening in my womb. my boobs are definetely getting bigger already. im craving steak and sweet potatos, and i cant stop dreaming about food haha.

7 weeks pregnant now with my first baby! Yes, the cramps are crazy and the bloating. I was so worried, but listening to your video helps a lot.

OMG Vivid dreams are ABSOLUTELY a thing. I am 7 Weeks 3 days- first time pregnant and I would say the vividness of my dreams has been very prominent and noticeable to me. I'm talking every single night- full on conversations with other people in my dreams, etc. It's been pretty interesting. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!!! Very helpful to me- first time pregnant as well :)

Week 6 was so relatable 😭 I couldn’t let my husband near me after he showered or brushed his teeth because he smelled too strong of soap or toothpaste 😂 all foods and all smells felt like they were personally attacking me

Very comforting to hear all the details, and remember that anxiety about if everything is ok is normal ❤

this is soo me. i’m 8 weeks today and getting through it. week 6 was way wayyy worse. i’m scared of week 9 but i know it won’t be long. i actually had to be put on nausea medication which helps but im still miserable. but i also have a three year old to take care of which is so so hard but getting there.

Only week 4 and only very mild symptoms feeling barely pregnant! Curious how this will develop ☺️

Currently 8 weeks and 3 days and I am definitely feeling the nausea and feeling so tired and uncomfortable all the time 🥲 vivid dream and sore boobs to the touch Trying to stay positive 🩷

I needed to watch this video. I am 19 weeks and my experience is very similar to yours. Ive been so frustrated with not being able to eat healthier. I just dont wanna eat anything.

Week 10 broke my heart. Just wanted to reach into the screen, scoop you up & give you a big cuddle. Love, love, love your pregnancy sparkle, so glad you got through the hard times.

I am at week 40 of second pregnancy and just soaking up your videos!!!!

I really needed and loved this video... Thank you!

Congratulations 🌸 hope you feel better! All my well wishes

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m currently 7 weeks and 1 day and my journey has been so similar to yours! Constant nausea and exhaustion, I feel like all I do is lie in bed. It’s been hard because I’m so used to being up and at it, going to the gym, going for walks, cleaning the house etc and all of that has kind of halted. My sense of smell is sooooo intense now that I smell everything and sometimes can’t even be around my husband because I can’t handle his scent. I’m hoping it gets better but it’s gonna be quite a journey. Again thanks for sharing because this really helped me feel better about my experiences. ❤

I like a lot of this video! Very necessary for me. Thank you, Meghan ♡

This video is so helpful and relatable!! Still in early pregnancy and I relate to several things mentioned. Thank you!

🥰 listening to you wanting to lay down is so true! Gets trickier the more kids you have … you figure it out lol but different seasons but all this never changed as life goes on! I love listening to you and reflecting back 🥹

You’re a miracle and a huge inspiration ♥️

Omg I soooo needed to see this!

I cried watching this because you validated every symptom. I’m 12 weeks and 6 days and the entire time has been a nightmare. I had to wean of my anti depressants because they were deemed unsafe for fetus during first trimester and the withdrawal in addition to normal symptoms was just horrendous. Now that I’m in the second trimester I’ve been prescribed an anti nausea pill that has helped dramatically. Not perfect but a hell of a lot better than before. And that week 10 depression hits hard! I cried every day coming home from work. Just sick and tired of being sick and tired. No light at the end of the tunnel as you said. As I approach week 13 I’m bummed to say that I’m still dealing with the strong hunger pangs and nausea and I pray they go away soon. I just want to want food again. And the hightened sense of smell is NO JOKE! Boyfriend says I’m being dramatic and I’m like let me put the cat poop right in your nostril, and then you can say I’m dramatic. Question for you: Knowing how icky the first trimester is, do you have the desire for maybe having more kids and going through it again?

So happy that you feel much better .

I’m in week 10 and have been on a never ending nausea cycle for 5 weeks now. Definitely feels likes it’s never going to end. 😭 thanks for sharing your story. Makes me feel not so alone on this journey.

This was hilarious and so touching 💕 thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

Is so funny how you describe timeline and symptoms so on point to what I experienced.

Congratulations meghan

You are really a treasure Meghan. Thanks for being so honest in your journey.

Thank you so much for this, you helped me a lot, I’m in my first pregnancy and trimester

Hi Meghan. Congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm new to your channel and I must say your videos are amazing. Keep up the good work

I'm sorry it was rough for you but I had to laugh at the 'I'm going to feel sick for my whole entire life'. I said the exact same thing a few weeks ago! Such an awful feeling. I'm 12 weeks now and feeling so much better. Also obsessed with watermelon.

This video is so useful, thanks so much. I feel I have very similar symptoms each week you describe. The horizontal position is definately my anthem😅

Wow. Thank you so much!! Is the first video saying so much of what i'm leaving..You give me hope and peace for the rest of my pregnancy

I pretty much had all the same awful symptoms with all 3 of my pregnancies as you had. the first trimester is so so rough. but when you get told your sweet little baby at the end makes it all worth it ❤. I'm so glad the sickness didn't go in to your second trimester! I'm so excited for you to be a mommy ❤

Thank you for making this video. I feel like my pregnancy has been the exact same as yours including the getting flu / cold.

Thank you so much for describing all your symptoms in detail! I’m 8 weeks pregnant and I can relate to several things you talk about. It’s amazing how many new, strong symptoms come up everyday

I’m 13 weeks and still gagging so much! But the food aversions have settled down and I am sooo happy. I loved this video! Thank you for being so open

Omg double commenting but commenting as I watch- wow this is the first video so far that I'v watched that I relate to so much- all of your symptoms are so similar to mine- and yes, that terrible miserable feeling of being grossed out just by the idea of most foods, but also just feeling such prominent physical hunger. That's where I've been at for about 10 days now. And yes, can definitely relate to wanting to experience symptoms because it felt reassuring, but then also realizing how weird it is to be wishing to feel unwell lol. It makes no sense, but also makes complete sense.

Thank you for being so honest in this video, it was such an encouragement to me as I'm really going through it right now in my 8th week. I don't feel so alone!!

I was told the pinching sensation (which for me continued until I was really quite big) were the ligaments around the uterus stretching when it grew :)

Thank you for being so raw and sharing your journey. My husband and I are working on having our first child, so good hear what you went through

Thank you so much for sharing all these. I feel so much better now. Especially at an emotional level. I was feeling depressed but knowing I am similar to others in their symptoms has helped me feel better

Everything 100% thank you so much! Week 6 atm

I've just found you and will be following along with your journey. I also found out on 11dpo just days after you in feb 17. It's so nice to hear someone else talk about how hard the nausea can be, i was so I'll in my first trimester and didn't really abate until 19/20 weeks. The pregnancy affirmations too were important to me, as a miscarriage mum i told myself every day "today i am pregnant me today i am happy".

Hi :)) thanks so much for your video! It was so relatable in all of your points! I would love to know how you dealt with work during this time? Did you stay at home or did you communicate early on what is going on? I am currently struggling with those thought ❤️

I loved seeing more of your personality shine through in this video 😄 Wishing you a super healthy pregnancy ❤

OMG, thank you very much for sharing! I strugled during my first trimester too and it seemed to me that other women don't have problems at all. All the youtube was full of energized and happy pregnant women. I just felt loneliness and sadness about my experience. It is so cute, that you had same thoughts about not having symptoms of pregnancy at the beginning of the 1 trimester. I was anxious if I felt suspiciously well during week 4 and 5. If only I knew what was coming... Thank you again and God bless you and your family ❤

I laughed out loud when you described sitting on the couch thinking about how repulsive food was. I relate completely! It's so sad but so real to hate foods in 1st or 2nd trimester!

This was basically like watching my own first trimester recap. I’m 19 weeks right now and could resonate so well 🍉 congrats to you, mama!

Relate to this so much, thank you 💙

Hearing you speak about food in pregnancy is so nice! The first weeks are definitely hard! Even 1 year and a half after giving birth I still love any food that made me feel even a slightly bit better in the first trimester! Sending you all the good thoughts in the world!

You are very easy to listen to. You should really look into audio blogs. Thank you for the information. And happy pregnancy 😊

Omg thank you so much for sharing! I felt alone and crazy feeling so bad. I have so many different pains happening at the same time as you said in week 9 but I am week 8😅

Perfect timing, just got my positive the other day 😄

Wow... a lot of your pregnancy symptoms match how I feel after I'm done ovulating and before I start my period. I always wonder if the monthly cycle on some level is just a mini pregnancy that doesn't end with a baby.

Hi Meghan! Thanks so much for sharing! 😍 I'm at a very early stage and it's great to know that what I'm feeling is normal. Also, I'd love to see a video of you talking about exercise during pregnancy.

Really enjoying your life in this phase I have went thru 3 times and now have 9 Grandchildren. Love your way Meghan! Here is an affirmation too: Ps 139:16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all [my members] were written, [which] in continuance were fashioned , when [as yet there was] none of them.

The morning orange juice thing! 🤣🤣🤣

Really enjoyed this video! Sorry to hear you had a rough ride for T1, but hope the rest of your pregnancy is a great one. You’ve definitely got the pregnancy glow. You’ll be so thankful you kept this diary of your progress to reflect on and reminisce in the future. Congratulations again!❤️

Fabulous video.. 🌷🌷👌👌

I was wondering when u told everyone that u were pregnant? I’m week 8 now and totally relate to a lot of what u described though I am and have been extremely tired (feel like I have narcolepsy tired) since week 6! It’s been so hard to hide especially that and the nausea, especially from work!

Wow I’m literally going through everything you described.. I’m 8.5 weeks.. and really struggling. This is my third pregnancy. I didn’t experience anything like this with the first two. I’m so exhausted, and so tired of feeling sick 😭 I’m feeling exactly how you felt at week 10.. the thought of having to do this for 3 or more weeks makes me cry.

Hi Meghan! Thank you for sharing your experience! The hunger pains were CRAZY for me, too!! (Right now, I'm at *almost* 14 weeks. I also loved the sour foods... but opted for sour gummy worms instead! Our symptoms were pretty spot on week by week, too. I definitely felt so drained, mentally and physically. There were times when I thought I definitely could not do this, especially as I started gaining weight and not feeling like myself. I usually eat primarily plant-based (no red meat) and there were weeks when I just ate burgers and HOT DOGS. (Hot dogs?!) Even though this was such a hard time, I'm glad you shared it with us. I'm excited for T2 and feeling BETTER about myself, getting back into exercising (literally anything other than sitting on the couch or sleeping), and making healthier food decisions. Congratulations on your sweet new addition and good luck with T2! :)

I didn’t stop feeling nauseous until week 16/17… so glad that ended! Currently 22 weeks and experiencing acid reflux/cough when I eat, bit of aches and pain but otherwise quite myself! Meghan can you do a mental health and pregnancy video and tips for how to remember ‘this too shall pass’? One of my favourite quotes for sure! I also remember feeling that I would be sick and unwell forever!

This is one first trimester video that I just really felt for. You went through hell and back - women are so strong! I’m one of the lucky ones that have just felt queasy (sorry!) thanks for sharing your journey in such detail

I am currently 7 weeks and I am having so many food aversions. I haven’t eaten meat in days. Mostly just fruits and veggies sound good. Today I am going to try a tuna sandwich. Wish me luck lol! Love all of your pregnancy / post partum content! ❤

You got this Mama❤🙏

Loooove seeing this video!! Can you maybe expand a little more on supplements you’re taking ? I’d love to hear your take on them! Looking forward to ALL pregnancy content you wanna post!

i had alot of headaches from week 1 and intensely on week 6 and it stopped then calm sleep and vivid dreams. hunger

I’m dying! I’m in my first trimester and relate to almost all of this! Especially sushi!! Lol

Despite it all the journey to motherhood is so beautiful. Just thinking about how our bodies are created as women and how we are made the process of life is so God inspiring. At the end of pregnancy and throughout parenting it will all be worth it.

I did not know that I was pregnant 😳 until 6 weeks. I felt very sleepy too I thought something was up with me .

May i ask what you ladies did about work in the first trimester? Did you have to carry on working or were work understanding?

I think I’m about 8 weeks pregnant and I’ve been having really bad cramping, that’s president unless I rest for awhile. Is that normal? I keep thinking it’s just growing and expanding pain but it’s worrying me

I'm in week 6, and the nausea has really ramped up, to say the least. How do I combat this when I work with preschoolers? My stomach turns everyday and all my senses have amped up (sound, smell, taste) 🤢

Hello friend nice meeting you

Hi... I'm in my 10th week. Lost 6kgs. Hardly eat anything. No cravings whatsoever. Always tired n nauseous. Scared what if I'm not eating enough for my baby n feeling guilty. 😢

Congrats on having a girl I'm so happy for you .

relating to you SO much😂

you week 4: i was craving citruses... me watching this at week 4 biting on an orange and sour apple at 11 pm

Week 12 for me and I’m still super bloated 😢

How about feeling the need to "go" but can't??,

I know you’re a tea drinker… have you been drinking chamomile tea while pregnant? I’m 11 weeks and have heard conflicting messages on chamomile tea and herbal teas in general.

talk about hunger .girl all the time my stomach is empty.😅😅

I feel like the first trimester is nothing but worrying about everything... It doesn't feel like a 80% chance everything will be fine but 50/50 and it makes me crazy.

Were you vomiting!

Girl I'm hungry now.......

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