I’m pregnant, and I’m getting fat, I know I am supposed to get fat, I have something wonderful growing inside me. But I cannot stop obsessing over my body… When I read online it’s apparently common that pregnant women are obsessing over their bodies. But friends with babies… HOW COME I have NEVER HEARD any one of you complain about getting fat? I feel very self-absorbed for even thinking about my well-being (of being fat or not) instead of just focus on having a healthy baby… But I wanted to write this to let you know that we exist!
Yes, I have been obsessed about my body for many years, why do you think I work out so hard? Now with the pregnancy I don’t have the strength left to work out after all my hours at work. It’s sad. I tried to go to the gym once a week, just for some easy weight-lifting and end up being completely exhausted, and cardio is not even on the table, unless it’s a walk in moderate tempo. Apparently my body needs to focus 100% on producing our baby, and not for me to even try to stay fit right now. I see it as a defeat. Being a strong and independent woman I thought I would handle being pregnant while still going on with my life as nothing happened. How stupid of me... I have pelvis pain, heartburn, headaches, skin irritation, fatigue, dizziness, difficult to breathe, swollen feet, cannot drink coffee (it tastes bad!) or eat sushi but at least I'm healthy :). And I haven't gone through the worst part yet!
One thing is for sure, I cannot wait to meet our girl (two different doctors confirmed it's a girl). I know it will be worth all the suffering I go through, I just do. :) ❤️
