The second trimester runs from week 13 to week 26.
They say this trimester is the most enjoyable one and I can understand why!! Finally some energy!!!
This is the time when you finally can relax as the chances of miscarriage are lower.
You will start to notice a lot of body changes, in my case:
- I started to show, my bump was coming out yay.
- My boobs went from a size B to a size D.
- Nipples get darker and bigger.
Symptom wise I thought my nausea would subside but I still have it on and off.
Whereas with my first born by the second trimester I had no nausea at all.
The symptoms I have experienced during the second trimester are:
- Increased urination.
- Nausea but less and always no vomiting
- Increased energy levels I was able to start exercising regularly again.
- Heartburn
- Spotting ( if you have this please get it checked out)
- Quite strong headaches at around 18 weeks.
- Sensitive mood , I can cry very easily if too happy or a little bit sad.
- Weight gain
- Occasional nose bleeds
The best part is that from week 16 although I have an anterior placenta I can actually feel my baby moving which is just so sweet and adorable.
Food wise I am pretty taken back by this pregnancy, with my previous pregnancy I had uncontrollable hunger with this one I am not as hungry. I have been eating slightly more than I usually would.
In the first trimester I was struggling with drinking still water, the past few weeks I have finally felt thirsty and I am finally drinking water without that nauseous feeling.
The foods I am craving in the second trimester:
- Salty foods especially pizza or nachos.
- Fruits such as grapes, pears, apples, oranges, mangos you name it fruits are my go to.
- Fruit smoothies
- Anything with a salty taste.
- The sweet one I love is a pretzel once a week.
I am really not enjoying sweets, the sweeter they are the more nauseous they make me feel, which is hilarious because with my first pregnancy I was craving all sorts of sweets.
I can really say that my food preferences have completely changed salty and sour seem to be my go to foods.
I totally agree that I am energetic this trimester. In terms of supplements I have only been taking Folic acid and Vitamin D.
My bump evolution week 13 – week 26 second trimester
I wanted to show you how my bump has been growing from week 13 to week 26 of this second trimester.
It’s been a whirlwind of emotions and body changes. A lot of regular midwife and consultant appointments.
The time has been flying. Do you feel the same?
What are your second trimester symptoms? Let me know in the comments section below.
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