Surviving The First Trimester With 2 Kids: 13 Essential Tips

Surviving The First Trimester Of Pregnancy With 2 Kids: 13 Essential Tips
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Oof I remember with my 1st pregnancy I wondered HOW people actually went to work when they felt like this!!! I worked from home and felt very lucky I could nap whenever I needed to.

With my second, we committed to screen time because that was the only way I could get through. At the time the guilt was high, almost 2 years out I realize how small of a part of life it is and that is actually okay ;)

Now, third time is a charm and this 1st trimester might be the reason I don't have any more children! Screen time and preschool/daycare is my lifesaver, it's also winter time so it's an added barrier to getting outside. I'm 16 weeks and fiiiiinally feeling like I have the energy to get the kids dressed and outside and luckily MN is on my side and giving me some 30-50 degree days instead of the typical 0-20 degree days.

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00:00 Give yourself grace
00:21 Hey Shayla Intro
00:54 1st trimester with children is brutal
01:53 Nausea bands in the 1st trimester
02:33 Small Snacks!
03:03 Keep your kids healthy! HIYA
04:10 SLEEP in the 1st trimester
04:51 Screen time
06:15 1st trimester SUPPLEMENTS to help with morning sickness
08:00 Protein
08:19 CHILD CARE for guilt during 1st trimester
09:17 Exercise (Expecting and Empowered)
10:38 Give yourself GRACE in the 1st trimester
11:39 Take Multiviatmin at night
12:07 Get yourself some dang maternity clothes
13:50 Any kind of peppermint

[mandipandiacm]

I’m a firm believer in “there is no SAFE zone in pregnancy” if you wanna tell people when you’re 4 weeks, do it. If you want to wait, wait. If you go through a miscarriage during any weeks, you will want the people you love to be there for you. And if you don’t you’ll want the people you love to celebrate with you!

[kelseyregulski]

This came at the perfect time. I'm 7 weeks pregnant and have a toddler and it's been a BALANCE of trying to be the fun momma who plays on the floor while also trying not to vomit everywhere.

[lizzysherman]

I love you! I stumbled onto your site searching for Montessori beds and then just started reading your blog. It’s makes me so happy to find mom’s out there sharing incredibly helpful information without judgement or absolutes. Thank you!!! ❤

[megangilchrist]

I had Baby #3 literally a week ago!! Everything she said is so true and validating <3 the crazy amount of screen time at the beginning and end of pregnancy, need for electrolytes, the house is going to unravel, give yourself of the grace!

Also I work out great in between pregnancies, get into great shape and fitness, and then every pregnancy I just can’t work out at all. Now 3 in, I just know this about myself and don’t feel guilty about it anymore

[jezabelsavino]

I can relate to a lot of the things you mentioned - I'm 18 weeks pregnant and my son spent so much time watching TV during the first trimester while I just passed out next to him, but I had also decided to just go with it and let it go.

[mikayla]

Needed this a few weeks ago im 14 weeks today just starting to feel slightly alive again

[mommybreakdown]

Sending grace and hugs to all the first trimester moms. You are doing great! These are lovely tips <3

[GJess]

Came home from the hospital with my second less than a week ago… no one prepares you!! Thank you🙏

[tellis]

We just got home with our second and this is the video I needed 9 months ago. 100% relatable and we’re still struggling with screen time.

[jessc]

Give yourself grace if you are doing your best.
I struggled with not having energy for things that were in my control (not eating well)
Self discipline in that area was so beneficial for me and my family

[grospompom]

I am now 24 weeks with my second, and my Lord did I feel guilty every single day for ''letting my toddler down'' during the first trimester. It's been alot better since I regained energy in the second trimester and stopped being sick several times a day, every day. But now it's starting to leave my body again and I will apply this lesson as I approach the thrid trimester

[nicralph]

Hey from the UK, soo happy for you and excited to here your expecting baby number 3 ... I'll let u know now so you can prepare your definitely having a boy I'd eat my hat if your not ... my first pregnancy sick nausea all day long and even at night heart burn all the time and tired all the time .. second time energetic not nauseous and jut felt different not obvious different but definitely different . It's fun with a boy totally different ball game xx

[xnovthk]

I can't believe you're pregnant again omg congrats!!! I had my first the same month as your second and don't feel ready for pregnancy again lol

[sandysanchez]

Starting my second trimester and currently have an 18 month old 😊 these videos are always the best 👌 it's like positivity training for my inner voice! Thank you @heyshayla ❤

[dottyca]

I am pregnant with my 2nd (due in a month) and felt a lot more miserable than my 1st pregnancy which was also not a walk in the park. It seems I only get a month of feeling OKish ~2nd trimester, before and after it is bad. Constant whole-day nausea for 18-20 weeks, then some relief followed by a nightmare of heartburn and acid reflux which makes me nauseous once again. I did let my first watch a bunch of screen time because I was just happy to be able to exist sitting on the sofa without constantly throwing up. On my better days, I would play more with her and take her out of the house. Makes me feel somewhat guilty but as you always say "It is just a season of life". I am sure I will still rely on the screen in my baby's first few months when I am completely alone with them, but I want to get more active when summer comes and I should be healed from birth, the baby should be more alert and the weather should be a lot nicer. On another note, we did disclose my pregnancies early on as I could just not hide my dying under the pretense of food poisoning that lasts ~3 months. Two reasons for this. One: I live with my partner's family and they would notice (we would have preferred to wait till 12 weeks, but my sickness got in the way, and if we told them, then I wanted to tell my side of the family as well). Two: I work with people who have disabilities and possibly challenging (even violent) behavior, so I wanted my condition to be known at my workplace for safeguarding (it meant they wouldn't put me to support those who were more likely to be a danger towards me). It also meant they understood why I ran out to the supported living home garden at meal times to avoid throwing up from the smell of cooking food.

[rachelle]

I’m 27 weeks with my second, and we’ve already talked about maybe having a third. I find myself still consistently napping for a while when my daughter is napping, which scares me if I were to have a third. Easily for an hour and a half.

My daughter is so good at chilling in the crib after she wakes up though, sometimes I let her chill for 30 minutes, so I’m hoping that if we decided to have a third, that she would be down for an hour of quiet time in her room so I could nap. Definitely trying it when she’s over napping regardless. She’s newly 2 and still naps for 2 hours, luckily.

[shelbywilliams]

I’m 7 weeks with a 2 year old and 11 month old… ya we were efficient. 😒 anyways… it’s hard! But I’m doing it 🤢🤢🤢🥱🫣🙏

[sararetka]

Yes!🙌 Saving this in case we do decide to have a 3rd! Also, "..just came out of a dumpster.." 🤣🤣☠️👏

[drishticommunitywellness]

I say nausea the same way! Ha. Took me until this pregnancy to get better with saying it. I’m crawling out of the first trimester hole. It’s something.

I was sick the first time through the second trimester and I had a boy. We are having a girl this time and and I’ve been way less sick- who knows with that stuff!

[charo]

15 weeks with my second and finally feeling energy. Even though I now have every illness imaginable. Still feel amazing compared to the first trimester 😅