You'd think by now, seeing that this is my third pregnancy, I'd remember what the first trimester is like. But my goodness, did it really hit me again!

I am so thankful to be pregnant, but the first trimester really isn't all that exciting, and it's definitely not all sunshine and rainbows. It's tough. It's exhausting. And it's a pretty worrying time too.

I made notes for each week, so I'll just share a little roundup in the post. However I have filmed weekly updates, from finding out we were expecting, up to our 12 week scan. So If you want to get a proper in-depth look into how I've felt each week, make sure you pop over to our channel to catch up with these.

Finding Out / 4 Weeks Pregnant

* Aching breasts
* Achey stomach / period pains / cramps
* Really thirsty
* Peeing more
* Kind of feeling pregnant?
* Watery CM

* Moody / Irritable
* Tired

POSITIVE TEST

You can read about my initial 'finding out' reaction here.

5 Weeks Pregnant

* Excess saliva?
* Really hungry
* Strong sense of smell - Jack's protein shake makes me gag!
* Very tired 

* Gassy and bloated

Positive Clearable Digital (1-2 weeks pregnant)!

6 Weeks Pregnant
* Headaches
* Very achey breasts (bigger and darker nipples)
* Very bloated already
* Burnt easily
* Cramping
* Up and down emotions, either moody or really happy

Pregnant 2-3 on Clearable Digital!

7 Weeks Pregnant

* Craving savoury foods
* Strong sense of smell

Pregnant 3+ on Clearable Digital!

8 Weeks Pregnant

* Started feeling nauseous and had a churn stomach

* Feel sick in the evenings
* Exhausted!!
* Not interested in food (but still get hungry and have to eat as soon as I'm hungry!)
* Hair getting greasy quicker  

Early Scan at Babybond - dated back to 7+3 but saw heartbeat and all looked well!

9 Weeks Pregnant

* Horrible taste in mouth - doesn't go away when I eat or have a drink
* Generally feeling yucky!
* Constipation :(
* Very hormonal and moody!

10 Weeks Pregnant

* Trapped wind and still constipated!
* Had my booking appointment

* Heatwave - really hard, sleeping with fan, just too hot!

11 Weeks Pregnant

* Still constipated!!
* Food aversion - meat (particularly chicken)
* Sleeping better now it's cooler although waking to wee / drink in the night
* Headaches!!

12 Weeks Pregnant

* Headaches
* We had our scan! Baby was all well and we heard the heartbeat.

* Bump is very difficult to hide now!

This pregnancy has definitely been my toughest so far. Although I haven't been physically sick, the nausea, extreme exhaustion and headaches have been awful. I've also been the most anxious I've ever been, and despite having two scans I'm still worrying now. I think that's probably more so because it still doesn't seem real!

My next update will be at 14 weeks, which is already not too far away. 

Baby Number 2 | Finding Out!

So the news is finally out, and I am SO relieved haha! I've been dying to tell everyone, and give a good reason for being such a terrible blogger lately. But we are so excited to finally share the news of baby number 2, due August 2015.

You'll be surprised to know it was also a huge shock to us... once again! You may know we have our wedding booked for October, so the baby plans were put on hold until after. But hey, plans always seem to have a way of changing!

I took my first test on the 9th December after noticing I hadn't had my period yet. The line appeared and I was pretty shocked! The next day I went off to get a Clearblue Digital as I wanted to know how far along I was. When 3+ appeared on the screen I was amazed, how was I so far gone already!

We had an early scan, as I had no clue how many weeks I was exactly, on the 27th December. Little pip was measuring at 7+6 weeks, giving me my due date of the 9th August.

Finally yesterday we had our 12 week scan (although I was 13+1 weeks) and my mind was put at rest that everything was still ok, and little pip was perfect.

I turn 14 weeks on Sunday so will be writing my first proper update then (I'll be writing a first trimester post as soon as I get the chance!). I'm so excited to be blogging/vlogging this pregnancy from the start and sharing my journey with you all!

I'd love to follow others pregnancy journeys, feel free to send me your links!