What to expect when you're expecting?

Congrats. Eat well, first of all. Avoid processed food as much as you can, and make sure you are eating adequate protein, healthy fats, and plenty of whole grains, fruits, and veggies. Drink a lot of fluid. Expect a bit of nerves, and a lot of random worries. Start reading now - it will help you to know what you are going through and what is normal and expected. A good book is Great Expectations - it goes through week by week but also has a lot of useful information on newborns, working, family relationships, and so on. Also start looking into birth - The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth is a good start. Learning about the process takes some of the fear and nervousness out of it. Of course make sure to do the basics of self care - no drinking, no smoking, avoid caffeine, get adequate rest, and get adequate exercise. Take care of yourself and you take care of your baby too. Good luck.

Some things to know: -When you schedule an appointment it could be anywhere from a week to 3 weeks until they see you. Unless you are high risk, they normally see you around 6 or 7 weeks. -Enjoy being hungry right now while you can, because in couple weeks you won't want food and you will feel sick. -Start taking prenatal vitamins even before your Dr's visit. Look for the vitamins and minerals online and make sure the prenatals you get in the store have the right amount (most do). Also get prenatals that have DHA in them, which help with your baby's brain development. Once you go to the doctor you can either have them prescribe prenatal vitamins to you or you can continue with the ones you like best. They are all essentially the same, just make sure they have DHA or take a DHA supplement. -First trimester isn't fun but hang in there! -I personally like the book What To Expect When You're Expecting but there are many others you can get to read up on what to expect each week and month. Other than that just take care of yourself! Congrats!

Well I can definitely relate to you! I'm 23 and pregnant,been with my fiancé for 6 years. I was very nervous about this pregnancy and still am (at 39 weeks). Just expect lots of nausea,weird random pains,and all the symptoms you are already experiencing. Start taking prenatal vitamins,ones with DHA are best because they help the baby's brain and eye development. I didn't get to find out what I am having,as the baby's legs were crossed so that was a bummer...don't be surprised if it happens to you. Don't eat too much salt or you will swell up like crazy! Don't panic if you spot after sex (normal during pregnancy). Don't be afraid to call your doctor for anything,no question is a stupid question during pregnancy. Congrats and good luck!!!

Keep lotion around. Apply twice daily. Get into the habit as to not get stretch marks. They will sneak up on you. Keep cocoa/shea creams around once you start showing. I'm only at 5 months and have a baby, baby bump and my stomach looks like it has tiger stripes. Walk daily. They say it makes labor hurt less and I'd hate for them to be right if I've been a couch potato. Hmm...you should know what to eat and not to eat. Try to include spinach or iron rich foods in your diet otherwise they may put you on supplements. Take your prenatal pills. DHA supposedly helps with brain development. B12 helps with newborn crying. Things you don't ever hear about in the movies... Pregnancy brings: Gas...and lots of it. Constipation Bloating Acne....everywhere. Random body aches/numbness Extreme tiredness And the common..need to pee every hour on the hour. Expect the family to be judgmental of all things you do and stress between you and your man.