Surprise! Im pregnant again and I feel the need to start off with that statement because I have shared SO little of my pregnancy this time around. To be honest sometimes I forget that I am even pregnant and I feel like that’s a common occurance with most 2nd time moms. But I am currently 22 weeks and 2 days pregnant…more than half way there!

I asked you guys on Instagram if you wanted more details into this pregnancy and 80% of you said yes so here we are.

All has been well so far and time has been flying by. When you have a 2 year old there is literally no time to sit around, relax or complain for that matter (insert tongue out emoji face) but I have been more mindful having done this before. Below are my updates and things that I am doing differently in my second pregnancy.

not overthinking

When there is so much unknown and to be learned we naturally overthink things which was what happened to me the first time around. I was constantly looking up everything…what is this pulling feeling on my side? what kind of cheese can I eat? how much weight should I be gaining? is this a sign of labor? the wonderful thing about this second pregnancy for me is that I am so at ease mentally and following my gut rather than the “rules”. If I am craving sushi…I have it. In small amounts and from a credible restaurant…but I still have it. If I feel a pulling sensation (otherwise known as round ligament pain which I am currently feeling right now) I’m not rushing to the ER or calling my DR. I’m just simply not overthinking and more at ease.

moving my body

This one is a huge one for me, both physically and mentally. I started my walking journey literally 2 weeks before I found out I was pregnant. I wanted something that I looked forward to every day, something easy on my body but that still required movement and provided tons of benefits. Walking just seemed like such a good option and I became obsessed instantly. I continued to walk once I found out I was pregnant and I feel like its really helped in this pregnancy. I wasn’t very active the first time around and I felt so incredibly sluggish and swollen, especially towards the end. Moving my body helped me through my first trimester nausea, it currently keeps my energy up and honestly just makes me feel so healthy, happy and alive. I know it’s hard sometimes and I have my days of shortness of breath and fatigue but a walk always makes me feel better no matter what.

being kinder to myself

My pregnancy with Brady taught me so, so much and looking back I realize how unkind and harsh I was to myself. When you’re in the thick of pregnancy, gaining weight, swollen, having a bad hair day it can feel like there is no end in sight. Like this is it, this is your reality forever but it’s not and that’s what I keep telling myself when I have my bad (or lack of a better word ugly) days. I’m just being kinder to myself, more gentle and coaching myself through those rough times when negative thoughts filter through my head. I complained SO much with the first pregnancy and I still have my moments, I am human but instead of sulking I try my best to be proactive in my approach and not self-deprecating.

As far as physical updates go at 22 weeks and 2 days in my second pregnancy…my boobs have taken over my body. That’s the realest way that I can say it, they are MASSIVE. I am overall bigger this time around but that’s to be expected. My little guy is doing well, growing and healthy inside my belly. I can’t wait to meet him and have him join our family!