Last Updated on July 17, 2017 by melissanreynolds
In week 11 I went away for my sister’s graduation, that meant planes (always mess me up), long days and a different bed.
Surprisingly, my morning sickness flared up the day before 11 weeks and stayed up while I was away (I slept poorly and was quite sore). I was also hungry every two hours, I really got tired of figuring out what to eat.
My back was not a happy camper. The entire spine seemed mad at me! My neck was it’s normal, stiff and sore self and my low back was intense. I experienced a burning sensation along the lower back most of the day and night and needed to lie on a double folded winter duvet to be comfortable. My upper back went into spasm semi-regularly. My usual physiotherapist suggested I see a physio who specialised in women’s health.
Our nuchal scan (assessing the risk for some genetic diseases) was scheduled for week 13, as this week enabled my husband to make it. He got to see the baby for the first time.
I met the second of the team of two midwives who looked after me, filled in many forms and heard my precious baby’s heartbeat.
My energy levels did get a little better as week 12 progressed toward week 13, but I was still super tired and struggling with sleep. The nausea receded and the hunger became less of an issue, which was a big relief!
As my pregnancy would span winter and spring, and the baby would arrive in summer, I had quite a few seasons to address for my maternity wardrobe. I purchased three maternity/nursing bras, two pairs of maternity jeans, two tops with long sleeves and a coat. I intended to buy a few nursing tops in summer.
It had gotten more exciting and more calm once we made it to the second trimester.
I wrote these posts during my pregnancy so that I could share what it was like to do pregnancy with Fibromyalgia, find the rest of the posts on my Pregnancy Diaries and Resources page.
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