a raw first trimester vlog: my pregnancy so far *v anxious after miscarriage

The vlogger documents her first trimester, balancing significant anxiety following a previous loss with the relief of a successful early scan and the physical challenges of pregnancy.

• Previous loss — Her history with pregnancy loss causes her to feel anxious and hesitant about sharing the news early, leading her to keep it quiet until she feels more secure [00:16].

• Tracking progress — She monitors her health through frequent home pregnancy tests to reassure herself, though she plans to stop the constant testing soon [04:57].

• Physical symptoms — A range of difficult symptoms impacts her daily life, including:

  • Morning sickness — Nausea and food aversions make it hard to eat, though she finds some relief with foods like avocado and boiled eggs [02:08].
  • Lingering cold — A stubborn illness persists for ten days, leaving her feeling physically exhausted and weak [14:26].
  • Breathlessness — She experiences shortness of breath, which she attributes to both the pregnancy and her illness [09:04].

• Fitness changes — She struggles to maintain her usual workout routine, often feeling too tired or anxious to exercise intensely, leading her to prioritize rest [36:58].

• Family reveals — To announce the news to her relatives, she uses items such as:

  • Greeting cards — Personalized notes intended for her father and best friends [13:23].
  • Books — Children's stories given to her daughter to prepare her for becoming a big sister [14:02].

• Early scan — A private ultrasound provides reassurance, showing the baby's heartbeat and confirming a due date around December [43:54].

• What physical symptoms does the vlogger experience during her first trimester?

• What items does she prepare to reveal the pregnancy to her family members?