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Was your first pregnancy different from the second, third, or fourth etc.?

My first pregnancy in the beginning was the longest ever. It fell like I was pregnant forever. Every week seems so long.
Here's what I went thru with my first. I had a beautiful daughter.

1. Had a lil morning sickness.
2. My breast got bigger.
3. Nipples got extremely darker.
4. Formed a linea negra up to the bottom of my chestbone.
5. Craved mostly sweets/sour food.
6. Could not eat meat. Was vegetarian for awhile.
7. Gained 67 pounds.
8. I got edema in the end.
9. Everyone told me I looked beautiful pregnant.

2nd pregnancy (currently 13 weeks pregnant)

1. Severe morning sickness.
2. Crave lots of chicken and mash potatoes.
3. No breast enlargement.
4. No dark nipples.
5. No linea negra
6. Baby had a heartbeat of 135-143
7.Headaches
8. Everyone told me I always look tired.
9. So far lost 10 pounds.

First pregnancy
1.had severe morning sickness all day everyday
2.breast got harder and hurt ALOT!
3.Craved ONLY pinapple... that was a MUST
4.I felt beautiful and pregnant.
5.Gained around 35-40 pounds i total
6. Everyone told me i looked cute and petite ;)
7. So in total i weighed 140
8. Had a girl :) ~~~;)
9. Worked untill 4 months

Second pregnancy (I'm 22 weeks so far)
1.Morning sickness only in the morning.
2. Breast are HUGE!! And only 22 weeks ;)
3.Not much cravings but will eat lemon when i get a chance.
4. Feel fat and unattractive
5. We will see how much i gain in the end
6. Everyone tells me i look sad and tired
7. So far i have gained 10 ponds
8. They told me i was having a boy
9. Working and hope to keep working till 40 weeks ;)

So here are my symptoms. They have been very diff rent and so far this pregnancy sucks but i will enjoy it to the fullest due to the fact that that i think its my last. I always said if i have a girl and boy I'm done and if i have 2 girls or 2 boys i will go for the 3rd. Good luck with your baby's and enjoy. ;)


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