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Let’s be real. The first trimester of pregnancy is a pain in the *cough*. If you’ve been pregnant before, you know what we’re talking about. But if you’re pregnant for the first time and you’re wondering when the misery will end, wait for it, and it’ll get better. Now, we are not saying that you’ll wake up one morning and start to feel amazing all of a sudden. It’s a gradual change, but you will probably notice the difference between the first trimester and the second. And the best part of all — your baby bump! It starts to show from the second trimester, and you will probably feel more like yourself. If you’re eager to know what we’re talking about, scroll below to find out the 7 things that make the second trimester the best time of pregnancy:
1. Bye Bye Nausea
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Imagine waking up feeling nauseous every day. It’s probably the worst feeling, and for most pregnant women, that happens for the entire first trimester of pregnancy. By the second trimester, things ease up a little, and you don’t suffer from morning sickness anymore (at least not every day) (1). That sounds like such a blessing!
2. The Wardrobe Update
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By the second trimester, you’re showing off your baby bump, which means it’s time for a new wardrobe. You might be sad that you can’t fit into your old clothes, but it’s the perfect reason to get a brand new wardrobe. The market has a great collection of maternity wear, and you don’t have to sacrifice your inner fashionista just because you’re pregnant.
3. The Much-Awaited Glow
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If there’s one thing that every pregnant woman looks forward to during her pregnancy, it’s that legendary glow that everyone talks about. Most women start glowing during the second trimester, and you will probably hear everyone tell you that you look radiant. It’s just what you need to boost your mood, especially if you’ve been feeling unattractive lately because of the pregnancy changes.
4. The Food Cravings
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During the first trimester, all you want to do is stay away from food because it makes you nauseous and uncomfortable. But by the second trimester, your pregnancy cravings probably start kicking in, and everyone around you is waiting to shower you with all kinds of food that you want. It’s your time to make the best of it and satisfy those cravings.
5. Building The Nest
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It’s exactly like it sounds! You feel a longing to start building your baby’s room. You might feel like cleaning the house, organizing your cabinets, labeling items in your home, and rearranging furniture. It’s almost like you’re a bird building its nest while preparing for its little one’s arrival. That’s probably what it is — nature’s way of telling you to make space for a new family member.
6. Let Your Emotions Run Free
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You may feel some movement in your belly, like a faint tickling or fluttering, which means your baby can move freely within the amniotic fluid (2). Hormones rush through your body during pregnancy, and no one’s going to wonder why you cried when you were watching Tom & Jerry. It’s that time in your life when you’re allowed to be sentimental about anything and everything.
7. It’s Celebration Time
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During the first trimester, you might look pregnant, but you might also look like you’ve got a food baby. By the second trimester, your belly bump is evident, and everyone who sees you knows that there’s a baby arriving soon. Plus, your loved ones throw you a baby shower, usually by the end of the second trimester. Celebrations begin, and so does the countdown!
The second trimester is also when the baby grows the most. You plan and eagerly wait for your baby’s arrival by the end of the second trimester. After that, you will probably find it difficult to walk, sit, stand, and go about your normal day. All that’s left is for your baby to arrive! Share with us your second-trimester experiences in the comments below.
