On the 18th week of pregnancy, morning sickness lessened, but what about other activated hormones?

I remember in my previous blog months ago, @tpkidkai commented about more changes, not only physical but also emotional, during pregnancy. I guessed he observed it from his wife. Of course, I know this would happen as I see a lot of colleagues, friends, and family who got pregnant. Even my sister @asiaymalay used to keep all the chocolates our other sisters bought, 🤣. Then she would only give us one or two 😁. Ah, that makes me mad back then!

So, since I got pregnant, I have expected that might wouldn't like sharing my food too, especially if it is the one I crave. Did it happen? Ah maybe? Until now, I have kept the coffee packs I bought from TW! Naa, that was my favorite flavor, and I was looking forward to having a cup the next day after I popped out my baby!

Well, I am now on the 18th week, so a few more months are left!

I Just habitually took selfies in our comfort room to see my belly grow.

Finally, I overcame the first trimester and was thankful everything was fine; our baby kept on growing healthy. Morning sickness and craving somehow lessen, but other hormones are activated 🤣. That make me feel like;

Being emotional

I believed I was tough and not a crying baby! Yet, one Sunday morning, I woke up past six starving. I was so hungry that my stomach hurt like I hadn't eaten for days. I got up and went to the nearest local canteen as cooking for my food was no longer an option. I had a chicken adobo and rice. While eating, I was talking with my husband through a video call. One, two, three* After eating a spoonful of my meal, I didn't notice I was crying! Why? Simple, the food could taste better! It was like, meh!

That was so silly! I actually laughed at myself afterawhile

Feeling ugly and dry.

This is my first pregnancy, and I waited years to make it happen. That is why I am so excited that I noticed all my physical changes. I am anticipating it, and I know it's part of the journey, yet there are still times that hormones make me feel insecure.

I was in the third month of December and was at home. I took a selfie, and that is when I observed my nose getting bigger 🤣.

Heck, I already had a flat nose, so what now?😂

Not only that, but everything that could be darkened, darkened. I'm not sure in other countries, but in mine, most of the women are into having white underarms. That is why I'd been caring for mine for years and not even used commercial deodorants. However, pregnancy happened, and boom! It started to look gloomy 🤣.

That is why sometimes talking to the husband irritates me! Looking at his rosy, clear face made him look more handsome in my eyes. I felt it was so unfair! Why does he look like that while I am starting to feel dry?

Nope, it's not in vain, and as I said, I am aware of these changes, but still hormones, maybe.

Pampering myself

Going out was too tiring for me, yet I decided to go out one weekend! I wanted to unwind, perhaps get a manicure and pedicure, then would eat anything that I wanted. The urge to feel good,

Just along Edsa, find this salon Petra and Pepita, where I decided to drop by.

These days, trimming my finger toes was a challenge. I also availed manicures because I wanted my nails to look good. Sitting there comfortably for a while, I felt so relaxed that I even fell asleep!

After it was done, I went inside the mall and there! Ramen was good to eat at that time.

I have seen this in several malls before but didn't try it (I am not a fan of Ramen.). No, not this time. I mean this previous week, as my taste buds craved it.

My day I ended with a bowl of Ramen and a glass of red tea.

Looking at my newly manicured fingers, it's safe to say I feel better. There are enough reasons for me to smile while eating 😁.

How about you ladies? Did anyone have this feeling too during their pregnancy? Your thoughts are appreciated.

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