For the most part, I've had a pretty easy pregnancy. Just a little fatigue. Minimal morning sickness. Still able to wear my [looser] pre-pregnancy clothes at 18 weeks. Other than a decreased appetite from apparent pregnancy gastroporesis, some itchy skin, and my very first nosebleed, things have been going well physically.
I do find myself much more anxious than usual, though. It doesn't interfere with my life in a dramatic way, but I do get more nervous about all the "what ifs" in life. I am generally able to calm myself down with a little logical self-talk and some prayer to help me trust more.
I've also adopted a new philosophy which also seems to help: "no unnecessary risks." If a situation arises where there is some kind of risk involved, but it saves time/money/effort/comfort, I choose the less risky option. I will opt to throw food away if there is any question of its safety, when a few months back I may have eaten it. I didn't do it often before, but now I never jaywalk or walk against a light. While driving, I try to avoid turning right on red lights. Even with medications that are safe for pregnant women to take, I take them as little as possible.
I know it doesn't guarantee that nothing bad will happen to the baby or me, but at least I can say I did everything in my power to prevent it.
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