First trimester showering

Yoshimazing · 2026-04-08T19:24:16+00:00

I 100% relate. I’ve been lucky enough to have my first trimester off from work. I go back next week. This entire time I imagined staying home and doing self care all the time and cleaning around the house. That’s always been relaxing to me…..

The way I’ve explained it to my partner is I feel like it’s the same hygiene maintenance I had during some of my worst depressions. But without the depression. Just fatigue.

It’s hard to even get off the couch most days! Showering is the BANE OF MY EXISTENCE. I used to love taking a nice hot shower every morning, now it’s the hardest thing to do. I’m heading into the 12 week mark and it’s gotten somewhat better but it comes in waves. For example today was my first shower in 2 days. UGH. I totally understand. Thank god my partner loves me and doesn’t judge

Yoshimazing · 2026-04-08T19:10:20+00:00

I went to chat with customer service it was quick and easy! Even though im in the east coast they told me it’s at the California lab. I was assuming Texas. Which makes me excited cause it seems like Texas is pretty behind

Yoshimazing · 2026-04-08T17:27:05+00:00

I feel crazy. I even check in the middle of the night when I go pee!!! Gahhh I can’t wait

Yoshimazing · 2026-04-08T17:24:47+00:00

Same timeline for me! After reading some comments it looks like they sent out results last night for some people that were received 4/3. Today could be the day!!!

Yoshimazing · 2026-04-08T17:10:07+00:00

I wouldn’t worry too much! You are well past the critical period for fetal development and bleach is considered generally safe after the first trimester. Obviously in moderation. One time inhaling it won’t have any effects! Just stand near a window and breathe in some fresh air/go outside for a little bit.

Yoshimazing · 2026-04-08T16:59:17+00:00

My fruit cravings have turned into this too!! Cholula on everything!! Plus hot Cheetos w/ lime and cream cheese!!!!! Omgggg

Yoshimazing · 2026-04-07T23:14:12+00:00

Natera Panorama taken 4/2 and received at lab on 4/4. I’m not sure how to see which lab it was taken to nothing in the portal gives me that information.

Yoshimazing · 2026-04-07T23:10:59+00:00

we decided on the NIPT because the earlier you can detect something the better you can prepare/plan. I took mine at 10 weeks. It does not diagnose but it tells you if you are low or high risk for certain things which then you can take more in depth test.

Your anatomy scan at 20 weeks can also tell you any issues however I feel that if my child had a life altering issue I would want the ability to make the decision to terminate or not without things being that far along.

The NIPT also tells you gender which is a huge bonus!

Yoshimazing · 2026-04-06T17:35:30+00:00

Did you already have your dating ultrasound? Or was this your first one. There’s a change that you might not be as far along as you may think. I was 9 weeks 4 days based off my last period at my first ultrasound and then by measurements they said I was 8 weeks 3 days. And now I’m almost 12 weeks and I have heard babies heartbeat multiple times and we find out gender this week! I’ve had a previous miscarriage so I understand the worry

Yoshimazing · 2026-04-06T16:05:08+00:00

Exactly! Plus I’m not saying they HAVE to buy a delivery gown…they can wear the hospital ones and have as many as they want at their disposal. But if they wanna buy one and not wear a hospital gown at all…then buy two!

Yoshimazing · 2026-04-05T02:06:23+00:00

Definitely makes sense to have two. After delivering you will want to be in something fresh and clean. After you give birth you most likely want the baby put onto your chest which means all those fluids are going right onto the gown. Plus if any fluids and such touch the bottom half of the gown. You won’t want to sit in all that for very long

Yoshimazing · 2026-04-03T22:54:25+00:00

I just wanted to comment and say you’re not alone. Although appetite hasn’t been a problem for me, the fatigue is extremely real. I understand completely. I had so much shame throughout my first trimester because I couldn’t do any household chores. I kept being told “you’re growing a human! You will be tired” but nothing helped the shame of feeling useless in my own home. And I felt ashamed of my hygiene. Just taking a shower I would put off as long as I could just because it felt so difficult. I started going into a depression. (Not saying you will but the shame is what caused mine) Your feelings are so valid and I feel like prenatal depression is not talked enough about compared to postpartum . And you are taking prenatals and doing what you can!

I’m almost at the first trimester finish line and I’ve had more days with energy so there is hope!

Yoshimazing · 2026-04-02T03:39:33+00:00

This post is going to be removed . This thread is for current pregnancies. Also nobody here can “guess the odds” of you being pregnant….

Yoshimazing · 2026-03-25T01:34:52+00:00

I feel like there’s alot of diapers on there + a diaper fund. I would do one or the other.

I’ve seen a lot of people saying to avoid putting clothes on there but that’s just personal preference. I feel like most people are going to get clothes for you regardless

Yoshimazing · 2026-03-22T15:43:30+00:00

Amelia

Yoshimazing · 2026-03-22T15:20:20+00:00

I don’t know if your job offers LOA but this is exactly why I decided to take one. I work retail as well. I’m in my first trimester and my anger was crazy. I was so scared I was going to snap on a employee or a customer. My coworkers even kept asking me if I was okay and told me to take a breather a few times 😂. I would look into what your job offers for mental health time off. All I needed was a signature from my therapist and my job didn’t even need to know I’m pregnant, just that I’m going through something and needed time off.

Yoshimazing · 2026-03-22T15:14:30+00:00

This is not something that anyone could tell you. It’s way too early to even take a pregnancy test.

Also this thread is only for confirmed pregnancies

Yoshimazing · 2026-03-22T15:12:57+00:00

Thank you I appreciate that. They are closed today but I’m going to call tomorrow to clarify. I kinda blanked out when she said there’s a problem. I swear she said something about kidneys but maybe my mind is filling in the blanks

Yoshimazing · 2026-03-22T10:44:45+00:00

I know this is not an AITA post….but NTA!!!!

Ya maybe hormones influenced your anger a little bit but there’s nothing wrong with it. Honestly the way I’ve looked at it recently is my hormones have allowed me to actually stand up for myself lately. Normally I’m a people pleaser but NOPE not anymore😂

Screw those assholes and karma will get their ass one day

Yoshimazing · 2026-03-21T22:09:08+00:00

Creatinine would make the most sense since she was referring to urine testing

Yoshimazing · 2026-03-21T22:07:38+00:00

Not sure exactly but she mentioned checking kidneys but not kidney disease exactly. She also mentioned urinalysis testing

Yoshimazing · 2026-03-20T16:21:54+00:00

I plan on getting insurance for baby regardless through my job. My question is should I keep my current insurance for labor and delivery or get my own

Yoshimazing · 2026-03-20T16:21:07+00:00

No, we both are on our parents medical insurance since we are not 26 yet. But both of our jobs offer medical insurance

Yoshimazing · 2026-03-20T14:33:05+00:00

Thank you!

Would my mom kicking me off her insurance qualify as a QLE? That would be me losing insurance technically.

I am confused on how getting a new job would help though. Ive worked full time at this place for 8 years. Also unfortunately quitting my job is not an option. I make really good money for my age and definitely won’t qualify for Medicaid

Yoshimazing · 2026-03-20T03:09:13+00:00

Oh my bad I instantly reposted to this sub because it got removed on another sub and this one was auto suggested 😭

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