This Thanksgiving is going to be...ugh I don't even know. It’s my first holiday season pregnant, and I’m right in the middle of my first trimester. To be honest, I’m not sure how I’m going to get through it. The idea of a big holiday meal sounds amazing, but with constant nausea and a total lack of appetite, I’m not sure I’ll even be able to enjoy any of it.

I’ve always loved Thanksgiving food, it's my favorite—but right now, just thinking about it makes me want to yack. I can barely get a few bites down without feeling awful. And with so much food and socializing around me, I’m worried I won’t be able to keep up.

I keep telling myself it’s okay to not be “perfectly festive” this year. This Thanksgiving won’t look the way I imagined, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be special. I’m focusing on the small things I can enjoy: the warmth of being with family, the quiet moments of gratitude, and hopefully some ginger tea to help with the nausea. I’m trying to let go of the pressure to eat everything or feel perfectly upbeat and just take it easy.

This holiday is a reminder that pregnancy isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes it’s messy, uncomfortable, and hard. But it’s also a time to be thankful for the little life growing inside me, even if I’m not able to fully enjoy the turkey this year. There’s always next year! And next year I can share my favorite foods with my new tiny babe! 

XO, trying to stay positive in Tri One