first trimester trenches 🫩

you absolutely should rest, the first trimester is tough and forcing yourself to be really active will only make you feel worse. movement is still a good idea, but just a little movement is fine for now, like going for walks is really good, even short ones!

you'll have more energy as you go into your second trimester so you won't find it so difficult to be a bit more active

also try not to compare yourself to others! you're doing great, everyone is different and every pregnancy is different

I just turned 21 an I was exactly where you are now last year. Quit my job working with livestock because I was too sick to keep up. You’re not alone with these feelings, it’s a very difficult transition but you are absolutely valid to choose to rest. You’re are creating a life which is a full time job!! Take as many naps as you need, sleep in, stay in bed all day if you need to. I remember being so nauseous I couldn’t get out of bed, first trimester can be rough! Take all the naps you can now while pregnant with your first, these will be some of the best uninterrupted naps you’ll have for a while. Next pregnancies you’ll have another human to take care of on top of it all so embrace these precious naps. (I say this with love lol contact nap with babies are pure bliss too)
Also every pregnancy is different and comparison is a thief of joy. So don’t get too upset about not being able to be active. Pregnancy is the perfect “excuse” to relax!❤️