Welcome to our very first Waddlers After Dark 🌙

This episode is for the late-night Googlers, the anxious scrollers, and the parents lying awake wondering, “Is this normal… or should I panic?”

We’re breaking down the 10 most common first-trimester questions—from exhaustion and nausea to cramping, spotting, emotions, and the pressure to “feel pregnant.” No fear-mongering, no perfection culture—just real talk, basic science, and reassurance you didn’t know you needed.

If your first trimester feels confusing, overwhelming, lonely, or nothing like the highlight reel… this episode is for you.

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✨ Key Takeaways

• Extreme exhaustion in the first trimester is normal

• Symptoms can start early—or barely show up at all—and both are okay

• Mild cramping and light spotting can be normal (panic is also normal)

• Morning sickness is a lie and survival mode is valid

• Not “feeling pregnant” doesn’t mean something is wrong

• Everyday stress and big emotions are common—and not harming your baby

• Eating something > eating perfectly

• There is no right time to tell people you’re pregnant

• The first trimester isn’t always magical—and that doesn’t make you ungrateful

• You’re not behind, broken, or doing this wrong

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