Very soon I will be a mother for the third time. In the first trimester of pregnancy, I also had to face changes not only in mood, but also in food addictions. I'll tell you about my experience.

About food

For example, I almost stopped eating meat, butswitched to seafood: I periodically wanted caviar, shrimp, crab meat, and for dessert in restaurants I ordered herring and watermelon at the same time. A stunning mix! Another of the "pregnant" quirks is a suddenly awakened passion for smelt, which is not so easy to find in the city! Well, and the classic craving for salty things - in particular, pickled tomatoes, and specifically grandma's, because her recipe included spices and herbs that I was crazy about. Although, of course, you have to be careful with salty things - after it you want to drink, and water in my condition contributes to the occurrence of edema.A photo: Irina BelovaHad to reduce the amount of sweets and pastries in the diet. The most difficult thing was to give up my favorite delicacy - fresh buns, drenched in olive oil. During the holidays in Greece, I ate them almost constantly, but then the scales transparently hinted that it was time to stop. The main dish on my table is vegetable soup with turkey: light and low-calorie.

About a figure

However, I can't say that it's too strong.I'm worried about the consequences for my figure. The ability to quickly return to my previous shape after giving birth is probably a feature of my body. When I was expecting Liza, I gained 9 kilograms, with Misha - 15 kilograms. This time, I think I'll gain about 12 kg. But I know myself, so I can say with confidence that within two months I'll be as good as new! Massages and sports help me a lot with this - I'm going to include them as soon as I can be active.Photo: personal archive of Anastasia TregubovaPhoto: personal archive of Anastasia Tregubova

About hormones

Increased emotionality and changes inmood did not pass me by. I often cried, and for no reason at all - for example, when I was watching a movie. I wanted extra attention from my loved ones, I was haunted by the feeling that no one loved or understood me. I reacted sharply to noise and smells: if someone smoked nearby, it was a real tragedy! I even asked my husband to give up eau de toilette for a while, which I used to love very much. I console myself with the fact that I am not the only one. My friends say that they have the same thing. We treat this with humor, we understand that this is temporary: the body is adjusting to new conditions, getting used to the fact that two hearts are now beating inside it. It is important that future dads understand this. You need to endure a couple of months, and everything will return to normal.Photo: Anastasia Tregubova's personal archive

About work

Of course, when you're pregnant, it's hard not to givesome indulgences for myself. So, I allowed myself to sleep more. But at the same time, I continued to work at "Good Morning" on Channel One, going on air until the last minute. Fortunately, the management is accommodating in terms of schedule and workload. Being pregnant, waking up every day during the week at 3 am and being on my feet for almost 24 hours is hard. In general, I am probably a workaholic: I plan to be on maternity leave for about a month and a half, then I will return to active work, and by May 9 I will finally be back on duty. On this day, we have the "Holiday Channel": the presenters go live from different cities. Last year I worked in St. Petersburg, we will see what happens this time. Preparations have already begun. I am often asked how I imagine myself as a mother of many children. To be honest, I am only now beginning to truly understand this. I am trying to think through some algorithms of action in order to have time to take care of the older children and pay enough attention to the little ones. Of course, life will change seriously. But both grandmothers will help me - my mother and my husband. And my son and daughter are also ready to actively participate in raising a new family member.Photo: Irina Belova

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