The first trimester is a complete whirlwind of emotions. Beyond the initial excitement, it’s an incredibly anxious stage especially for us. Since we found out we were pregnant just before the fourth week, we faced a grueling two-week wait until our 6th-week ultrasound to finally see the baby. During that time, the first trimester symptoms truly began to take center stage. I’ve read repeatedly that the body is literally building an entire organ, the placenta, from scratch, a feat often compared to running a marathon while sitting on the couch. I was honestly looking forward to that famous ‘pregnancy glow’ almost every mom seems to talk about, but little did…