real and raw first trimester vlog | bad nausea, emetophobia, chronically ill & pregnant

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Күн бұрын

Here is a look into my first trimester with my first pregnancy as someone who is chronically ill, has a feeding tube and is pregnant!
It was so rough but so worth it. Please look at the timestamps below if you are looking for something in specific and let me know if you have any questions!
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
00:13 5 week symptoms
02:52 spotting, cramps & anxiety
04:36 medications I’m taking
06:11 crazy symptom for me
08:11 pregnancy test line progression
09:12 emetophobia, CI & pregnancy
10:26 6 weeks and so sick
11:46 what’s helping with sickness
14:44 other 6 week symptoms
15:34 new day, still ill
16:21 new nausea med
19:51 jk new med didn’t work
20:46 7 week appointment
21:29 insurance issues
22:37 ultrasound
24:18 ob appt
25:05 nicest doctor ever
26:32 new nausea med
27:47 insurance issues
29:56 ultrasound photos
30:34 happy update
33:05 holy grail medication regimen
34:45 food schedule
36:25 bumpdate
36:36 12 week update
38:08 gift for my OB
39:35 what 12 week appt is
40:44 bumpdate
41:04 appt update
43:12 upcoming plans
44:30 ultrasound photos
44:43 outro
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Пікірлер: 64

@crabbyabby 2 ай бұрын

as an emetophobe, it means a lot to have people like me talk about their experiences with the phobia! it’s reassuring to know that it’s manageable if i decide to get pregnant someday. im so glad you and baby are healthy! i look forward to following the rest of your journey ❤

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

Of course! And it definitely is manageable! It’s rough but I’m not as nervous for future pregnancies because I know how to manage it now!

@dcooper1535 2 ай бұрын

It would be cool to take a photo every day, and then compile them all together in a time lapse bump video. Congratulations on everything! :)

@floral-smoke 2 ай бұрын

I am a SEVERE emetophobe. I'm getting pretty old to have a safe pregnancy (33), and your vlog honestly makes me feel better. You even had a smile on your face! Do you find filming helps you? I hope you know you're helping people

@lorettabacy2307 Ай бұрын

You're amazing. What a good mom you'll be❤

@paulinequinn8616 2 ай бұрын

Im so excited for you both, the sick feeling usually passes at 12wks, your coping with it all so well, its all worth it in the end ❤

@botanicabyb 2 ай бұрын

I’ve followed you since the start and you helped me so much on my Gastrparesis journey, I’m so happy and excited for you guys! ❤

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@m0sspunk 2 ай бұрын

i'm so excited to see a vlog from you again!! and i'm also so excited that you're pregnant, i can't even imagine the joy and all the emotions you must be feeling right now

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! And that’s not weird at all, honestly it makes me so happy because that was my goal when I decided to start opening up and sharing my pregnancy journey! When I first got diagnosed with gastroparesis 5 years ago, I was immediately worried about not being able to be a good mom but over the years I learned that that’s not true and I am capable of a lot more than I thought despite my chronic illnesses! And I wanted to show others that too!

@ry.butterfly 2 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to see you back . I've missed your vlogs so much!

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

That makes me so happy🥹

@ry.butterfly 2 ай бұрын

@@KennaKrueger ahhhhh YOU make so many people happy!

@user-zy2bz7sv8e 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been missing your vlogs so much, and this series is the best comeback ever:)

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

Ahh that makes me so happy!!

@AbbyKuusisto-cl7lr Ай бұрын

@@KennaKruegerI've Missed You so much!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@emichristie1337 2 ай бұрын

I literally started crying both when you announced your pregnancy initially and while you were talking about the great experience you had with the doctor. You deserved a good doctor so much!!! I wish you all the best through the rest of your pregnancy!! Thank you for sharing your story and for giving us hope as well 😊❤

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

This means so much to me thank you!

@Lizea-hf6ou 2 ай бұрын

I looove your videos, at first I was watching you for your gastroparesis story (which I am actually living, the nausea, the emetophobia and bloating😩) but I really like your personality and I'm really happy for you that you are doing better nos and really happy for you and your boyfriend about your pregnancy. Wish you all the best you'll be a great mom ❤

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@michellebele78 2 ай бұрын

The queeze ease is the best. I got it at a few hospital stays ago & it helps me so much, especially when my meds haven’t kicked in yet. I’m so glad that your doing well (the best you can be). Take it one day and step at a time. Make sure to get rest and nap, lots of naps. A trick to help ease the nausea when I was pregnant, try to not let the stomach empty. Ik it sounds ironic but it helped. (Note the gastroparesis came later in life, so it was totally different for me, but you got this!!!!!!) I’m so glad you’re back on YT. You’ve been missed. Can’t wait to see the journey!

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! And yes I cannot have my stomach be empty! Its honestly hard to keep up with sometimes😂

@Wolfteafolk 2 ай бұрын

Welcome back sweetheart we’ve missed you! 😭🙏🏻

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

@Wolfteafolk 2 ай бұрын

@@KennaKrueger congratulations and welcome to motherhood! So happy for you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥹🙏🏻

@brookcgobel3083 2 ай бұрын

I’ve watched your videos for awhile (I originally found your Etsy shop) because I have gp and am tube fed as well.. my husband and I would like to try to have a baby in the near future and your videos have given me so much hope and happiness and reassurance these past few years x thank you so much

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

That makes me so so happy!

@EmLovesToShop86 2 ай бұрын

I must’ve taken more than 20 pregnancy tests at the start of this pregnancy. I’d had 2 early miscarriages before and wanted to see those tests getting darker. I’m now nearly 27 weeks, feeling our little boy move around so much is absolutely amazing. Wishing you all the best with the rest of the pregnancy ❤

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

I had definitely taken so many too! I can’t wait to start feeling my little girl and congratulations to you too! Wishing you a happy and healthy rest of your pregnancy!

@maurad5378 2 ай бұрын

You are an amazing, strong young woman!

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much🥹

@AprilLeighchronicallyme 2 ай бұрын

I was nauseous for 6 weeks with my son and the entire pregnancy with my daughter. You will find what helps you the best . Also I had that spotting issue with my first pregnancy and was freaked out but turned out normal. Praying for you and your baby❤you are going to be the best mom .

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

Being 15 weeks now things have really mellowed out and I have figured out what I need now! It’s comforting to know other people had similar experiences!

@marigoofy14 2 ай бұрын

I had nausea all the 12 weeks and slowly faded after the 13 weeks but I do get it occasionally! I have intermittent spotting as well. Wishing you well in this journey !! ❤

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@marzettik 2 ай бұрын

Best of luck with your pregnancy. The hormones do all kinds of things to your body. ❤

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@abbieliz396 2 ай бұрын

I just recently found out I'm pregnant and I have bad emetophobia. I am overjoyed to be pregnant but so terrified at the same time! Thank you for documenting your experiences. Congratulations and i wish you the best for the rest of your pregnancy 💓

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

Wishing the best for you and your pregnancy!

@aliciakillen1940 8 күн бұрын

I feel ya. I was pregnant WITH TWINS,and I also have emetophobia ! I also freak when others throw up around me. That’s been hard with kids!

@kenseyarmour9676 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been following you for years and am so happy that you are starting your family. We share very similar chronic illnesses/symptoms so I’ve always loved hearing someone talk about similar situations as me. I have always worried about how starting my own family will look like. Has your doctors talked about how your pregnancy could affect your feeding tube? I can never find much research about women who become pregnant while also keeping their feeding tubes. ❤

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

For my doctor and my situation specifically all I had to do was get a tube change before I started trying because you can’t get them changed while pregnant due to radiation! The plan is to just keep the same tube the whole time as long as it stays put!

@billdoty6438 2 ай бұрын

I also take Unisom for my insomnia now for years. It’s the best over the counter sleep aid in my opinion. Insurance wise, we are also on affordable care act insurance for many years now also being self employed and it been great. When you sign up at beginning of the year, only look at options that allows you to go to the health care provider you want.

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

This was personally my first year on it so it was just an adjustment! Also the main issue was we got this insurance before pregnancy and we didn’t know the OB and hospital I would be using only accepted two out of the many marketplace plans (and this was the only OB I could get into)! Offices in our area seem to be stingy on the marketplace plans they accept so it wasn’t necessarily frustration on the marketplace end just how it felt like we had very few options and we ended up paying a lot more for insurance each month than we were expecting because of the very limited options. But I’m thankful now because we ended up finding a really good insurance from there!

@aliciakillen1940 8 күн бұрын

It’s your first, it’s scary. I remember those days.

@lizzzzzzzz 2 ай бұрын

GURL i totally know what you mean about the marketplace!!! so frustrating. like i needed an oral surgery and i could only go to ONE person. it was fine, but so annoying not to have any choice in my community. and i found this out because i had had a consult with another practice and they explained it and i had to still pay them out of pocket. i am so broke that now i am on medicaid and there are constraints on where you can go, but usually it's because a lot of places just don't want to deal with getting the boards for it. BUT i don't have to pay for ANYTHING, no copays and so i have great care and full options for any testing or imagine or whatever i need. and the crazy thing is, is with my numerous mental health issues and health problems (i take motegrity and have GI problems too), i would have to choose better employment based on insurance. and with all the appointments i have, even if i got a job for 30k a year if the insurance deductible is super high i may as well stay at the job i currently have. it's just crazy how things work. anyways im so glad you like your OBGYN and your insurance stuff got sorted out. i am so happy for you, and i have really loved watching you and your loved ones celebrate. it's awesome! take care!!

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

It’s so crazy how so many of us have these insurance issues! It always breaks my heart because this isn’t how it should be😭 I’m glad you found something that works despite the constraints!

@ry.butterfly 2 ай бұрын

That unisom b6 combo is actually made as a prescription pill called bonjesta! If youre having trouble finding the right dose maybe ask your dr about the rx version!

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

I didn’t know that! I am doing better now but for the future that’s good to know thank you!

@ry.butterfly 2 ай бұрын

@KennaKrueger I'm SO glad you feel better! Hopefully it stays that way 💕

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@AprilLeighchronicallyme 2 ай бұрын

My sister used that combo recommended by her dr and it worked for her

@AprilLeighchronicallyme 2 ай бұрын

I live in Florida and use fhcp under the market place and I love it. All of my favorite drs take it

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

The new one I ended up getting turned out to be really good so I’m thankful! Thank you for the info though I may need to know that for the future!

@AprilLeighchronicallyme 2 ай бұрын

@@KennaKrueger you are welcome.

@karamason7605 2 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry that the " morning sick " side of things hadn't been treating you well. I am glad you are proactively trying different things to counter act . Also I know I live in Perth Western Australia and would love love to send both Joseph, yourself and the new little addition a little gift, but don't know where to send it. If you could please help me out with that I will be eternally grateful. Lots of love and big hugs from Karalyn Laurette Mason from Perth Western Australia.

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! If you would like you can send it to my business address! 3564 Avalon park east blvd Ste 1 #164 Orlando, Florida 32828 Thank you so much and please don’t feel obligated to!!

@AyyRalphy 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations. You are so damn strong. I know this sounds corny to say but I sure hope your baby sends stem cells to heal your stomach or anything to heal you. Nausea is the worst ugh I hate it

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

This means so much thank you!

@Jasperollie84 2 ай бұрын

Are you on motegrity? Oh wait you just mentioned it in the video. Lol. I’m on motegrity but have wondered if there is a better option

@KennaKrueger 2 ай бұрын

I used to be but not anymore because there isn’t much research around Motegrity and pregnancy! It depends on your use! Motegrity is the only med that helps the stomach and colon. My colon is super slow as well and when that gets worse my stomach gets worse so even though Trulance technically only helps the colon for me it somewhat helps the stomach just by keeping my intestines working! Other drugs like Trulance are linzess and amitiza! I think the only one that was considered “safe” during pregnancy was Trulance which is why we decided on that one