In this episode, HeHe reflects on the surprise of an unplanned but welcome pregnancy and the early physical changes that followed, like showing a small bump by just 7 to 8 weeks. While she processed the news emotionally, Nick immediately shifted into planning mode, building spreadsheets within hours. HeHe also breaks down the confusing pregnancy week timeline and shares her first trimester symptoms: exhaustion and breast tenderness, but no nausea. She credits her smooth start to intentional preconception prep, from blood sugar balance and strength training to quality supplements and hormone testing.
Up Next in Growing with Hehe Season 1
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Ep 6: New Sensations and Cravings - G...
HeHe shares early pregnancy surprises and challenges including leg and foot cramps and how magnesium helped, plus early constipation despite staying active and hydrated. Sensory changes were intense with heightened smell and taste, and cravings consisted of fish tacos, chocolate milk, and cold ce...
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Ep 7: The Ultrasound & Co-Care Planni...
At 10 weeks, HeHe has an early ultrasound, seeing the baby move and possibly suck its thumb with visible limbs, heartbeat, and brain hemispheres. She also discovers she has an anterior placenta which excites her given what she knows from being a doula: it’s linked to easier labor. It’s confirmed ...
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Ep 8: Meet Nick - Growing with HeHe
In this episode, we meet HeHe’s husband Nick. He shares his EMT and healthcare background, how they met, and their reactions to the surprise pregnancy. The conversation highlights their contrasting personalities, HeHe’s planning versus Nick’s spontaneity, and how his crisis training helped him su...
