EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 34 MIN
WTF Is Happening To My Body: Weeks 12-15
from Conversations with Cam · host Cameron Oaks Rogers
In this episode, I detail my pregnancy symptoms during weeks 12-15, surviving the first trimester, and how I’m waiting patiently for the “honeymoon phase” to kick in! I share my continued struggles with nausea, headaches, and exhaustion, as well as new symptoms like acne, body changes, and really feeling the “pregnancy uglies” during this phase. I open up about some of the heightened anxiety and depression I’ve been feeling during this pregnancy and how I’m really trying to stick to my self-care routines, prioritize family time, and find joy through the process.Key Takeaway / Points: Physical symptoms: nausea, cold flashes, acne, insomnia, and headachesCoping with heightened anxiety and perinatal depressionWhy men could never handle pregnancyLearning to prioritize joy and self-care during the hard weeksA bump update, experiencing pelvic pain, and first potential baby kicksThe importance of honest conversations around body image and mental health during pregnancyThis episode is sponsored by Natural Cycles, the company behind the first FDA-cleared, hormone-free, and non-invasive birth control app that helps prevent or plan pregnancy naturally. Use code CAMERON at https://naturalcycles.app/Cameron for 15% off an annual subscription + a FREE NC° Band. The NC° app is for 18+ and does not protect against STIs. Always read and follow the instructions for use.Follow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYouTube: Cameron Rogers
What this episode covers
In this episode, I detail my pregnancy symptoms during weeks 12-15, surviving the first trimester, and how I’m waiting patiently for the “honeymoon phase” to kick in! I share my continued struggles with nausea, headaches, and exhaustion, as well as new symptoms like acne, body changes, and really feeling the “pregnancy uglies” during this phase. I open up about some of the heightened anxiety and depression I’ve been feeling during this pregnancy and how I’m really trying to stick to my self-care routines, prioritize family time, and find joy through the process.Key Takeaway / Points: Physical symptoms: nausea, cold flashes, acne, insomnia, and headachesCoping with heightened anxiety and perinatal depressionWhy men could never handle pregnancyLearning to prioritize joy and self-care during the hard weeksA bump update, experiencing pelvic pain, and first potential baby kicksThe importance of honest conversations around body image and mental health during pregnancyThis episode is sponsored by Natural Cycles, the company behind the first FDA-cleared, hormone-free, and non-invasive birth control app that helps prevent or plan pregnancy naturally. Use code CAMERON at https://naturalcycles.app/Cameron for 15% off an annual subscription + a FREE NC° Band. The NC° app is for 18+ and does not protect against STIs. Always read and follow the instructions for use.Follow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYouTube: Cameron Rogers
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