diff --git a/lua/gemini/init.lua b/lua/gemini/init.lua
index 5aa34eb..dbf91d9 100644
--- a/lua/gemini/init.lua
+++ b/lua/gemini/init.lua
@@ -24,8 +24,9 @@ function M.query(prompt, context)
     chat.set_context(context)
     chat.create_window()
     
+    -- Don't add the thinking message to conversation history
     local initial_content = "User: " .. prompt .. "\n\nAssistant: Thinking..."
-    chat.update_content(initial_content, true)
+    chat.update_content(initial_content, true, true)  -- Add new parameter to indicate temporary content
     vim.cmd('redraw')
     
     api.get_response(prompt, context, function(response, error)