Our Pregnancy
Welcome to my pregnancy journey where I share my real-life experiences, as well as tips and advises that you may learn from.
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Survival Mode: My Honest Guide to First Trimester Symptoms
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…
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The Story of How We Found Out We’re Pregnant
Usually, my body gives me very clear signals that it’s that time of the month. However, this time? Silence. There were no pre-menstrual cramps, headaches – nothing. Also, I found myself constantly checking for that dark, vertical line on my abdomen called the linea nigra. In my defense, it was plain curiosity. One time, after dinner, there was really a loud voice inside my head telling me I should take the pregnancy test. I think it was my intuition speaking, or maybe it’s me just having a feeling about it, or maybe I was just assuming. I didn’t realize it then, but those three signs were my first steps into…
