I got pregnant for the first time in March 2017 and for the second time in May 2019. The similar time of the year makes it very “deja vu”! Both pregnancies were planned and hoped for but the first trimester was difficult both times. I know that in comparison to many, I’ve had it easy Read More
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11-weeks pregnancy update
July 6th 2019. I’ve finally started feeling better! I’m still very tired but the nausea has shifted – what a relief! I’m lucky in that I haven’t had sickness but constantly feeling like you are about to be sick… Well that totally sucks. And completely ruins my diet because I go off so many healthy Read More
Back at the UCLH – first midwife appointment at 9-weeks pregnant
I got a bit emotional walking through the hospital doors. If I hadn’t been late I would have probably cried. Just 18-months ago I walked out the same doors carrying newborn Maia, feeling completely overwhelmed. So much has happened since! I can’t believe we are going to go through it all again. I’m super excited Read More
Saying hi to our Pea – early ultrasound scan
Throwback to a very emotional day 6-weeks ago.☺️ Today, June 8th, we saw our second child for the first time ❤️ I’m 6 weeks 5 days pregnant (my own estimate) and haven’t even seen my midwife yet, but I was eager to have an early ultrasound scan to check everything is well and that there Read More
First trimester scan – hey little baby, it’s mummy and daddy here!
This is what I had been waiting for – the first trimester ultrasound scan and combined screening. Also marking the end of the first trimester. While many things could still go wrong, if no issues are detected in these tests and scan, risks from now on would be notably lower. I had managed to stay Read More
Mini-babymoon in Rome
One of my dreams came true last weekend when we took advantage of the UK bank holiday to spend a long weekend in Rome! We visited Italy twice last year, Sardinia and Venice, and I was eager to explore more of the country I fell in love with. I was really looking forward to not Read More
Diet post nausea – back on track!
I had dreaded the potential morning sickness, but it seems like I got lucky, because I was never actually sick and nauseous only for a few weeks (weeks 7-9). The best thing about not feeling sick anymore is that I can pay more attention to what I eat to ensure proper nutrition for the baby Read More
Maternity shopping…
On my 12th week of pregnancy I gave up – I need more belly friendly clothes! My business wardrobe consists primarily of fitted dresses, pencil skirts and jackets. Dresses would now barely zip up thanks to my belly and boobs, and sitting down for 12 hours in a pencil skirt would probably be a health hazard Read More
From hero to zero…and back!
As you know, exercise means a lot to me. It’s how I unwind, re-energise, destress, socialise, test my limits, exceed myself, feel empowered, the list goes on and on… Yet during my pregnancy weeks 5 to 10 I did little of it due to fatigue, nausea and most recently, an awful cold. I restricted my Read More
Hello anyone there??
I am 10 weeks pregnant and feeling great! Maybe too great?? Nausea is gone and fatigue is not as bad. That’s a good thing, or is it? Pregnancy symptoms made me feel pregnant. Not having all the symptoms made me think something is not right… While I won’t really know until our 12-week scan, I Read More