14 weeks – How are we feeling?

So far, I’m loving the second trimester!! <3 In addition to physically feeling better than during the first trimester, I can finally be openly happy about our pregnancy having told our friends and colleagues about it. I don’t enjoy keeping secrets, especially not something as huge as this! Imagine meeting a friend for the first Read More

It’s public – I’m pregnant (and I have a blog)!!

On Halloween 2016, about 7 months ago, we decided to start trying for a baby. Soon after I started writing this blog but just to the desk drawer as I didn’t actually publish the blog or tell anyone about it. Just like I didn’t tell anyone about our baby plans. I didn’t know if either 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

Fatigue, nausea and … the BABY’S HEART BEAT!

This week (week 7) I haven’t been feeling frustrated about the exercise limitations as I’ve too busy napping! I’ve been so tired… I’d heard it’s very common in the first trimester, but the reality of it still surprised me! And the napping doesn’t even seem to help and I’ve been feeling pretty lethargic. And, oh yes, Read More

Tears of joy!

And one morning, the magical word appeared on the digital screen: “Pregnant”. <3 <3 <3 Overwhelming happiness. Disbelief. Excitement. Relief. Disbelief again. LOVE. The mixture of emotions I felt in that fleeting moment, staring at the pregnancy test. WE DID IT! Tears running down my cheeks I stare at the test, laughing and crying, receiving toothpaste-flavoured Read More