Finally it was 18th of July, the day I had been waiting for so much! We were scheduled to have our 3-month ultrasound scan and blood tests for chromosomal abnormalities at the hospital. I had felt quite calm and confident that everything will be ok, but I think I’d still been stressing about it unconsciously Read More
Category: First trimester
First trimester – first vs. second pregnancy
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
Career mama pregnant- again
May 25th 2019. I survived (and enjoyed!) the huge life change of becoming a mother and taking a year long career break. I even survived going back to my investment banking career and leaving my toddler in the care of a nanny – although there were many days I thought I couldn’t do it anymore 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
The pregnancy test day!
I hate taking pregnancy tests. Both times when we’ve been trying for a baby I’ve been too impatient to wait to be late and I’ve wasted so many tests. And honestly, I find that text “Not pregnant” on Clearblue digital tests just rude. I wish it said “not this time love, but soon!” The disappointment 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