First of all, I’m sorry I haven’t posted in a while, I have been so busy with life in general. I’ve had ultrasounds, my 21st birthday, family coming home from overseas, a surprise holiday… and a proposal from my boyfriend (now fiancé ), so as you can tell, I have been a very busy girl! So I had [...]
read more »Our baby is 4-6mm long CRL. Heart begins to beat. Eyes, ears, mouth and limb buds are visible. 243 days to go!! Not long now until I will be past the point that I miscarried last time, that will be such a relief…I know that really, I’m not in a “safe zone” until after the first trimester, [...]
read more »So, I am happy to say that my little bubba is still sticking in my belly. I had a small amount of spotting on the day my period was due and freaked out and put myself on bed rest for the day. But since then all has been fine… I have a doctors appointment with [...]
read more »During early pregnancy urine may become darker in colour and/or have a stronger or different smell than usual – be sure to drink plenty of water (at least 8 glasses a day). If you are experiencing any pain you should speak with your doctor as it could also be a sign of a urinary tract [...]
read more »Posted on January 18th, 2009 Written by Countdown to Pregnancy
It may never occur to you that a runny or stuffy nose could be connected with being pregnant, but many women experience cold or flu-like symptoms in early pregnancy. This is due to higher levels of estrogen during pregnancy which can cause swelling in the mucous membranes throughout the body, including the nose. In very [...]
read more »Posted on October 24th, 2008 Written by Countdown to Pregnancy
Headaches in pregnancy tend to occur most frequently in the first trimester. Hormone levels rise dramatically in early pregnancy, and can contribute to headaches. Changes in your blood circulation and blood volume during pregnancy can cause increased pressure on your blood vessels. This increase requires greater fluid intake to counteract dehydration, which can be another [...]
read more »Posted on September 4th, 2008 Written by Countdown to Pregnancy
Some women report that they notice the sudden appearance of “road map” veins (more prominent blue veins) most often these are most apparent in the breasts. Because of an increased blood supply to your breasts during early pregnancy, these veins may become more visible. Some women also notice a change in the appearance of veins [...]
read more »Posted on August 28th, 2008 Written by Countdown to Pregnancy
