‘Get A Kick Out Of You

I took my first road trip since I became pregnant. Whilst the shaking was not pleasant, I think it triggered the baby to be more active so by the end of week 18, I started feeling the baby’s movements.

Now I realize that I had felt the same in earlier weeks but I wasn’t aware that they were the baby’s movements. Now I am certain. This is very exciting. I want to feel the baby move all the time!

Family Matters

I recovered my energy just in time for my in-laws who have come to visit us for the very first time since we got married. I was extremely worried about not having enough energy and being able to stand the smells while I would cook for them. Thankfully, either with a rush of adrenaline or due to the charms of the second trimester, I am absolutely fine.

I heard the baby’s heartbeat for the second time in the GP’s office yesterday. It was incredibly soothing and reassuring. I am always so worried about the baby’s wellbeing that hearing the heart beating really calms me. As I don’t feel terribly sick anymore as I did in the first trimester, I was wondering if feeling ok means I am still pregnant or not. I certainly have become silly…

Birth Options

Twice now I have been recommended to give birth at home in a pool. I had never considered this option before. I always thought that if something went wrong, being in a hospital is the safest option. Though the natural and drug free option of a pool birth is appealing…There is just so much to think about and so much I don’t know. I feel so ignorant.

Oh, by the way, making it to the second trimester does not mean the end of troubles. Whilst I feel million times better than two weeks ago, now I am suffering from headaches, blocked sinuses and sleepless nights. Oh the joys…

The Heartbeat

I heard the heartbeat of my baby for the very first time today. It was amazing. Just like the 12 week scan, it brought a huge smile on my face. Now I want to hear my baby’s heartbeat all the time. It was magical. I can tell I will love this baby so much and will want to hear it, smell it and see it all the time!