Tummy Bug

Just as when I thought all my troubles and pain were done and dusted, I caught a tummy bug, which made me truly miserable. Even worse, it made me worry about the baby again who I hadn't felt move for about 3 days. So the maternity clinic told me to go to A&E. At Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, they were absolutely wonderful. They put me in ultrasound immediately and found the baby's heartbeat. There was also a gynecologist at the A&E who checked everything and eased my worries. They asked me to come back for another scan the following day. Everything went very smoothly. I was truly impressed with the service and the care they have given. They put me at ease. Thankfully, the tummy bug cleared in two days and I can now start enjoying the nausea free second trimester. 

‘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!