Pregnancy blog!
I don’t think there’s another best moment to enjoy than getting to know that you’re pregnant or Mommy to be :) After my wedding, this is one of the best moments. I’m happy to share my pregnancy experience with you if it could be of any help.
I’m 11 weeks now. Getting pregnant was not very easy or difficult. It was basically god’s choice/ his blessing. We tried getting pregnant from January 2017, before that I wanted to get pregnant but was not really serious. In march we thought we would visit doctor just to make sure everything was right with us, that is when I got to know I had hypothyroid( which is pretty common these days, basically mom & grandma had it) of course I was sad. I spoke to one of my Doctor friends, she told me not to worry at all & she also told me things would fall right in place after 45 days of taking medicine. It just came true. I got pregnant literally after 45 days.
First Trimester-
On June 6, I took pregnancy test at home & I
swear that month I didn’t expect to get pregnant as we were on holiday, also
didn’t give our 100 percent :) I was 5 weeks pregnant when I checked, I
was overwhelmed & told Sarpa(my Husband) regarding the same, and in fact I
checked twice with 2 different branded pregnancy strips, positive was the
answer! happy me :)
We were extremely happy like any other parents. We visited Doctor after a week, when I was 6 weeks and I had to go through ultrasound. Saw that little munchkin for the very first time & the baby looked really very small. I had tears to believe, it was my own baby. That moment was truly priceless.
We were extremely happy like any other parents. We visited Doctor after a week, when I was 6 weeks and I had to go through ultrasound. Saw that little munchkin for the very first time & the baby looked really very small. I had tears to believe, it was my own baby. That moment was truly priceless.
The second ultrasound was when I was 8 weeks; I could see a lot of changes in
my baby’s growth though it was just 2 weeks later. It was again good experience
as we saw that tiny movements of the baby. Well, I really have no idea about
the baby’s gender. Sarpa has a feeling that we'll have a princess but I’m not
really sure on anything right now. Family, cousins & friends are wishing us
to have a healthy baby.
When I was 9 weeks, we moved to Falls
Church, VA because of Sarpa’s work. I used to go to Midsouth OB/GYN in Memphis.
It was one of the best hospitals (I did have a good experience). After coming
to VA we had to find a new OB/GYN for me & came across RHJN, Falls Church.
They are good too.
My next ultrasound was at 12 weeks. This was exactly when my baby looked like a
baby. I saw Puttu (nick name) playing peek-a-boo like crazy number of times.
Closing eyes with her/his tiny hands. Doctor wanted to get a particular reading
but the baby was just not changing its position. Puttu was active being in one
position. So they asked me to come the following week but I was happy seeing my
Puttu playing inside me having a good ‘me time’.This ultrasound was when I was 13 weeks. Puttu had grown a little more. Doctor collected all the information which was required. Puttu was as usual playing inside me. Doctor noted down all the information required. Baby was doing good is what she said. I'm excited as I will be entering second trimester.
Tantrums, Food Cravings & Food Phobia-
I’m blessed to have a smooth first trimester. Morning Sickness was on & off but no Nausea at all. I had seen a lot of my friends go through vomiting, I was really scared but now very happy as I didn’t had to go through any of it during my first trimester.
Tantrums-
* No to light - Early mornings I used to feel so sick when the light used to be on. I couldn't take brightness at once.
* Interest in cooking has started to decrease as I couldn’t take aroma of it.
* Constipation - never had this problem, but during pregnancy as doctors say this is a very common. Just need to drink a lot of water.
* Bad breath - again, I never had it, sometimes I myself couldn’t bare it. In fact I started brushing my teeth like 4-5 times a day.
* Acne - started getting pimples, not too many. But this was something new again.
* Decreased interest in Exercise but I’m trying hard to get out of home at least thrice or four times a week. Stopped running or jogging.
Food cravings-
* Sugar cravings - I don’t like sweets but started liking pastries, cakes, home-made sweets, chocolates, Rasmalai etc.
* Addiction to tea (masala chai)
* Addiction to cereals both morning & night.
* Pani puri - I wanted to have this every day, every meal if I had a chance
* Bassaru - traditional country food back in India (Karnataka). I made this so many times without getting bored.
* Butter milk
* Milk - I’m a Complan girl :)
I’m blessed to have a smooth first trimester. Morning Sickness was on & off but no Nausea at all. I had seen a lot of my friends go through vomiting, I was really scared but now very happy as I didn’t had to go through any of it during my first trimester.
Tantrums-
* No to light - Early mornings I used to feel so sick when the light used to be on. I couldn't take brightness at once.
* Interest in cooking has started to decrease as I couldn’t take aroma of it.
* Constipation - never had this problem, but during pregnancy as doctors say this is a very common. Just need to drink a lot of water.
* Bad breath - again, I never had it, sometimes I myself couldn’t bare it. In fact I started brushing my teeth like 4-5 times a day.
* Acne - started getting pimples, not too many. But this was something new again.
* Decreased interest in Exercise but I’m trying hard to get out of home at least thrice or four times a week. Stopped running or jogging.
Food cravings-
* Sugar cravings - I don’t like sweets but started liking pastries, cakes, home-made sweets, chocolates, Rasmalai etc.
* Addiction to tea (masala chai)
* Addiction to cereals both morning & night.
* Pani puri - I wanted to have this every day, every meal if I had a chance
* Bassaru - traditional country food back in India (Karnataka). I made this so many times without getting bored.
* Butter milk
* Milk - I’m a Complan girl :)
Food Phobia-
* Eggs - this was one thing which surprised me. I wasn’t able to eat boiled eggs or omelette throughout my first trimester.
* Spinach - I know it’s a healthy option for vegetarians like me. But this was hard to consume.
* Rice - I know this is a huge surprise yet true.
Increase in Sex Drive. This was extremely surprising to me :(
Second trimester-
* Eggs - this was one thing which surprised me. I wasn’t able to eat boiled eggs or omelette throughout my first trimester.
* Spinach - I know it’s a healthy option for vegetarians like me. But this was hard to consume.
* Rice - I know this is a huge surprise yet true.
Increase in Sex Drive. This was extremely surprising to me :(
Second trimester-
As I told, my first trimester wasn’t bad at all,
but second one was even better.
I was back to form 80%, I tried keeping myself active. I had my doctor’s visit when I was 16 weeks. When they checked the heart rate of the baby, it was 148 (anywhere between 140-160 is said to be baby girl. Let’s see) as days passed, I started feeling popcorn spluttering in my stomach especially when I lie down.
I stopped sleeping in the afternoons completely. All my tantrums got reduced during this time. Sleeping habits got better.
I was all excited to have my baby bump. I introduced myself to pregnancy massage which was one of the best decisions I made (groupon helped me find the best deals). 150 minutes of walk every week is necessary for pregnant women. We don’t have to do much. I kept this going. Being active throughout the day helps you get the best sleep. I tried dancing twice which actually went wrong, I started getting hip & abdominal pain didn’t have guts to continue.
Tantrums, Food Cravings & Food Phobia-
Tantrums-
* Moods swings at its best!
* Body Rash
* Decreased sex drive
* Bad breath (initial stages of my second trimester)
* Constipation (still better than first trimester)
* Acne
* abdominal pain (similar to cramps, nothing serious)
Food Cravings-
* Masala Chai
* Filter Coffee
* Eggs
* Spicy food
* Rice
* Chaat
* Hotel food, anything cooked by others :)
Food Phobia-
* Upma
* Pizza (I know its weird)
I was back to form 80%, I tried keeping myself active. I had my doctor’s visit when I was 16 weeks. When they checked the heart rate of the baby, it was 148 (anywhere between 140-160 is said to be baby girl. Let’s see) as days passed, I started feeling popcorn spluttering in my stomach especially when I lie down.
I stopped sleeping in the afternoons completely. All my tantrums got reduced during this time. Sleeping habits got better.
I was all excited to have my baby bump. I introduced myself to pregnancy massage which was one of the best decisions I made (groupon helped me find the best deals). 150 minutes of walk every week is necessary for pregnant women. We don’t have to do much. I kept this going. Being active throughout the day helps you get the best sleep. I tried dancing twice which actually went wrong, I started getting hip & abdominal pain didn’t have guts to continue.
Tantrums, Food Cravings & Food Phobia-
Tantrums-
* Moods swings at its best!
* Body Rash
* Decreased sex drive
* Bad breath (initial stages of my second trimester)
* Constipation (still better than first trimester)
* Acne
* abdominal pain (similar to cramps, nothing serious)
Food Cravings-
* Masala Chai
* Filter Coffee
* Eggs
* Spicy food
* Rice
* Chaat
* Hotel food, anything cooked by others :)
Food Phobia-
* Upma
* Pizza (I know its weird)
Gender Reveal -
I had my next ultrasound at 20th week. To be more
specific it was 20 weeks, 4 days. I was all excited for the day. When the
process was taking place, doctor was concentrating on specific reading of the
baby which was as usual. I was not getting a chance to see my baby as a whole (was
looking into head once, hands once, legs, spinal cord, heart, stomach etc.)
also I told the doctor to reveal the baby’s gender in an envelope as I wanted
to throw a surprise to Sarpa! We got done with an amazing ultrasound where
my baby was super active playing with his or her hands & legs. Doctor
looking at the ultrasound told us baby was doing well. There was nothing to
worry. Ultimately that’s what I wanted to hear from her.
In my doctor’s appointment after the ultrasound I cleared few doubts on exercise, food habits, and blood results.
I opened the envelope on our way back home, went to the nearby Safeway to pick a card, cake & a gift. Once we reached home, I assembled everything together & revealed the gender to Sarpa. Yeah, it’s a baby boy, our little sunshine “Soorya”. I was okay with anything but just before the ultrasound Sarpa told me he’s guessing it to be a little dude, which ultimately turned out to be true :)
In my doctor’s appointment after the ultrasound I cleared few doubts on exercise, food habits, and blood results.
I opened the envelope on our way back home, went to the nearby Safeway to pick a card, cake & a gift. Once we reached home, I assembled everything together & revealed the gender to Sarpa. Yeah, it’s a baby boy, our little sunshine “Soorya”. I was okay with anything but just before the ultrasound Sarpa told me he’s guessing it to be a little dude, which ultimately turned out to be true :)
My Babe’s first kick!I don’t remember the date of his first kick but it was somewhere in between 19-20 weeks. I feel baby’s movements every day. Looks like he’s getting active & bigger.
I’m feeling lot more positive, blessed. Excited for the future :)
As days went his kicks started getting intense. Initially I started feeling it in the night. Then I used to feel his movements when I used to drink anything cold (water or juice). Next was after having food. Later whenever he wanted to kick me he started doing it without any limitations :)
it’s one of the best feelings. I feel very heavy for like 5 seconds probably when he changes his position. Sometimes he kicks me for like 3-4 times at once. I had a very strong kick when I was 24 weeks, strong literally.
Once in a week after 23 weeks, he gets fussy and gets really active in the night. Though I’ll be very tired, he’ll not let me sleep. I knew this would happen in the third trimester but looks like Soorya is preparing Amma 5 weeks early.
Doctor’s visit at 24 weeks. Heart rate of the baby was 135, 25 cm long. Soorya was doing all good. Looking forward for the future development.
Also I changed my hospital from RHJN to Capital Women's Care, Fairfax.
I’m 26 weeks now. My baby bump was soft (like tummy fat) all these days but now it’s got hardened like the typical baby bump :)
Third trimester-
Tantrums, Food Cravings & Food Phobia-
I'm back to normal. I hardly have anything to complain :)
I’m 28 weeks today. I visited doctor today and the good news is that I entered 3rd trimester finally :) As I told, my baby’s movements are getting intense! He rolls, dances & kicks me till he’s tired. Doctor checked his heart rate and it was 156. She told everything looked good, hence happy me!
My sleep these days is getting disturbed a lot. Whenever I wake up, I’m wide awake and Soorya will be playing be it whatever time.
As days went his kicks started getting intense. Initially I started feeling it in the night. Then I used to feel his movements when I used to drink anything cold (water or juice). Next was after having food. Later whenever he wanted to kick me he started doing it without any limitations :)
it’s one of the best feelings. I feel very heavy for like 5 seconds probably when he changes his position. Sometimes he kicks me for like 3-4 times at once. I had a very strong kick when I was 24 weeks, strong literally.
Once in a week after 23 weeks, he gets fussy and gets really active in the night. Though I’ll be very tired, he’ll not let me sleep. I knew this would happen in the third trimester but looks like Soorya is preparing Amma 5 weeks early.
Doctor’s visit at 24 weeks. Heart rate of the baby was 135, 25 cm long. Soorya was doing all good. Looking forward for the future development.
Also I changed my hospital from RHJN to Capital Women's Care, Fairfax.
I’m 26 weeks now. My baby bump was soft (like tummy fat) all these days but now it’s got hardened like the typical baby bump :)
Third trimester-
Tantrums, Food Cravings & Food Phobia-
I'm back to normal. I hardly have anything to complain :)
I’m 28 weeks today. I visited doctor today and the good news is that I entered 3rd trimester finally :) As I told, my baby’s movements are getting intense! He rolls, dances & kicks me till he’s tired. Doctor checked his heart rate and it was 156. She told everything looked good, hence happy me!
My sleep these days is getting disturbed a lot. Whenever I wake up, I’m wide awake and Soorya will be playing be it whatever time.
I'm 30 weeks today. Experiences have been the same as 28 weeks. Visiting washroom has increased as usual. Visiting Doctor every 2 weeks once during third trimester has started. Everything looks great as per the Doctor.
I'm 32 weeks today! Getting closer to the due date. I'm feeling very positive. Doctor Visit was great. Baby is doing well. Blood test was done to check few things. Waiting for some positive results!
I'm 34 weeks now. I’m very much nearing my due date. I’m anxious, excited, nervous & happy!
This week Doctors visit was Okay. The heart rate of the baby was 145, measured 34 cm. I'm asked to do a sonogram during my 36th week, keeping fingers crossed & hoping for baby's good health. Sonogram is to check on his growth.
My baby bump has now started to show up, finally :)
Labor Experience-
I'm 35 weeks 6 days. Tomorrow I would be 36 weeks :) but guess what; Soorya has decided to see his Amma & Appa. On 2 January, I started feeling uncomfortable from morning. I actually thought I’ve put on weight & that's the reason why my body is feeling that. Since it was extremely cold outside, I decided to do yoga. In fact I did a new prenatal yoga which was kind of difficult that day. Later I felt good but started having light cramps. Sarpa had gone to Boston that day & he returned that night. By the time he was home, I was totally tired & stressed out. Meanwhile I called doctor thinking it was false contraction. Doctor told me to go to the hospital if it gets worse. We had our dinner & slept, within 30 minutes I started having intense contractions. I visited washroom to set myself free but nothing worked. Luckily I had prepared hospital bags :)
I'm 35 weeks 6 days. Tomorrow I would be 36 weeks :) but guess what; Soorya has decided to see his Amma & Appa. On 2 January, I started feeling uncomfortable from morning. I actually thought I’ve put on weight & that's the reason why my body is feeling that. Since it was extremely cold outside, I decided to do yoga. In fact I did a new prenatal yoga which was kind of difficult that day. Later I felt good but started having light cramps. Sarpa had gone to Boston that day & he returned that night. By the time he was home, I was totally tired & stressed out. Meanwhile I called doctor thinking it was false contraction. Doctor told me to go to the hospital if it gets worse. We had our dinner & slept, within 30 minutes I started having intense contractions. I visited washroom to set myself free but nothing worked. Luckily I had prepared hospital bags :)
baby crib & baby changing table was set, Car seat & stroller had
arrived.
We went to the hospital at 3am, 3 January. Nurse was confident it was false contractions! They put me on some fluids which didn't work. Doctor came in & checked me! Sonogram was done to check on the baby & I was 3 cm dilated! yayyy!
Till 7am I had to go through the pain. They also put me on some antibiotics which also did not work. Finally now I’m officially getting into labour :) I was so happy & didn't think it was early for Soorya to come out. I was ready and excited to welcome my bundle of joy. My Doctor came in & checked me in the morning when I was 4cm dilated! She decided to break my water & that moment was so nice because I knew for the fact that I’ll be meeting Soorya for the very first time in my life!
I decided to take epidural once I was 5 cm dilated & this was one of the best decisions I made. It helped me calm down, also to get some good rest before the main part!
Doctor kept visiting me & at 1.45 pm when she came in, I had dilated 10 cm & she felt baby's head. They decided to break the bed and get started with the final phase. I was kind of nervous, excited, happy, scared, everything at once. 2pm is when I started to push on the count of 10. Sarpa held one leg of mine & the other was held by the nurse JJ. Dr Kiszkiel was the one who did my delivery.
We went to the hospital at 3am, 3 January. Nurse was confident it was false contractions! They put me on some fluids which didn't work. Doctor came in & checked me! Sonogram was done to check on the baby & I was 3 cm dilated! yayyy!
Till 7am I had to go through the pain. They also put me on some antibiotics which also did not work. Finally now I’m officially getting into labour :) I was so happy & didn't think it was early for Soorya to come out. I was ready and excited to welcome my bundle of joy. My Doctor came in & checked me in the morning when I was 4cm dilated! She decided to break my water & that moment was so nice because I knew for the fact that I’ll be meeting Soorya for the very first time in my life!
I decided to take epidural once I was 5 cm dilated & this was one of the best decisions I made. It helped me calm down, also to get some good rest before the main part!
Doctor kept visiting me & at 1.45 pm when she came in, I had dilated 10 cm & she felt baby's head. They decided to break the bed and get started with the final phase. I was kind of nervous, excited, happy, scared, everything at once. 2pm is when I started to push on the count of 10. Sarpa held one leg of mine & the other was held by the nurse JJ. Dr Kiszkiel was the one who did my delivery.
Initially I could hold till the count 7, but tried
hard to keep it going till 10.
At 2.09pm, my Soorya popped out to say hi to the world. Sarpa & I were
very happy to see our "mini us" :) I felt so complete that day!We managed everything ourselves is what makes us feel so proud. Sarpa stood by me completely for those 11 hours. I can't thank him enough! All I can thank him is for letting his sperm inside me :)
I'm very much looking forward to experience mommyhood!
Soorya has been so kind to me health wise. I don't have a single thing to complain about. Pregnancy was so smooth. Till my 33 week, nobody could sense I was pregnant. I put on very less weight during pregnancy, I stayed active as much as I could, I could eat everything by third trimester, I danced so much during my third trimester, I didn't buy a single maternity clothes for myself, Labour was so nice & fast. What else I can ask for? I hope & try to be a good mother for Soorya.
Thanks for reading my blog.
-KS
