Diary of a mum-to-be; Good news, I’m pregnant!
Ever wondered how other mums feel when they find out they’re expecting? What thoughts cross their minds, how they feel as their baby grows inside them and how they cope as this journey plays out? We’ve decided to follow Carly, a first time mum, who’s here to tell us her inner most thoughts, feelings and completely crazy cravings, because every story is different, unpredictable, terrifying and wonderful!
4 weeks, 1 day
Hello! Well I found out yesterday that I’m pregnant and I think I’m still in shock…! Lots of feelings and emotions whizzing about the place, not really sure where to begin? The wine I bought myself as a “cooking dinner treat” remains untouched, although I think my partner may be making a start on it when the realisation kicks in – right now he’s still in bed after my shock announcement this morning (I did take him a cup of coffee to accompany it, but doesn’t seem to have galvanised him much). I’m feeling normal, if I didn’t have a photo on my phone of the positive test I’d think I’d dreamed it! Boobs are a little sore but that’s pretty much it.
Went for a nice walk with the dogs in the evening but bit more aware of pushing myself – I don’t know the first thing about being pregnant or how I should be feeling or acting – lots of Googling but I don’t feel any different at the moment. Tomorrow I’m off to buy some pregnancy vitamins and some decaf tea – I’ve read online I need to cut down on my caffeine intake so I guess it’s bye-bye coffee…!
4 weeks, 4 days
I told my best friend today, even though it’s early, (according to my dates I’m only 2 weeks but if you ask my doctor its 4 – super confusing), but I couldn’t wait! Still don’t feel any different, perhaps more tired but then I find I do get lazy in the summer heat. My boobs are still sore and have definitely grown. Not sure if it’s a positive or negative but that’s probably the only change to report right now. Anyway, I feel relieved to have told her, as she’s got the T shirt already and can help me out, but we’ve (husband and I) promised not to tell anyone else. It’s exciting but still feel it’s a little early.
I have started my pregnancy vitamins and further research online tells me to avoid pate (dammit), mouldy or soft cheeses (double dammit), caffeine, alcohol (obviously) and undercooked meats, so I guess I’ll be eating bread and drinking luke-warm water for the next 8 months. I also called the doctors and made an appointment to see the midwife – not until 8 weeks but it’s nice to have something to look forward to. No idea what we’ll do in the appointment but it all adds to the excitement! It’s still very early days and I’m still coming to terms with the fact that we’ve somehow managed to produce a life-form inside of me. It’s pretty overwhelming when you really think about it…
Speak soon,
Carly x