
We have moved into double digits now! To be honest, baby still doesn’t feel fully real, given the probability of miscarriage is higher in the 1st trimester, and also I’ve got the Down’s Syndrome screening in week 12. Baby is still my little hush-hush, however I have informed my immediate family, manager, my health consultants (physical instructors, physical therapists, medical advisors). I have, however, definitely been feeling the effects of pregnancy! The tiredness has become a daily feature. All I can manage is yoga instruction, going to work … & sleeping! In fact, the yoga instruction provides me with liberation, feeling more energised after a...
Read MoreFor the choice of delivery options, I’m leaning towards private visits – with an Obstetrician and the maternity support service (where my checkups would be with a mid-wife for half hour … vs. 5 – 10 minutes at the Obstetrician), and delivery at a public hospital, also with midwife support. I’m also finding it a challenge to make decisions, so I still haven’t completely made up my mind yet! I’ve also become more aware that baby and my body advices me what’s right for us and so I’m paying attention to this instead of everyone else – books and Drs included. For example, without being aware, I’ve been taking a particular protein powder for a few...
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