Week 10 : Ohm

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 1^st 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 lesson :).  As mentioned last week, the massages are also helping, so I have been getting more than normal!

I have also been longing for carbs, & wouldn’t you know it, the less healthier options – pasta, noodles, bread.  I am also observing my tastebuds changing.  A feature of my pre pregnancy diet was beans for protein, with meat 2 – 3 times, and I felt more in control of my diet.  However, I can’t endure beans any longer, & favour meat!  I have heard that the leaning towards meat is an ordinary occurrence for mummies-to-be.

Also, ‘feeling’ fat :(.  It’s not obvious that I’m pregnant, except maybe appearing to have gained a few extra kilos!  Another physical feature I have gained, is an ache in the left side of my lower back and glutes!  I have heard that sciatica can be an occurrence of pregnancy, & I’m hoping that it isn’t, especially this early on!

This week, I have also been attending a Kids Yoga Teacher Training, which has been pleasant  experience, especially given my current condition.  I am feeling more and more linked to the world of kids :).

Here is this week 10’s anatomy of pregnancy.

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Ohm.

 

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