Hi Pinkypink,
Dun worry about your size, it doesn't matter. My gynae said it is not the outside that matters but what is inside. First pregnancy you will tend to be small. In fact, one of my colleague who came back from reservist today after 3 weeks was saying how come I look exactly the same, is my bb growing or not. In fact, bb must have nearly doubled in size in the time that he is gone cuz my last measurement 1.5 mths ago before is 3.58 cm from crown to rump or so and bb is already 10 cm in the latest measurement. Doubled in size but I looked basically unchanged, haha.
Do try to take more calcium though, for your own health. Strangely, I feel that I dun suffer from constipation at all now that I'm pregnant and taking all those supplements. I think someone else also mentioned that pregnancy miraculously 'cured' her constipation problems. So if you are worried, just take more water, fruits and veggies.
Hi Bellpepper,
Every pregnancy is different. One of my friends mom have 3 daughters and out of the 3, my friend gave her the most trouble, she got MS basically throughout the pregnancy and yet for the first and last pregnancy, she hardly had any symptoms. So dun get put off by your first pregnancy.
I was sort of unprepared for mine cuz it is unplanned and at one point of time I'm somewhat upset about it as it totally spoil a number of my plans. I'm studying part time master so must take leave next year and I dunno with bb around, will I ever have the time to complete my master since I need to do R&D and master thesis. I wanted to change job too but now I'm stuck in my current one cuz too late to change, no one will hire me anymore or if I do get hired, I will not get my maternity benefits. And the thing is, I shouldn't even have been able to get pregnant so easily cuz I have irregular ovulation. Basically, this is "luckier" than striking 4D. (I seriously think it is a one hit strike, I sort of suspected from the point of conception...) Eventually I came to accept it so now I'm happy. The ability of the woman's body to carry and produce another life is amazing. Imagine, you could be carrying the next great scientist, artist or even another kind soul who brings happiness to a great many others. Pregnancy is a wonderful thing but dun be afraid to ask for support. It is not an easy thing so you will need all the love and support you can get. Remind your hb to love you more and give you more support (the correct ones, not adding oil to fire). Tell him that studies have shown that the more love and support MTBs get, the less they suffer from aches and pain. Hope that when you see your bb and hold bb in your arms, you will feel that everything is worth it.
Hi giolyn,
Hope you feel better now. I did get a cramp on the side of my tummy once too, while walking in the middle of the road no less but I guess if the pain goes off after a while it should be fine. Do take note if it doesn't go off or gets more intense.
I can see my belly buttom getting closer and closer to the surface. I think it will eventually pop out. Is different for different people. Some goes deeper but some pops out. Mine seem to be sewn quite shallow so I think it will pop!