Back to school with bang and Ava makes pregnancy announcement to her class.
My Pregnancy Vlog
My To Do List
- Buy aspirin
- Tell people I’m pregnant
- Buy tissue and work out how to make gender reveal balloon surprise
Pregnancy Problems
- Tiredness – being back in school routine is full on
Pregnancy Recommendations
- Napping before pick up whenever you can
Exercise
- Tara Lee Pregnancy Yoga DVD
- Walking (school run)
Diet
I’m really enjoying dal and rice, mushroom risotto, prawn spaghetti.
How I’m feeling
First day back to school and that means it’s finally time to let people know we’re expecting a baby. Ava told her teachers and her classmates she’s going to be a big sister and was very proud and excited. That done Takie and I headed straight to the hospital for our Obstetrics appointment. We had a bit of time so went for a coffee beforehand where I posted my first pregnancy vlog from 4/5 weeks pregnant to social media. Thanks so much for all the lovely messages of congratulation.
As always in hospital there was a bit of a wait but it all went well seeing the Obstetrician. I have to take a very small dose of 75mg aspirin daily for the rest of my pregnancy which is supposed to help prevent pre-eclampsia. Big relief all being well I’ll be under midwifery care and able to go into the active birth centre.
The nausea is lessening which is making food shopping and preparation easier now we’re on a less flexible schedule as the school term has started. Takie and Ava can also feel small movements in my tummy and it’s lovely to be able to enjoy this as a family.
Now I’m in the second trimester I was able to do more active Move sections of my Tara Lee Yoga Pregnancy DVD which felt great. I’m really looking forward to going to my first exercise classes next week.
Pregnancy Questions
This week my question for my mum (Sarah Beeson) was…
Q: I worry about doing what’s expected of me at work, as a mum and taking care of myself for this new baby. How can I feel more in control and less pressured?
A: As far as work goes have a look at any policies related to flexible working and also if they have any special treatment for pregnant women in the workplace. They may allow flexible working hours to ease the pressure in commuting or allow you to work from home. You might be able to ask your manager what they’d recommend to improve working conditions and have a few solutions up your sleeve if they’re a bit stumped.
If things are getting too much physically or mentally you’re entitled to see you GP for a sick note which is separate from Maternity Leave and won’t diminish your weeks of the paid Maternity Leave you’re entitled to. If you’re self-employed be a good boss to yourself. Maternity Allowance can start up to eleven weeks before your due date and is payable for 39 weeks.
Try to find some relaxation time, maybe do pregnancy yoga or go to a prenatal class. Could you ask your partner, family or a friend to help more with some practical tasks so you can get a little downtime? If you already have a child/children then some one-to-one time is still important too so rather than a chore do some enjoyable stuff together to protect and enhance your bond with them. Relaxation and meditation programs on your phone may help if you can find 15 minutes at some point in your day or at bedtime.
Pregnancy Tip
If you’re struggling taking ten deep breaths in and out, dropping your shoulders and closing your eyes can give you some space to feel calm and focused about what needs to be done and what can wait #15weekspregnant #pregnancyproblems #mumtobe #selfcare
About Amy
Amy Beeson runs Wordsby Communications and has a successful writing partnership with her mum Sarah Beeson MBE. Their latest memoir Our Country Nurse is set in a country village in 1975 and is bursting with stories of mums journeys during pregnancy and motherhood. They’ve also written nursing memoir The New Arrival and first year parenting guide Happy Baby, Happy Family. Amy is currently writing her first solo novel set in Wartime Staffordshire while Sarah pens advice for new parents on baby sleep, weaning and building a strong emotional attachment.