Week Four
Dear Baby,
I was patient and waited after I missed my period before taking a pregnancy test. This was because I wanted it to be a reliable result. Every morning I feel a bit queasy, and certain smells make it worse. Â My boobs are definitely a bit bigger and tender. I am soooo bloated and still have the odd cramps, but no more spotting. I feel excited about the test, but a bit nervous too. My feelings are so up and down. I donât know why I am so TIRED! Â
I am up early to pee on the stick. Itâs essential to use the first urine of the day as the hormone hCG is the highest.
TWO STRIPES! You are here!
Dear Mom,
Hi, yes, I have been here for a while. I am growing so fast. The hCG stimulates the hormones oestrogen and progesterone and will cause symptoms like nausea, tender boobs and bloating. Sorry about that... (I think I will be saying that often.)
I am an embryo and growing my placenta. My neural tube will become my spine and brain. A lot of important things are happening. Now that you know you are pregnant, chat to our healthcare practitioner about supplements containing folic acid to protect my neural tube. I would just be a blob called a gestational sac with amniotic fluid around me on an ultrasound. I donât have a visible heartbeat yet, because my heart is just a single blood vessel.
Tips for mom:
Rest and eat frequent small snacks if you feel queasy.
Take your prescribed pregnancy vitamins.
Get some sunlight daily for 15 minutes for your Vitamin D levels.












