Apparently this week baby is the size of a naval orange (how that's different from a different orange I have no idea haha, but let's go with it), and is about 4inches long. Apparently you can start to feel movement this week but I've not felt anything yet. I didn't with Indiana until 20 weeks, and I've got an anterior placenta this time, so I'm not expecting much any time soon!
This weeks been pretty normal, with not much really to update on. That was until Friday when I got my first real pregnancy problem. I was at work during my morning meeting when I started to get really hot, my head was pounding and I felt so sick. I turned around to go to sit down when my vision went. I knew if I hadn't have sat down as quick as I did I would have ended up on the floor! After drinking water and having a sit down I felt much better but I know this is definitely something to keep an eye on.
I had similar with my pregnancy with Indiana and suspect low blood sugar or blood pressure. I'm seeing my Midwife next week so I'll mention it to her then, but for now I feel much better! I'm just making sure I'm eating and drinking little but often.
I got the light headedness with Amelia but not until the end. We were in b&q and it was soooo hot in there still remember that feeling now. Hope you don't get it too much. Eek I can't believe you kept it a secret for so long, that bump! Xx
ReplyDeleteOh no, I can only imagine it's going to get worse when I get closer to my due date, silly summer baby haha ;). I know, I feel huge! xx
DeleteI had similar when I was first into my second trimester, I felt faint whenever I stood up for too long. It was a blood pressure and circulation problem for me but it does pass :) xx
ReplyDeleteBlood pressure definitely seems to be the problem, hoping it goes as quick as it came haha xx
DeleteOh bless you... Take it easy as much as you can with a little one toddling around xxx
ReplyDeletex Maria x
Thank you, I'm trying :) I'm glad I don't work full time or else I'd be extra exhausted! xx
DeleteOh no! I was told by my doctor that second trimester causes a drop in blood pressure so you have to be aware and more careful of not getting too hot/dehydrated!
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Laura @ Life with Baby Kicks
Ooh thank you, I'll definitely keep this in mind! Pregnancy is hard work haha xx
DeleteI'm still getting the dizzy spells now, so inconvenient! I hope you enjoy the rest of your pregnancy, I can't believe where the time is going on mine!
ReplyDeleteHelen - #maternitymondays
www.allthebeautifulthings.co.uk
Oh no, hope you're feeling alright now! Thank you, it's going so fast! xx
DeleteSorry to hear about the dizzy spell, I faintedfor the first time ever when I was pregnant with Monkey, in a shop, and I took out a whole display of chocolates, oops! Glad you were ok with a sit down and it is amazing how quickly things go once you are past that 12 weeks mark, especially with your 2nd. Thanks for linking with #MaternityMondays
ReplyDeleteOh dear! I hope someone was there to help.. and maybe offer some of that chocolate haha :) I agree, too fast haha xx
DeleteGoodness that sounds scary, it's good you have a midwife appt soon so you can speak it over with her!!
ReplyDeleteGreat that things are going faster now your secret is out!! For me it was the same, once we had the scan and saw that there really was a baby in there and everything was ok!!!
Take care of yourself with those dizzy spells lovely!! Xx
I'd have definitely booked one for asap if I wasn't seeing her soon! It's crazy isn't it, now I've seen the scan time is whizzing! xx
DeleteYou have such a lovely bump already! Things definitely speed up once you tell the world don't they?? :) xxx
ReplyDeleteAww thank you, I feel huge already! Oh definitely!! xx
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