The 13th week is such a transition, and I remember feeling so anxious about the upcoming scans. It is totally normal to feel worried, but take a deep breath because you are almost in the safe second trimester.
This is such an emotional phase because the miscarriage risk drops significantly now. Cherish this time, your bump might also start showing a little bit soon!
According to my doctor, at 13 weeks the placenta is fully taking over progesterone production. This means your hormones will stabilize and the extreme morning sickness should ideally start reducing now.
As the morning sickness reduces, your appetite might suddenly spike. Just try to focus on high-fiber healthy snacks instead of junk to keep your blood sugar steady.
Entering the second trimester is a beautiful milestone, especially after the IVF journey. Your baby is now the size of a lemon, and those early pregnancy symptoms might start settling down thoda.
Your energy levels might start coming back a bit now. If your doctor has given you the go-ahead, you can start doing light walks or very gentle prenatal yoga.
