Anika Krishnakumar

Pregnancy happens when a male sperm fertilizes a female egg during her ovulation period. Trust me, once it happens, you might have to deal with intense morning sickness like I did, so prepare your body well! Keep track of your cycle and stay healthy.

For those of us who went through IVF, doctors strictly advise pelvic rest in the first trimester. If yours is a natural pregnancy, it might be different, but it's always safest to ask your doctor if you have any history of bleeding or complications. Sending you lots of love and strength.

Upma is super good, yaara! It is light, quick to make, and doesn't trigger nausea for most. Don't stress too much about eating fancy pregnancy foods, normal ghar ka khana like upma is the absolute best.

I have read that sometimes leaving the test for too long can make a faint line appear, which is just an evaporation line and not a real positive. Maybe you can try testing once more with a different brand kit tomorrow?

Since I have PCOS, I was already at a higher risk for gestational diabetes and had to be very careful. Stress definitely makes insulin resistance worse, so keeping a calm mind is very important. Monitor your diet and keep your doctor in the loop.