Kalpana Limaye

Haha, wait for your missed period unless you want to spend a fortune buying 10 different kits! I tested on day 1 of my missed period and the line was so dark instantly—later found out it was twins! Use the first morning pee, it has the highest hormone level.

Yes it can be, especially lower back and leg pain. Keep yourself well hydrated to avoid cramps.

Don't worry, your body is just hitting a temporary pause button! You will be chasing a naughty toddler around very soon, just relax and let your body recover.

I ate carrots regularly in my first trimester, mostly as raw sticks with a bit of hummus or cooked in normal sabzi. It personally helped me a lot with my sweet cravings and didn't cause any issues. But of course, everyone's body is different so see what suits you.

When I wanted to test, I just bought a home kit from the pharmacy. In my experience, waiting a few days after my missed period gave the most reliable result. It's a very simple urine test you can easily do at home.