Mohini Raman

This sounds so painful and scary, I hope you are okay! Has anyone else dealt with this during their second trimester? I think you should immediately check with your doctor instead of trying anything at home.

From my experience, simple tracking of your fertile window really helps a lot. I used to think any day is fine but ovulation tracking made a big difference for us. Make sure both of you are eating well, sleeping on time, and not taking too much work pressure.

If your periods are delayed by even 4-5 days, you should definitely take a home urine test. Use the first morning urine because that has the highest concentration of the hCG hormone. Let us know the result!

For me, it started showing around the 5th month, which is when I finally had to buy maternity pants. I didn't spend on fancy brands, just bought basic extenders and loose kurtis to save money for the anomaly scan and delivery budget.

Gum sensitivity and bleeding are quite common due to hormonal changes. However, it's highly recommended to visit a dentist for a safe prenatal dental cleanup rather than ignoring it.