Nita Sahni

For me, this scan was very emotional after my previous loss. They check the fluid behind the baby's neck (Tamil doctor told me it's kazhuthu pinne irukkum neer), please get it done on time.

I was literally dying to get a detan clean-up done last month, yaar! But my gynac actually told me to avoid salons because of the harsh ingredients. Better to stick to simple cetaphil or natural remedies for now.

Oh, that's just melanin doing its magic, mine looked like a dark bottomless pit, haha! Don't worry, it fades away gradually after delivery once your hormones settle down, though right now sleep is a bigger worry!

According to my pregnancy tracker, HIV symptoms are often non-specific, like swollen glands or mild fever, or there might be no symptoms at all. Doctors routinely test for HIV in early pregnancy blood panels, so check your latest test reports.

The two-week wait is always the hardest part, I completely understand your anxiety. Ideally, waiting 14 days after intercourse or doing a blood test as advised by your doctor is the most reliable way. Sending you lots of love.