Preeti Soni

In a joint family, privacy is hard! I kept mine wrapped in a clean cloth inside my personal almirah. My mother-in-law always said to keep medicines and test kits in cool places anyway.

Actually, sabudana was a lifesaver for me when I couldn't digest anything else due to extreme nausea. It is very light on the stomach and gives instant energy. Try eating it warm with a little curd.

I ate red bananas regularly during my pregnancy because they are so rich in fiber and helped with my constipation. My baby is a toddler now and he loves eating them too. It is completely safe and very nutritious.

Yes, in the very early weeks, a normal abdominal scan can easily miss it. My doctor advised me to wait and do light walking to stay relaxed. Don't worry, trust whatever scan your doctor suggests next.

After such a long IVF journey, I was ready for any physical changes. My size did increase and stayed a bit different, but I look at it as a beautiful mark of what my body achieved. Try to embrace whatever changes happen, you are doing amazing.