Rekha Khandelwal

When I was trying, my mother and MIL both advised me to stay calm and wait for at least a week after my missed period before doing any test. Staying at my parents' house helped me keep my mind distracted during that anxious wait. It really is the best time for a clear and happy result.

After my transfer, my stomach felt super bloated and sore, almost like a constant mild period cramp. Because of the medications, it was extra heavy but my doctor kept reassuring me. Try to take it easy day by day, you are doing great.

It's so exciting to count the weeks as your baby grows! You can count from your last period date, but the doctor's early dating scan is the most accurate. Cherish these weeks, they fly by so fast before you know it.

Prawns are perfectly safe and a good source of protein, but strictly no raw sushi or half-cooked preparations. Make sure they are cleaned properly at home.

Oh dear, seeing blood in your saliva must have been so scary for you, I totally understand how panic-inducing that is! It is often just due to sensitive, bleeding gums which are very common now. Please treat yourself gently and mention it to your dentist or gynac.