Romila Murugan

Oh god, please don't do it! With my terrible morning sickness, even a simple car ride would make me throw up, so 4DX with all that shaking and water spraying would have been a complete nightmare. Even if you don't have nausea, the continuous tossing around is really not good for your stomach right now.

After my IVF journey, every mood swing made me feel guilty, but emotional ups and downs are completely normal. Your body is going through so much hormonally, please be very gentle with yourself.

Carrying twins meant my nausea was on another level, like a 24/7 hangover! I survived by constantly sipping ice-cold ginger water and eating dry khakhra. Just don't let your stomach stay empty, keep munching on tiny bites.

My mother told me to share the news quietly at home first rather than making a big fuss. I just prepared his favorite filter coffee and gave him the test card. It was so peaceful and lovely.

Oh god, please don't stay empty stomach if you have nausea! You don't need to fast for a pregnancy blood test, so eat a little dry toast or biscuit before you go.