Rucha Bhosale

I remember those anxious days of waiting and checking the calendar! Testing around 5-7 days after your missed period gives the most accurate result. Sending you so much love and hoping for the best for you.

Whether it's a girl or a boy, movements usually start around 18 to 22 weeks. With twins, it felt like a football match inside my belly very early on, haha! Just wait a bit, you'll feel those tiny flutters soon.

I remember getting so scared when I saw 'notching' on my ultrasound report while dealing with terrible morning sickness! My doctor explained that it just means the blood vessels are a bit tight, which is normal in early months. They put me on a mild medicine to improve blood flow, so please ask your doc about it and don't take stress.

To keep it practical, it's about 12 to 13 weeks. I had to plan my maternity leave and work handovers based on this timeline. Time flies fast, so take it one week at a time!

After my previous loss, I became extremely cautious about everything, especially 'hot' foods like jaggery and papaya in the first trimester. I chose to completely avoid it until my second trimester. Just to be safe, maybe wait a bit or consult your doctor.