Sunita Karve

From a medical point of view, HCG levels are highest in your first morning urine. Wait until at least the day your period is due, or ideally 1-2 days after. If it's positive, you should schedule your first prenatal appointment around the 6th or 7th week.

Honestly, I'm usually too busy thinking about my next snack or craving to think about anything else! But jokes aside, my doctor said it's totally fine as long as there are no complications. Just ask your gynac to be 100% sure before you go ahead.

Raw papaya actually has latex which can trigger contractions, so it's a big no-no, yaar. Fully ripe papaya is technically safe in small amounts, but honestly, most Indian doctors will tell you to just avoid it entirely to be safe. Why take the stress, just eat other fruits!

Oh I felt this crazy exhaustion where I could sleep for 12 hours and still feel like a zombie! Now my baby is here and sleep is a distant dream anyway, haha. I also had this weird metallic taste in my mouth, thought my tongue was broken.

My mother and my doctor both told me that OHSS is just a temporary phase and it doesn't harm your baby or your future pregnancy. In IVF, doctors sometimes freeze embryos and wait for a month to let your ovaries settle down. It just requires a little patience, so try to rest and stay positive with your family around.