Vijaya Raghavan

I actually tested 2 days before my missed period and got a very faint line. But looking back at my journey and my tough C-section recovery, I realized patience is so important. Just wait for the actual due date for a clear, stress-free result.

Oh haan na, 8th month mein weight bohot badh jata hai toh chalne mein thodi dikkat hoti hai. heavy items mat uthana aur seedhiyan dhyan se chadhna. Aur haan, baby movement pe hamesha dhyan rakhna, ho na?

I felt mild pulling and cramping in my lower stomach just around the date of my missed period. I thought it was normal PMS, but then I tested positive! It's a very common early sign.

Back pain is so real. I used to use a very lightly warm water bag on my upper back, but please avoid too much heat near the abdomen or lower back area.

Honestly, in my first trimester, Maggi was my absolute best friend because I was too tired to cook anything else! Now that I am sleep-deprived with a newborn, I still eat it, haha. Just eat it in moderation and don't feel guilty about it.