First Trimester
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You may find yourself in the throes of morning sickness by week five or six… the bathroom becomes a favourite hang-out. Fortunately, in most cases, morning sickness doesn’t last beyond week thirteen so we, as princesses, just have to suck it up!
Second Trimester
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Some women, at this stage, experience quickening… sounds like something from a sci-fi flick doesn’t it… layman’s terms… your baby is on the move.
There’s a good possibility of hearing your baby’s heart as early as week 16… awesome experience!
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With your baby’s growth comes more noticeable movement, kicks as opposed to a fluttering sensation… baby’s playtime! Try to count the number of kicks and make a note for your health care provider…
Third Trimester
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Your cervix has already begun to open and stretch in preparation for labour. You ain’t seen nothin’ yet Mama! Come on… you grinned.
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You may be feeling that you will never, ever, ever give birth… you’ve had a wriggling, kicking, squirming, growing human being in you for what now seems like an eternity… you may even feel you’ve been cast in Aliens by mistake! You’re done… shebang… over and out… Bob’s your uncle, oh sorry, he’s my uncle.
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As you weave along your path toward parenthood take each day in stride, step over fallen branches gently, and embrace every second, minute and hour… everyday.