After the scare of the light bleeding yesterday we went to our doctors appointment today to have another ultrasound and check for the baby’s heart beat. I won’t hold you all in suspense, everything was fine! The baby’s heart was beating, there was that little flicker on the screen as Read More ...
As everyone knows the first trimester is a difficult time for pregnant women, with the chance of 15 to 20% of known pregnancies to end in miscarriage. Today I had my own scare as I experienced some bleeding. I naturally called the midwife immediately to find out what I should Read More ...
At 7 weeks pregnant I’m starting to think I’m very lucky! So far, so good… no morning sickness as yet. But I still have 6 weeks until the first trimester is over, however by week eleven I’m meant to start to feel much better. Having said that, everyone is different and Read More ...
Today I am 6 weeks pregnant and although I haven’t been feeling all that great in recent days I feel I am starting to get a bit closer to morning sickness. At every step of this pregnancy I have been doing plenty of research of what is happening to my Read More ...
Now that my pregnancy has been confirmed by the doctor we have over the last week announced our good news to our family and close friends. Everyone is over the moon with our news especially the Grandparents to be that have now all been informed! One of my favourite quotes to Read More ...
After my doctors visit yesterday and being referred to Dr Benjamin Bopp I had to book my first appointment with him. The Obstetrician apparently likes to have your first visit at 8 weeks, therefore my appointment has been booked for 16th March where I meet both him and the midwife. I’ve Read More ...
Today I had my doctors appointment to confirm the at home test I did on Saturday was in fact accurate and I am pregnant. Not actually having had a steady doctor for years now (basically since I was a kid!) I would be seeing a female doctor at my local Read More ...
Firstly, hi everyone I’m Melissa! Some of you might know me as the Lissy from my website Lissylane.com or perhaps you are family, friends or just interested in following me on this new journey of my life. This blog is all about being pregnant for the first time, the experiences Read More ...