My pregnancy book says this month I should expect...

[Armadale]

God this book is depressing.

"You are now in the fifth month (weeks 18-22)

Physically you will feel
-achiness in the lower abdomen (from stretching of ligaments)
-constipation
-heartburn, indigestion and flatulence
-headaches, faintness and dizzyness
-nasal congestion and occasional nosebleeds
-bleeding gums
-leg cramps
-mild swelling of ankles and feet
-varicose veins
-backache
-skin colour changes on abdomen and or face

Emotionally you will feel
-A growing sense of reality about the pregnancy

[lyns31]

Good luck Armadale, hope you're lo is wriggling about and reassuring you. I'm 22 weeks on Wednesday.

[rootypig]

Oh Armaa, good luck. come back and let us know?

[Armadale]

Oh thank you both for the good wishes.

I will report back.

[squizita]

Good luck Armadale.

I'm another foodie - history buff, also 2nd trimester following multiple loss.

FX for you. :)

[Armadale]

Thanks Squizita, I hope this pregnancy is going well for you.

When is your due date?

I am finding it hard to get the balance right between allowing myself to actually believe I am pregnant and protecting myself. eg yesterday I was looking at cots and I was really happy thinking oh my, in August I'm going to have a baby, but then my mind immediately says 'you fool, you'll jinx it, don't you dare think its going to be ok'.

How are you coping with that??

[squizita]

September!

I deal with it by ringing DH or sister and asking 'too early/crazy not to'!! Usually get a saner answer than from my brain. Had kittens booking the NCT class!

[rootypig]

hey Arma, thinking of you today. Hope all is well and you've tossed what to expect out the window.

[Armadale]

Oh bless you for remembering, I'm just heading off for my scan in a few minutes.

[rootypig]

Good luck! I was so nervous before scans even with no previous losses. I hope your LO gives you a nice clear look x

[Armadale]

Scan was good, so I am officially 22 weeks today

[rootypig]

wonderful!