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

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

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

Oh thank you both for the good wishes.

I will report back.

Good luck Armadale.

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

FX for you. :)

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??

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!

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

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

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

Scan was good, so I am officially 22 weeks today

wonderful!