Pregnancy Week 6 - The Day I Found Out You Existed

Dear Baby,

I found out this morning that I’m going to be your mamma. I’m writing this - my first letter to you - to tell you that I love you, even though at the moment you are no bigger than the nail on my little finger.

I am dying to share this wonderful news with your father who is at work at the moment. His name is Nikhil and we got married about two years ago. Now, how should I break this news to him, huh? Should I sit down on a chair knitting a wee little bootee like they do in the movies or should I just say, ‘Guess what, I’m pregnant!’

Well, all this fantasising was of no use because what happened was an anticlimax. As soon as Nikhil came home, I felt queasy and had to rush to the bathroom. Your papa was concerned but much to my dismay, enlightenment came to him too soon. ‘Hang on,’ he said. ‘You missed your period, now you’re vomiting. It could only mean…’ Then seeing the look on my face, his eyes lit up instantly. ‘Yes, I’m going to be a dad! My baby’s going to have a baby,’ he exclaimed, as he locked me in a tight embrace.

Oh baby, I’m longing to see you, touch you, hold you, but I have to wait for almost nine long months before I can do that!

Well, I better go to bed now. All this excitement has made me tired.

Good night my little one,

Your loving mamma.

BABY NOTES

What are the early signs of pregnancy?

Missing your period: This is one of the first indications of pregnancy, particularly if your menstrual cycle is usually regular. However, there are some women who might miss their period because they have irregular menstrual cycles or for other reasons. On the other hand, some women may experience light spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy, but this is not a menstrual period. A home pregnancy test taken after a missed period can usually confirm whether you are pregnant.

Vomiting or morning sickness: Why it is known as morning sickness beats me, as it can occur throughout the day. While some fortunate women never feel sick at all, there are others who start feeling nauseous as early as Week 4. For many women, the feeling gradually diminishes towards the end of the first trimester, although some may continue to feel sick for longer.

Don't let the sickness depress you. Nausea and vomiting are extremely common in early pregnancy, and having little or no morning sickness does not mean that there is anything wrong with your pregnancy. However, if you are throwing up so much that you are unable to keep down food or fluids, are passing very little or dark urine, feel faint or dizzy, or are losing weight, you must consult your doctor.

There are things that you can do to reduce or lessen the nauseous feeling. You may feel most sick when you are on an empty stomach, so keep some plain biscuits or crackers on your bedside table and have them before getting out of bed in the morning. Take small, frequent meals instead of three large ones, and choose foods that you find easy to tolerate. Avoid foods and smells that seem to trigger your nausea, and remember to drink enough fluids throughout the day.

If you are going to be out and about, remember to take a snack and perhaps something that you can suck on with you.

Ginger may help reduce nausea, so you could try ginger biscuits or ginger tea. Vitamin B6 may also help with pregnancy sickness, but speak to your doctor before taking supplements. Sucking on ice cubes may help too, as may sipping lemon water if you find it soothing.

You may find that your sickness is triggered by certain smells. If cooking makes you sick, try to get someone to cook for you. Cigarette smoke is another odour that can make nausea worse and is best avoided altogether.

Fatigue, dizziness, fainting and headaches: You may feel tired these days. This is because of the many changes taking place in your body as it prepares for the growth and development of your baby. You may feel so tired that you can drop off to sleep in an instant, anywhere, any time. Do not try to fight your exhaustion; put up your feet and rest whenever you can.

You may also get an occasional headache. If it is severe or persistent, tell your doctor.

You may feel dizzy or faint, especially if you get up suddenly. Get up slowly, eat regularly, drink plenty of fluids and get enough rest. If you feel faint, sit or lie down until the feeling passes. If the dizziness or fainting is severe or keeps recurring, speak to your doctor.

Physical changes: Your breasts could feel tender, swollen and full, and your nipples may become larger and darker. The skin around the nipples may begin to darken and small bumps may appear on it.

You could get a metallic taste in your mouth and find that you have gone off certain foods. Your sense of smell may become acute and certain odours may make you want to throw up. The texture of your skin may begin to change and you may even get pimples.

There could be an urge to urinate more frequently. This is common in early pregnancy and is caused by changes taking place in your body. In case you find that it hurts or burns when you urinate, notice blood in your urine, or have a high temperature or back pain, inform your doctor, as it could be a urinary tract infection.

You may find that your vaginal discharge has increased. This is normal if the discharge is thin, clear or milky white and does not have an unpleasant smell. Should it change colour, smell unpleasant, or be accompanied by soreness, itching or pain when you urinate, mention it to your doctor, as it might be due to an infection.

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