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Hello mummas :)

(Long post just wanted to share my thoughts outside of talking to myself aka chat gpt)

I’ve had a whirlwind 2 weeks of travelling and then finding out I’m pregnant.

Went for my friend’s wedding in Crete… late period during the trip but put it down to being away initially. Transit from Crete to Athens to then get to Malta for a festival. While in Malta took a test and of course being around 9 days late at that point, found out I am pregnant 🥺

Got back from Malta was still taking it all in but happy and let baby’s papa officially know and showed him the positive test. 2 days later travelled to Dublin for 1 night to attend and perform at a wedding (traditional African dancing). Didn’t even go on the dance floor after we performed (not like me) just found a comfy big sofa on our changing room hoodie on and happily slept while everyone else partied.

Finally got back to London last night and now I can rest properly!! And just thinking of the journey ahead.

NOW Sunday morning a day to finally rest but thinking of all sorts of things - sorting my first hospital appointment, back to work tomorrow (WFH Thank God), when and how I will eventually tell work (only started in April), how me and baby’s papa will adapt…

Was getting teary on my way home from airport last night and teary now while typing this just wanting smooth safe pregnancy and hopefully support once i eventually let people know. Life came at me so fast 😅 Started a new job end of April and was just thinking about how much calmer and peaceful and together my life is getting then boom! 😏

Once I got to Malta and still saw no period I definitely knew I was really pregnant even before I took test. Had a lil banter with baby’s papa over the phone saying congrats but once I took the test it was really real.

Love my baby bean so much already 🥰 it’s quite overwhelming to not have my own mum for support (passed when I was young) but I’m happy I feel blessed I feel ready.

Also a bit of an overshare but to be honest I would have loved if my relationship situation was a bit more solid and secure. Mentally I’m ready to have a child but just trying to calm my mind knowing it will all work out.

Based on last period my due date is 5th of Feb. Symptoms now tender breast and nips! A lil aching around hips, very bloated, very thirsty and appetite is up! No nausea yet hoping it goes easy on me if it does come soon. Just focusing on breathing and lil stretches and mainly keeping myself calm and relaxed.

I have some friends who have young babies I can eventually speak to and get advice from which is nice. Two 7 month olds and one 9 month old. The 9 month old was so sweet and smiley to me in Crete 🥺 maybe he knew something was up 😂

Hope you’re all doing well. Really glad to have this platform to scroll through posts and speak to people I don’t know and just be in our own lil bubble 🤗

Funnily I started taking folate and some other vitamins regularly just before I left for Crete so still taking the folate. Will self refer and book my hospital appointment asap ideally by tomorrow.

Any advice or tips for me at around 6 weeks now I believe?

Long post over!

Lisa xoxo

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