The First Three months....

Got all the tests done, as mentioned by the gynae and thank God, everything was normal in the beta-HCG and the blood tests. Took these reports to the doc and she suggested to get the first ultrasound done at 7 weeks. By this time, the baby's heart beat can be confirmed.

I got it done from Apollo, Noida itself. The doctor performing the ultrasound : Dr. Nidhi Bhargava was a really nice lady. She explained and showed everything really well on the screen. We could see the baby's heart and listen to its heart beat. Need I say that the experience was awesome!!! I could feel that there is a living being inside me...

Another TIP: Take your husband inside with you for the ultrasound, he should not miss these experiences.

It was all easy so far and we were coming to terms with this big news in our life... Then, it all started :

The First trimester symptoms:

Morning sickness: Every morning, without fail, after brushing my teeth, I'd feel nauseous and would vomit. Since there is no food in your stomach, nothing comes out in the vomit. I vomitted water, saliva and bile. Now bile is the acid in the stomach which comes out when the stomach is empty and you vomit too hard . It leaves a very bad taste in your mouth...YUCKS!!!!
Drink chilled water after that to combat that bad taste.

As suggested by elders in the family and surfing on the internet, I tried drinking water, eating biscuits, mishri and nariyal even before I got out of bed; but NOTHING worked for me. Day after day, I used to vomit and got really fed up of it.

TIP: Nothing worked for me, I used to feel terrible on some mornings, even cried, but then got used to it...

Mood Swings: I guess my hubby can explain that better. I used to get cranky for no reason at all, start crying on petty things, feel depressed for nothing. Next moment, after some cajoling from him, become happy and laugh :)

TIP: It happens. Just tell your near and dear ones that they'll just have to tolerate you this way. Your spouse should be very supportive of you at this time and he should understand and not take an offense of whatever you say or do....

Always Sleepy: Mornings, I dint feel like going to the office. I felt sleepy after getting up :)
After coming back from the office, I hit the bed straight away. Hubby dear, used to wake me up at 11 in the night to give me dinner. I'd eat that somehow and sleep off again.

TIP: Body needs rest since its undergoing many changes, so rest and sleep all you can. There were some days for me, when I din't got to the office just coz I wanted to sleep and I did that. So, just relax and Enjoy!!!

Food Aversions: This one is bad. I could not eat rotis, curries or any thing spicy. The smell of food made me feel pukish sometimes. All due to the changing hormones in the body.

TIP: I ate curd-rice, dosa, daal-rice and paranthas (instead of rotis). These items are generally bland in taste and do not give out that smell, so its easier to eat them. Well, eat whatever works for you, no restrictions and no compulsions. Just make sure that you are eating something. Drink naariyal-paani, its a good source of protein.

I guess enough if gyaan from my end for now. I'll continue actively till I come to the point where I am currently and then I may post once in 2-3 days, or whenever I feel like.