I can’t believe that we are now twice blessed with a second miracle baby and did it again in less than 3 months. I am in total shock.
I’ve barely even stopped breastfeeding and there’s no period in sight. I started to feel nauseous and tired, but put it down to one of the many diseases that Avalyn brings home from forest school. Then the heartburn began. Best get a test. And another. And another – just to be sure.
Why was it so easy this time?
Not really trying
We’d stopped “being careful” a few months prior, but I knew I wasn’t ovulating, so the chances were pretty slim. As I hadn’t had a period since Avalyn was 6 months old, I assumed that my cycle would eventually return after I’d stopped breastfeeding for a while and my hormones regulated.
When I really think about it, I already had the lifestyle systems in place – I’d put in the ground work to get pregnant the first time around. I’d mostly been keeping up with it where I could (its tough being a working mum and trying to prioritise your own health!)
What was I doing?
Firstly, I was still prioritising whole foods and trying to minimise processed goods. As well as this, although I wasn’t working out in a gym, walking is always part of my daily routine. I still don’t really drink and I don’t smoke. Finally, I had started taking my PCOS supplements again.
But what if it wasn’t enough?
The Fear
Anyone who has a positive pregnancy test will know the fear. I think its worse during the first trimester, when you are sure something is going to go wrong and you cant help but worry. I think this is also worse if you have had previous losses.
I didn’t get the fear as badly this time around, purely because I was so busy with a toddler and work, that I had something to occupy my mind.
The 12 week and 20 week scans came about quick enough and our little baby was growing perfectly.
A Dream Realised
The whole pregnancy this time was difficult. I really struggled with fatigue and had to start maternity leave early.
Totally worth it though for my second beautiful girl.
Spicy Fall Pumpkin Soup
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Hearty Minestrone Soup
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Twice blessed: Second Miracle Baby in Less Than 3 Months
I can’t believe that we are now twice blessed with a second miracle baby and did it again in less than 3 months. I am in total shock. I’ve barely even stopped breastfeeding and there’s no period in sight. I started to feel nauseous and tired, but put it down to one of the many…
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Dealing With My Pregnancy Hormones
Lets talk dealing with pregnancy hormones. I’ve been feeling pretty down for the past few weeks.