first trimester – In Search of Bliss

How to Have a Healthy, Happy Pregnancy

January 11, 2017

Today I officially enter my third trimester. My baby is as big as a head of cauliflower, weighing just over two pounds and 15 inches long. I’ve been blessed with a very good pregnancy: no morning sickness, strange food aversions or cravings and no major complications or discomfort other than an aching back. I’ve been … More How to Have a Healthy, Happy Pregnancy

The Five Most Awkward Things About the First Trimester of Pregnancy

October 26, 2016

As I write this I am 16 weeks, 6 days pregnant. According to my ‘what to expect‘ app, my baby is as big as an avocado. My husband and I waited a while to have kids, so most of my close friends already have at least one child. Due to supporting them through their pregnancies, … More The Five Most Awkward Things About the First Trimester of Pregnancy