Congratulations, you are 6 months pregnant! This is a big milestone and a lot is happening. You are probably feeling great now that the initial morning sickness has subsided, you have more energy, and you’ve been able to share the news of your pregnancy with your family, friends, co-workers and leadership.
Congratulations, you are officially halfway through your pregnancy! This month you will have your anatomy scan, which is an ultrasound that allows your provider to look at each of the major body structures of your baby.
You have officially made it to the second trimester of pregnancy! Congratulations! Your morning sickness is likely starting to subside, your energy is returning, and you may be finally getting the hints of a baby bump instead of just bloating that makes it look like you ate too many tacos for lunch.
After a long first trimester, you’re finally rounding the corner and about to hit that “magical” second trimester! Around this time, your morning sickness will likely be getting better, allowing for more time at work, around friends, and less time attached to the toilet.
How did you find out that you were expecting? Intuition? Was your baby planned and you took a test to confirm when your cycle was late? Did you notice changes in your body and suspect you were getting sick? Were you nauseous all the time?
You’ve taken the test, anxiously awaited the results, and then you see it…. TWO lines, you’re pregnant!! Whether you find yourself jumping with joy or a bit shocked, it’s a surreal moment. Once it sinks in, many thoughts may flood in, but one of the first things you may wonder is when will your baby be due. Several apps can help you calculate that by inputting the first day of your last period. Most pregnancies last around 40 weeks from the first day of your last period or 38 weeks from conception.
Am I ready to be a parent? Am I ready to add another to the mix? Have you asked yourself that question lately? Maybe you have asked yourself that in the past. It’s possible you have been asked this question from friends, family, or coworkers who are considering becoming parents and want to know how you made this life-changing decision.
Were you aware TRICARE covers breast pumps and supplies for up to 36 months after each birth event?