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Tag: pregnancy update

Twin Pregnancy Second Trimester Update (Weeks 13-28)

on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 By mymotherhoodtokyo

As I sit down to write this, I am 29 weeks pregnant and officially in the third trimester! Before I forget everything, I want to talk a bit about how second trimester went during my twin pregnancy. Right around 12 weeks pregnant is when the nausea began to clear for me and I felt like [...]

First Trimester Update (Weeks 1-12) – Pregnancy #2 with Twins!

on November 18, 2019March 11, 2020 By mymotherhoodtokyo

When they say your second pregnancy flies by they weren't lying...although I think I can only say that about the last week or so because the rest of it I basically felt horrible! Here's a roundup of my experience in the first trimester during my twin pregnancy! If you prefer video format, you can also [...]

Asahi’s Birth Story in Tokyo!

on December 8, 2017March 15, 2019 By mymotherhoodtokyo 6 Comments

My birth story is a long one because it begins far before our baby boy was actually born! I went to my last appointment before my due date at 39w2d with Dr. Sen and was told that I was already dilated to 3cm! After hearing that, I knew I should be ready to go into [...]

The Third Trimester -Full Term and Face Up?! (Weeks 35-38)

on November 2, 2017November 2, 2017 By mymotherhoodtokyo

So I wanted to do another third trimester update since I am officially 38 weeks pregnant today and I know anything can happen anytime! Overall, there are only a few changes to report in my symptoms but I want to record them anyway! Third Trimester (Weeks 35-38) Physical: I've started to feel more tired in the [...]

The Third Trimester – Nesting, Braxton Hicks, and Running Out of Clothes! (Weeks 27-35)

on October 13, 2017March 15, 2019 By mymotherhoodtokyo

Hi all! I wanted to do a quick third trimester update for weeks 27-35 because I feel like so much has changed since the second trimester! So let's get into it! Third Trimester (Weeks 27-35) Physical: For the majority of my third trimester I've felt pretty good! I've had almost as much energy as my [...]

The Second Trimester – Dizzy Spells, Sciatica, and Extra Energy!

on September 29, 2017March 15, 2019 By mymotherhoodtokyo 2 Comments

As is the case for most women, entering my second trimester was a great relief from all the trials and tribulations of the first! Read on to find out a little more about my physical and emotional symptoms during weeks 14 - 26! Second Trimester (Weeks 14 - 26) Physical: As I entered the second trimester, [...]

The First Trimester: Acne, FOMO, and Still No Baby Bump!

on September 28, 2017September 29, 2017 By mymotherhoodtokyo 1 Comment

Hi everyone! It's taken me up until my third trimester to realize that I haven't really been keeping track of my pregnancy symptoms as I've experienced them. Since I am hoping to have more children in the future, I would like to have somewhat of a write-up so I can compare notes in my next [...]

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