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The average duration of human gestation is 280 days or 40 weeks and through this article, I want to share my 280 days or 9 months pregnancy journey.
A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, a few years in your arms and in your heart until the day you die. I and my husband, still remember the night of 12th April 2018 when I did strip test. I was so afraid and nervous. He held my hand and suddenly the two pink lines (positive) appeared on the strip.
I started talking to my baby and expected as if he/she will answer. During this journey, I met with my baby’s daddy who did his best in taking care of me and our baby. He always came home from his work with coconut water in his hand. He gave me his shoulder whenever I was sad. Pregnancy caused chronic foot ache, sometimes he gave me the best foot massage. He helped me with home chores. He always took me to the hospital on routine check-ups. In short, he was my big support in this journey.
It was the first time when I felt an angel inside me. A new journey has begun but it was not only mine! I always said “we are pregnant” instead of “I am pregnant.” Because during this period, not only the mother faces difficulties but also a father deals with a lot of things. We both were so happy and after a few confirmation pregnancy tests, we announced this good news to our family. Everything was going perfect and smooth. After my anomaly scan (5th-month ultrasound ) I observed my baby’s little movements. Those movements were so magical there is no better feeling than the movement of life inside you.
After a few months, I started hating iron and calcium medicines. It was too difficult for me to take medicines regularly for nine months. But for the sake of my little angel I swallowed. Everything was going fine but suddenly one night on my 7th month I felt severe pain in my stomach. My husband took me to the hospital in the emergency. At that time I felt like I am losing something. We both were so worried.
After 3 to 4 hours of examination, the doctor said that everything is fine and he allowed us to go home. Then I realized that pregnancy is the only place where you can experience heaven and hell at the same time. Nausea and vomiting irritated me all the times but whenever I thought about those little movements and my baby’s heartbeat it gave me courage. I was so excited to meet this new life who is half me and half the one I love.
I cannot believe that I am now one month away from my due date and hoping this will also pass smoothly. In the end, I would like to say that stay patient and trust your journey.
