Testimonial: Assessment of a pregnancy

I am at the end of my pregnancy and it is time to do a checkup.

Aside from all the stress and anxieties of a risky pregnancy, when I think about it in the end, I had a dream pregnancy.

During my first trimester, I had no side effects of pregnancy, such as nausea or fatigue. I never felt that I was pregnant or that this condition was affecting me.

To my 2^E Quarter, I was lucky to have ultrasounds every 2 weeks. This special appointment with my babies has always comforted me and has always been a magical moment that made me realize that there were many beings developing in my womb. In addition, with my withdrawal from work, I was able to enjoy my summer at home. I spent several beautiful days in the pool reading and learning about my role as a mother-to-be. It allowed me to prepare myself well for this big responsibility that is coming up: the education of 2 children at the same time. In addition, identical twins, for whom we will have to build their own identity. (For us, following these readings, there is no question of dressing them the same and treating them as a single individual.)

For my 3^E Quarter, which I dreaded physically, I was again spared by life, or by my babies who kept quiet! I have never felt increased pressure on my lungs, as we sometimes hear mothers complaining. Surprisingly, I didn't have chronic back pain, just on rare occasions, reminding me that I had done too much during the day. On the more superficial side, no stretch marks or cellulite appeared on my stomach, which is still surprising given the extent it has reached. (But I won't hide the fact that I can't wait to see how all that stretched skin regains its place later!) I have never retained water. And my blood pressure has always been good, a sign that I wasn't at risk of eclampsia.

I was never told to stay in bed because of the risk of preterm birth. So I have always been able, while adapting my pace, to go about my business.

Until the very end of my pregnancy, I managed to sleep very well at night, unlike many pregnant women. I have never felt the need to nap during the day (aside from the time when my lung infection kept me awake, but I don't consider pregnancy to be the cause).

Since I was convinced that I was going to give birth prematurely, I had plenty of time to properly prepare the baby's room and adapt the house for children's needs.

Also, do you remember how PMS and hormone intake during fertility treatments affected my personality? Well, it seems that on that side, the pregnancy suits me very much! Chéri and I have never been seen so patient and in such an equal mood. We keep joking to each other how much we will miss my pregnant mood when my cycles come back.

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