Ep. 5: Will I Love This Baby As Much As My First? (12 and 16 Weeks Pregnant)
Description
Laura reports on going to her nuchal translucency (NT) scan and seeing fetal movement during the ultrasound, and Shanna discusses how her pregnant belly “popped” so much earlier than it did in her first pregnancy. In the special segment, “OMG I’m Freaking Out!” the moms-to-be discuss what pregnancy related issues they have been worrying about recently, including revealing pregnancy to employers and whether it's possible to love your second baby as much as the first. Finally, they divulge their highs and lows (BFPs and BFNs) this week. Laura is 12 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 16 weeks pregnant.
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Week 12 of pregnancy
-Week 16 of pregnancy
-Nuchal translucency (NT) scan
-Fetal movement
-Pregnant belly popping
-Telling work about pregnancy
-Will I love my second baby as much as my first?
-Maternity leave
-Pregnancy and pineapple
This episode's full show notes can be found here.
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