Selia's pregnancy diary

The first week is fun, because we meet other couples who are due around the same time as us - most are first-timers so it's reassuring to hear we all have similar questions. I get some good tips on posture and exercises to help alleviate back pain. The second week is all about the signs of labour and what to do (besides run to the hospital!). Overwhelmed by all the new information, later that night I have my first nightmare about childbirth - it's pretty terrifying.

The doctor has ordered another growth scan at 28 weeks. Because my hormone levels were abnormal (when tested at 12 weeks), they are concerned about the placenta, which fuels growth of the baby. It is just a precaution to make sure she continues to grow normally. The baby is just as active as ever - I strain to see if I can make out her facial features. The doctor says she even has hair! Everything looks good - she is still on the small side, but there is nothing to worry about. I'll need a follow-up scan at 32 weeks to monitor the growth once again.