Stages of Pregnancy: What to expect?

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Carrying a life in your womb is a blessing. It is even a miracle when you imagine that life growing little by little in you for nine months. Even if science has the right picture and explanation to us on how almost everything works, there are still instances when you just simply settle down for a heavenly answer.

As I look back with my two pregnancies, I would say that it has been an uncomfortable yet wonderful experience. From testing on pregnancy kits, crazy cravings, mood swings, back aches and to body changes. Then you get excited if it's a boy or a girl and you go shopping for cute baby stuff. And here comes the big day. Oh yes, it's the championship. And trust me, the pain you go through during labor stage  is one heck of a death defying pain. You'd eventually fall asleep while enduring the pain. But hey mommies, it is all worth it once you hear your baby's first cry.

Early Signs of Pregnancy: What are the signs you should watch out for?

My heart was racing as I nailed my eyes on the white rectangular kit laid on the counter top while praying for only one red line. Then I realized right at that moment that I wanted to be a mother. So I took back my words and instead prayed even harder for the second vertical line to appear in shouting red. And yes, it was a joy knowing that I was bearing a new life in me - from my flesh and blood.

Before I resort to pregnancy kits during my first, there were already obvious signs indicating that I'm pregnant. But of course, I was too naive to notice that until my father raised that matter. So what are the early signs that you should watch out for if you are suspecting to be pregnant?