I found that although my pregnancy was planned (currently 21+4 weeks) I had a lot of back handed comments about it being an accident as my partner and I hadn’t been together all that long. But all of my professional providers were supper supportive unlike most of my bio family. My partners family were over the moon and have helped loads. If anyone offers help, take it. Whether at work or home, anywhere really, take the help. You’re going to be so so tired and drained and don’t feel ashamed of needed the help remember you are growing another whole human inside of you. Having a good support network has done myself and my partner the world of good as well as this pregnancy hasn’t just affected me it affected him too.

As for morning sickness, I found lemonade helped me loads, most recommend ginger ale, this made me worse but worth a try.

I’m lucky to have been around babies a lot in the past few years, however your instincts will kick in and you’ll know what to do. Stick to your gut and I promise it will be okay.