Weeks 13–27

Second Trimester Symptoms Nobody Warns You About

Congestion, nosebleeds, blurry vision, forgetfulness, Linea Nigra - the strange middle stretch.

5 min read · Live
Symptom deep-dive

Pregnancy Rhinitis: Why You're So Congested and How to Deal

Steam, saline, elevated sleeping - the routine that got me breathing again.

3 min read · Live
Symptom deep-dive

Heartburn in Pregnancy: Causes and the Tips That Helped Me

Blame relaxin - then do these things about it.

4 min read · Live
My experience

The Gestational Diabetes Test: Exactly What to Expect

What the 2-hour test is actually like, from someone who sat through it.

4 min read · Live
Milestones

Feeling Baby Move: A Timeline of What to Expect

My week-by-week notes from weeks 14 through 19 - flutters to full kicks.

3 min read · Live
Travel

Babymoon Planning: Why the Second Trimester Is the Golden Window

Travel tips for the one stretch when you'll actually enjoy it.

3 min read · Live

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