Pregnancy Diary - WEEK 20

Had some bad news today. My sister-in-law who is 12 weeks pregnant has had a scan and found at the babys heart has stopped beating. It looks like it happened around 5 weeks which is when she found out she was expecting. Its very sad and I feel very sorry for her. I don't know what to say or how to say it. Do I send a card or flowers? Whatever I do will be wrong so its probably best to wait until I see her next. Now I have a bump I am going to feel desperately awkward as it will remind her of what she has lost. I have to put this to the back of my mind as I am carrying a baby too and my health and the health of my baby is my main concern but it still hasnt stopped me worrying.

Still not got over this horrible cold and am having trouble sleeping with a blocked nose. Being pregnant, I can't take any medication but am using Olbas oil in the room to help me breathe.

Still getting the pain in my bum, but not every day. Sometimes it just hurts to put one leg in front of the other. I have also developed a red rash on my tummy, I think its because my skin is stretching, but it itches like bad. I use my Bio-Oil on and off but it seems to itch more when I am in the bath. I think I will put some Aqueous Cream in the bath water to see if that makes a difference.

I have invested in a nursing pillow nursing pillow which can also be used during pregnancy. What a difference it has made, I am so much more comfortable in the night now. It's quite a long pillow which you can use in several positions whilst you rest or sleep. I use it between my knees and against my bump, its lovely. My husband moans as he says its like having another body in bed with us (he wishes!!!). One of my pregnant friends has brought one too and she loves it!

I had a glass of wine this week. I know you aren't really supposed to drink during pregnancy, but having one every now and then doesn't hurt, it helps me relax anyway. I do feel a bit guilty afterwards though.

Boobs are still growing, I am now in a F size bra. What size are they going to be when I am feeding? I dread to think. I will need to have them specially made for me!