Follow A Pregnancy Week By Week

Last updated on March 4th, 2024 at 10:09 pm

I can remember spending hours during my first pregnancy trying to find personal stories of what happened week by week. The internet was full of textbook answers of what you could expect and what was considered normal, but I was looking for real life experiences. I wanted the honest stories of people who had been through it and what the medical expectations meant in a real life scenario.

I have had 3 children now, and when I was pregnant with my 3rd I decided to document it week by week so that other’s can see how I felt and what changed at each stage. Plus it is fun to watch my bump grow!

Second Trimester

The point at which the second trimester starts varies depends on who you speak to. Some people think it is from 12 weeks, which is also when you have your first scan (in the UK), and others think it doesn’t start until 14 weeks. I have tracked my pregnancy from 12 weeks and so thats the point I’ve decided the second trimester starts.

This is my own personal second trimester experience. Not everyones will be the same of course, but hopefully you find some of my experiences helpful.

Third Trimester

The start of the 3rd trimester feels like the end is in sight! In reality though there is still a long way to go and a lot can change over the final 12 or so weeks. The third trimester is when your baby bump really starts to pop out and every week it seems to just get bigger and bigger. Tiredness seems to feature a lot for some people, but I had some extra medical issues that made the third trimester particularly tough.

Check out my section on ultimate guide to life with a newborn for tips to help you when the baby arrives