avril 8, 2020
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
We are coming to the end of this first part of the Saga.Maternity & Entrepreneurshipwith this episode on thethird trimester of pregnancy🤰🏽. The next will focus on the fourth trimester which therefore includes the first 3 months with a baby. For the moment, these will therefore be the 4 episodes planned for this saga. I would continue this series thereafter, but more spontaneously and not on a monthly basis.
Aftera second trimesterat the top of my form, let us now enter this third trimester and above all, let's seethe impact it has had on my entrepreneurial activity. Happy reading and happy listening!
Summary
1. We continue on the same path…
2. Physical difficulties
3. The end of pregnancy
4. The consequences of the 3rd trimester of pregnancy on my business
We continue in the same vein...
My third trimester started in the same mood as the second:I was in great shape 💪🏽. I always had so much fishing 🍑.
At the start of this third trimester of pregnancy, I wantedto plan everything, oforganize everything(yes, more than normal 😅) and above all goodpreparing for the arrival of the baby. This is called implantation syndrome. For once, it's a syndrome that I've always had because for a very long time, every year in autumn and spring I have urges to tidy up, reorganize etc... So it didn't seem unusual to me to have this obsessed withstorage and planning.
So I was happy to see that I was not going into a spiral of fatigue or stress 😨 as can happen to other women. which allowed me toget ahead of the 1st quarter of 2020. Indeed, I took advantage of this energy to make the most of it (while sparing myself) in order to be more free when the baby will be there. Most of the articles, social media content and some podcast episodes may have beenproduced and programmed in November/December 2019for this 1st quarter of 2020. That was super cool 😎.
At the level ofmy activity as a customer care consultant, of course I continued until my maternity leave at the end of November. I was able to complete projects that were close to my heart and pass the baton to my collaborators for others. I have to tell you that the day my morning leave started was areal relief: I was going to be able to devote myself solely to creating content for 2020.
❗️Warning, if you don't know:an entrepreneur cannot earn money during maternity leave. Must thereforecease all activitywhich brings in income. Indeed, it is social security that at that time pays daily compensation ❗️
Physical difficulties
At the beginning of this last trimester of pregnancy, we went to London for a few days to visit the Harry Potter studios 🧙♀️. It did me a world of good to disconnect and enjoy this city that I love so much. However, I was able to note to my great regret thatI was no longer physically fit.
I'm a great walker 🚶🏽♀️. I like to walk, to stroll, it is besides the only "sport" that I practice. Even at home I like to go out regularly to walk a little outside. So London, which I already knew from having gone there a dozen times with my previous job, didn't scare me. Yes, but when you're 6/7 months pregnant 🤰🏽, withan increasingly heavy weightto carry in the belly, well that changes the situation 🙃.
After a few hours of walking, I couldn't take it anymore! Pain in the lower abdomen, legs… Horrible! Nothing serious, just muscle and ligament pain, which is completely normal. Not all women are victims of it during their pregnancy, but I got it 🤷🏽 ♀️.
So after having been able to enjoy a bit of London all the same, I limited the walking on my way back, which was not ideal. Indeed, working from home all day, I need to walk to move a little. But it was getting harder and harder. And at the end of the pregnancy, just walking from my bedroom to the kitchen was quite an achievement! Which means that I, who hadn't gained weight since the beginning, well, I gained a little at that time.
But hey, since I went out less, it allowed me to work well. (Still, that didn't stop me from goinginterviewer Safiato Amiens 😁).
The end of pregnancy
From37 weeks pregnant, you can give birth "at any time". We know the date of the term, but extremely rare are the women who give birth on the day of prediction. So for me, from 37 weeksI was living day to day. I was doing what I could 😌 telling myself that my day, my week could be interrupted at any time. This is necessarily what happened, 10 days before the scheduled date.
I had planned to record podcasts that day 😅. I had a medical check-up in the morning, for my pregnancy follow-up, everything was fine, RAS. When I got home I finally had lunch with my mother and my husband, then I continued the day with my mother, in front of Netflix and the last season of The Crown 👑.
It's been a week sinceI felt tired. For the first time in 6 months, yes I was exhausted. A big fatigue for a week during which I of course took the opportunity to sleep. I listened to my body a lot and when I felt the need I slept 😴, night, day, no matter the time.
That day, very strangely, I woke up super early! Before 5am and I couldn't go back to sleep. At noon I hadstarving, so I ate well 😋. And around 4 p.m., without warning, without feeling beforehand: contractions every 5 minutes, then every 4, then 3…My body warned mea week before: my big, you will gain strength! You will sleep and eat!
Childbirth was the timethe most intense of my life, The Strongest. Everything I felt was multiplied immeasurably: pain and happiness. Twoopposite but essential sensationsto each other at that time. Well, I'm not going to tell you about my delivery, that's not the goal here. But I would like to tell you that already pregnancy but especially childbirth allows you tolearn a lot about ourselvesand our capabilities.
- I learned that I was a really, really patient person. I already knew that, but not to this extent.
- I didn't expect to be so tough and resistant to pain.
- Despite this pain, I was still smiling! I even managed to make jokes 😁.
- No stress, no fear disturbed me. Same, I know I'm a very zen person, but at a time like this I didn't know I was going to stay that way.
- Organization is vital to my well-being. The maternity staff had I think never seen a new mother's room so well ordered. I really didn't think I would always be putting everything away the days following my delivery.
- I felt powerful thanks to this childbirth. Extremely powerful.
The consequences of the 3rd trimester of pregnancy on my business
This pregnancy and childbirth will clearly impact my activity and have already done so!
– I want more, to have new projects. I feel fully boosted 🚀 after this experience and I don't feelabsolutely not slowed down, quite the contrary.
- I really haverealized my strengths 💪🏽: patience, positivity, serenity and organization. They will be to mevery usefulto build my empire 🏯
– My weaknesses also jumped out at me: I can’t take it upon myself or put on a good show in front of malicious people. So I already know that at the slightest bad feeling of this kind, I could refuse a client for example.
This life experience is in my opinionformidable, despite the constraints that may be encountered. Besides the fact that we “give life”, we learn even more about ourselves when we already thought we knew ourselves 100%. It helps us realize who we are. When we know who we are, we know where we are going 🛣️.
Finally, here are my tips to better understand this third trimester of pregnancy:
- Use itimplantation syndrometo prepare for the arrival of the baby in your home but also in your mind.
– Make the most of yourmaternity leavebefore giving birth to do what you want!
– If you are fit,get ahead in your businessto have nothing to do during the first 3 months of the baby.
–Thirstas soon as you feel the urge: your body is getting ready!
–Manyalso when you are hungry: your body needs it!
– Childbirth is going awaylearn a lot about yourself: become aware of all your emotions.
And you, how do you see the impact of your pregnancy on your business?
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FAQs
What does in bloom mean in pregnancy? ›
looking healthy and attractive. This is often used about pregnant women, sometimes in a slightly humorous way. Synonyms and related words. Pregnant and be pregnant.
What are 3 common emotional changes in the third trimester? ›Third Trimester Emotional Changes
Your baby is almost here, and things are coming together. You may be feeling excited or impatient to finally meet your baby, and you may experience stress as you finish up your preparations. Remember that people–family, friends, and your partner–are eager to help.
- strenuous exercise or strength training that could cause an injury to your stomach.
- alcohol.
- caffeine (no more than one cup of coffee or tea per day)
- smoking.
- illegal drugs.
- raw fish or smoked seafood.
- shark, swordfish, mackerel, or white snapper fish (they have high levels of mercury)
- raw sprouts.
The Baby's Growth and Position
The third trimester is an important growth phase for the baby. “Your baby is growing and putting on weight,” said Ryan. “The lungs are the last thing to mature. They may not be fully mature until the baby reaches full term—so that's why doctors don't elect to induce labor before 39 weeks.
: having flowers. The bushes should be in bloom soon.
What does bloom phase mean? ›Bloom Phase (Powering the Flower)
As a rule-of-thumb, in the first 2-3 weeks of flowering the plant will continue to grow in height (termed “flowering-stretch”) and buds will begin to form. Following this, floral growth will dominate and veg growth will slow then stop.
The third trimester marks the last third of pregnancy and begins around week 29. For many, the third trimester is the most challenging trimester of pregnancy as a growing uterus places more demands on the body, and anxiety about the approaching delivery increases.
What are the 3 major developments in the third trimester? ›- The fetus can see and hear.
- The brain continues to develop.
- The kidneys and lungs continue to mature.
- By the 36th week, the head may “engage” (drop into the pelvic area), a process called lightening.
Having an occasional crying spell isn't likely to harm your unborn baby. More severe depression during pregnancy, however, could possibly have a negative impact on your pregnancy.
Is it safe to have an Orgasim in third trimester? ›Is it safe to have an orgasm in third trimester? Yes. It is safe to have an orgasm at any stage of a normal pregnancy. During the third trimester, you might feel big and heavier and not really up to much sexual activity at all.
What is most important in third trimester? ›
One important thing to remember in the third trimester is that you should now go to sleep on your side at night (and during any day time naps). You can read more here about why going to sleep on your side in the third trimester is safer for your baby.
Why is 8th month of pregnancy crucial? ›The full development of your baby's brain and other vital organs such as lungs, eyes, heart, immune system, intestinal system, and kidneys takes place in this final term of your pregnancy. Let's explain a bit more. Take the baby's lungs for example – an organ absolutely essential to breathing and therefore survival.
What is the hardest month of pregnancy? ›What pregnancy trimester is the hardest? For many women, the first trimester of pregnancy is often the hardest. During this period, your body is going through a major transformation and needs time to adjust to the changes.
What are three discomforts of the third trimester? ›Now it's the third trimester and you're so close to meeting baby. Unfortunately, there may be a few uncomfortable symptoms still in store for you. Swelling ankles, trouble sleeping, back pain, having to go to the bathroom every 20 minutes – these are all possibilities as you move into the pregnancy homestretch.
What signs should you not ignore during pregnancy? ›- Severe nausea and throwing up.
- Severe belly pain that doesn't go away.
- Baby's movement stopping or slowing during pregnancy.
- Vaginal bleeding or fluid leaking during pregnancy.
- Vaginal bleeding or discharge after pregnancy.
- Severe swelling, redness or pain of your leg or arm.
- Overwhelming tiredness.
Definition: Indicates the stage when the majority of flowers are open. For specific shoots, full bloom is the first day on which more than 50% of the flowers are open on at least 70% of the inflorescences of the shoot (Rapoport and Rallo, 1991).
What does bloom effect mean? ›The effect produces fringes (or feathers) of light extending from the borders of bright areas in an image, contributing to the illusion of an extremely bright light overwhelming the camera or eye capturing the scene.
What does into full bloom mean? ›to be producing flowers: The apple trees are in full bloom (= completely covered in flowers).
How long does the bloom phase last? ›For most cannabis strains, the flowering period will last about 7-9 weeks, although some sativas require even longer for their buds to mature. What happens during flowering and at what exact time can somewhat vary depending on the particular strain you are growing.
What happens during a bloom? ›The bloom is the part of the coffee brewing process in which the gasses from the coffee are released as the water hits the grinds. It causes the grinds to grow & rise. The CO2 that is inside the bean is purged out and replaced with the water and begins the brewing/extraction process.
What triggers bloom? ›
Bloom is the Elemental Reaction triggered by inflicting Dendro on a target that is already affected by Hydro or vice versa.
What's the worst week of pregnancy? ›Even though it's called morning sickness, it can last all day and happen any time of day. At least 7 in 10 pregnant women have morning sickness in the first trimester (first 3 months) of pregnancy. It usually starts at about 6 weeks of pregnancy and is at its worst at about 9 weeks.
Which trimester is most fragile? ›The fetus is most vulnerable during the first 12 weeks. During this period of time, all of the major organs and body systems are forming and can be damaged if the fetus is exposed to drugs, infectious agents, radiation, certain medications, tobacco and toxic substances.
Which trimester are you most tired? ›For most women, the extreme fatigue of the first trimester is soon forgotten with the glow and boost in energy that comes with the second trimester. So, if it seems like all you're doing these first few weeks is lying around, dozing, or napping, don't worry. It's normal.
What does bloom mean in medical terms? ›Listen to pronunciation. (… SIN-drome) A rare, inherited disorder marked by shorter than average height, a narrow face, a red skin rash that occurs on sun-exposed areas of the body, and an increased risk of cancer.
Is bloom safe during pregnancy? ›Can I use your products while pregnant or breastfeeding? All of our products go through rigorous testing and are safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What is baby bloom? ›A baby boom is a period marked by a significant increase of births. This demographic phenomenon is usually ascribed within certain geographical bounds of defined national and cultural populations. People born during these periods are often called baby boomers. The cause of baby booms involves various fertility factors.
What are early signs of having a boy? ›- Your baby's heartbeat is lower than 140 beats per minute.
- You're carrying all out front.
- You're carrying low.
- You're blooming in pregnancy.
- You didn't suffer from morning sickness in your first trimester.
- Your right breast is bigger than your left.