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People often say that the second trimester is the best time of a pregnancy. Looking back, I can absolutely see why. After the first twelve weeks, which were marked by lots of new feelings, uncertainties and, above all, extreme tiredness, a sense of normality slowly began to return to our daily lives. My energy came back, my bump became visible and, for the first time, I felt I could really enjoy this pregnancy.<\/p>\n

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At the same time, it all became a bit more real. What had been a little secret turned into joyful news that we could finally share with our families, friends and work colleagues. We could see our baby more and more clearly during further ultrasound scans, felt the first strong movements and slowly began to prepare for life as a family of four.<\/p>\n

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Looking back on those months today, it almost feels unreal just how much we were able to experience during that time. We travelled to the other side of the world, celebrated one of the most emotional days of our pregnancy, went on our babymoon and, bit by bit, made the first important decisions for the time after the birth.<\/p>\n

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In this post, I\u2019ll take you through my fourth to seventh months of pregnancy and tell you what happened during this special time \u2013 both with our little miracle and with me.<\/p>\n

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What happens in the second trimester?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

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The second trimester covers weeks 13 to 27 of pregnancy and is often described as the most comfortable stage of pregnancy. For many women, tiredness and nausea gradually subside, whilst their energy levels return little by little. At the same time, the baby bump becomes visibly larger and the pregnancy becomes increasingly apparent to those around them.<\/p>\n

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Whilst many mums are starting to feel more comfortable physically, the baby is developing rapidly. The organs that were formed during the first trimester are now maturing further. The face is taking on increasingly distinct features, the fingers and toes are fully formed, and the baby\u2019s movements are becoming more and more coordinated.<\/p>\n

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For many expectant parents, these weeks are among the most emotional of the entire pregnancy. The first strong kicks can be felt, and during the detailed ultrasound scan you can often see your baby very clearly; in many cases, this scan also reveals whether you\u2019re expecting a girl or a boy.<\/p>\n

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Between the 13th and 27th weeks of pregnancy, the baby grows incredibly quickly. Whilst it is just about seven centimetres long at the start of the second trimester, by the end it measures around 35 centimetres and weighs approximately one kilogram.<\/p>\n

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The senses are also constantly developing. The baby can hear voices, react to sounds and is even starting to open her eyes. I find it particularly lovely to think that our little girl could already hear our voices during this time \u2013 even though, of course, we hadn\u2019t yet had the chance to meet her.<\/p>\n

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From around the 20th week of pregnancy onwards, the movements also become increasingly noticeable. At first, it still felt like a gentle fluttering to me, but shortly afterwards it turned into proper little kicks, which made me smile every single day.<\/p>\n

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Changes in the expectant mum<\/h2>\n

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During the second trimester, it is not only the baby that changes, but also the mother\u2019s body. The womb continues to grow, the bump becomes visible, and many women feel they can cope with more again.<\/p>\n

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Nevertheless, this phase also brings new challenges. Back pain, water retention or feeling tired more quickly during physical exertion are part of everyday life for many pregnant women. Even travelling or going for long walks suddenly feel very different compared to just a few months ago…<\/p>\n

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During this time, I really came to realise how important it is to listen to my body. Although I certainly had much more energy than I did in the first trimester, I still needed regular breaks and had to accept that some things simply take a bit longer than usual.<\/p>\n

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My second trimester \u2013 personal experiences<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

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The fourth month \u2013 at last we were able to share our secret<\/h3>\n

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The start of the second trimester didn\u2019t feel at all like I\u2019d imagined it would at first. Fresh back from our trip through Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, we were initially struggling with quite severe jet lag. So my body had to work twice as hard \u2013 on the one hand, to adjust to the time difference, and on the other, to continue nurturing a little miracle every day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But just a few days later, we had an appointment we\u2019d been eagerly looking forward to for a long time: the first major ultrasound scan in the 13th week of pregnancy. I think every mum-to-be knows that feeling. Even though you know by now that you\u2019re pregnant, there\u2019s always a certain amount of nervousness before every ultrasound scan. You unconsciously hold your breath until you see the little heart beating and know that everything is fine.<\/p>\n

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When our gynaecologist confirmed that our baby was developing beautifully, a huge weight was lifted from our shoulders. For us, that moment meant far more than just another check-up \u2013 it gave us the reassurance that we could finally share our little secret with the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I\u2019d been looking forward to experiencing this moment with our loved ones for so long. At last, we no longer had to come up with excuses for why I don\u2019t drink alcohol or why I suddenly get tired so early. Instead, we were able to share our joy openly and look forward to the future together.<\/p>\n

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With each passing day, my energy levels returned a little more. After those rather exhausting first few weeks, I finally felt like myself again. I was able to lead a more active daily life once more and, at the same time, noticed that my body was slowly changing. My baby bump was still small, but for the first time it was so noticeable that even I couldn\u2019t fail to see it in the mirror.<\/p>\n

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The fifth month \u2013 travelling to Australia with a baby bump<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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No sooner had we shared our big secret with friends, work colleagues and followers than the next adventure was already waiting for us. Our suitcases were packed once again \u2013 this time we were off to Australia. The flights felt a bit more tiring than usual, but my bump was still relatively small.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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