
Bump Club member Holly Sian talks about her week since the first Bump Club programme, and looks ahead to the next episode.
The last seven days has been a very tiring but brilliant time that began with the launch of Bump Club in Salford last Tuesday.
I was very nervous - although also excited - to meet all the other mums-to-be and they were absolutely lovely.
We shared all our common pregnancy complaints, chats about whether we know the sex of our baby and learnt a lot about each other’s situations and circumstances.
As for my pregnancy updates, this week we're counting down the days to our 4D scan on March 30th. It's where we get to see our little princess once again, but in a lot more detail.
On Tuesday we'll be back on air sharing our experience at one of our antenatal classes, and chat about how pregnancy has impacted on my life.
One of the main things for me is the physical changes pregnancy brings, I have always been a small size six and a very keen gym freak - I used to go at least four times a week.
I have stopped going the gym completely since becoming pregnant and I miss the adrenaline from a hard workout more than anything. I’m more than happy to have stopped for a healthy pregnancy without risks of hurting myself, however I cannot wait to get my membership back. I feel constantly sluggish and tired, with not much motivation on my aching days.
This can result in days where I feel terribly ugly and unconfident about how my body looks. But when I look down at my bump I forget all that; I just imagine what beautiful little miracle is growing inside.
My social life has changed dramatically too. I had only been 18 for a couple of months before I found out I was pregnant.
My friends come and visit me, or we go out for lunch. However, I sometimes I feel like I’m missing out. I've noticed I don’t get invited to do much with them as they assume I won’t be able to make it, or that I’d be too tired.
I guess I’m just incredibly lucky that I have Tom, not only because he is a supportive partner, but he is also my best friend.
Hear Holly in the next episode is on Tuesday 12 March at 11pm on BBC Radio 5 live. Click here to get the latest Bump Club download and find out more about some of the other mums-to-be.