胎動~

之前18-20週就有陸陸續續感覺到下腹部子宮處有股異樣，很難形容，有點像一群異物在肚裡輕輕地翻滾，很細微的感覺。英文書上形容到這是一種Butterfly的感覺，也就是好像蝴蝶在飛舞的感覺。算是挺貼切的形容了吧~

但我當時一點也不確定那就是所謂的胎動。因為那種感覺怎麼也不像是胎兒在動~

真正第一次確認是寶寶在動是在我們去Alaska這兩個禮拜。也就是21-22週這時候，之前那種蝴蝶飛舞的感覺轉變成肚皮裡好像有人用手指頭輕輕戳你的感覺。東戳一下西戳一下的，有的時候甚至會感覺他從肚皮一端劃到另一端...我想應該是寶寶的小手小腳在亂揮吧！一天裡會感受到好多次，特別是在吃過飯跟上床前尤其頻繁。

剛開始老公會很興奮地摸我的肚皮，想要感受小寶寶在動的感覺。後來他發現隔著一層肚皮啥都感受不到，就索性不摸了。但每隔一陣子就問我寶寶有沒有動? 有時候連續大半天寶寶都沒動時，他就會在一旁乾著急~ 好好笑！

書上說爸爸要從肚皮上摸到寶寶在動，還得要再等幾個禮拜~

我想這種體驗就是上帝賜給女人最好的禮物吧，雖然懷孕過程不好受，生產又很痛苦，但是寶寶在肚子裡踢的感覺，男人是永遠也無法體會的~

每次感覺到寶寶在動，就覺得比較安心~

之前啥都感受不到時，會很緊張地每隔兩三天就用胎心機聽一次寶寶的心跳聲來確認他還在，自從開始有胎動後，聽的次數就降低很多了。(我從第十二週起就開始使用胎心機了，用的是"AngelSound"的牌子，粉紅色的小機器，在Amazon上買的，Angelsound fetal doppler~)

Heartburn (心燒?)~

在書上常會看見heartburn這名詞，是懷孕過程的不舒服的狀況之一。一直很好奇這到底是啥感受，問了問身邊生過孩子的朋友，也沒人能給我個解答。問老公到底"heartburn"是甚麼意思，他總跟我說就是消化不良，胃不舒服。我說，heartburn從字面上來看，明明是跟心臟有關，怎可能是消化不良的問題哩? 所以一直不相信他的說法~

這次去玩的途中，有一天我喝完薄荷茶後，突然覺得從胃部上方一直到食道咽喉處有一種卡住不暢通的感覺，相當難受。

老公問我是不是"heartburn"，我說:我心臟沒有燒啦！食道倒是難受得要命。

他就用手機查了這段解釋heartburn感受與如何避免heartburn的文章給我看，我這才明白原來heartburn真的不是如字面解釋的心臟灼燒感，而是消化不良胃酸倒流引起的不舒適感~

Source: http://www.babycenter.com/0_heartburn-during-pregnancy_242.bc

Most likely. Many women experience heartburn for the first time during pregnancy — and though it's common and generally harmless, it can be quite uncomfortable.

Heartburn (also called acid indigestion or acid reflux) is a burning sensation that often extends from the bottom of the breastbone to the lower throat. It's caused by some of the hormonal and physical changes in your body.

During pregnancy, the placenta produces the hormone progesterone, which relaxes the smooth muscles of the uterus. This hormone also relaxes the valve that separates the esophagus from the stomach, allowing gastric acids to seep back up, which causes that unpleasant burning sensation.

Progesterone also slows down the wavelike contractions of your esophagus and intestines, making digestion sluggish. Later in pregnancy, your growing baby crowds your abdominal cavity, pushing the stomach acids back up into the esophagus.  

Many women start experiencing heartburn and other gastrointestinal discomforts in the second half of pregnancy. Unfortunately, it usually comes and goes until your baby is born.

What can I do about it?

Though you may not be able to eliminate heartburn entirely, you can take steps to minimize your discomfort:

•  Avoid food and beverages that cause you gastrointestinal distress. The usual suspects are carbonated drinks; alcohol (which you should avoid anyway during pregnancy); caffeine; chocolate; acidic foods like citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, mustard, and vinegar; processed meats; mint products; and spicy, highly seasoned, fried, or fatty foods. (我好像只有在喝了MINT TEA之後有這樣的反應，吃別的東西都還OK~)

•  Don't eat big meals. Instead, eat several small meals throughout the day. Take your time eating and chew thoroughly.

•  Avoid drinking large quantities of fluids during meals — you don't want to distend your stomach. (It's important to drink eight to ten glasses of water daily during pregnancy, but sip it between meals.)

•  Try chewing gum after eating. Chewing gum stimulates your salivary glands, and saliva can help neutralize acid.

•  Don't eat close to bedtime. Give yourself two to three hours to digest before you lie down.

•  Sleep propped up with several pillows or a wedge. Elevating your upper body will help keep your stomach acids where they belong and will aid your digestion.

•  Gain a sensible amount of weight, and stay within the guidelines your healthcare provider suggests.

•  Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Avoid any tightness around your waist and tummy.

•  Bend at the knees instead of at the waist.

•  Don't smoke — in addition to contributing to a host of serious health problems, smoking boosts stomach acidity. (Ideally, smoking is a habit you should break before getting pregnant. If you're still smoking and are having trouble quitting, ask your caregiver for a referral to a smoking-cessation program.)

•  An over-the-counter antacid that contains magnesium or calcium may ease discomfort, but check with your prenatal caregiver before taking one, because some brands contain aluminum or aspirin or are high in sodium.

If these measures don't help, talk to your caregiver about prescription heartburn medications that are safe during pregnancy.