Hi Suma,
I got the scan done at Manipal's.
You say that your seemantha should be in 7th month. But by August 31st you would be in your eight and almost completing it.
In ours it has to be in odd months. Since we cud n't do it in 5th or 7th, it will be in the 9th i.e September 4th onwards. First my in-laws side, then my mom's side. September wud be tough for functions, I guess since we would be starting our 9th month.

Anyways I too bought a saree & my hubby got me a jewellery set yesterday in advance for the function. I bought it at Khazana Jewellery(4th block).
I know shopping is so difficult nowadays so I decided to buy in advance.
I Have to buy one more saree for the other function. But I look so bulky in those sarees ;(

I am not walking that much these days due to time crunch and my rib pain. I think once I take a break i will do it more often.
I was planning to take a week Medical leave for my rib pain. Its gotten worse.

I had both my tetanus injections. I have to go for a GTT(Glucose Tolerance Test) before my travel.
I too feel very heavy on the lower tummy and I also feel I have shortness of breath quiet often. I read somewhere that this is quiet normal. Do you also experience these things?
I am staying constant in terms of weight from past 2 months. Should watch and see from now on.

Also I feel that my breasts have become really big. Is it the same case with you too?
And I also see that they are getting darker!

Nothing much we shud meet sometime before we go on maternity leave. Do you have any pictures of yours. Do share them!

I too will be entering 8th month by 4th of August.

Happy Varamahalakshmi!

Take care,
Oceanbaby
Suma replied. Hope you are doing good...

Yes, actually it was supposed to be in the 7th month. Actaully my FIL expired last september, so till we complete the 1st year ceremony we are not supposed to have any functions at home. His first yr ceremony is on 22nd august, so we are having the seemantha on Aug 31st, i.e just b4 the begining of the 9th month. My mil says that as per the customs it should not be done in the 9th month at the in-laws side. I dont really understand all these customs so blindly follow what they tell me to :-)

I know its so difficult these days, dont know how I am going to manage attending all the functions!!!

Even I am not walking on a daily basis :-( Just the usual household work. But I feel that should be fine. Not sure though.

Now a days even I am having pain near my right breast bone and by evening it gets really bad. It starts when I am sitting in the same position for a long time. Hmm must be because of the weight gain. Yes even my brests have become big. Most of my blouses which used to be loose dont fit me any more :-) I have actually started using the next size bra.

Yes its a good decision to take a week off. It will surely help you.

I am yet to get the 2nd TT injection. I am due for it next week. Will also be taking the blood test next week.

Oh Yes, I have this really heavy feeling on my lower tummy. Sometimes I have to stop walking and take a moment b4 I am able to walk again... I guess its all due to the baby weight. Now a days I feel the baby movement really strong. It feels good :-)

Yep, from tomorrow we will be entering the 8th month. Its kinda scary and exciting. My appnt is due next week. Is there anything which I should be specifically asking the doc? Let me know. Just two more months and we can actually touch out baby :-)))

BTW, when are you starting your maternaty leave?

Take Care
Suma