Welcome to the second trimester. This is often called the honeymoon trimester because you often feel so much better than you did the first trimester. Here’s hoping that the case for you. You and baby are growing. It’s now possible that others are taking notice too.

• If there are people you haven’t told yet, you’d better tell them before your belly does. (This is particularly true of bosses. They really hate being told by a co-worker.)
  
  
• Speaking of work, have you check on maternity and paternity leave? What are your options? Do you need to save time at work or money for the leave?
  
  
• Look for childbirth classes now. Waiting will mean you don’t get the class you want or the time you wanted it. These are too important to skip.
  
  
• Consider bringing someone with you to your appointment this month. You will hear the baby’s heart beat, which is always fun.
  
  
• Start thinking about maternity clothes, even if you’re not needing them yet. You might still be wearing your looser fitting clothes, that’s okay. Get a shot of your belly sticking out over the top of your jeans – that’s better than a muffin.
  
  
• Where is baby going to sleep? Talk to your partner, taking into consideration that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that the baby sleep in your room the first six months for safety reasons.
  
  
• Start looking at the birth doulas in your area. Do you have a meet the doula night at a local hospital or store?
  
  
• Schedule your mid-pregnancy ultrasound for fetal anomalies. Decide if you want to know if you’re having a girl or boy beforehand, most will tell you unless you specify otherwise.