31 weeks and 2 days.
Obligatory bathroom shot taken in McDonald's on new years eve.
Saturday, 31 December 2011
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Not so merry Christmas.
I had magical plans for Christmas this year. It would be our last Christmas as a family of three. I wanted to make it so special for Mia, one she remembers before she has to share this magical day with her little sister.
That kind of didn't happen for me, Although when ever we ask Mia if she had a good day she says with a huge grin on her face that she loved every moment.
After we went to bed around half 10 (we was anticipating and early morning because Mia was THAT excited!!). We was woken around midnight by some inconsiderate person setting off fireworks - really who sets them off at that time?!
An hour later I wake back up with a horrible sharp pain in my back, I think I have slept funny in the couple of hours I had, had. Anyway, I try moving and getting comfortable and nothing would help. The pain was getting worse. I was crying in pain at one point. It hurt to stand, lay, walk...everything hurt.
I knew I wasn't in labour as my stomach wasn't getting tight - so to me that wasn't an issue. After about an hour I go down stairs and run my self a bath to see if I can relax my self a bit. Between 2am and 4am I had around 3 baths. I couldn't sleep. The pain started getting so sore I started throwing up. I even took some paracetamol and was applying heat where it hurt the most but nothing would work.
At half past 4 in the morning I go back upstairs and wake Gary up. We deiced we're gonna wake Mia up and let her open her Christmas gifts and I'm going to ring the hospital and tell them whats going on as there is no way I could cope with the pain I was in any longer.
After Mia had opened her gifts I went to try and lie down. After about 20 minutes I came back down stairs and rung the hospital. We rung my mum (who was luckily up!) and asked her if she would look after Mia and filled her in on what was happening.
I felt bad that we pretty much rushed Mia through opening her gifts so we could hurry on up and leave to go to the hospital.
I quickly grabbed her some clothes and some other bits and grabbed our camera so my parents could take some photos of her opening their gifts in case I had to stay in.
The drive to the hospital felt like a life time. Every traffic light was on stop. It hurt to sit in the car. We eventually arrived just before 6am and I was set up on the monitor. No contractions and baby was fine. They even gave me an internal with no lube (ouch that hurt!!!) to make sure my cervix wasn't softening and they even took some swabs and did a test to make sure I wouldn't go into labour within the next seven days. (That came back neg - phew!). Blood was also taken but due to the Christmas and bank holidays nothing would get done till they was over.
One of the urine samples I did came back with traces of blood and protein.
They said I had a kidney infection and gave me some co-codomol and antibiotics and to ring back on Tuesday for my results. I could then go home.
I spent the rest of my Christmas and boxing day sleeping. It took a few days before I could even get comfortable. It wasn't how I wanted to spend my Christmas but our baby is OK and Mia had a good time - that's all that matters.
That kind of didn't happen for me, Although when ever we ask Mia if she had a good day she says with a huge grin on her face that she loved every moment.
After we went to bed around half 10 (we was anticipating and early morning because Mia was THAT excited!!). We was woken around midnight by some inconsiderate person setting off fireworks - really who sets them off at that time?!
An hour later I wake back up with a horrible sharp pain in my back, I think I have slept funny in the couple of hours I had, had. Anyway, I try moving and getting comfortable and nothing would help. The pain was getting worse. I was crying in pain at one point. It hurt to stand, lay, walk...everything hurt.
I knew I wasn't in labour as my stomach wasn't getting tight - so to me that wasn't an issue. After about an hour I go down stairs and run my self a bath to see if I can relax my self a bit. Between 2am and 4am I had around 3 baths. I couldn't sleep. The pain started getting so sore I started throwing up. I even took some paracetamol and was applying heat where it hurt the most but nothing would work.
At half past 4 in the morning I go back upstairs and wake Gary up. We deiced we're gonna wake Mia up and let her open her Christmas gifts and I'm going to ring the hospital and tell them whats going on as there is no way I could cope with the pain I was in any longer.
After Mia had opened her gifts I went to try and lie down. After about 20 minutes I came back down stairs and rung the hospital. We rung my mum (who was luckily up!) and asked her if she would look after Mia and filled her in on what was happening.
I felt bad that we pretty much rushed Mia through opening her gifts so we could hurry on up and leave to go to the hospital.
I quickly grabbed her some clothes and some other bits and grabbed our camera so my parents could take some photos of her opening their gifts in case I had to stay in.
The drive to the hospital felt like a life time. Every traffic light was on stop. It hurt to sit in the car. We eventually arrived just before 6am and I was set up on the monitor. No contractions and baby was fine. They even gave me an internal with no lube (ouch that hurt!!!) to make sure my cervix wasn't softening and they even took some swabs and did a test to make sure I wouldn't go into labour within the next seven days. (That came back neg - phew!). Blood was also taken but due to the Christmas and bank holidays nothing would get done till they was over.
One of the urine samples I did came back with traces of blood and protein.
They said I had a kidney infection and gave me some co-codomol and antibiotics and to ring back on Tuesday for my results. I could then go home.
I spent the rest of my Christmas and boxing day sleeping. It took a few days before I could even get comfortable. It wasn't how I wanted to spend my Christmas but our baby is OK and Mia had a good time - that's all that matters.
Friday, 16 December 2011
29 weeks!
One more week and we're into the final 10 week countdown.
One more week and its Christmas.
One more week and there is 70 days till my due date.
One more week and I can gaurentee the daily 'When will Molly be here' will start.
We've kept the last sentance at bay with 'Molly wont be here till after Santa has been' - The crafty man with the red and white suite has snook upon us far too quickly! We wont have another 'big thing' to lul the asking with after this.
Two more weeks and we are entering 2012.
Two more weeks and I can say 'I am having a baby this year'
Two more weeks and I will be into the single digit weekly countdown.
Three more weeks and I will be 8 months pregnant.
The end of this chapter is almost upon us, but as soon as this chapter ends a new one will begin instantly afterwards - with us becoming a family of 4. That fills my heart with utter love and happyness.
Last Christmas I hoped so bad that by next Christmas we would have another baby in our family, now here we are. I have our 4th family member cooking away inside my stomach just fattening up before her arrival.
One more week and its Christmas.
One more week and there is 70 days till my due date.
One more week and I can gaurentee the daily 'When will Molly be here' will start.
We've kept the last sentance at bay with 'Molly wont be here till after Santa has been' - The crafty man with the red and white suite has snook upon us far too quickly! We wont have another 'big thing' to lul the asking with after this.
Two more weeks and we are entering 2012.
Two more weeks and I can say 'I am having a baby this year'
Two more weeks and I will be into the single digit weekly countdown.
Three more weeks and I will be 8 months pregnant.
The end of this chapter is almost upon us, but as soon as this chapter ends a new one will begin instantly afterwards - with us becoming a family of 4. That fills my heart with utter love and happyness.
Last Christmas I hoped so bad that by next Christmas we would have another baby in our family, now here we are. I have our 4th family member cooking away inside my stomach just fattening up before her arrival.
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
GTT.
Today I had my Glucose Tollerence Test (GTT) and other 28 week blood work. The GTT is the only exam during the whole pregnancy that is so long and boring.
I couldnt eat or drink from 9pm last night so when it was all done and over I was starving! I arrive at the hospital for my 9am appointment, Get settled into my seat and the midwife/nuse takes my blood, then gives me a jug of Lucozade. The Lucozade had to be drank within 10-15 minutes of my blood being taken. Then came the boring bit - the two hour wait.
I took a book with me but still ended up reading from some out of date magazines. I also played on my phone but due to lack of signal I couldnt even get on facebook... two hours without facebook, Terrible! lol.
I ended up getting a little check over while I was there - Stomach is measuring right where it should be. For many women this isnt a big thing but for me, this is when we found out I had polyhydromniosis when I was pregnant with Mia. That for me was when my pregnancy started going downhill. I was already measuring far too ahead then I should. I already knew I wasnt as big (but, When you have people asking 'are you sure there is only one in there?' you kind of start doubting your self).
Still didnt get to hear babies heartbeat. It feels pretty disheartening to have gotten to nearly 29 weeks and have still not heard my baby's heart beat at any medical appointment. Thank goodness for home heartbeat monitors!
11 o'clock came around and she took my blood again, told me if I didnt hear anything tomorrow that everything is okay and they will see me at my next appointment at 34 weeks.
I couldnt eat or drink from 9pm last night so when it was all done and over I was starving! I arrive at the hospital for my 9am appointment, Get settled into my seat and the midwife/nuse takes my blood, then gives me a jug of Lucozade. The Lucozade had to be drank within 10-15 minutes of my blood being taken. Then came the boring bit - the two hour wait.
I took a book with me but still ended up reading from some out of date magazines. I also played on my phone but due to lack of signal I couldnt even get on facebook... two hours without facebook, Terrible! lol.
I ended up getting a little check over while I was there - Stomach is measuring right where it should be. For many women this isnt a big thing but for me, this is when we found out I had polyhydromniosis when I was pregnant with Mia. That for me was when my pregnancy started going downhill. I was already measuring far too ahead then I should. I already knew I wasnt as big (but, When you have people asking 'are you sure there is only one in there?' you kind of start doubting your self).
Still didnt get to hear babies heartbeat. It feels pretty disheartening to have gotten to nearly 29 weeks and have still not heard my baby's heart beat at any medical appointment. Thank goodness for home heartbeat monitors!
11 o'clock came around and she took my blood again, told me if I didnt hear anything tomorrow that everything is okay and they will see me at my next appointment at 34 weeks.
Thursday, 8 December 2011
We saw Santa...And he wasnt at a shopping center.
Last night when we was coming out of dancing there he was, In all his glory. Santa Clause walking down the street.
He was even wearing his obliglatory red and white velvet suit and long white beard. I looked at Mia and said ''Look there is Santa'' Her little eyes widend in disbeleif as he walked on by and waved at her.
It was such a magical moment. One that I hope she will remember as she gets older and will one day be able to tell her children of the night she saw Father Christmas sauntering down the street.
He was even wearing his obliglatory red and white velvet suit and long white beard. I looked at Mia and said ''Look there is Santa'' Her little eyes widend in disbeleif as he walked on by and waved at her.
It was such a magical moment. One that I hope she will remember as she gets older and will one day be able to tell her children of the night she saw Father Christmas sauntering down the street.
28 weeks!!
I've copied and pasted this from the babygaga updates I get on facebook. I have loved reading these every week since getting my positive test.
I've become a human-lard-factory! It's true: I've now got myself a baby in the business of fat-collection, which I'll have to tolerate since it's critical to keep my little porker warm and healthy after they're born. Also: their eyes can now blink in response to light and dark, and their bone marrow is making red blood cells.
We're down another week, How can it be possible? Is someone constantly on fast forward to make time go as quick as possible? I remember Mia's pregnancy dragging like no tomorrow.
We're also nearly only 2 weeks away from Christmas and 3 weeks away from the new year.
In 3 weeks I can say 'Im having a baby this year' It still seem's like a life time away when people ask when I am due and I reply 1st March. March is the 3rd month, 12 weeks into the new year. Maybe I shall start replying with the end of Febuary as that doesnt seem as far away?
In other news, I think I should make a start on my hypnobabies birthing bits. The affermations have been really good but now its time to step it up and get serious! Yikes.
Monday, 5 December 2011
27weeks+5 days.
2 more weeks and we're into the final 10 weeks. How can this pregnancy be going so fast? I know I have said this a lot but it is honestly flying by for me.
We only have a couple of things left to buy now; Cot and Moses basket matresses, some more sleep suits, a blanket for the car seat, hat and scratchmits, some muslin squares and some more bibs.
Our buggy/car seat system is also schedualed for pick up on the 1st Febuary - lets hope I dont go into labour before then! Hehe.
We got a right bargin on some baby montiers - £12! They are pretty fancy aswell... We honestly thought they had been mispriced.
After Christmas and new year are out the way I will be starting to wash and put away her clothes too. I will also be getting my hospital bag ready aswell and making a list of last minute items that cant be packed untill we go.
Anyway....Belly picture... me 27weeks 5 days. Wowza.
I am all baby. I know with Mia I was a lot bigger. This time my stomach is a lot firmer too. Apart from the sore hips I feel fantastic and I am enjoying every second of being pregnant. I will be sad when its over, but will be glad to start a new journey with our family of four.
We only have a couple of things left to buy now; Cot and Moses basket matresses, some more sleep suits, a blanket for the car seat, hat and scratchmits, some muslin squares and some more bibs.
Our buggy/car seat system is also schedualed for pick up on the 1st Febuary - lets hope I dont go into labour before then! Hehe.
We got a right bargin on some baby montiers - £12! They are pretty fancy aswell... We honestly thought they had been mispriced.
After Christmas and new year are out the way I will be starting to wash and put away her clothes too. I will also be getting my hospital bag ready aswell and making a list of last minute items that cant be packed untill we go.
Anyway....Belly picture... me 27weeks 5 days. Wowza.
I am all baby. I know with Mia I was a lot bigger. This time my stomach is a lot firmer too. Apart from the sore hips I feel fantastic and I am enjoying every second of being pregnant. I will be sad when its over, but will be glad to start a new journey with our family of four.
Thursday, 17 November 2011
25 weeks.
Today starts the 25th week of my pregnancy.
These weeks are really flying by.
So far I am enjoying every second and it seems to be going by so fast. Its going to be over before I know it then I will be a proud mama to two beautiful little girls.
Gary and Mia have both felt Molly kick now. Gary couldn't believe how strong she was as she gave him a good thump! He had been trying to feel her for a week or so now and every time he'd put his hand on my belly she would stop but she was finally ready for daddy to feel her. I guess she wanted to put in lots of practice and make sure she was super strong before he felt.
Mia is so excited about being a big sister. She is forever touching and kissing my bump and telling Molly she loves her. She keeps telling me that my belly is getting very big and that Molly is growing. She is going to be the best big sister ever! Although I do think she may be a bit disappointed when her sister first arrives as Mia seems to think Molly will be able to play with her right away. She doesn't realise for the first few months Molly wont do much more then pee/poop/eat and sleep.
These weeks are really flying by.
So far I am enjoying every second and it seems to be going by so fast. Its going to be over before I know it then I will be a proud mama to two beautiful little girls.
Gary and Mia have both felt Molly kick now. Gary couldn't believe how strong she was as she gave him a good thump! He had been trying to feel her for a week or so now and every time he'd put his hand on my belly she would stop but she was finally ready for daddy to feel her. I guess she wanted to put in lots of practice and make sure she was super strong before he felt.
Mia is so excited about being a big sister. She is forever touching and kissing my bump and telling Molly she loves her. She keeps telling me that my belly is getting very big and that Molly is growing. She is going to be the best big sister ever! Although I do think she may be a bit disappointed when her sister first arrives as Mia seems to think Molly will be able to play with her right away. She doesn't realise for the first few months Molly wont do much more then pee/poop/eat and sleep.
This picture was taken at 24wks3days. Looking obviously pregnant now!
Sunday, 6 November 2011
Leg cramps and crazy dreams
The title pretty much sums up everything this blog post is about. I entered my 23rd week this past Thursday and my dreams have become more vivid - I had a dream the other night that Mia's teeth were falling out and I was spitting them out - not her! Completely crazy but it was very weird.
Then comes the leg cramps in the middle of the night! Owch! I almost woke Gary up It hurt so much! Was such a horrible thing to wake up with. I am hoping it doesn't happen very often.
Headaches are also plaguing me too... According to some sites this is normal - so in a odd way that's both good and bad. Good it's normal but bad because they are real stinkers and linger for days.
Then comes the leg cramps in the middle of the night! Owch! I almost woke Gary up It hurt so much! Was such a horrible thing to wake up with. I am hoping it doesn't happen very often.
Headaches are also plaguing me too... According to some sites this is normal - so in a odd way that's both good and bad. Good it's normal but bad because they are real stinkers and linger for days.
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Wiggles, kicks and heartburn
Wow... Little Miss Molly is REALLY making her self known these days.
If its not the kicks and wiggles that I am loving (and big sister Mia has felt once) its the horrid heartburn I have got that seems to be getting worse as the pregnancy is progressing.
Gaviscon is like my best friend - just like it was in my pregnancy with Mia. I hope Molly is born with just as much hair. All this heartburn and a bald baby would feel like a kick in the teeth. (Of course that's a joke as I am so very happy to just be pregnant and I feel so blessed I get the chance to be pregnant again)
These past 22 weeks have flown by and have been a right bag of emotions. I am over halfway now and that is beyond crazy. Two more weeks and my baby COULD survive on the outside (although the chances are slim but possible) of course we want her to bake her for as long as possible but sometimes babies like to be born way before they are meant too and it's nice to know that if she did choose to come soon modern medicine would be on her side.
As for me? I feel so happy and great. My only complaint/downside is that my hips are really giving me trouble. To the point it hurts to walk some days. Apart from that I am loving being pregnant.
If its not the kicks and wiggles that I am loving (and big sister Mia has felt once) its the horrid heartburn I have got that seems to be getting worse as the pregnancy is progressing.
Gaviscon is like my best friend - just like it was in my pregnancy with Mia. I hope Molly is born with just as much hair. All this heartburn and a bald baby would feel like a kick in the teeth. (Of course that's a joke as I am so very happy to just be pregnant and I feel so blessed I get the chance to be pregnant again)
These past 22 weeks have flown by and have been a right bag of emotions. I am over halfway now and that is beyond crazy. Two more weeks and my baby COULD survive on the outside (although the chances are slim but possible) of course we want her to bake her for as long as possible but sometimes babies like to be born way before they are meant too and it's nice to know that if she did choose to come soon modern medicine would be on her side.
As for me? I feel so happy and great. My only complaint/downside is that my hips are really giving me trouble. To the point it hurts to walk some days. Apart from that I am loving being pregnant.
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Half baked!
Well we made it! Were 20 weeks in already. The weeks really are flying by super fast. Just another 20 to go till my due date.
Baby is about 26cm's this week. She has been letting her self known too this week! Her movements are for sure getting stronger. I don't think it will be much longer before feeling o the outside - however she isn't very active. It just seems to be every now and then when I relax I feel her moving around.
My hips are playing up still but it's a small price to pay to have a healthy baby at the start of March.
Baby is about 26cm's this week. She has been letting her self known too this week! Her movements are for sure getting stronger. I don't think it will be much longer before feeling o the outside - however she isn't very active. It just seems to be every now and then when I relax I feel her moving around.
My hips are playing up still but it's a small price to pay to have a healthy baby at the start of March.
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
No more jeans
It's official. I can no longer sit down in my jeans without my bump getting in the way. They are also starting to feel tight when I button them up. I feel pretty pleased to have gotten nearly 19 weeks of pregnancy out of them!
At least we know baby is growing nice and strong, even if it means my favourite jeans have to be put to the back to the wardrobe.
At least we know baby is growing nice and strong, even if it means my favourite jeans have to be put to the back to the wardrobe.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
18 weeks
It has been a few weeks since I last posted on my blog. I have had intentions but it gets to an evening and I am just beyond exhausted. Although now I know blogger has an iPhone app I can update a bit more easier and regularly now.
I can't believe were in week 18 already. This pregnancy is going ahead at full speed.
So let me start with some big news. We had a cheeky little early ultrasound to find out Poppy's gender and I am pleased to announce we are TEAM PINK!!
I really can't wait to meet the little girl that will complete our family. She was really active while she was being scanned. Waving and sucking her little hand. We also got a picture of her little foot measuring at 2.5cms!! It was the cutest thing I have ever seen. Now some pictures...
I can't believe were in week 18 already. This pregnancy is going ahead at full speed.
So let me start with some big news. We had a cheeky little early ultrasound to find out Poppy's gender and I am pleased to announce we are TEAM PINK!!
I really can't wait to meet the little girl that will complete our family. She was really active while she was being scanned. Waving and sucking her little hand. We also got a picture of her little foot measuring at 2.5cms!! It was the cutest thing I have ever seen. Now some pictures...
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
16 weeks.
I took a bump picture a couple of days ago when I was at 15wks5 days. I am starting to notice changes in my bump now. My clothes are really starting to get snug, I am looking forward to it rouding out a bit more so I acutally look like I have a baby in there instead of looking like I have eaten a bit too much. This was taken in the evening after my evening meal when I was feeling really pregnant for the first time.
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
13 weeks.
Where are these weeks flying too?!
At this rate Christmas will be upon us far to quickly. We're almost into September. Yikes.
In just 189 days it will be my due date. Now I know that doesn't mean the baby will defiantly make an appearance then as it could be sooner or later then that date. It just seems crazy the days keep floating by and times getting shorter and shorter as my baby bakes more.
In just SEVEN WEEKS we will know if we are team Pink or Blue! I am sure we're going to be adding another Little Princess to our little family and I am perfectly happy with that. After all it took to just get pregnant I don't care what sex the baby is.
The only reason we are finding out gender is so we know if we have to keep Mia's old baby clothes or not.
Also in eight weeks I will have a four year old. That scares me. How can my baby girl be nearly four years old?! It really doesn't seem that long ago that I was pregnant with Mia. Shes turning into this wonderful little girl with such an amazing little personality who I am so proud of.
She will come and sit on my lap and place her little hand on my stomach and talk to the baby, kiss the baby and tell me what shes going to do when the baby is born. One day she will make a great mummy her self.
As for me? I don't feel that sick anymore. Every now and then I feel really bad but in the past few weeks it has calmed down so much. One thing that doesn't seem to be subsiding is the tiredness. I go from feeling fine to needing a nap almost instantly and it doesn't matter how much or little sleep I get, I could always do with a bit more! As for food... I LOVE vinegar covering my food. I also love lemony and orange foods that are a bit tangy. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
I also feel like my belly is starting to change shape. I cant wait to look pregnant!
At this rate Christmas will be upon us far to quickly. We're almost into September. Yikes.
In just 189 days it will be my due date. Now I know that doesn't mean the baby will defiantly make an appearance then as it could be sooner or later then that date. It just seems crazy the days keep floating by and times getting shorter and shorter as my baby bakes more.
In just SEVEN WEEKS we will know if we are team Pink or Blue! I am sure we're going to be adding another Little Princess to our little family and I am perfectly happy with that. After all it took to just get pregnant I don't care what sex the baby is.
The only reason we are finding out gender is so we know if we have to keep Mia's old baby clothes or not.
Also in eight weeks I will have a four year old. That scares me. How can my baby girl be nearly four years old?! It really doesn't seem that long ago that I was pregnant with Mia. Shes turning into this wonderful little girl with such an amazing little personality who I am so proud of.
She will come and sit on my lap and place her little hand on my stomach and talk to the baby, kiss the baby and tell me what shes going to do when the baby is born. One day she will make a great mummy her self.
As for me? I don't feel that sick anymore. Every now and then I feel really bad but in the past few weeks it has calmed down so much. One thing that doesn't seem to be subsiding is the tiredness. I go from feeling fine to needing a nap almost instantly and it doesn't matter how much or little sleep I get, I could always do with a bit more! As for food... I LOVE vinegar covering my food. I also love lemony and orange foods that are a bit tangy. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
I also feel like my belly is starting to change shape. I cant wait to look pregnant!
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
12 weeks.
Can you believe it? Because I certainly cant!
The thought of getting this far makes me want to cry (Happy tears obviously!)
I have hit that magical 12 weeks of pregnancy. Didn't think I would be pregnant again let alone see any of the magical milestones that come along with it.
I am cherishing every moment of this pregnancy, even the not so great bits!
The nausea is easing up and I'm not feeling as tired. I still have odd moments we're I am feeling so rotten I just want to curl up and sleep. I've had the odd bit of heartburn but nothing I cant handle.
Anyway! baby is the size of a plum this week. These fruits are quickly getting bigger and bigger. Just eight weeks ago this baby was the size of a poppyseed. Baby should also be about 5cms tall. So small and magical.
Mia is so in love with the scan picture still. It really does melt my heart as she is so in love already. Every time she see's it on the mantel piece she gets excited and re-tells me how we got the picture and that the baby was sucking its hand. My little girl is going to be the best big sister in the world.
I heard some horrible news this week that in the hospital where I will give birth, your own children unless they are over 10 years old are not aloud to visit. I was really upset when I found this out, As for me it was important that I could still see Mia when it was visiting and that she could form a bond right away. Now this idea has been shattered me and Gary, Have both decided that if Mia cant come to the hospital to see the baby as we want her to be the first to see him/her then no one can come up to the hospital.
This is also giving me the extra push I will need to go for my VBAC as if I get that and everything goes smooth I could be in and out in 6 short hours.
The thought of getting this far makes me want to cry (Happy tears obviously!)
I have hit that magical 12 weeks of pregnancy. Didn't think I would be pregnant again let alone see any of the magical milestones that come along with it.
I am cherishing every moment of this pregnancy, even the not so great bits!
The nausea is easing up and I'm not feeling as tired. I still have odd moments we're I am feeling so rotten I just want to curl up and sleep. I've had the odd bit of heartburn but nothing I cant handle.
Anyway! baby is the size of a plum this week. These fruits are quickly getting bigger and bigger. Just eight weeks ago this baby was the size of a poppyseed. Baby should also be about 5cms tall. So small and magical.
Mia is so in love with the scan picture still. It really does melt my heart as she is so in love already. Every time she see's it on the mantel piece she gets excited and re-tells me how we got the picture and that the baby was sucking its hand. My little girl is going to be the best big sister in the world.
I heard some horrible news this week that in the hospital where I will give birth, your own children unless they are over 10 years old are not aloud to visit. I was really upset when I found this out, As for me it was important that I could still see Mia when it was visiting and that she could form a bond right away. Now this idea has been shattered me and Gary, Have both decided that if Mia cant come to the hospital to see the baby as we want her to be the first to see him/her then no one can come up to the hospital.
This is also giving me the extra push I will need to go for my VBAC as if I get that and everything goes smooth I could be in and out in 6 short hours.
Monday, 8 August 2011
10 weeks 4 days.
I cant beleive we're in double digits already! Just two a bit more weeks to go till i pass the first trimester. It also means, or so i hope that I will start to feel somewhat more human again.
Today was a big day for our little family. We got to see our little poppyseed. I have wanted this day to come more then anything so I could make sure poppyseed was growing nice and fine. Last night I was so nervous, my stomach was doing summersalts.
This morning when I woke, I wasnt too bad. It wasnt until we set off for the hospital that I started to worry again. I was scared there would be nothing there or if there was something would be wrong. After all we went through I just couldnt see this being straight forward.
When we went into the U/S room she turned the monitor away so the ultra sound tech could make sure everything was okay first. Mia was asking lots of questions at this point. Wanting to know what the gel was being put on mummy for, what the wand was for etc. The tech was lovely and was explaning to her what she was doing. After a couple of minutes the monitor was turned around and I got to see our miracal baby - our poppyseed for the first time. My heart started racing and tears filled my eyes. I couldnt help it. I cried. I was overcome with five thousand diffrent emotions at once.
Today was a big day for our little family. We got to see our little poppyseed. I have wanted this day to come more then anything so I could make sure poppyseed was growing nice and fine. Last night I was so nervous, my stomach was doing summersalts.
This morning when I woke, I wasnt too bad. It wasnt until we set off for the hospital that I started to worry again. I was scared there would be nothing there or if there was something would be wrong. After all we went through I just couldnt see this being straight forward.
When we went into the U/S room she turned the monitor away so the ultra sound tech could make sure everything was okay first. Mia was asking lots of questions at this point. Wanting to know what the gel was being put on mummy for, what the wand was for etc. The tech was lovely and was explaning to her what she was doing. After a couple of minutes the monitor was turned around and I got to see our miracal baby - our poppyseed for the first time. My heart started racing and tears filled my eyes. I couldnt help it. I cried. I was overcome with five thousand diffrent emotions at once.
Our baby at 10 weeks 4 days.
Our due date is March the first on notes and what the dr's go by, but according to the ultrasound tech she said the baby is measuring 10 weeks 3 days. Its only one day so its not a big thing to be worried about.
After the ultra sound I was given a date for my 20 week scan - October 19th (8 days before Mia's 4th Birthday!), Was also given a date for my glucose tolorrence test - December 13th (I will be 28 weeks then) and also a date to come back and see the consultant to discuss my labouring wishes- 6th Febuary.
I have also felt very bloated these past few weeks, I took a belly picture 4 days ago when I was 10 wks exactly. I am feeling pretty massive as the clothes I shrunk into are starting not to fit me around my waist. I feel like I am wearing clothes that make me look like a tramp. Roll on pay day and I am getting some new clothes I can feel comftable in again!!
My baby bump at 10 weeks.
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Booking in appointment.
It was a little boring, Definately went on a lot longer then it needed too. We filled in tons of paper work, all the usual questions we're asked. Family history etc etc.
I asked about a VBAC as that is what I really wanted to do. First thing she said was, It depends on the consultant I have to if I can have a VBAC. My heart sank a bit. One of the few things I've read on the Internet is that those VBAC consultants are hard to come by. It would be decided on my notes to if we can try. I am holding out hope the consultant is VBAC friendly.
The midwife said I wouldn't be aloud to attempt a HBAC (home birth after Cesarean), Wouldn't be aloud a water birth and chances are the Dr would want me monitored as much as possible.
Not being funny but that is NOT how I want this birth to go down. I want to go into labour on my own, I want to labour at home as long as I can and then when I do decided its time to go to the hospital I want to be as mobile as possible.
I know the risks of having a VBAC, I also know that my last birth only ended in a C/S because Mia just wasn't ready to be born. Failure to progress is not an option this time around.
However, this is just from the midwife. As I had a C/S with Mia and also had polyhydromnisoisis I am classed as High risk. I am under shared care between the midwife and consultant. I will be seeing the consultant a few times later in pregnancy.
One of the best bits of the booking in date was I got my scan date!!! 8TH AUG I FINALLY SEE MY BABY!! we will also see how many are growing in there. Taking bets now. I will around 10 weeks and 4 days. So glad its nearly here! I feel I will relax so much more when I see our little poppy seed for the first time and know its all going great.
I asked about a VBAC as that is what I really wanted to do. First thing she said was, It depends on the consultant I have to if I can have a VBAC. My heart sank a bit. One of the few things I've read on the Internet is that those VBAC consultants are hard to come by. It would be decided on my notes to if we can try. I am holding out hope the consultant is VBAC friendly.
The midwife said I wouldn't be aloud to attempt a HBAC (home birth after Cesarean), Wouldn't be aloud a water birth and chances are the Dr would want me monitored as much as possible.
Not being funny but that is NOT how I want this birth to go down. I want to go into labour on my own, I want to labour at home as long as I can and then when I do decided its time to go to the hospital I want to be as mobile as possible.
I know the risks of having a VBAC, I also know that my last birth only ended in a C/S because Mia just wasn't ready to be born. Failure to progress is not an option this time around.
However, this is just from the midwife. As I had a C/S with Mia and also had polyhydromnisoisis I am classed as High risk. I am under shared care between the midwife and consultant. I will be seeing the consultant a few times later in pregnancy.
One of the best bits of the booking in date was I got my scan date!!! 8TH AUG I FINALLY SEE MY BABY!! we will also see how many are growing in there. Taking bets now. I will around 10 weeks and 4 days. So glad its nearly here! I feel I will relax so much more when I see our little poppy seed for the first time and know its all going great.
Sunday, 17 July 2011
Hormone Overdrive.
Wow... these pregnancy hormones are CRAZY!
I have cried so much just recently it really is obscene. Everything seems to set me off. It doesn't even have to be sad to set off my waterworks, Happy news gets this crazy preggo crying like a baby.
I feel most embarrassed about crying when I couldn't find Mia's favourite teddy.
Mia wasn't even that upset so my actions we're not justified at all.
What set me off? The look on Mia's face. She just looked sad. Not upset but Sad!
Calm down crazy lady, everything will be okay.
Please tell me the hormones calm down very soon?
Thursday, 14 July 2011
7 weeks.
Three weeks today I found out I was pregnant and the line I thought I saw the day before wasnt me being hopful and having line eye.
I wasnt seeing something, there was TWO lines!
Three weeks ago today I cried when I saw the two pink lines on the FRER even though they was faint, there was no denying that line. My heart stopped as I saw it come up. Tears rolled down my face. I couldnt beleive we had finally done it. We had finally conceived, we was finally going to have another baby, we was finally going to give Mia a brother or sister.
I still get tingles when I look at this photo
Today marks week 7 of a pregnancy I thought I would never have.
Just another 33 weeks to go.
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
6 weeks 5 days.
How the heck did this happen? In two days I will be 7 weeks pregnant. In two days I have my first appointment in just 7 short days.
I cant beleive its been nearly a month since I got my POSITIVE pregnancy test!
This time last month I was sure I would need to go to the hospital and get my 4th, 5th and 6th rounds of clomid. I was sure I would be left hurt and angered again at the 'symptoms' I thought I was having. Thinking that yet again they was another bout of phantom symtoms.
It still feels unreal that I have something growing inside me and everytime I go to the toilet I still feel like I am going to come crashing back down to earth with a massive thud and a heartache bigger then any BFN disapointment.
Right now, Not knowing how baby is makes it so hard not to be excited and positive.
Just about five weeks to go and I should get to see poppyseed for the first time.
After that I hope, that I can relax a little more.
In about 5 weeks it also takes me from that first timester danger zone.
Wowza.
Almost at the second trimester.
Grow poppyseed grow.
Monday, 11 July 2011
Sickness.
I have felt pretty nauseated since I found out I was pregnant but the past week it has started to get worse. Past few days it stepped up a notch and I am actually throwing up. Needless to say this is really hitting my energy levels. Right now I have a stinking headache from being so tired - even though I had a two hour nap earlier.
I am also feeling very queasy like I am about to barf again. Blah.
This is not what I was expecting to feel like. I never felt like this when I was pregnant with Mia. Hopefully the few times I have been sick will be the only times this pregnancy I will be sick.
I cant wait to feel normal again as feeling so tired and sickly is taking all the fun away for me.
I tried too long for this not to be an enjoyable ride, However while I cant feel poppyseed move feeling so rubbish makes me feel like its growing nice and strong.
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Orange Juice
Its my new best friend. I cant get enough of it.
I keep telling my self it could be a lot worse. At least fresh orange juice is relatively healthy compared to a lot of things.
I am drinking up to a carton a day.
Am I the only person who thinks that, that looks SO GOOD!!!!
Ooh yummy.I'm not sure if this is a indication on gender of Poppyseed, but when I my eggo was preggo with Mia, I craved sweet things like sour sweeties and chocolate. Completely different this time already and we're only just starting to bake this poppyseed.
6 weeks.
Wow... Time is flying! Two weeks ago today I saw two clear pink lines that confirmed I was pregnant. I cant believe its been two weeks already!! March will be here before we know it.
This past week has been a pretty tough week for me. Poppyseed has sucked any life I have had out of me. I am beyond exhausted. I have had super sore boobs - to the point even just brushing past them makes me yelp in pain, oh and good old all day sickness.
I never really had morning sickness with Mia, so its a new experience for me, especially as I have thrown up a couple of times.
As much as I don't like to feel rubbish I LOVE the fact it means poppyseed is growing nice and strong inside. I am cherishing every second I feel like this.
This week, according to my ticker poppyseed is the size of a sweet pea. I love seeing my ticker change and seeing what size my baby should be. Its amazing how fast they grow. In just 34 short weeks I should have a new born baby. Wow!
6 weeks pregnant also takes me closer to my booking in appointment with the midwife. I have my first appointment in just two short weeks. I am so excited for that appointment as I get my 12 week scan date!!
Friday, 1 July 2011
Appleseed.
I am 5 weeks pregnant today and my baby is now the side of an appleseed! How sweet!!
Its amazing how something so small can make you feel like an alien inside your own body!
I am drinking tons of fresh orange juice and normally i cant stand it! I am constantly tired and feel like I am constantly on a boat. The waves of nausea are crazy. They are worse in the morning when I have just woken up though. I could moan about how crap I am feeling but I wont. I am acutally enjoying every moment of tiredness and sickness. its reasuring to know that at the moment as I cant feel any kicks or anything the rubbishness is confirming that I have a baby growing inside me.
I have also been suffering with a delightful side effect aswell... Constipation! Nothing is more uncomftable then needing to go but not being able to! Was told by my GP if things have not improved by Monday to go back and they will give me some lactolose.
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Booking in appointment.
After the pretty rude phone call I had last week with the midwife after getting my positive test and feeling in limbo, I just assumed I wouldn't hear from them again for another 4 weeks. Espeically after being told I had called 'too early'.
Today I recived a phone call from the midwife (a diffrent one then what i spoke to last week!) who was a LOT nicer and told me my booking in appointment is on the 21st July at 1pm! I can only assume that they have recived my notes and decided to try and see my sooner.
In just 3 weeks and 1 day! In just 22 days!!
I hope these next four weeks go by super fast!
I was told to expect lots of questions, paper work and blood tests. I would also get my pregnancy note book and some other bits and bobs.
And the other thing she kinda mentioned.... I WOULD GET MY SCAN DATE!! woohoo!!
Once I get that date I will count down, I cant wait to see my baby on that monitor for the first time. I get a feeling tears will be shed that day.
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
We're Public!
We said we'd wait. We failed miserably. We couldnt wait to share our great news! Espeically after seeing a line like this!!
I couldnt beleive it when I saw the pregnant line come up BEFORE the control line!!
I guess my little baby is growing nice and strong!!
All the comments we have recived have been wonderfully positive.
I am so glad I can finally share my news with the world.
Saturday, 25 June 2011
Who Am I?
Who am I?
I am Emma... I am a 23yr old mummy and wife.
I am a SAHM to a wonderful little girl called Mia. She is my world. Mia was born on the 27th October 2007 at 3.18am weighing 8lb 8oz.
We live in a seaside town in North East Linolnshire.
I have been married to my wonderful husband Gary for over 2 years now.
We have been together just short of 5 years.
This is my world. My little Princess Mia.
You can't tell from this photo but she has lovely blonde hair and dazzling blue eyes.
This is my husband and myself.
Why Did I Start This New Blog?
I started this new blog because my old blog doesnt fit my life anymore.
Lets roll back to 2009. Just before we got married, we decided to start TTC.
We didnt know what kind of journey would lie ahead of us.
We never TTC Mia, She just happend. I was on the pill.
Fast forward to Nov 2009 I wasnt having menstrual cycles so was refered to a OBGYN at a local hospital.
After numberous tests and being told Mia was a miracal I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (aka PCOS)
I was told before we was given any medical help that I needed to loose weight. I shed 3st in a year.
In March 2010 I started to take 50mg Clomid to take on CD2-6.
First round was a bust. I was heard broken, Aunt Flo came on Gary's birthday. I thought all I would need is one round.
Round two was also a bust. However I wasnt as crushed as I kind of expected it. The bad thing for me was that AF showed on my birthday. Happy Birthday to me!
Well... Now we come to round three.
After two years of trying I finally see what all women TTC want to see...
I AM PREGNANT WITH BABY NUMBER TWO
Baby is due March 2nd.
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