SpecialGift89's Pregnancy Journal

This is quite a big step for me to start this journal as I am the most anxious newly pregnant person ever. After an early m/c in December it has made me feel very on edge this time round.
Here is how my story begins...In May 2007 I came of BCP and I fell pregnant in December but sadly ended in early m/c. I gave myself a 3 cycle break and now on my first try I am pregnant!!!:happydance:
I spent days going am I or aren't I and I didn't want to tell OH as if I were wrong I didn't want to disappoint him. I sort of new I was as I my bb's didn't waste no time in starting to get bigger!he he. I started to get tired early on in the evenings and was generally happy to laze around. After a hard days work on Saturday I decided I am going to buy a test. I went and bought a clearblue 2 test and decided when I wake up to do it. I woke up at 3:30am and decided to do it. It came up positive straight away b4 I got to turn my head. I was on my own and had no OH to hug and kiss. I saw him later that day and told him. I tried to make an appointment with my fav doctor but that isn't until next monday. I did my online prediction and I'm estimated at 4wks 5days. I can't wait until I get further along and feel more pregnant I'm actually looking forward to morning sickness.
My symptoms so far are: tiredness, bigger/sore bb's, on friday got 2 moments of dizzy spells, disturbed sleep keeping waking up at 3am or so then up for an hour or so then back to sleep, back pain
and the odd twinge(don't like this). I want this baby so much I pray my bean sticks and stays with us. I'm finding eating healthy really easy so thats me. I'll prob be updating quite often as I need to get my feelings out.

yay congrats lady!

Ok so today I'm 4wks and 6days. Yippeyyy I'm 5 weeks 2mrw I can't wait. No doctors appointment until Monday so I can request an early scan to put my mind at ease. I'm taking it one day at a time at the mo. Not getting twinges really maybe once a day. To calm myself down I count to 20 and it goes so that helps. All I've been feeling is extreme tiredness, back pain(suffered with this from b4) and regular hunger. I'm hungry right now and will be dashing of in a minute to eat something. I can't get much done in a day though, as after I eat lunch from that point onwards I'm very tired. Still looking forward to morning sickness as I'll feel like I've got some good pregnancy hormones if I do get it. That's all really. It's 5 sleeps until my doctors app. and 1 sleep until I'm 5weeks!

your the same pregnant as meeeeee!

Congrats on the pregnancy. Enjoy it and relax.

Well the day has finally come and my first doctors appointment is today! I'm 5+4 today(safely past 5wks) :happydance:I'm excited and nervous don't know what they will do but I'm just looking forward to seeing my doc as she's really good a reassuring me. I'm sleeping much better the last couple nights which is good it means I'm not dwelling on things too much and just getting on with things. I still haven't got any morning sickness but thats ok plenty time for that to kick in. My only symptoms are: sore boobs ,stabbing pain in my left boob geez it hurts when that happens, get tireder quicker at work and abit hungrier on some days. To be honest I don't feel pregnant properly yet maybe it's coz I haven't seen a doctor or anything. I think maybe once I go today and the ball starts rolling it will feel more real. I'll update once I've been.......x

good luck for doctors hun

Well I'm back from the docs it was interesting and overwhelming. I made my request for an early scan but it can't happen so theres nothing I can do about that. All I have to do now is pick a hospital with my OH of where I would like my soon-to-be bundle of joy to be born. I have another docs appointment in 4 weeks so thats it really. She tried to reassure me things will be fine and I am feeling better at the mo more excited and it's true what she said I am further on than I got last time so thats a start. x

it sounds good hun :-) if you are still concerned you should call your early preg unit and ask if the can fit you in...it worked for me :-)

take it easy

Helloooo just wanted to pop in with my congratulations and wish you the best of luck :hugs:

Today I'm 6+4 and it's strange to think last week was the appointment I thought would never come! Well I'm truly preggers. I feel content in myself as of that day. I'm really relaxed now and enjoying pregnancy sometimes I even forget that I am pregnant(hope that doesn't sound bad)! I rub my belly and feel at peace. Same symptoms as before really on and off. I sleep much better to, I love my sleep I think that's because I'm relaxed and don't sit there with 101 thoughts going through my head. I'm just fine!!! Loving being pregnant!!!:D:D:D

ow it sounds nice that your enjoying it hun :-)

How nice to ready about a preggy lady who is peaceful, contented and enjoying her special gift.....love it...

x

Today is the start of week 7. I am happy as always to be entering yet another week of pregnancy and the uncertainty of what symptoms I will come across this week. On Wednesday I experienced what I believe was minor 'morning sickness' it was in the afternoon and the familiar queasy feeling turnt into abit of sickness. It wasn't bad but it was quite painful having your stomach muscles squeeze together. I was scared to go out after that so I stayed in most of the day and then later went to OH's place. I am eating on impulse, I eat what I feel for(majority of the time it's healthy) and I enjoy it so much more.
Something new that has happened: I no longer like the smell of strawberries or chicken.
I do worry about my diet abit I eat regular but then I wonder am I eating enough? or am I eating too much? I do always eat when hungry and try to get something down before I reach the 'very hungry belly rumbling stage' so I suppose if I eat when hungry I can't be eating too much right???........... I eat and all I do is think about what I would like next quite greedy really. I promised myself I would rest for the first 12weeks so I eat, rest and eat some more until it's bed time. I do walk around abit I don't want to be on my bum too much but I mean just making sure I don't 'over do it'.

WOW!!! I haven't been:comp: in ages. I haven't had access to my computer really until now so I'm stealing a minute from my VERY BUSY work load. I have coursework deadlines coming out of my ears and I should be doing that right now but since being on the college computer for most of he day I can't just come home and get straight back to it. I need a minute to breathe! I can't wait until it's all over then I will have more time to just lounge and won't have to get up at 6:30am in the morning to get ready for college.
Since last logging in I have been :sick: one more time that was last Thursday and happened with no warning! I wasn't really feeling nauseous at that moment then all of a sudden I was heading for the loo. Luckily I recovered quite quickly and didn't put me of lunch at all. So far both times I've been :sick: have been in the early afternoon so that is something to bare in mind. I have become more fussy with my food now. The last couple of days I haven't been eating that much fruit and I feel guilty.
My cravings now are: CHIPS I love chips and Salt and Vinegar Walkers crisps(it has to be this brand). That is bad I know but I don't fill myself up on this everyday I do limit myself and still then I feel guilty for cravings these things. Oh and orange juice with bits(I hated it with bits b4)
I'm making sure I drink alot of fruit juice though no fizzy drinks for me. I've had like 2 since I've known I'm preggo. So I suppose this is good so even though I'm not eating much fruit I'm drinking the juice.
Changes in my body: I am now beginning to get uncomfortable in my lower stomach area. I undo my top button as soon as I get in the house and especially when I eat. I think my abdomens slowly starting to expand but not enough for you to see. My belts don't go up to where they use to. I have a very tiny waist and so I always use to have to punch my own wholes in all my belts but now it's slowly getting further away to my original wholes. I'm opting for more comfy clothes now loose fitting tops and things.
Somebody bumped into my whilst I was on the train the other week and this left me distressed for about a week. Nothing nobody said made me feel better but I'm ok now.
I'm 9 weeks tomorrow and I have a doctors appointment to look forward to next Tuesday and believe me it can't come quick enough. Still feeling very tired and doing my best to rest.

Yay! I'm happy because I am 9 weeks preggo today and also I am really looking forward to next week as:

It's my doctors appointment next week Tuesday. I'll finally feel like I'm being looked after you know with them checking my bloods and urine....
I'll be entering the 10th week which is double digits arghhhhhh!!! I'm so looking forward to double digits.
It's my birthday:cake: so yes I'll be another year older and wiser.I think thats 3 very good reason to be happy don't you. I had yet another hard day at college trying to get my:comp: complete. I did it I manage to complete another one today great. It doesn't last long though as 2mrw I will be getting on with yet another. I can't wait until it's all finished it's getting there slowly but surely.
I was having a few days of feeling highly emotional and it finally came to ahead yesterday after making my post I burst into :hissy:tears. I think the stress of coursework and a mixture of hormones=to an emotional girl. In the long run I will be happy as soon enough(next week hopefully) I will have done it all and can finally put my feet up and relax. I have been major bloated especially lately I eat and then my stomach just pushes against my jeans. My bb's are bigger and I have invested in some new bras.
SO LOOKING FORWARD TO MY APPOINTMENT!!!

happy birthday!!!! congrats on gettin to 9 weeks

I am 9+6 today and I'm so happy:) that tomorrow I'm going to be in double digits:happydance:. Every things looking great at the moment. I had my doctors appointment on Tuesday and she checked my blood pressure which was perfect and had a look at my belly. She said I'm getting a little podge and had a feel and said 'yep I defo feel a pregnancy' that was like music to my ears to hear her say that. I'm getting a belly now coz for the past 4 days I thought I was bloated and it's all in my head but it has been confirmed my belly is expanding. I'm rubbing it more now and I love it. I have another appointment for 4 weeks time. I am becoming more uncomfortable in my clothes but I'm going to hold out a little longer before I buy any special comfy stuff. I have approx 2 weeks to go before I'm out of the 'danger zone' and the anxiousness has set in again. I can now count down. I have my first appointment at the hospital in just under 2 weeks time and I can't wait. My birthdays on Friday and I thought I would be more excited but I think the thought of seeing my baby soon is at the forefront of my mind. At least I'll have something to distract me in the meantime. The weather is lovely. I left the house with a spring in my step. The good weather is putting me in a more positive mood everyday. I just gave in another coursework yesterday:amartass: and I only have 1 more left!!! yippey!!! It's countdown time now and I am a very happy lady abit hot and bothered but happy.:cloud9::cloud9::cloud9: x

Happy 10 week anniversary!!

x

congrats to gettin to 10weeks

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME........ :cake:Yesterday I turnt another year older I am now a very grown up as people say 19years old. The day went by so quickly I couldn't believe it but I will be celebrating further with my OH this weekend and with friends next week.
I'm 10+2 today and I am very anxious as my 12week stage is just under 2 weeks away! My hormones have been playing around with me and every so often I have a moment of just wanting to cry. This happened on my birthday yesterday which I hoped it wouldn't but it's out of my control. I just held it in and tried to breathe for a minute or two. I'm in need of constant reassurance and I'm finding it quite hard to be patient now. I know I've done it for this long so far but my anxiousties have come back again. I feel like I need some kind of therapy to keep me thinking positive as my last experience has really had an impact on me. I haven't told many people about this pregnancy and I'm just at a bursting stage now. I want my 12week scan and see my babies heart beating so I can just let it out. I have a hospital appointment on 20th May and I can't wait.
It's 10 DAYS UNTIL MY HOSPITAL APPOINTMENT! and I'm counting down!!!
Wish me luck girls!!!!!!!

Ok today I have a midwife appointment. I only made it yesterday as I feel like theres more that should have been done for me by now so I no longer think I'll be seeing my doc anymore. I still haven't got a date for my 12 week scan and I feel like theres some things that need sorting so I thought I would take control and make a m/w appointment. I'm looking forward to it but I find just before my appointments I get really nervous incase I get bad news(imagination runs away with me). I will update later when I get back how it went.......... Oh and I am 10+5 today!!!!!!!

Oh My Gosh! I had my first m/w appointment and it was the most amazing experience ever! She did the usual check ups blood pressure and urine. I told her about my belly and she decided to have a look. Not expecting to feel much she had a feel and felt a good bit of baby. She believes I'm further along maybe within the 12-14 week stage but at least 12. This made her want to try and see if she could pick up the heartbeat and after a few attempts(by this time I had to hear it) she found it. MY BABIES HEARTBEAT!!! She said it was a very strong heartbeat and that it's unlikely I am in my 10th week. I am on :cloud9::cloud9::cloud9:!!! I can't stop smiling. I wish my OH was there but I really thought nothing major would happen so told him not to come. From this point onwards we vowed he will never miss another appointment.
IT IS 7 DAYS UNTIL MY HOSPITAL APPOINTMENT!!!!! YIPPPPPEY!!!
:happydance:I'm one happy lady!!!:happydance:

WOW that will be cool if your a little further on that you think eh? You'll be skipping right over to 2nd tri in a flash!!

Bet it was so nice to know that she could hear a heartbeat!!

I am 11+6 today I can't quite believe it. I am happy but not as happy as I thought I would be. I'm still feeling quite anxious. I had my 1st hospital appointment yesterday and everything went well. I finally have a date for a scan it is this week Friday!!!!!!!! I am soooo happy about that and I really can't wait for it to come. I'm really happy I don't have to wait long and that it's this week as there would be no way I could wait until next week. So it's official May 23rd is the day I will see my baby! I think as soon as that day comes I will relax alot more and finally feel like this pregnancy is really happening. Slowly more people are finding out and I feel slight relief coz I don't have to think of any more excuses for not drinking alcohol and why I seem 'not myself' but at the same time I'm anxious cause I haven't had a scan yet so it hasn't been confirmed in 'black and white' that everythings ok. So I keep getting conflicting feelings. I think I'm a little scared to get attached to the idea until I see the baby. Not long now though only 2 nights sleep away!!! It certainly can't come quick enough.
Changes in my body: I am feeling more stretching type pains in my private areas and my stomach and boobs are itching more which I have read means they are growing.
Scan booked for 23rd May 2008!!! Yippey!!!

I am 12 weeks/3 months pregnant today!!!
I really can't believe it. I will update better when I have my scan tomorrow! Yes tomorrow I can't quite believe it.
(I am getting quite nervous about it though, you know the usual jitters arrggh please let my bubba be ok, just one nights sleep away)
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Good luck at scan tomorrow hun :hug:

I had my 1st scan on Friday!!!

I had my 1st scan on Friday and it was quite nerve racking lucky I didn't have to wait long, as as soon as I let reception know I was there my name got called right on time. I went into the room and knew this was it the long awaited moment, from after I saw the two dark blue lines on the stick. I lay down on the bed and closed my eyes. The lady could tell I was nervous so she put me out of my misery quite quickly and showed me my baby. My baby is the most lovely beautiful looking thing in the world. He/she was having a little stretch, waving and touching his/her face. I was over the moon:cloud9: and the baby is developing well. My dates got moved forward I was 12wks+1day and got moved forward to 12wks+5days.
My bubba is due on 30th November 2008! The sooner the better really can't wait to meet my bubba but for now he/she has alot of growing to do. My instincts have told me that I am having a girl:pink: so lets see if I am right. I don't mind either way really so I am not referring to the bubba as a she so we'll see................
I am not really showing yet properly. I just seem to bloat out alot after I eat and then it appears bigger. I can't wait until it's a real bump. My morning sickness has seemed to subside so far so I thing I may be done with that but we will see. My bb's are just enormous and it does hurt sometimes when they grow. Other than that I am finally learning how to relax and enjoy the pregnancy. I'm slowly starting to tell people now and it's making it feel more real. I'm just looking forward to my growing bump so watch this space. x

I am 13+3 today and it's crazy. When I look back I can remember looking at girls at this stage I thinking I can't wait to be there. Well now I am and it's great. I am in reaching distance of getting to the 2nd tri. I will be sooooo happy when I'm there. Times not going tooo slowly I'm just trying not to think about it too much because I've seen the bubba and I know he/she is doing good. I took one of my pics to the camera shop yesterday and had it blown up to standard 6x4 and it looks amazing. I use that camera shop all the time and they did a brilliant job on it. I will be sticking that up by my bed tonight(as soon as I find the blu tack). They asked me if that was my bubba and I said yes and they commented on how clear my pic came out. I am really lucky, the quality of my pics were amazing I made sure I bought a good few so I could have a range just incase.
I have practically finished with college:amartass: now only have 2 exams to do and that's it for me I put my feet up. I haven't bought anything for bubba yet I'm not quite ready just yet. When my bump grows more and I feel more pregnant I'll get into the swing of things. For now I'll just concentrate on saving.
:happydance:I'm in the 2nd Tri in 4 days!!!:happydance:

I'm 13+4 and today I'm feeling like total crap. I have a cold and sore throat in full force:hissy:! I feel so run down and I am just not in the mood to do anything. I have been really lazy this week and haven't done much at all. I do the :dishes:and if I can stretch to it I try and do some :laundry:. I wonder if maybe the cold was laying dormant in my body and that's why I've been really slow this week or maybe I'm just pregnant and need to rest. I wouldn't say I've been very productive at all but I suppose there's plenty of time for that right? I've had some honey and lemon and that helped almost straight away but I still feel very groggy. My poor fish tank needs a new filter and the pet shops only up the road but I just can't bring myself to walk up the road. I try my best when I do go out to right a list of everything I need to do, so that I only have to make one trip out in a day. Everything needs to be written down as I've become somewhat forgetful with this pregnancy. I just hope to get better soon because even though I know it's not a serious illness I still worry about bubba with me being like this but I've researched and know bubba is fine.
3 days until I reach the 2nd tri!!!

:wohoo:WOW I'M IN THE 2nd TRI:wohoo:

I am 14+2 today and I am celebrating because I am in the 2nd Tri. It felt so long away and yet here it is. This is the stage where I'm suppose to start relaxing and enjoy being preggers. I am a slight worry wort and this doesn't help but slowly I will hopefully calm down. I am soooo happy:D that I'm here now and I'm looking forward to all the things that the 2nd tri brings. I'm on bump watch and I am looking forward to seeing it grow...grow...grow! In certain clothes it's very obvious but most of the time it's quite hidden because I've not been wearing fitted clothes. First movements are also something I'm really looking forward to. On at least 2 occasions the last 2-3days I think I've felt slight movements but I'm not 100% sure. I suppose because I don't know what they feel like, to know for certain.
I had a doctors appointment today as I have been under the weather :rain:for 5 days now. I was quite worried about that as my temperature was abit high. I kept my eye on it and it managed to stay within reasonable margins. It has now gone down but is slightly under the norm. My doctor said to keep an eye on it and to just make sure I keep it down. My chest is clear but I should take my inhaler twice a day if needed. I am slowly on the mend and I hope to be feeling back to normal in no time. I really did go through a faze of feeling sorry for myself but as things are easing up slowly I'm feeling better.
:happydance:YES YES YES I'M IN THE 2nd TRI:happydance:

Congrats on the 2nd Tri!!
x

I'm 14+4 today and it's a sunny day from what I can see. It's a shame I haven't got the motivation to rush out in it. I had a slightly eventful day yesterday. I was having my shower when I noticed a tiny bit of blood which obviously was abit alarming. I rang NHS direct who advised me to call my GP surgery. It was bang in the afternoon and my GP surgery closes for lunch. I couldn't wait so I rang my hospital and spoke to a midwife who advised me to go to A+E. I quickly got myself ready and went down there. I was a good girl I didn't cry or get myself over worked. I just kept as calm as poss with the OH on the phone constantly. I was lucky enough to get seen very quickly. I gave in a urine sample which detected I had a urine infection (UTI). I was prescribed antibiotics to take. The lady gave me a quick scan and I got to see my rather chilled out bubba on the screen heart beat flickering away. GREAT!!!:D So the panic calmed down and I went on my merry little way. I had a physio seminar to go to and had to go straight there from the hospital. I was happy to be sitting there with the other ladies knowing my bubba is growing inside me just fine. I will be drinking much more from now on and the UTI should be cleared up in a week.

im so happy for you that your in the 2nd tri hun

SPECIALGIFT ... Just read your journal and it makes me feel more calmer. i had a missed mc, found out in jan. i am now over the moon that i am pregnant again ... and i really want to have that same feeling like you when you see the little heartbeat.

sounds like you had a shock yesterday but its great that you got to see little bubba again and everything is o.k :happydance:

I'm 15+2 today and I'm a happy lady:D(except the severe backache I'm having). I am feeling my bubba move!!! I was right the other day when I thought it was movements. It started of feeling like a twitching nerve and that would happen 1-2 times a day. It kept on happening everyday so I told my mum who told me it probably is. Now I'm feeling it as least 3 times a day or more. I'm soooo happy:D. Being a worrier this is the best thing for me. I know they say first time mums may not feel movements until 18-20 weeks but for me it started at 14weeks. Evey time I feel the bubba move or new name 'twitch' it takes me by surprise. I'll be talking and it will happen and I just end up zoneing out of the conversation and concentrating on this beautiful feeling. I feel it if I'm standing up, laying down and sitting. It doesn't matter at all it happens when it happens.
Today I'm experiencing severe back pain and oh it was painful. As I'm not over obviously showing people don't give me a seat on the train so I have to stand alot and it's annoying. I am showing though in certain clothes and if you know me or you look closely you can tell. If I wanted to I could put it in peoples faces but because I need to be comfortable I'm in loose fitting clothing. All my family know now and majority of people said congrats, god bless or look after yourself. It's a life to be celebrated you know. I am young but I can handle myself and I wouldn't bring a baby into a complete disastrous situation. I had my last exam:amartass: today at college and thats it for me. I can sit back and rest for abit. I am so fatigued:sleep: all the time and I haven't experienced that burst of energy yet.
I am not ready yet to buy anything for twitch I am waiting for my 22 week scan so that I can see the sex if we decide to(still considering this) and I know that twitch is developing just fine. I got my down syndrome results back and I have been put at low risk which is a relief. For now I'm just resting and letting twitch grow as I know the big stuff will be coming soon.
It is 5 days until I'm 4 months preggo and 7 days until my 16week :happydance:midwife appointment.:happydance:

Hey hun, just going through all the journals and getting to know the other girls in the 'pregnant' section! Sounds like you've had a busy time. Glad the exams are out of the way, you are in second tri and you can relax a bit now. Hope the backache eases off xxx

Specialgift is sounds like everything is going great and its good news that you have been put at low risk,

now in a couple of days your 4 months , as that went low or fast for you?

I'm 16 weeks/ 4 months preggo today. YAY! I'm one month closer to meeting my baby, 5 months to go now. This is really great and with twitch moving daily I have constant reminders that he/she is ok. I am feeling uncomfortable in my private area today I guess this is stretching pains. So far I haven't felt sore in my abdomen area just in my private area. I'm really looking forward to feeling some kicks now. I've started to run out of everyday clothes and soon will be needing to go and buy some new clothes. Right now I'm not ready just yet and will cope with a small selection for now. The past few days my bladder has become as flat as a piece of paper and I can't hold a few sips of water in without it coming out the other end! My appetite has grown slowly , I am not that aware of how much I eat but apparently I get through quite abit. My joints really hurt and walking up stairs is really annoying it makes me feel like an old woman. My three main things I do are go to the toilet, eat and rest.
Changes in my body: My bb's have increased in size again. This week I have noticed that when I wake up I feel an extra weight on my chest. My bra's getting abit tight and maybe I should get measured so I know what size I am meant to be in.
I really like this stage as everyday will be bringing some new symptoms and special little surprises. I have my midwife appointment on Tuesday so I am really looking forward to hearing twitches heartbeat especially for my OH as he missed it last time.

Conratulations on your pregnancy, its nice when you can get to the point where you can just relax and enjoy.

Glad to hear you are doing ok hun xx

I'm 16+3 today. I had my midwife appointment yesterday and I took my friend with me as OH couldn't come. It was quite a quick appointment and I was in and out in no time but these check ups are important so I wouldn't miss them for nothing. Especially as I had the UTI I wanted to know that it had cleared up. I got my blood pressure checked, urine and got to hear twitches heartbeat. It was very easy for her to pick up and I got a nice long hearing of him/her. I have another appointment in 3 weeks time.
At this very minute I am CRAVING CHINESE FOOD!!! I would really love some sweet and sour chicken and egg fried rice right now. I have been craving sweet things particularly Chinese food for 2 weeks now but I have managed to keep it down to a minimum. I know it's quite fattening so I can't give into my cravings all the time.
Other than that I'm still feeling twitch move everyday particularly in the afternoon through to the evening. I'm looking out for those kicks still. I've had a few that have made me jump out my seat but more frequent and harder ones. I can't complain though as I've been lucky to feel regular movements so early even the midwife was quite shocked.
I'm still in debate as to whether I want to find out the sex of the baby. OH says it's up to me but he doesn't want to know. We did agree before I conceived that we would wait but I have had a slight change of heart. So now it's down to me. People keep asking me if I want to know and I still can't decide. I do have 6 weeks left to make up my mind but I don't feel any closer yet to making a decision. There are pros for both sides really and there almost equal in each which makes it harder to made a final decision. Lets see what I decide to do.....................

I'm 16+4 today and I'm feeling a little sorry for myself. I had the worst night ever. I woke up at 12:45am approx:sleep: and I had these excruciating abdominal cramps. I was half asleep and didn't have a clue what was going on. I stumbled to the toilet and I had these strong urge to be sick!:sick: I was sick twice quite violently. I had severe diarrhea and I was in soooooooo much pain I thought I was in labour or something.:cry: I managed to get my mum to call NHS direct and had a nice lady on the other end of the phone. I just kept rubbing my belly and as I was on the phone:telephone: to the lady the pain eased up. I probably had nothing left in my system. I was sooooooo lucky I was sharing my mums bed that night as my room was off bounds due to it being painted recently. I'm in the processe of moving out with my OH to have our little family but this minute I'm living at my mums. I have managed to keep all my food down today and I'm slowly on the mend. First thing this morning I felt hungry so thats good. I was sooooo worried about twitch but she/he gave me a few light kicks as I was trying to get to sleep and as I had some died toast this morning. Cute little baby trying to give mummy some reassurance. I'm feeling alot better today just taking it easy. If it's not one thing it's another hey but I'm feeeling better now which is the main thing. Keeping my fluids up and eating caustiously.

I am 17+1 today. I am feeling quite good lately. The last few days I have got my energy back and I don't feel like a lazy cow any more. I can walk to the shop without feeling like it's this big mission. I went to work on Saturday and for the first time since being pregnant I think that I never went home feeling exhausted. I actually went out afterwards for a meal. I hope this keeps up as I never thought I would get my energy back. I am suffering from uncomfortable thrush today and it's really annoying. I have been suffering with this on and off through this pregnancy. I have been advised in my other thread that cranberry juice is good so I will be giving this a try. Other than that I have been enjoying showing of my baby bump. I want this baby bump to grow...grow...grow! I have been getting an itchy bump and breasts for weeks so I guess it is growing.
These are my dates I have to look forward to:
It's 2 weeks until my next midwife appointment
It's 3 weeks until I'm half way through this pregnancy
It's 5 weeks until I have my 22 week scan

I'm 17+5 today and since Wednesday I have been feeling some stronger movements from twitch. The little kicks are getting slightly stronger. Every time I try and feel the kicks from the outside with my hand twitch stops kicking. I can defo tell that bubba is cramped in their as every little movement I can feel and he/she's defo kicking out more each day. I can't wait until I feel a good old boot and can put my hand on the outside to feel it. Other than that nothing else to report oh apart from things are getting better on the whole property front. I could be moving sooner than I thought you never know. Been having abit of back pain which has been quite uncomfortable and have just about been able to keep the thrush at bay.

Hey hun, glad to hear ur feeling better. It's lovely feeling the movements ain't it. I can't wait!! I felt them very early with DS - from around 13 weeks, but nobody would believe me. Are you gonna find out what you're having on ur scan?

I am 18+1 today and I'm feeling quite sore on the right side of my belly. It started on Friday evening and has continued on and off since then but getting more intense today. I am looking forward to tomorrow as I can start counting down until my 22 week scan since it will be the first day of July!:happydance: I have decided that the baby will decide if I find out the sex or not as I couldn't make my mind up. I wanted both but you can't have both can you? I would love the experience of keeping it a surprise and going through labour to finally push my baby into the world and having the midwife say It's a........!:blue::pink: That would be lovely BUT I would also like to know. I can then refer to the baby as my little girl/boy and call him/her by the names we have chosen. So I decided that the baby will decide. If the baby acts coy and shy and doesn't want to flash his/her bits then it will be kept a surprise but if he/she has his/her legs apart and shows his/her bits willingly then I will find out. So lets see what happens on the day..................................................................Bring on July!!!!!!
Oh and my pampers coupons arrived in the post today!!! yippey! I can stock up on nappies and wipes after my scan. I'm not buying anything until I've had the scan I just don't feel comfortable yet.
My dates to look forward to are
8 days until my next midwife appointment
2 weeks until I'm half way through this pregnancy
4 weeks until I see my little girl/boy again!

Hi Special Gift,

Isn t the time flying.

You have got soem interesting dates to look forward to haven t you.

Got to say that you are being very patient saying that if he/she doesnt flash you won t find out. Dont think i could resist waiting 9 month to wait and find out.

I m bad enough when i have to wait for appointments never mind 9 month :rofl:

All sounds like its going brill and look not long now and you can shop shop shop .

I'm 18+4 today and I'm still getting those on/off sore pains on my belly. They come and go some days worse than others. My boobs have joined in the fun again and are feeling heavier again this week. I especially feel it when I wake up in the morning as I don't wear a bra to bed. I got measured and I'm a 34E which I knew I just gathered I had gone up a bra size from very early in this pregnancy so I have been wearing the right size. I have been warned of wired bras and I'm not surprised, they are sooo uncomfortable. I opted for a maternity bra and I'm not turning back!:happydance: When the lady who measured me gave me it to try it felt like heaven and she knew what she was doing as she was preggers herself! I defo will be going back and getting another pack. You get one black and white bra and it has a simple pattern. The material feels lovely I just love my new bras! I bought some new undies and long tops as my tops don't cover my belly they just sit on top. None of my jeans are appealing to me so I have been opting for a pair of black trousers that are much more comfortbale. Soon I will have to invest in some trousers but I want elastic waisted ones to last me.
As I'm getting further along the anxs are kicking in and I'm quite nervous. All I want is to carry this baby to full term. I'm really looking forward to my scan.
My dates to look forward to are:
5 days until my next midwife appointment
10 days until I'm half way through this pregnancy(20weeks)
:happydance::happydance:24 days until my 2nd scan!!!:happydance::happydance:

I'm 19+1 today. This is my story from last night also posted in the 2nd tri boards.
I'm feeling tired:sleep: today after spending the night at a+e. Had a very small amount of spotting and went straight to a+e as you can never be too careful and I wouldn't have been able to sleep. Got there and got seen within 20mins or so had blood pressure and urine checked. Got sent back to wait for results. Got called back to get results some white blood cells found in my urine. Had a feeling I had a UTI as the last few days been weeing alot and hardly anything coming out quite uncomfortable down there. Got sent of and told to get antibiotics from GP/midwife. Half way home got a call from the hospital saying come back as the registra is there and they will like to examine me more. Went back and there was a mix up the registra was in another hospital. They gave me a copy of my notes and was gonna send me of in an ambulance but it could take over an hour to come so got dropped to the other hospital. Had to wait another 20mins or so and got checked by another nurse who checked blood pressure to make sure there was no change from when I left the last hospital. Waited in another section and got called into a room where I had an internal to make sure my cervix wasn't opening and I wasn't in premature labour. Lucky my cervix was closed but got told I have very bad thrush. I knew I had thrush but not that bad. It can course bleeding inside when it's very bad. Got to listen to babies heartbeat and sent of with antibiotics where the lady has written the wrong dosage on my box but lucky I was listening and know how much to take plus had the same tablets when I had my last UTI 4-5 weeks ago. I didn't get home until something to 2am this morning. Slept in quite late feeling kinda tired today. I'm alright and babies fine lucky got a midwife appointment tomorrow and get to hear babes heartbeat again!

On a lighter note....
:happydance:These are the dates I've got to look forward to:happydance:
Tomorrow is my midwife appointment
6 days until I'm half way through this pregnancy(20 weeks)
22 days until my 22 week scan(slight mix up with ticker dates)

I'm 19+2 today and I had a double whammey of a doctor and midwife appointment. My doctor appointment was originally for yesterday but they had to cancel it to this morning. I needed my supply of Canesten for my thrush as it's really bad so I have been given pessaries and external cream. I have to drop a urine sample in on Monday to make sure my UTI has cleared up.
Later that afternoon I had my midwife appointment. I had my blood pressure checked which was fine but urine showed slight protein which doesn't surprise me as I'm on antibiotics at the mo for 5 days for the UTI. Apparently your discharge can cause protein in the urine aswel. I got to listen to babies heartbeat and that was fine. My uterus is measuring on target which is good so I'm quite alright for now. That can help me relax abit as I know everything seems to be measuring on target. Now I've got my scan to come combined with a clinic appointment straight after. Looking forward to seeing how much bubs has grown and developed and possibly find out the babies sex. I have another midwife appointment booked for 4 weeks after that. For now it's yet more rest for me and sorting out living arrangements.

My dates to look forward to are:
5 days until I'm halfway through this pregnancy(20 weeks)
:happydance:21 days until my 22 week scan/clinic appointment:happydance:
7 weeks until my next midwife appointment

I am 19+4 today.........This is how I'm feeling it's a copy of my post in 2nd tri boards.
Today started of with tears for me:cry:. I feel so down at times. This pregnancy has caused me and OH to drift apart instead of bring us together and there is a 50/50 chance we may not make it as a couple by the time this babies born. It's sad really as this baby was planned so you would never think something like this would happen. I have strong days where I think head up and I'm going to do my best for my baby with or without him and other days I feel like I'm going to end up lonely. I won't as my mum is a diamond and has been there for me every step of the way buying me things(not asked for) to keep me comfy like bigger tops to stretch over growing bump. I'm due to move out in a few months and it kinda scares me coz being at home alone is not how I imagined my 'perfect little family'. I can't predict that far ahead as you never know me and him could get better in the next few months but the way things are it doesn't feel very hopeful. I know it's hormones mixed with all this that is making me feel weaker but I would like to spend less days crying. I never thought my first pregnancy would go like this.
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Hopefully tomorrow I will be feeling better, I had been feeling slightly tearful from Wednesday evening but I tried to suppress it which is why it probably just came out today in a flood. I just needed to cry it was on/off for the best part of the morning and as usual good old mums always there to comfort me. Thank god for her, really I am blessed with a brilliant mother.
Something abit happier to talk about babies been moving loads since yesterday evening too and the sensation has changed abit also. I think he/she was lying on my bladder yesterday evening as I felt this strange pressure lower down. I can feel the baby abit better and I think it maybe baby has gotten bigger and put some weight on or I may just need to strectch as babies cramped again.
These are my dates I have to look forward to:

3 days until I'm halfway through this pregnancy(20 weeks)
19 days until my 22 week scan(will baby show the sex or not?).........
:happydance:4 weeks until babies viable outside the womb:happydance:

I am 20 weeks+1 day pregnant! :happydance:What a milestone. I have finally reached the halfway mark! There is so much to look forward to from this point onwards it should only get better. I'm looking forward to bump getting bigger and baby moving and kicking away more. I still haven't been able to feel baby kick from the outside yet. Baby is very smart I seem to touch that part where I feel baby kicking a second too late but at least I'm feeling baby move.
I'm running out of clothes, it really feels like I'm wearing the same things all the time. I think a maternity clothes shopping trip is in order soon. I'll probably go on the day of scan as it's kinda early and it's in the morning so I'll need something to do for the rest of the day as I'll be beeming after that. There is 15 days to go and waiting until 22 weeks hasn't been easy but I've managed to come this far so got to keep spirits up as not long to go now. I just wonder if I'll leave their knowing the sex of baby or having a yellow bump. I hope the time flies for me.
I have been suffering badly with heartburn. I've had it on/off through this pregnancy but now it's really bad. I'm trying camomille tea. I'm going to drink one cup a day or at least try to and see if this makes a difference. I've got alot of wind also which comes out in the form of burps lucky me as the other way would be quite embarrassing.

:happydance:These are my dates to look forward to::happydance:
15 days until my 2nd scan/ clininc appointment(will I leave with a yellow bump or not?)
27 days until my baby is viable outside the womb!:crib:

I'm 20+5 today and I have finally reached a point where I can't wait to make my first purchase for baby. Before I really put it to the back of my head as I wanted to wait until my 22 week scan before I began shopping. Now I've seen something I would like to buy nothing big but you have to start somewhere don't you. There are sooooo many sales and clearances on at the moment and I would like to be up there shopping but I refuse to start just yet. The scan is 11 days away and I'm really excited and nervous about it. I hope baby is getting on ok and is healthy. Still haven't changed my mind about going out my way to find out the sex, if it happens it happens. I think I'll just be soooooo overwhelmed with how much baby has developed that I'll be blown away. Not shopping yet has given me a chance to save and look at my finaces. I just pray everyday that I wake up and feel that first movement for the day it's amazing. When I make my first purchase it will make things feel so much more real.
HEARTBURN is really starting to bother me now as I've been suffering with it for soooooo long. I have already given up on the Camomile tea idea and it doesn't taste that great either.
CAN'T WAIT CAN'T WAIT CAN'T WAIT CAN'T WAIT CAN'T WAIT FOR MY SCAN!!!!!!!!!!!!:crib:

My dates to look forward to:
9 days until I'm 5 1/2moths preggo
11 days until my 22 week scan
23 days until my baby is viable outside the womb

good luck for your scan xxx

I'm 21+1 today and baby has been making him/herself known alot lately. The kicks are more frequent and slowly getting stronger. I think it's amazing watching my skin move as baby is kicking and giving it his/her all. My scan is in 8 days and that's all I can think about at the moment. When I'm not working the days are beginning to drag. I'm getting there slowly but surely. Other than that it's the same old symptoms heartburn, wind, thrush and now I believe I have heamorroids! Got a doctors appointment on Friday to make some more complaints. I wonder how long it's going to be before I get banned from my doctors surgery.
I just want my scan:hissy::hissy::hissy:! Nothing else to say really as I won't be a satisfied woman until I get it.

My dates to look forward to:
6 days until I'm 5 1/2 months preggo
8 days until I see this little creation of mine:crib:
20 days until baby is viable outside the womb

I'm 21+3 today and this is my story from yesterday.......
As some of you know I woke up at 5am yesterday with what felt like bad period type pains:cry:. They kept me up for an hour and then I finally got back to sleep. When I woke up properly the discomfort was still there. Finally I decided to call NHS direct:telephone: who advised me to speak to a midwife. I called the delivery suite of my hospital and they told me to come in.
I had to make a dash to the delivery suite as they wanted me to come in to be assessed. It was quite frightening as the cramping wasn't easing up. I caught a cab there and was admitted to a bed straight away. They took a urine sample and I had to wait over 2 hours to see a doctor as they were very busy. They found protein and something else in my urine can't remember the name. They checked my temperature, blood pressure and checked babies heartbeat which was all goodO:). They did an internal to make sure my cervix wasn't opening and it wasn't thank god but that was quite painful. I got given antibiotics and painkillers for the cramping. I went home with my friend and we had pizza:pizza: and I just laid down on the sofa all evening tired from the day:sleep:. They are sending of my urine for further tests as they think my anitibiotics I was on previously may not have been working. I have to wait 48hours for the results. This is my 3rd urine infection already and 3rd dash to the hospital I really don't want to make a habit of this. Thank you all for thinking of me. I'm at home and doing well, the cramping has stopped.

Specialgift89. x:hug:

My dates to look forward to:
:happydance:4 days until I'm 5 1/2 months preggo:happydance:
6 days until I can see my special creation
18 days until my baby is viable outside the womb!

I'm 21+4 today and I am quite unhappy as I has just been diagnosed with strep B!:hissy: I'm annoyed just another thing to add to my list. That's more bloody antibiotics even though they are given when you are in labour from what I have been told and read it still means more antibiotics that my body is going to be burden with. Great just great! Lucky I have a doctors appointment tomorrow where I can have a goo chat with the doctor about this. I'm scared to give birth naturally now as I just feel like I'm having too much of a run of bad luck. All I can do is hope and pray for my baby. I just want to get through this pregnancy as safely as possible. I'm already currently on antibiotics for my 3rd urine infection and now I know I'll defo need more at the end of pregnancy. My biggest fear so far has been my waters breaking too early and now I'm more scared because if the strep b. They give the antibiotics during labour or when your waters break. To reduce my risk of my baby catching strep b my waters can't break too early in pregnancy or for too many hours before I start giving birth. I just started to get excited with the fact I can start shopping soon with my scan getting closer. I'm going to need alot of reassurance now for the rest of this pregnancy. I can speak with my doctor tomorrow and I have a clinic appointment after my scan next week so I can bring it up again with the midwife.
My dates to look forward to:
3 days until I'm 5 1/2 months preggo
5 days until my scan and I can finally see my baby.....need to more than ever now
17 days until my baby is viable outside the womb!

I am 22+3 today and bump is coming along nicely. Well since I last updated I found out I'm having a BOY!!!:blue: This was a complete shock and part of me hasn't sunk it all in yet. I have been completely convinced I am having a girl. It hasn't helped that people have been saying this also especially my mum. It has been a long awaited scan and I don't know how I did it. I started to crack slightly but I have made it. He, yes, he for the first time in this journal is doing just great. All his organs are developing how it should be. He was well behaved throughout the whole thing and seemed completely relaxed. He had one foot crossed over the over as he was lying down. He kept moving his face towards us and you could clearly make out his nose and top lip. For a standard scan it came up so clear. You could see him sucking his top lip, sonographer said he's probably drinking the amniotic fluid. I made the sonographer check again to just let it sink it that bit more that he was indeed a boy. There were times when I spoke to my bump and said if you are a boy I'm so sorry that everyone has been calling you a girl. I have a son and I have to keep repeating that to myself. I love the colour baby blue and so it will be so easy for me to buy things. I can now start shopping next week as I won't be working. I absolutly can't wait and this week will probably be long but it will be worth it. Making that first purchase will be so special and I know my heart will be racing once I get it all home to look at it. My pregnancy intitiution went completley out the window but who cares now we know for sure that I have a BLUE BUMP!:crib:

I have been to my doctors and have been given antibiotics and reassured that strep B should not stop me from giving birth naturally. I had a clinic appoitnment at the hospital afterward my scan and my blood pressure, and urine were both clear which is good, especially the urine. They have stuck a special sticker on my maternity notes to warn the midwives that I have strep B. I have booked my tour of the birth centre and that is for next month, not that long away. I can finally see where I will be giving birth. I have been thinking about a water birth but I'm not sure they will allow me because of the strep B and having to pump me full of antibiotics they may prefere me to stay in my room. This will be somehthing I need to ask. I have heard many good things about a water birth so I hope I can have one. We will see.

My dates to look forward to:
11 days until my baby is viable outside the womb
22 days until I tour the birth centre

Congrats specialgift on your boy :blue:

It funny how you convince you self its a certain sex , i think mine will be a boy, don t ask me why i just have this feeling but thats cos everyone i know lately as had girls , so i think ooh i have to be different. lol.

Now you can make a start on buying your things :cloud9:

Another 4 weeks for me to find out , then i will start shopping also :happydance:

Anyway hope you have starting your little shopping and have you got a name yet?

congrats on your blue bump

I am 24 weeks preggo today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a very good milestone. I am happy and he is doing well:D. He is getting so strong. He keeps shocking me with his sudden movements. I keep shouting out 'Oh my gosh' when he does kicks me hard or rolls over my bladder. Going to wee is harder aswell. I can take some time for it to come out I have to rock forwards to get a trickle out and if I'm patient about 2-3mins later another trickle will come out. Funny thing is 5 mins later when I go ad sit down I am dying to go again and then it's a proper wee this time. My bump is huge, well I am exaggerating abit but people are shocked when they see me. How much I've grown. Doing everyday tasks are harder now like putting on shoes and drying after my shower. I keep looking at other women that are bigger than me and I'm so fasinating that I am going to look like that not long from now.
I haven't made any purchases yet but I am going to make a list of all the things I need for baby and for when I go into hospital. I am so anxious about buying my first things. Most women can't wait but for me I'm really taking my time. I will defo have everything for him by the time I'm 7 months preggo as I know babies can be born at this stage and be taken home. I don't want to have him early at all and I keep telling him to stay in there as mummies not ready yet but just incase. Also by 7 months it will be harder for me to walk around the shops. I can't take crowded places as people are not very careful. I'm so pretective over him. It's really hot these days:icecream: aswell apart from the odd rainy day:rain: this week but the temperature is still warm. It's hard to walk in the heat as you need to drink loads of water to stay hydrated but it's hard to find a toilet:loo: when your out and about. I'm finding that I get up and go early if I need to get any errinds done. So I officially have 4 weeks left to get things prepared for him. I'm not worried though as I have been saving so much I can get good portions done when I do go.
I went maternity clothes shopping on Monday and I spent loads but I needed so much. I have put quite abit of weight on. I haven't weighed myslef but when you can't get your trousers passed your knees you just know. I bought a pair of maternity trousers and shorts in New look. I got the shorts half price so they were a tenner......bargain! It was a shock as they weren't marked down on the shelf it was only when I got to the counter it came up. Great stuff thats what I like. I got white trousers and black trousers, loads of velour bottoms in differnet bright colours. Primark had a loada long vest tops reduced to a pound...yes I said a pound so I through them all in the trolly in differnet colours and a halter neck top at a pound. I love everything I bought and I'm officially kitted out for the rest of the pregnancy now. All I need is stuff for my son. I have 2 things to look forward to now, I will be in double digits soon and I have the tour of the birth centre coming up.

My dates to look forward to:

11 days until I tour the birth centre
13 days until I'm in double digits
4 weeks shopping time left:crib:

I'm 24+4 today and it's been a crazy week of yet more emotions. I'm very vulnerable right now and after all I've been through I couldn't possibly take anymore distress. Luckily yesterday I had a much better day and today was brill. I went swimming!:shipw: Wow the first bit of proper exercise I've done all pregnancy! I've left it quite late but hey I've been so drowsy that I couldn't have handle any of that. Well I went swimming and had the time of my life. I spent just under an hour in there and that was more than enough for me. My lungs were given a right work out and after I felt the effects of it. Slightly breathless but nothing major. It was a really nice experience and I had a great time with my mum so much so that I didn't get a chance to feel down or think of the stresses I've been going through. Bubba's been really laid back today to. Maybe it's all the walking and activity that he likes. He hasn't kicked as much as normal and I think it's the movement that comforted him. I'm feeling quite tired:sleep: right now and I know I will have a really good nights sleep tonight. If it weren't for the support of my mum (and close friends) have been amazing I don't know where I would be.
I'm really not enjoying work anymore and the day before I just dread it but I manage to get through the day. I'm handing in my notice for maternity leave on Saturday and I go on maternity leave in 6 weeks time. Yay! I know I need the money and the longer I work the better for when my MA starts but the standing up for long periods of time and the low pay are not appealing. I have out grown there now and am looking forward to finding a new career for next year so I can give my son the best I can afford.
I have written my list of things I need and it's getting longer everyday but I'm not going to let that freak me out. Some things have more priority than others so I will start with things I believe to be of most importance and work my way down. I have seen a few bits I would like for him and I'm beginning to get really excited about buying things but I'm still going to look around and find those bargains and not rush in as money is tight.

My dates to look forward to:
It's 7 days until I tour the birth center
It's 9 days until I'm in double digits
It's 11 days until my next midwife appointment
I have 24 days of shopping time left until I hope to have bought most of his things

I'm 25 weeks preggo today and pregnancy is going well. My little boy is thriving. The movements are amazing, you can't just feel a kick you feel all his body moving from the outside. My poor boy still hasn't got a name and I don't feel any closer to finding one. I know I have plenty of time to name him but it's just so frustrating. I really wanted to find a name that meant something strong and powerful that was nice but now I've found a name I kinda like but I don't like the meaning of it. I sometimes think that the name will just come to me. Like one day I'll just know his name and that'll be it. My family is sooooooo big that alot of names have been taken already and I don't want my baby to be a double name, I want a name that stands out. Sometimes I feel for a unsual name not extreme but just slightly different but can't find any. I'm going to search the internet to see what unusual names there are. I find naming a boy much harder as when he grows into a man the name has to be something he is comfortble with and still suits him as he won't be a baby forever.
On Friday I made my first purchase for baby!:smug: It was random I wasn't baby shopping or nothing I was just in one of those one off type shops with little novelty items and household gifts and came across this folderble baby changing mat. The strange thing was it had a blue hippo all over it so for a boy and it was the last one there! My mum encouraged me to buy it and said come on you have to start some where. It was a steal at £1.50! I couldn't believe the price. When I got it home and took it out the packaging it was lovley not cheap looking at all. So my first purchase for my son was a little hippo blue folderble changing mat. Love it. I've since bought a packet of nappy bags as at my workplace I get 20% discount so got that for 80p last one on the shelf. I have officially started picking up things. I just pick it up and buy it as if I think too long I'll keep saying next time and keep putting it of. Also I want to make the most of my staff discount and I go on maternity leave in 5 weeks and I've outgrown that place so after I leave I will not be returning there so I need to make the most of my discount whilst I can.

My dates to look forward to:
Only 4 days until I tour the birth centre
6 days until I'm in double digits
9 days until my 26 week midwife appointment
21 days until I hope to have bought everything for him
5 weeks until maternity leave

I'm 26+4 today and have been one busy little bee. I have been up and down the place everyday trying to get something sorted. I have done so much since my last update. I have toured the birth centre. It was lovely and couldn't be better. The room looks like a bedroom with wooden furniture and everything. They have wooden furniture to make it look more like home a wooden bed, changing table and crib by the bed. I love it and that includes in the pool rooms. I have decided I would like a water birth. I have confirmed this with a midwife their as I was worried that with the strep b and having to have antibiotics that I wouldn't be able to move around and get in it. But I can and they have explained how the process works so I won't be constantly hooked up to a drip. I'm not sure if I want to deliver in the pool but I do know I want to labour in their. There are so many benefits and the 2 I like are that it is good for pain relief and to reduce tearing. They do so much to make labour as natural and peaceful as possible. They provide a CD player if you would like to listen to music and they can dim the lighting if you want.
I have just noticed that I'm in double digits and there is 94 days until his expected arrival!
It's getting much closer until his arrival but I realise I will be pregnant for 2 1/2 months more. If the days are like how they've been the last few then it should come quite quick.


I am buying proper things for baby now and he has his first pair of jeans bless him. I'm just bringing money with me whereever I go so that if I see an offer I can take up on it. He has quite a few bits of clothing now but more bodysuits then anything. There is still loads of shopping to do especiallly bulky items but there are only so many hours in a day and my feet will only hold me up for a certain amount of time. I won't even make a list of baby things that are needed as the list is endless. I have seen the travel system I would like to buy but I'm just looking around for the best price at the moment or if there is anything I like better. I haven't actually played about with it yet but have seen them around everywhere as they are quite popular. My next project is to buy his toiletires as Sainsburys has a 1/3 of baby items sale so before that ends(i hope it hasn't already) I will be down there tomorrow filling up my trolley.
I have a new midwife that I am not keen on at all and so will be going to my doctor instead from now on for my antenatal appointments. Memo to self make appointment tomorrow for 3 weeks time. Other than that baby is measuring up and my fundal height as of tuesday is 26cm so thats good and his heart rate is good.
Summing up my next project is to buy his toiletries and look at prams. Somewhere down the line I must buy the things to start packing my hospital bag as I have heard they like you to have it packed by 7 months which I will be next week Sunday.
My dates to look forward to:
3 days until I'm in my 3rd and final trimester!!!

I'm 27+2 today and I have done yet more shopping. My god it is getting harder though as I can't stand for long at all. I went to Sainsburys on Friday and got a loada baby toiletries! I bought him...


2 packs of Big Pampers New baby nappies,
2 packs of Huggies Pure wipes that has 4 packs inside each,
baby mild bath,
baby bedtime bath,
baby lavender and camomille powder,
big baby oil,
safety buds,
a medium sized tube of sudocrem,
a pack of Avent 0-3 month dummies(don't plan on using them unless absolutely necessary),
3 pack of Tommee Tippee 260ml bottles,
small SMA Gold formula(again just incase as I really want to breastfeed)
and a Milton anti-bacterial had foam for when your out and about.

And for myself I bought...


Lansinoh nipple cream
2 packs of 10 own brand maternity pads
40 box of own brand breast pads

I had a very full trolley and for what a bargain. Later that day I went to an independent baby shop and looked at some prams. I fell in love with one Jeep travel system. It was lovely had the full package foot muff, rain cover, car seat and spacious changing bag. I played with it constantly it was very easy to handle and the fold down system seemed easy to. It came with a toddler tray and parent tray and the toddler tray can be taken of which is good. I didn't want to make any quick decisions as thats the first time I had looked at prams so I need to shop around but it was a steal at £179.99. The colour was nice navy blue but had a few white sections which are not good for sticky fingers. I made a few purchases whilst I was there. I bought...


a blue button cardigan
pack of 3 body suits
2 booties with bobbles on in blue and cream
a shawl with 'prince' written on it in blue stitch
sheets for the moses basket a pack of white x2 and blue x2
a bib with mummy's little man in silver stitch

thats all I can remember. I saw the bouncer I would like and highchair. The bouncer was on display so didn't get to play with it but did get to play with the highchair. It seemed alright I was just shocked at the height of it I picture it being alot taller for some reason. When I have made space to store my bulky items then I will order them but I don't want to leave it too long before my fav things get sold out and I miss out on a good bargain price.

Yesterday I went to Asda and bought more baby clothes. It seems like I'm getting carried away but when I get it home and calculate then you realise it really isn't that much. I bought him...


2 packs of 3 sleepsuits
10 pack of multicoloured bibs
a cream blanket with teddies face on
a tigger sleepsuit with matching bib and hat
a winnie-the-pooh sleepsuit with matching hat
a winnie-the-pooh trousers and top set very thick and cosy
a pack of 2 hats white and blue
a white hooded bath robe
a few pairs of 0-3m trousers as they were on sale
a pair of newborn blue booties with dogs with flappy ears on
and 2 newborn zip-up cardigans one in blue(on sale) and one multi stripped

I completely pooped myself out and could barely walk after that.
I'm glad I have made a start as babies need so much things and there's still more shopping to do most of which are bulky items where I need man power to help me anyway. This morning I woke up feeling tired:sleep: I got out of bed because it was just after 9:30 so I felt guilty but I could have done with turning over in bed a few more times. I have not left the house at all today and have been on the go slow all day. I have made my next antenatal appointment and in doing so found out my midwife has not gone:happydance: and was on annual leave so I'm so happy that I will not be seeing that horrible lady again. Although my next appointment will be with my fav doctor as the midwife will be on annual leave again in 3 weeks time.
As for names I have whittled it down to 3 names and have no idea which one ot pick. At least it's down to three names now and I can concentrate on those. Everyone i have told the names to so far which is like 2 people as I'm keeping it quite low key for now have like all three so that doesn't help. My mum melted at every name I said. Maybe I will have to see his face to know what suits him best. Soon I will be going on maternity leave just 3 weeks to go. I know I'm taking it early but that work place is not for me anymore. I'm looking forward to moving on to a better paid job where I feel valued for what I do so I can earn a good wage and give my son a good future. I want to be able to take him to theme parks, zoos and museums. All these things are expensive as you need to pay for travel, lunch/snacks and soverneirs. I don't want him stuck indoors in front of the TV. I will do my utmost best for him. I think my boob leaked for the first time last night. I had 2 tiny dots on my nighty and couldn't work out where it came from so I'm guessing I seeped abit of milk. So far I haven't suffered with leaky boobs but I know it's only a matter of time.
I can't believe I never shouted about this earlier but I'm in my
3rd and final trimester and have 89 days until he is expected to come!

:happydance:My dates to look forward to::happydance:
14 days until my next midwife appointment
18 days until I go on maternity leave
20 days until I go for my 30 weeks blood test
27 days until my common intervention seminar
28 days until my session 2 on labour and delivery seminar

Special Gift your making me jealous with that full shopping day ........... sounds like loads.

I have to start soon...............

Congrats on your final trimester, not long for you Little Boy to be here, i m sure it will fly over.

:happydance:

I'm 28+6 today and I can't believe how much I have accomplished in the last few weeks. I went from not doing any shopping at all to non-stop shopping everyday all day. Since my last entry I have added on more things to my collection. If I can remember rightly I have since bought a breast feeding pillow, a top and tail bowl, a tomme tippee breast pump, another all-in-one jacket this time in navy blue with tigger on, changing mat, baby nail clippers, a few more pairs of socks and 2 more packs of 3 sleepsuits. My best and most prized purchase would be his pram!!!!!!!!!!!:happydance:

Yes yes he has a pram! In chocolate brown although they call it caramel. I love it it's my Graco. They are quite popular at the moment and I have one. I have been looking at this pram for a while now and wondered what it would be like to be able to afford one and push one. Well whilst in Babies'R'Us with some friends I saw it there on it's throne. The pram I have always wanted, I couldn't believe it and it was on special offer! All my christmas' came at once. I got so overwhelmed I almost gave myself a asthma attack and being a mild asthma sufferer I don't get these often. I couldn't wait to play with it. I got a pull demo on what it can do which is practically everything. I pushed it around and pretended he was here so I took the car seat of, folded it down and put it all back together on my own. I need to know how to do these things as when I'm on my own I need to be able to handle myself. I couldn't believe it. It was in my price range aswell which was the cherry on the top. Without I doubt I purchased it there and then. I love it and can't wait to take him out in it. It has everything I could ask for in a pram a big basket, good sized wheels, a car seat, raincover, foot muff, changing bag(with folderble mat and wipes holder inside), a parent tray, toddler tray, a zip on the hood so you can see baby or keep him covered and is easy to fold down(one hand action). I have since taken it out of the box and my brother put it together in seconds compared to what me and my mum were trying to do. I have it up now but I need to fold it down as it is taking up space but mum wanted me to be able to admire it for a little while.
I have been treated really good by my babies fathers friends and despite him not being there for me everyone on his side friends and family have continued to support me. They bought my baby bath and an all-in-one jacket in checkered blue and brown. The jacket matches my pram and no it wasn't planned as the jacket was bought before I saw the pram. It was lovely of them and I also got bought a meal. They followed me around the shops and let me have fun and were so patient and kind.
I have not decided on a name since whittling it down to three and I have run the name by much more people who seem to like all three. So no change their as I like them all and it varies in poll day to day. So yes he is nameless at the moment but it's getting closer.
On the pregnancy front I'm just looking more pregnant. I get called humpty dumpty which I don't mind too much. My boobs haven't leaked anymore but have niggled abit the other day and today. Apparently they look massive but they look normal to me. I'm almost on maternity leave one week to go!!! I'm looking forward to it. The swollen ankles the odd days and just being so pregnant is taking it's toll. Babies movements are slightly painful at times as he is so big and strong that when he pushes out a body part it pains abit. At least he's doing well and keepign active in their. I have since had my urine test results bask from when I was last a hosp and it shows strep b in my urine so I am currently on antibiotics for the ext 7 days. I started them yesterday. Strep b in the urine is not goos and they treats that straight away unlike the one in the privates which don't get treated untill labour dya. I hope it clears up and all is well. I'm due to get re-tested in a few weeks but no dates have been set yet as I need to know when is the best time to re-test.
The last things to buy for him now are all bulky things which I can't until I make space in the storage cupboard for them. My mum wants to buy him 2 big things so I know the bouncer will defo be one of the items and most likely the highchair. I will buy the moses basket and stand. I just like the thought of me buying the very thing he will rest his head in at night. I have done my hospital bag shopping also and will be packing my bag soon enough. Not 100% properly but making a start as I know my energy levels are dropping again. When I think back I did actually experience the energy spurt they tell you about but it just came in late for me. Once I set my mind that I was going out to buy his stuff I was a women on a mission. I have done myself proud as I've done all of it(except my prezzies) on my own.
My dates to look forward to:
3 days until my next midwife appointment
7 days/1 weeks until I go on maternity leave
9 days until my 30 week bloods
16 days until the 'common intervention' seminar
17 days until session 2 'labour and delivery' seminar

I'm 29+3 today. I'm in a really good mood as I had really good news yesterday. I had my antenatal appointment at 8:40am yes a very early appointment but I made it. I had a trainy medical student in with my doctor and he had never done antenatal before so it was his first experience which was nice to know. My baby was the first to be examined by him. My blood pressure was fine, my urine showed leukocytes +++ but we know why that is, babies heartbeat was fine. The two best bits of news ever and I hope things remain this way babies growth is 2cm ahead of what it should be:cloud9: so I'm measuring in at an impressive 31cm when I'm meant to be just 29cm. His head is down but not engaged yet. I'm really chuffed with that. My little boy doesn't fail to amaze me. I'm glad he is putting on that baby fat and dispite all the antibitocs and hard times he has continued to thrieve.
On Monday I bought my Tommee Tippee steriliser in the baby and toddler week at ASDA. Loadsa baby stuff on sale. I paid £10 for the microwave sterilser. I didn't buy the electronic one in the end as the microwave one is just as good and I hope to hardly use it if I'm breastfeeding.
I'm looking forward to going on maternity leave so much and that first Saturday will be amazing as they are not something I get to experience really. I'm still bidding on properties for us to live in and I can't wait until one day I'll get offered a place, view it and know this is where I will be raising my son for the first stages of his life.
The days are coming along much more quicker now I mean I can't believe it's Thursday tomorrow already. All the better as my son is getting closer and closer. When I get into the 30's I'm gonna get so excited as I know it's in the 30's that my baby will be here. I think he may come early now approx middle November so lets see if I'm right. Next week I'm due at the hospital to do 30week bloods I'm not quite sure what they'll be testing for maybe iron levels and such. My backache is still bothering me and Arrgghhhh.......I've jsut realised I forgot to ask the doctor to prescribe me a backrub that is ok for pregnancy. This memory loss thing is annoying. I'll have to go and right that down now to ask at my next appointment. I'm due to go in every 2 weeks now. My next appointment is in just over 2 weeks and I'm looking forward to hearing if babies keeping up on the growth chart.
:happydance:My dates to look forward to::happydance:
3 days until Maternity leave
5 days until 30 week blood test
12 days until 'common intervention' seminar
13 days until session 2 'labour and delivery' seminar

I'm 29+5 today and I've got myself into a cleaning frenzy. I have cleaned out the fish tank which has been overdue for months now. I'm sure if my fishes could talk they would thank me 10 times over. It looks alot better now I must admit. I managed to change the bedlinen today also which was also overdue. These jobs have just taken a back burner as I've had so many other things to get on with. I completed faze 1 of the bedroom clean up project. I cleaned up all unnecessary junk and threw out about 5 plastic bags of rubbish and shredded paper of things dating back years. It feels good to do a declutter. Loadsa stuff went in the recycling also so they'll love me on Monday when they do the pick up. The next things I need to get on to would be to sort through my bureau/stationary cupboard and sort out what I need and don't need as I will be downsizing to my new bookcase that hasn't been put up yet. I also need to sort through my small suitcase that i'll be using as a hospital bag as it will be winter and i'll be requiring more warmer things such as thick cosy dressing gown and these things will take up much more space. This way I won't have to carry separate bags for me and bubba.
Lucky for me I haven't suffered with any form of sleeping problems and so I'm still getting my daily recommended amount.:sleep: Well calculating it now I get way more than that. I go to bed at about 10 or so and I'm up defo latest at 9:30am to get some brekkie down me. Sometimes earlier than this for what I call a pre brekkie and then my usual time also so bubba gets a double brekkie some mornings. My backache is still a bugga but now that the bath has been fixed I can have a relaxing muscle soak bath which is a dream come true:happydance:. Having showers just ain't enough. I congratulate myself as I've done so well standing up all this time at this stage of pregnancy. Heartburn still kicks in regularly and I don't really want to take anything for it as I've been taking enough tablets already this pregnancy. I've tried the herbal teas but they don't work for me. This baby must have alot of hair. I'll be surprised if he's born without of hardly any:crib:. My boobs are also niggling every now and then and I leant on them today and it was very tender. I noticed a dark vein through one the other day so they are defo in full milk forming force. Still no leakages but then whos complianing as I've got all that to look forward to, the embarrassing leaky boob moments in public or when you have visitors. It does worry me abit though that they ain't producing much but I've still got plenty of time for them to fill up properly.
Tomorrow is my last day at work, I've been too busy today to really think about it alot which is a good thing. I hope the day flies by I just want to get in and get out and say goodbye for good. I'm more than ready for a change.
Me and mum went swimming yesterday:shipw:. I only spent 20mins in the pool but thats enough for me. I could only swim half the lenght without getting out of breathe but with the baby and mild asthma it isn't easy. It was good to know I went though and I felt it most in the top parts of my legs which were aching as I tried to get out the pool. I'll try and go again as this has been the only proper type of excercise I have mangaed to indulge in but walking counts to and I've defo done alot of that lately.
:happydance:My dates to look forward to::happydance:
1 day until I go on maternity leave
3 days until I go for my 30week blood test
10 days until the 'common intervention' seminar
11 days until session 2 'labour and delivery' seminar
14 days until my next midwife appointment

I'm 30+4 today and I am officially on maternity leave. I am so happy!:happydance: The last day never went by easily though. I had loadsa work to do but in a way it kept my mind occupied at all times and so I never had to focus on the clock much. All I could think about was a nice big muscle soak bath:shower:. I did it and got through the day. I thought it would never come but it has and now I'm a free lady. I said goodbye and off I went. I got home and had the muscle soak bath I was dreaming of so much:shower:. Trully enjoyable. I couldn't believe that some people still didn't realise I was preggos until my last day but I don't like talking too much at work so thats fine.
I went for my 30 week bloods on Monday. I hate getting my bloods taken and don't look when the needle goes in but again I got to be a big brave girl as it's all to check my well-being and babies. Make sure those iron levels are stable etc. I don't have to be seen at the hospital now until I'm 36 weeks unless theres any reason why the midwife needs to get intouch before then.
I'm just getting on with things now and I'm well happy that I am now into my 30th week! It's 10 weeks/ 66 days today until my son is estimated to make his appearance. I haven't packed my bag yet well my suitcase to be exact. I hope they don't look at me like I'm mad but I need to be comfy especially being in hospital. Tomorrow the hairdresser is due at my house as I can't do my hair anymore as it's so thick so I will get a wash, blow dry and trim.
My boobs have continued to niggle and this morning I couldn't believe what I was seeing it's like they blew up over night. I'm sure I'm no longer an E cup but with so little to go now in the pregnancy I'd rather just wait until I'm closer to give birth and get measured again for my nursing bras.
:happydance:My dates to look forward to::happydance:
It's 4 days until my 'common intervention' seminar
It's 5 days until my session 2 'labour and delivery' seminar
It's 8 days until my next midwife appointment

I'm 31 weeks exactly today! and this means I have 9 weeks to go! I had my first Saturday of yesterday and it felt quite good although I still found myself up early. It was a lovely day:icecream: though which was nice but then I just couldn't take the heat. I was drinking water like no ones business. I managed to walk it out and back again so I got a chance to stretch my legs.
Not much to report back since my last update except boobs have continued to niggle but haven't leaked yet. I find this abit weird as I'm getting so close but I'm just going to let mother nature take her course and I'm sure they will fill up soon enough. I'm just happy that I've made it this far and every week he stays in the womb is a blessing. I just want him to keep putting weight on as I am aiming for a 7lb baby if thats possible. Since I've been told he's growing so well I'm in for a chance of this happening. Turning over in bed is getting harder and arranging myself on the sofa but I'm still coping. I'm still getting a good nights sleep:sleep:. Heartburn on the overhand has been an ongoing issue and yesterday evening I actually pucked up acid:sick:. Eeewwwwwwww that wasn't nice and I never saw it coming but the build up of acid is just rediculase now.
Tomorrow is the Common Intervention seminar at the hospital and I am very interested in this one, well there all important to me but this one particularly because it's everything I need to know when things are taken of course abit in labour. This can be anything from a vontouse/forceps delivery or a C-section. My biggest fear right now would be a emergency C-section. I really don't want to be put to sleep whilst my son comes into the world and takes his first breathe, cries and gets weighed. I want to be alive and kicking through all of that. I really would love for him to be born onto my chest that would be an amazing experience.
It's 9 weeks/63 days until his expected arrival!

In some ways it's not that far away when you think about it. Patience is a virtue, I mean I look at me now and think back to the days when I use to say I can't wait to show or feel him kick and now I have all of that and more.
I made abit of progress today. I emptied the suitcase I'm using to bring to hospital so as of tomorrow I can start filling it with things. I still need to pick out a going home outfit for myself something comfy just incase I do end up with a C-section so I don't want nothing to rub on my scar.
I can't wait for October so that I can say 'My babies due next month' I've been waiting to say that for ages. In theory he can turn up anytime in November so October will be the last month to flaff about as November should be about resting up.
:happydance:My dates to look forward to::happydance:
1 day until the Common Intervention seminar
2 days until session 2
5 days until my next midwife appointment

I'm 32+1 today and have done a fair few things since my last update. I have been to the 'Common Interventions' Seminar mum came with me. It was very informative to say the least, so much so it was hard to say awake at one point. It was no stop talk talk talk and we got no break which I found hard to cope with. It seems like all the other ladies were ok but it was too much for me. I had plenty food so it wasn't the sugar levels dying or anything it was just too long a seminar. Anyway I learnt alot and I know how long I'll be in hospital if I had an assisted delivery. I don't mind an assisted delivery it's just the emergency C-sec I'm not fond of at all.
The following day I went to my 'Session 2' seminar which talked over various things. The 3 stages of labour, coping skills but not in detail, different types of pain medication and other bits and bobs. We watched a video on a normal birth and a water birth. It was quite a sight:shock: but was helpful though so see what it's like especially a water birth as I'm set on this now. We had a tour of the hospital birth center a brief one nothing like my proper detailed tour and a tour of the delivery suite. The delivery suite I have seen from previous experience but not properly so it was nice to see the other rooms and the birthing pool which is huuumungooose! The rooms look so neat they had their medical equipment tucked away behind what you would believe to be a wardrobe so it doesn't scare you very clever. I never noticed this when I was admitted before so it does work. In the brith centre we didn't really get to see the rooms because so many women were labouring. One particular lady was having some serious contractions and I saw it as she was walking down the corridor and got a contraction all she kept saying was 'Oh no'. You should have seen the look on the other girls faces it completly put them of you could tell. I just couldn't stop watching her in fasination of what was happening. I know labour isn't going to be a breeze and I'm expecting to be in extreme pain but I'll get my son out of it so what can you do.
I finally heard back about my maternity allowance:mail: so I should be looking out for that any day now and it's much needed. It may be in there today but I haven't left the house as 1) it's cold:cold: 2) thats the only reason I would need to leave the house and 3) I have a cold so feeling sorry for myself. It hasn't come in full force but I just feel run down and not my self.
The other day looking through all my stuff I've bought for baby I realised I hadn't one newborn baby gro! I couldn't belive it after all theose non-stop shopping sprees I never picked up one. I had all 0-3month gros and they will be too big for my little man when he's freshly out the womb. So me and mum went for yet another shopping trip and boy didn't it take a while. I could barely get hold of many newborn baby gros well in places that were of a reasonable price anyway. Most shops we went into the newborn baby gros were sold out. Everyone is having babies and the shops are just in big demand at the moment. After searching around most od the day I did manage to get hold of some. I'm just soooo happy I checked through my things as I probably would have found out at a time when I'm just too big to go out.
I had my 31wk appointment on Friday and baby is doing brilliantly:smug:. His heart rate was perfect a very chilled out baby was the doctors words. My blood pressure was lower than usual but fine and my pee showed leuckcoytes
+ so not too bad. The strep B in the urine has completly cleared also. He's still measuring well I measured at a whopping 33cm so still 2wks ahead of himself. I feel so proud, not frightened as I'm just happy he is growing well still. If he's happy then I'm happpy. His head is still down and has dropped abit further down so he should be engaged in a week or 2! Things are defo getting much more intense as the weeks go on.
Yesterday I bought my moses basket from Babies'R'Us. I love it, it's blue and white and has a hood:happydance:. My heart sunk for a minute though as I thought they were sold out. I saw no tickets as you have to take one of the display item and bring it to the till but there were none. Luckily I asked a member of staff who checked the stock room and found one. I said I want it straight away. So I got it and can't believe he will be sleeping in that soon next to my bed. My cousins giving me the stand so I'll keep it in the box until I can put it up properly. Lots of other changes in my bedroom. My brother did some serious renervation work on my bedroom. He put my curtain rail up and finished of my new bookcase by putting the door on and drilled up 2 shelves for me. I love my new look room it's much more inviting and less cramped. Thanx to him and my mum this little baby will have a much more of a nicer living enviornment.
I packed my bag today but not properly as I still need to add a few bits and wash babas clothes but at least I've made a start. Over the next few weeks I'll probably have to arrange it again and again to make sure everthings there and it all fits. I have to still pack my labour bag but I need to get hold of a smaller bag as the ones I have are abit too big I think.

My dates to look forward to:
1 day until 'Session 3' seminar
8 days until my next antenatal appointment
18 days until 'Session 4' seminar on breast feeding

I'm 32+3 today and since my last update I have been to my 'Session 3'. It was very informative the midwife lecturer talked about practical coping skills in labour. I got quite a few ideas now on things I'll like to do to make labour abit easier. I had a massage down on my back which was absolutely lovely. I defo want that when I'm in aggrusiating pain and babies low in my pelvis hurting my back. The birthing ball was lovley too I couldn't get of the thing, it's very comfortable. I can write my birth plan now as I have all the info I could ever need and so have many ideas on how I want or should I say would like my labour to go.
On the way to the hospital as soon as I left the house I felt really breathless and had a hot flush:blush: that lasted quite a while. It was horrible feeling all hot and bothered. I had to open my buttons in my jacket and upzipped my hoodie and that still wasn't enough. Luckliy there were fans all over the room so I soon got to a temperature I felt comfortable with. Afterwards my hips/pelvis started to hurt badly and the pressure on my bladder was incredible. I couldn't go more than 5 mins without needing to pee:loo: luckily I've learnt where all the local toilets are in my area and surrounding area. It made me feel really grumpy:| though I just wanted to click my fingers and be home but I had a craving for Icelands chicken burgers so I made a trip up there. I was so relieved to be in, I just had this really big overwhelming feeling when I was out of being vulnerable on my own and knowing labour is getting closer all the time. Being 8 months pregnant and hardly being able to turn over when I'm lying down just shows how heavily pregnant I am. I am very curious as to how much this baby will weigh as his growth is fantastic and I can barely walk properly half the time from the weight.
Today I am a happy chappy:happydance: because my Maternity Allowance finally came through into my aco****! I couldn't believe it, I was getting myself all geared up to have to ring and complain which I'm really not in the mood for at the moment but luckily I never had to do that. I feel some sense of relief as it was making me feel really anxious with the waiting and worry about my finacial situation. Now I feel better as I have something coming in to live of.
I made some more progress in my room and did another clear out. Loadsa papers shredded or put in the recycling. The feeling you get when you declutter is lovley, you can think better as theres not so much stuff around you and thats exactly what it is stuff as alot of it a I couldn't believe I still had. Theres still more to go through but I'm going to try and limit myself to one project a day as I don't want to over do it. As I was going through the papers my back was killing me but I pursevered and finished the job. I'm going to have a muscle soak bath anyway to make up for punishing my back.
Lately paranoia is really getting to me. I'm so scared that my waters are going to break or I'll got into labour before November! I'm just paranoid as after my last appointment I know his head is not far of engaging and his growth is so good he is really getting on with things. On the other hand I'm getting paranoid about him turning suddenly and going breech. I really want a natural birth and don't want to have to experience the purcedure they do to try and turn the baby. I do hope he stays head down but then I worry I'm going to go into labour quite soon. Paranoia. paranoia, paranoia I'm sure this is quite normal at this stage right? Looking forward to my appointment next Tuesday to have it confirmed he's still head down.
My dates to look forward to:
6 days until my next antenatal appointment
16 days until 'Session 4'

I'm 32+4 today and not much to update. I've had a lazyish day, well I did the :laundry:and the :dishes:. After that I sorta just lazed about watching movies on sky. I suppose you just have days that are more productive than others and today I would kinda say was slightly unproductive as there were things I could are gotten on with. On a good note my bouncer and highchair arrived that my mum bought me. A complete surprise as I weren't expecting it for another 2 weeks but was a lovely surprise. I haven't actually gotten it out the box just yet I might do that now or 2mrw but I'm happy with it so far. Babies been moving around loads the last couple of days sorta like he's irritable as he's so big now but it's always reassuring to feel him moving. I can't wait to meet this little guy, not too much longer until I'm full term(37weeks) and he can make an appearance when he's ready.

My dates to look forward to:
5 days until my next antenatal appointment
15 days until 'Session 4'

I'm 33+1 today and I'm still hanging in there...not like I have any choice. Babies moving alot still so an active baby is a happy baby. Feeling really heavy now and I just can't imagine what it'll feel like if I go to my due date or overdue. The weight is just piling on front and apparently my bump has dropped more so my mum says. The weekend was quite nice Saturday was lovely and sunny:icecream::coolio: so I wore my velour tracksuit and long vest and had my bump all out. I have a very pregnant waddle now and it's very in your face. My space judgment is absoloutely terrible. I seem to think that me and someone else can get passed eachother quite easily but the reality is you have to squeeze, shimmey and go sideways to get through. I have an antenatal appointment tomorrow so I'm interested in knowing if this little man is keeping up his growth.
My strecth marks are there but are not terrible just a few short lines over my belly button. They shine in the light but I don't think their over obvious. I've continued to use cocoa butter morning and evening so maybe that has helped to keep it under control as it could be alot worse. My stomach feels like it's all baby not much water at all. Now when I cream my belly I keep hitting all these bumps and lumps which are his limbs as he's so big. His movements are different aswel like instead if just a kick or a punch I can feel him wriggling and flinching just like a real baby.
Still got a few things to do to my room but I did abit more sorting out on Sunday so that's something. I have written my birth plan now it's just a draft but it's a start. When I have my 36 week midwife appointment at the hospital I will write it up properly as I need to double check his position and make sure he's still head down and getting ready to come before I set anything in stone. I really want him to stay in to at least 37weeks as I'm so nervous about an early labour, although each week he stays in his survival chances are upt but I just want him nice and cooked. So he can breathe on his own when he comes out and be kept with me. So far so good anyway.
My dates to look forward to:
It's 1 day until my next antenatal appointment
It's 11 days until my 'Session 4' seminar
It's 19 days until the 1st of November(yippey can't wait):yipee:

I'm 33+2 today and I had my 33wk antenatal appointment and bubba is now 4/5ths engaged! Yippey!:yipee: Things are getting more interesting by each appointment. I'm being seen every week from now on now. He's measuring up good still, not 2 weeks ahead anymore but I measured 33.5cm. I'm looking forward to meeting him so much. Maybe I can be abit patient now as I have something to look forward to each week as I was beginning to get irritable. This has defo put a smile on my face and I had a nice walk afterwards. Great stuff!!!:happydance:

On my way to my appointment I had a hot flush. I seem to get these alot on days I have my antenatal appointments.....strange. This is annoying as I walked to my appointment as a chance to stretch my legs but felt all hot, sticky and sweaty by the time I got there. The hill the surgeries on is becoming such a challenge by each appointment. I have to leave the house within good time so I can take my time to get up it. I think I may need to start getting a lift if I can to these appointments but I doubt that would be possible unless I got a cab or maybe get someone to escort me on foot as a support. So anyway I'm being seen weekly so bring it on!!!!!!!!
My dates to look forward to:
7 days until my next midwife appointment
10 days until 'Session 4' Seminar on breastfeeding
18 days until the 1st November
21 days until my 36wk appointment @ the hospital

I am 34+2 today and I had an appointment with the midwife today haven't seen her in a good while as I've been seeing my favourite doctor. My blood pressure was fine, my urine had leukocytes + but no need for antibiotics, babies position is good but she classed him as free as he can still move his head from side to side as he hasn't gotten past that point where it can't come back on its self, his heartbeat is perfect. I didn't get measured though but I saw her put in the computer 34cm so I know it's on track. She has put me on appointments every 2 weeks as that is how my hospital does it. I have my 36wk hospital appointment coming up and then I see her 2 weeks after that at 38 weeks. I can't imagine what I'll look like when I next go to see her if I haven't given birth yet. I got a lift from my bro today as he has the day off so that was lucky as the thought of walking up that hill was frightening. I'm going to see if I can organise something for my 36wk appointment either take a cab to the hosp or get my mum to come with me on the bus if she can get the day off or a half day or get my bro to drop me if he has the day or morning of. All I know is I'm not doing that big stretch on my own it's too scary now.
My heartburn is still terrible and I don't know why I'm moaning as I refuse to do anything about it, I've had enough of medication. My appitite has also reduce greatly and I just don't have the urge to eat as much anymore. I am upset about this as I think if I'm not eating as much will baby still grow as nicely as he has been. I did read today in a booklet that at 34wks your uterus is really squashing your stomach so you may not be able to eat full meals so I guess it's normal.
I got my hair done on Friday in singles so I will not have to worry about it for about 3weeks. I'm loving it waking up and not having to flaff about with it even though it only usually goes in a ponytail but still. I plan on getting it done again at 37wks and then that'll be it until I give birth. I will try my best to maintain it as I want it to look fresh in my pictures.
Also bubbas due in 40 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My dates to look forward to:
3 days until my 'Session 4 on breasfeeding' seminar
11 days until the 1st of November
14 days until my 36wk hospital appointment

Sounds like everything is on track specialgift.

Know exactly what you mean about the heart burn owwww.

Good on for ya hair , them hair appointments always make you feel better.

I'm 34+4 today and for the past 2 days I've had a coldy type thing:cold:. I haven't actually had the runny nose or anything but my head hurts abit and yesterday my throat felt really dry. Today it's not so dry I think the hot shower:shower: I had this morning helped as the steam must have loosened things up. I should have worn a hat when I went out on Monday as halfway through the day it decided to rain uncontrollably:rain:. My hurtburn was terrible on Tuesday night so much so I couldn't get to sleep the acid was just swimming around on my chest literally. I just didn't know what to do and sleeping upright wouldn't be comfortable for me. I ended up getting up and drinking a milkshake- milk with banana Nesquik in it as I can't stand to drink milk on it's own. I got to sleep eventually I don't know if the milkshake worked or it was just pure exhauston that knocked me out but I'm just happy I slept. I'm going to try a routine of drinking a milkshake about 30mins or so before I go to bed to see if this helps. Not been up to much as I haven't been feeling too great, spent the most of yesterday lying on the sofa:?. It's all about resting as I won't have time to do much of that once bubba arrives. I hope to be feeling better soon.
My dates to look forward to:
1 day until 'Session 4 on breastfeeding' seminar
9 days until the 1st November
12 days until my 36wk hospital appointment

I'm 35+1 today and I am over my coldy type thing. It was a weird one it didn't come on full blown but it did make me feel a little run down but who's complaining anyway. I went to my breastfeeding seminar and it was very informative I certainly did learn alot. I feel confident enough to do it. If I don't feel comfortable doing it I will defo express as I want him to have my milk as it's better for him. I know who the head breasfeeding lady is and how to get hold of her if I need help so if I do struggle in hospital I know her face and she is really nice. My boobs are defo filling up and yesterday and right this minute they were niggling quite painfully. They are really round but I refuse to buy any bras until I am getting measured for my nursing bras so I will have to suffer for abit longer. Apparently from 36wks you can go and get measured and they will tell you whether to wait a little longer or if you can buy one now. She recommended John Lewis and some other shop which I can't remember the same of and won't be going there anyway so thats fine. I'll prob get it from M&S or John Lewis like she recommended.
Really starting to run out of clothes now, those long vest tops are not so long anymore but when your in the house it's alright to have a little bit of tum showing at the bottom. I'll save the ones that do fit for when I'm going out which is not that often nowadays as I don't feel comfortable being out on my own.
I went to church on Sunday with my mum and I'm really glad that I did. I haven't stepped into a church in ages but I really wanted to go. I've heard alot about the church and it seems really welcoming so I thought I would go along. It seems like the type of place I would like to get my baby blessed in. So I went along and half way through the service I got really emotional and started to cry something came over me. The words of the service made me think of so much things that have happened on my pregnancy journey so far. I went up to get a blessing as I don't take holy communion and after the service I stayed and went to the back of the church where I got a prayer. The vicars assistant said a prayer for me and then put his hand on my belly and said a prayer for baby. I coud feel him moving around as he did this. I had a brief chat with him and let out my anxities about the birth and being able to care for him as a 'single parent'. I haven't felt this anxious in a while but it just came out that day. They have a baby and toddler group so this week when I go his partner will tell me more about it which I'm interested in.
Really looking forward to the 1st November, it feels like it ain't ever gonna happen but this Saturday...yes THIS SATURDAY WILL BE THE 1st OF NOVEMBER!!! I can't wait!
Abit anxious about my 36wk appointment at the hospital this will be the big one. I hope he is still head down as this is the one to determine how the rest of the pregnancy will go. If he is then I won't be back at the hospital until 40wks and inbetween that I will see the midwife at the doctors surgery. I dunno if they'll do an internal but I just hope he's head down and measuring up well still.
My dates to look forward to:
5 days until the 1st of November
8 days until my 36wk hospital appointment

I'm 35+5 today and I'm feeling quite relaxed:D the last few days which is good because that irritable faze I went through at the beginning of 8months was annoying. I thought it was gonna stay like that until I have him and I would have hated that. My heartburn took a turn for the worst again this week. It just hit me in the night. I went to sleep fine and woke up some time around 12 or so and the acid was just sitting on my chest. It was horrible I could have almost cried as I felt like throwing up:sick:. I lay slightly upright in bed with my bin next to me just waiting to throw up but it didn't happen I just salivated alot. I was trying my best to go this pregnancy without medications unless absolutely necessary but I can't take the heartburn no more. I will be asking a pharmacist or maybe try and wait until my hospital appointment on Tuesday to ask for something for it as I can't take it anymore. My boobs are still niggling away but no leakages or anything. I'm really looking forward to getting measured for my nursing bras as stuffing my boobs into my maternity bras is getting uncomfyish now. I'm happy:D as tomorrow is the first day of November, I thought my 'special month' of the year would never come round. I can't believe I go to bed tonight and tomorrow I'll wake up to November!!! yippey! :yipee::wohoo:
I have developed an obsession with smelling things. I love the smell of soap especially Nivea soap, paint, furnitire polish and when I went to the shoe menders the other day and the smell in there was lovely. I can't get enough of it I could of just sat there and took it in. My favourite thing is Nivea soap and I love the feel of it in my hand and sadly I have thought of eating it but luckily I haven't gone that far and won't allow myself to go that far.
All I can say now to end this entry is BRING ON NOVEMBER!!!
My dates to look forward to:
1 day until the 1st November
4 days until my 36wk hospital appointment

I'm 36weeks today!!! and it's NOVEMBER!!!

:wohoo::loopy::dance::yipee::headspin:

Yes it is finally here the month where I will be sitting patiently(yea right) awaiting the birth of my son. I know over this last little stretch I'm going to go through a mixture of emotions. Sometimes I worry that I'm going to be so over exhausted and how will I keep on top of everything and other times I think well I'm a very organised person so I must be able to cope as I'm good at setting myself out. It's the not knowing that does my head in really. Lucky for me I have offers of help from left, right and centre so there should be no need for me to feel overwhelmed. I am looking forward to my 36wk hospital appointment on Tuesday to find out if theirs been any change in his position and if he's engaged and most importantly that he's growing well still. There's been no twinges really, feelings of false labour(braxton hicks) or 'bloody show' of any kind so lets see.......
Heartburn finally got the better of me this week and yesterday I had to buy something for it. I got a recommendation from the pharmacist so I'm taking 5ml's of Maalox plus 2 times a day. I may be upping that to 3 times as I'm allowed it up to 3 times a day but for some reason I'm trying to take it as little as possible. I don't feel 100% comfortable taking it but I can't deal with the heartburn no more. Yesterday I had abit of a funny turn. Acid came up into my throat and usually it goes back down really quick with my reflexes but on this occassion it got caught and I sorta chocked on it. I was coughing and coughing over the sink and eventually I threw up:sick: a little bit. That was weird feeling my stomach musles clench after I haven't experienced that since my 1st trimester. I spat and bloody spit came out. I thought I imagined it but I spat again and it was blood in my spit. That alarmed me abit and straight after I had a headache at the front of my head mainly so I had a lay down on the sofa. I was fine after a little while, mum reckons it was the shock that did it.
Wow to think that in approx 7 days I could have my baby in my arms is an amazing thought. I'm so close to being full term now that it almost doesn't feel real. :baby:
My dates to look forward to:
2 days until my 36wk hospital appointment
7 days until I'm full term!!!
16 days until my 38wk midwife appointment
28 days until MY DUE DATE!!!:crib:

I am 36+3 today and I had a day in of relaxation and eating all things that weren't good for me, to name a few-twister ice cream:icecream:, cookies and crisps etc. I have put myself on bed rest after the results from my 36wk hospital appointment yesterday. It's best to start with the bad news so we can end on a happier note. I had protein in my urine and my blood pressure was slightly high:?. This was a complete shock:shock: as I've never had any problems with my blood pres