I know I'm a day late, but I felt rough yesterday - sick all day and very watery. My eyes were just streaming, and I kept doing watery burps. Yum! Then when I was having my dinner it felt like baby had on a pointy hat and pointy shoes and scraping my insides. I had to go and lie down with Footballers Wives. Bump pics will come later.
According to Babycentre... "Your baby may measure about 38cm/15in long with feet extended. If you could see your baby now, you might be able to get a glimpse of his baby blue (or brown, green, hazel) eyes, which are now beginning to open. Response to sound grows more consistent toward the end of the seventh month, when the nerve pathways to the ears are complete
Response to sound grows more consistent toward the end of the seventh month, when the network of nerves to the ear is complete. He also continues to take small breaths and although he's only breathing in water and not air, it's still good practice for when he's born.
Since your baby is now growing so fast, and brain development is so intense at this stage, your nutrition is very important. Continue to eat a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of grains and vegetables. Fibre-rich foods, including whole-grain breads and cereals, lentils and brown rice are high in vitamin B and help fend off constipation.
Your childbirth class should start sometime in the next few weeks, if it hasn't already. Classes should provide you with good, clear information about the birth and the early days of parenthood. Keeping informed goes a long way toward calming any concerns you may have about giving birth."
Friday, March 17, 2006
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Stuff (getting so un-inventive with the titles)!
Wooohooo! Got me some new Premium Bonds last month, and they've won me £200 this month! Yee-ha!
That counter-balances the news we got from the surveyors - there's something wrong with the roof of 'our' property, so we've arranaged for a roofer to go have a look, give us a roof report, tell us how bad it is and how much any work might cost to repair. I'm hoping it's nothing major, and hopefully we can get the seller to pay for it, but it's just a hassle to have to wait for something else before things can move along further. The mortgage company won't release funds until they have that roof report, so it's just something that has to be done. I'd want it done for peace of mind anyway now - don't want the worry that my roofs going to cave in on me and my suckling babe and bloke!
I ordered some stuff from Lakeland for our house yesterday and accidently rang up quite a big bill, so I think the Premium Bonds win came at a good time! In with that though, I bought a few scrapbooking things - I really want to start and I think a baby and new home are good subjects to start with!
Really toying with the idea of a 4D scan. It's the kind of thing you wish someone else would buy for you, so you have no choice but to do it. I think you can never get the baby back in there to do it again if you change your mind, you get to bond with baby, and it's a keepsake which you can pass on to your child when they are older, and it's amazing! The bad side is that you get to see the baby (even though that's a good thing!), but does it take the surprise out of the birth, knowing what it looks like already?
That counter-balances the news we got from the surveyors - there's something wrong with the roof of 'our' property, so we've arranaged for a roofer to go have a look, give us a roof report, tell us how bad it is and how much any work might cost to repair. I'm hoping it's nothing major, and hopefully we can get the seller to pay for it, but it's just a hassle to have to wait for something else before things can move along further. The mortgage company won't release funds until they have that roof report, so it's just something that has to be done. I'd want it done for peace of mind anyway now - don't want the worry that my roofs going to cave in on me and my suckling babe and bloke!
I ordered some stuff from Lakeland for our house yesterday and accidently rang up quite a big bill, so I think the Premium Bonds win came at a good time! In with that though, I bought a few scrapbooking things - I really want to start and I think a baby and new home are good subjects to start with!
Really toying with the idea of a 4D scan. It's the kind of thing you wish someone else would buy for you, so you have no choice but to do it. I think you can never get the baby back in there to do it again if you change your mind, you get to bond with baby, and it's a keepsake which you can pass on to your child when they are older, and it's amazing! The bad side is that you get to see the baby (even though that's a good thing!), but does it take the surprise out of the birth, knowing what it looks like already?
Monday, March 13, 2006
Weekend
Jack was ill this weekend, so we didn't do much - chilled at home, spoke about ideas we have for the house, and what kind of things we'd like to have, what we think we will need - it was nice!
Yesterday we went to Costco to have a look at some of the stuff they had to see if we could get any inspiration, and saw a lurrrrverly fridge freezer! I also managed to find a coat there that does up. It's not the most attractive coat I've ever seen, but at least my belly can stay warm now!
We went out for lunch, and on the way back popped into Tescos and got some baby things. 3 Winnie the Pooh sleepsuits (£7), 4 other sleepsuits with a bear on them (£5), and a Little Roo blanket (£4), bargainous!
Baby woke us up last night - Jack and I were snuggled up in bed, and it kicked Jack in the back!
Yesterday we went to Costco to have a look at some of the stuff they had to see if we could get any inspiration, and saw a lurrrrverly fridge freezer! I also managed to find a coat there that does up. It's not the most attractive coat I've ever seen, but at least my belly can stay warm now!
We went out for lunch, and on the way back popped into Tescos and got some baby things. 3 Winnie the Pooh sleepsuits (£7), 4 other sleepsuits with a bear on them (£5), and a Little Roo blanket (£4), bargainous!
Baby woke us up last night - Jack and I were snuggled up in bed, and it kicked Jack in the back!
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Thursday, March 09, 2006
26 Weeks Pregnant!
Well here we are, with 14 weeks left to go... time's shortening!
My bump pic will have to come later on.
I think in the last week that bump has grown, it feels like baby has grown more low... I suddenly need the loo more, and the buttons on my trousers really dig in to me. I've loosened my jeans today to the biggest elasticated option on the inside!
We got the fixtures and fittings list yesterday from the seller - she's being nice and leaving all the normal things that you would expect, plus the dishwasher - yay! We also got a survey thingy which she's filled in and everything seems great, plus the land registry info, which really doesnt mean much to me if Im honest!
Here's what babycentre says about week 26... "The baby now weighs between 1.5 and 2 pounds/ 680 and 900 grams and is approximately 9 inches/ 23 centimetres long from crown to rump. He makes breathing movements but has no air in his lungs yet. At 26 weeks, fetal brain scans show response to touch. If you shine a light on your abdomen, your baby will turn his head, which according to researchers, means his optic nerve is working.
At every antenatal visit, your midwife or doctor will take your blood pressure and do tests on a sample of your urine. In this way, pregnancy-related conditions such as pre-eclampsia and diabetes can be detected and treated.
Your fingers, wrists and hands may be feeling achy and numb. The carpal tunnel in the wrist is swollen, as are many other tissues in your body. Nerves that run through the tunnel end up pinched, creating pressure that manifests itself as shooting or burning pain. Wearing a brace may help; so will taking vitamin B6. Talk to your midwife or doctor about other ways to cope."
My bump pic will have to come later on.
I think in the last week that bump has grown, it feels like baby has grown more low... I suddenly need the loo more, and the buttons on my trousers really dig in to me. I've loosened my jeans today to the biggest elasticated option on the inside!
We got the fixtures and fittings list yesterday from the seller - she's being nice and leaving all the normal things that you would expect, plus the dishwasher - yay! We also got a survey thingy which she's filled in and everything seems great, plus the land registry info, which really doesnt mean much to me if Im honest!
Here's what babycentre says about week 26... "The baby now weighs between 1.5 and 2 pounds/ 680 and 900 grams and is approximately 9 inches/ 23 centimetres long from crown to rump. He makes breathing movements but has no air in his lungs yet. At 26 weeks, fetal brain scans show response to touch. If you shine a light on your abdomen, your baby will turn his head, which according to researchers, means his optic nerve is working.
At every antenatal visit, your midwife or doctor will take your blood pressure and do tests on a sample of your urine. In this way, pregnancy-related conditions such as pre-eclampsia and diabetes can be detected and treated.
Your fingers, wrists and hands may be feeling achy and numb. The carpal tunnel in the wrist is swollen, as are many other tissues in your body. Nerves that run through the tunnel end up pinched, creating pressure that manifests itself as shooting or burning pain. Wearing a brace may help; so will taking vitamin B6. Talk to your midwife or doctor about other ways to cope."
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
In the words of Faithless...
...I can't get no sleep. :(
I woke up about 3.30 this morning to go to the loo, and couldn't get back to sleep again, plus I woke both Jack and baby up too - so we were all awake! Jack went downstairs and had a cup of tea and relax down there and I tried my hardest to go back to sleep but I had baby kicking and I think I fell asleep about 10 minutes before my alarm went off, that's what it felt like anyway. I'm so tired this morning, I had to stop and get a hot chocolate and croissant to perk me up! I'm hoping the milky drink will help to curb the heartburn, I had it bad again yesterday.
More great news on the house front yesterday - our seller has instructed her surveyors to survey her property, so we have done the same. I spoke to the solicitor, who said she's sent a fixtures & fittings list etc (already!), and said that we should be in by APRIL! Wooooooohooooo, I'm sooooooo happy!
Baby was so movey yesterday, Jack was laughing at the amount he could feel it - for about 15 minutes non stop pounding and twisting - we've got a proper wriggler!
Had another names discussion. Louis seems like a fave at the moment.
I woke up about 3.30 this morning to go to the loo, and couldn't get back to sleep again, plus I woke both Jack and baby up too - so we were all awake! Jack went downstairs and had a cup of tea and relax down there and I tried my hardest to go back to sleep but I had baby kicking and I think I fell asleep about 10 minutes before my alarm went off, that's what it felt like anyway. I'm so tired this morning, I had to stop and get a hot chocolate and croissant to perk me up! I'm hoping the milky drink will help to curb the heartburn, I had it bad again yesterday.
More great news on the house front yesterday - our seller has instructed her surveyors to survey her property, so we have done the same. I spoke to the solicitor, who said she's sent a fixtures & fittings list etc (already!), and said that we should be in by APRIL! Wooooooohooooo, I'm sooooooo happy!
Baby was so movey yesterday, Jack was laughing at the amount he could feel it - for about 15 minutes non stop pounding and twisting - we've got a proper wriggler!
Had another names discussion. Louis seems like a fave at the moment.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Bringing it Home
We had some great news yesterday - the seller of "our house" has had her offer accepted on the house she liked, and it has no forwarding chain, it's all going through ok. We're going to get onto the mortgage people today to instruct them to start the survey. At last things can move forward!
It's scary, one of the May Mummies on Handbag.com had her baby this weekend! It really brings it home that it could happen at any point, and we are soooo unprepared, so I really would like to get in the house sooner rather than later.
I had the most massive heartburn yesterday - worst than I've ever had, I think I could have breathed fire! Yoghurt and milkshake calmed it a bit, but it was still hardcore.
I fell asleep about 10.30, then woke up again at 11.30 and couldn't get back to sleep. I couldn't get comfy - the tops of my legs were aching so much, I couldn't do anything to ease the pain. I could hear Jack sound asleep so got up and made myself a hot chocolate and fell straight asleep - result!
It's scary, one of the May Mummies on Handbag.com had her baby this weekend! It really brings it home that it could happen at any point, and we are soooo unprepared, so I really would like to get in the house sooner rather than later.
I had the most massive heartburn yesterday - worst than I've ever had, I think I could have breathed fire! Yoghurt and milkshake calmed it a bit, but it was still hardcore.
I fell asleep about 10.30, then woke up again at 11.30 and couldn't get back to sleep. I couldn't get comfy - the tops of my legs were aching so much, I couldn't do anything to ease the pain. I could hear Jack sound asleep so got up and made myself a hot chocolate and fell straight asleep - result!
Monday, March 06, 2006
Mystic Bump
I went back into work on Friday, I felt a lot better, but I was soooo tired! I think my body had got used to lazing about in bed with daytime TV as company!
We've been watching baby moving around through my clothes! Saturday I was laying down, wearing a jumper, and it looked like I had a cat in there it moved so much! Even on the train this morning I could see bubs popping about, it's mad! As soon as either Jack or I tells anyone else to look, it stops though!
We went out on Saturday night with our friends who had baby Charlie in December, they have said we can borrow their moses basket. Charlies starting to smile now! Can't wait to see him again!
Yesterday, Jack took me to Pizza Express, and we were chatting about the baby, and whether we thought it was a boy or girl, I put my hands on my tummy and said "if you're a boy, kick now", and it kicked straight away (it hadnt been moving before that!), then I said "if you're a girl, kick now" and after about a minute it kicked! I guess we can't read too much into that though!
We've been watching baby moving around through my clothes! Saturday I was laying down, wearing a jumper, and it looked like I had a cat in there it moved so much! Even on the train this morning I could see bubs popping about, it's mad! As soon as either Jack or I tells anyone else to look, it stops though!
We went out on Saturday night with our friends who had baby Charlie in December, they have said we can borrow their moses basket. Charlies starting to smile now! Can't wait to see him again!
Yesterday, Jack took me to Pizza Express, and we were chatting about the baby, and whether we thought it was a boy or girl, I put my hands on my tummy and said "if you're a boy, kick now", and it kicked straight away (it hadnt been moving before that!), then I said "if you're a girl, kick now" and after about a minute it kicked! I guess we can't read too much into that though!
Thursday, March 02, 2006
25 Weeks Pregnant!
Here I am this morning:
Babycentre says this about week 25... "Your fetus weighs more than 1.25 pounds/ 500 grams. Though she still has little body fat and her skin is thin and fragile, she's now well-proportioned. Her brain is growing rapidly, and she is starting to fill the space in your uterus. From crown to rump she could measure 8.75"/ 22 centimetres now. If you went into labour at this time, however, many obstetricians and midwives would make every effort to halt the progress of premature labour to enable your baby to continue maturing.
You may be noticing faint, red or brown streaks known as striae or stretch marks on your abdomen, hips and breasts. While creams won't erase them, wearing a supportive bra may help prevent or minimise them on your breasts. They are very common at this stage of the pregnancy — about 90 per cent of women get them. After you've given birth, the reddish or brown pigmentation in the stretch marks gradually fades, and the streaks become lighter than the surrounding skin.
Also, your eyes may be light-sensitive and may feel gritty and dry. This is a perfectly normal pregnancy symptom known as 'dry-eye'. To ease your discomfort, use an "artificial tears" solution to add moisture."
Babycentre says this about week 25... "Your fetus weighs more than 1.25 pounds/ 500 grams. Though she still has little body fat and her skin is thin and fragile, she's now well-proportioned. Her brain is growing rapidly, and she is starting to fill the space in your uterus. From crown to rump she could measure 8.75"/ 22 centimetres now. If you went into labour at this time, however, many obstetricians and midwives would make every effort to halt the progress of premature labour to enable your baby to continue maturing.
You may be noticing faint, red or brown streaks known as striae or stretch marks on your abdomen, hips and breasts. While creams won't erase them, wearing a supportive bra may help prevent or minimise them on your breasts. They are very common at this stage of the pregnancy — about 90 per cent of women get them. After you've given birth, the reddish or brown pigmentation in the stretch marks gradually fades, and the streaks become lighter than the surrounding skin.
Also, your eyes may be light-sensitive and may feel gritty and dry. This is a perfectly normal pregnancy symptom known as 'dry-eye'. To ease your discomfort, use an "artificial tears" solution to add moisture."
25 Week Checkup
I've just got back from my 25 week check up with the midwife. All is ok!
I've been off work for the past couple of days with thrush and I'm going to spend the rest of the day at home today.
We found my real blood test results, she measured the baby and said all was fine. We heard the heartbeat, and as she put the doppler on, baby kicked it away, she saw my belly move and was laughing!
I have to go back in 3 weeks time, where she will do a blood test to see if I am anemic. From then on I will have to go in once a week for them to measure the baby.
I've been off work for the past couple of days with thrush and I'm going to spend the rest of the day at home today.
We found my real blood test results, she measured the baby and said all was fine. We heard the heartbeat, and as she put the doppler on, baby kicked it away, she saw my belly move and was laughing!
I have to go back in 3 weeks time, where she will do a blood test to see if I am anemic. From then on I will have to go in once a week for them to measure the baby.
Monday, February 27, 2006
Stuff I Forgot...
...Woopsie, I'm loosing my brain!
We were in Tesco's on Saturday, at the deli counter, and as I had just got my ham, the lady behind the counter asked if I had long to go. I thought she was talking about with the ham, and couldn't work out why she was asking me that... and then I realised she was talking about the baby! She must have thought I was a nutter, it took me a good 10 seconds to register what she meant!
The estate agent called - the seller of "our house" has found a house over the weekend! Excellent news, we've just got to hope her offer gets accepted and that it's not in a chain. I never knew all this house stuff was so complicated!
I also got my Parenting Club stuff through from Boots this morning. I registered to be part of their Mother & Baby club back in October when I found out I was pregnant, and I still hadn't received anything about 6 weeks ago, so called them up, and they said that they didn't have my application. Anyway, it was worth the wait! I got a book of vouchers this morning - triple points every time I buy Huggies, 1500 points every time I spend £75 or more on baby things, any No7 item up to the value of £16 for free, any Boots Medeterranian Item up to the value of £5 for free, Boots Botanics deep conditioning hair mask for free and loads of money off coupons! Yipppeee! Guess who's going shopping for free?!
Jack has managed to start properly communicating with the baby... he's been tapping certain parts of my belly, and the baby has been hitting him back in the same place! Jack says he's doing high-fives with him!
We were in Tesco's on Saturday, at the deli counter, and as I had just got my ham, the lady behind the counter asked if I had long to go. I thought she was talking about with the ham, and couldn't work out why she was asking me that... and then I realised she was talking about the baby! She must have thought I was a nutter, it took me a good 10 seconds to register what she meant!
The estate agent called - the seller of "our house" has found a house over the weekend! Excellent news, we've just got to hope her offer gets accepted and that it's not in a chain. I never knew all this house stuff was so complicated!
I also got my Parenting Club stuff through from Boots this morning. I registered to be part of their Mother & Baby club back in October when I found out I was pregnant, and I still hadn't received anything about 6 weeks ago, so called them up, and they said that they didn't have my application. Anyway, it was worth the wait! I got a book of vouchers this morning - triple points every time I buy Huggies, 1500 points every time I spend £75 or more on baby things, any No7 item up to the value of £16 for free, any Boots Medeterranian Item up to the value of £5 for free, Boots Botanics deep conditioning hair mask for free and loads of money off coupons! Yipppeee! Guess who's going shopping for free?!
Jack has managed to start properly communicating with the baby... he's been tapping certain parts of my belly, and the baby has been hitting him back in the same place! Jack says he's doing high-fives with him!
Weekend
On Saturday morning we woke up about 8am, couldn't believe it - I was sooo tired all week and really looking forward to a lie in. Anyway, we took advantage of having the whole day to do things, and went to VolksWagen. At the moment we have a Smart Car, which is only a 2-seater, so we desperately need to get something a bit more family orientated. Unfortunately all the Golf's at VW were a bit new and a bit expensive. I think we need to go to a massive car lot where they sell all kinds of second hand cars - I still want it to be fairly new... like 2002... but with a nice price! We also need to find out how much we'd get for our car part exchanging it - we bought it brand new and only had it for a year, but it's going to be so much extra hassle to sell it privately. If we can get enough on a part exchange I think I'd rather do that.
We went on to Babies R Us - we thought we'd buy the cotbed that we'd decided on, and the travel system. Yes, we have a Smart, so we thought maybe they would deliver, seeing as when you order over the net they can deliver... and we would be spending about £350 there. We were looking at the travel system (I swear its changed patterns since last time we saw it!), when the store manager came over to us and asked us if we were ok. We just asked about the delivery, which they don't do, but they can hold items for a day.... and he proceeded to show us absolutely everything! We had another demonstration of the travel system in full-working order, he made me try it against some others... the Brittax I am too tall for, and is heavier when lifting up (as in going up curbs)... and it's just made it clearer to us that we definitely want to get the Graco. He then said that it might not fit in a Golf's boot because the boots are wide at the bottom and thinner at the top. He said we should buy the car, and then come with it to the store, they'll bring the pram to the car to check it fits in the boot, and will check the car seat fits in too. What if it doesn't fit? I'd rather get another car than another travel system!!!
He then showed us the different changing bags, and he recommended the same one we'd just been looking at (the Bruin Large Flap Messenger Bag), which we bought - it has an insulated bottle compartment, section for mobile, dummy, a changing mat, loads of pockets all over the place!
He then showed us the different clothes - said don't buy lots of outfits because people will buy them for you, but you will need sleepsuits, hats and scratch mitts... which we already have.
We told him we were thinking of the Positiano Cotbed, and he said that personally he prefers cots to cotbeds. He said as it's our first, after a few years we might want another, by that time we'll need the cot again and would buy a single bed and just a new mattress for the cot - which I think does make sense. It's definitely something to think about.
He then showed us basically round the rest of the store - the sterilers, muslin squares, bottles etc etc - he was really helpful, and we will definitely be going back to that store once we've made our minds up on what we're going to buy!
Yesterday made me realise why people don't tell other people their choices of names. We have decided, if baby is a girl, she will be called Macy. We went to my Grandad's house as it was his birthday in the week... and he said... "so what does everyone think of the baby being called MARCY?" Grrrr... I already told him its not MaRcy, it's Macy and that that WILL be her name so I don't want to know an opinion if it's a bad one! Anyway, I had to cut him off again because I didn't want to hear anything bad if he did have anything bad to say!
We went on to Babies R Us - we thought we'd buy the cotbed that we'd decided on, and the travel system. Yes, we have a Smart, so we thought maybe they would deliver, seeing as when you order over the net they can deliver... and we would be spending about £350 there. We were looking at the travel system (I swear its changed patterns since last time we saw it!), when the store manager came over to us and asked us if we were ok. We just asked about the delivery, which they don't do, but they can hold items for a day.... and he proceeded to show us absolutely everything! We had another demonstration of the travel system in full-working order, he made me try it against some others... the Brittax I am too tall for, and is heavier when lifting up (as in going up curbs)... and it's just made it clearer to us that we definitely want to get the Graco. He then said that it might not fit in a Golf's boot because the boots are wide at the bottom and thinner at the top. He said we should buy the car, and then come with it to the store, they'll bring the pram to the car to check it fits in the boot, and will check the car seat fits in too. What if it doesn't fit? I'd rather get another car than another travel system!!!
He then showed us the different changing bags, and he recommended the same one we'd just been looking at (the Bruin Large Flap Messenger Bag), which we bought - it has an insulated bottle compartment, section for mobile, dummy, a changing mat, loads of pockets all over the place!
He then showed us the different clothes - said don't buy lots of outfits because people will buy them for you, but you will need sleepsuits, hats and scratch mitts... which we already have.
We told him we were thinking of the Positiano Cotbed, and he said that personally he prefers cots to cotbeds. He said as it's our first, after a few years we might want another, by that time we'll need the cot again and would buy a single bed and just a new mattress for the cot - which I think does make sense. It's definitely something to think about.
He then showed us basically round the rest of the store - the sterilers, muslin squares, bottles etc etc - he was really helpful, and we will definitely be going back to that store once we've made our minds up on what we're going to buy!
Yesterday made me realise why people don't tell other people their choices of names. We have decided, if baby is a girl, she will be called Macy. We went to my Grandad's house as it was his birthday in the week... and he said... "so what does everyone think of the baby being called MARCY?" Grrrr... I already told him its not MaRcy, it's Macy and that that WILL be her name so I don't want to know an opinion if it's a bad one! Anyway, I had to cut him off again because I didn't want to hear anything bad if he did have anything bad to say!
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Friday, February 24, 2006
24 Weeks Pregnant!
Well, 24 weeks and 1 day now!
I was in so much pain yesterday I couldn't bear doing anything, which is why this is being blogged now, rather than then. I've been getting a stitch-like pain in my bump when I walk, and yesterday morning it was snowing, so I had to walk a little faster (especially as my coat no longer does up!), but in doing so, I made the stitch come and stay allllllllll dayyyyyyy longggggggg. I got home, had a nice soak and got into bed and watched the trashy but delicious Footballers Wives, and felt a lot better. This morning I literally pigeon stepped into work to stop it from coming back!
I've bought two books about the birth... Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, and Stand & Deliver, both which were recommended from some other June Mummies on Handbag. I've started with Stand & Deliver, and it is just great! Before reading it, I was really nervous about the whole birth experience, and thought it would be very painful and result in me having an epidural. I haven't finished the book yet, but already I no longer am nervous - I want it to be a positive experience, and am even thinking about a water birth!
We bought a glider chair and footstool too yesterday - off eBay and only paid £88 incl P+P! Its exactly the same as the ones sold on www.mums2b.co.uk and is actually the same seller, but a lot cheaper! We might have a slight storage issue until we have the house, but hey, we got a bargain!
Ooooh our mortgage has been accepted too! We're very happy! I just want to be in the house now though!
I'll have to add a bump pic over the weekend, but here we are with what Babycentre has to say about week 24... "Your baby now weighs a little over one pound/ 450 grams and measures about 8.25 inches/ 21 centimetres from crown to rump. Her hearing is well established and she can make out a distorted version of your voice, the beating of your heart and your stomach rumblings. Loud noises often heard in utero, such as the barking of a dog next door or the roar of a vacuum cleaner, probably won't bother your child when she hears them outside the womb. Numerous studies seem to indicate that the unborn prefer classical music, especially Vivaldi. Play The Four Seasons for your child and pay attention to her movements. Does she quieten down during adagio sections and speed up for the allegro portions? You may have a budding conductor in your womb.
In addition to advances in your baby's hearing, her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing. She's swallowing but usually won't pass stool until after birth.
If your baby were to be born now, she would have a good chance of survival (about 85 per cent) with the right care. Advances in science and technology now mean that a 24-week-old baby can grow outside the womb if necessary.
As for you, you may feel clumsy now that your centre of gravity has shifted. Your gums may bleed when you brush your teeth and your belly button, once an 'innie', may now stick out. Don't worry. It'll revert to its pre-baby state soon after you give birth."
I was in so much pain yesterday I couldn't bear doing anything, which is why this is being blogged now, rather than then. I've been getting a stitch-like pain in my bump when I walk, and yesterday morning it was snowing, so I had to walk a little faster (especially as my coat no longer does up!), but in doing so, I made the stitch come and stay allllllllll dayyyyyyy longggggggg. I got home, had a nice soak and got into bed and watched the trashy but delicious Footballers Wives, and felt a lot better. This morning I literally pigeon stepped into work to stop it from coming back!
I've bought two books about the birth... Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, and Stand & Deliver, both which were recommended from some other June Mummies on Handbag. I've started with Stand & Deliver, and it is just great! Before reading it, I was really nervous about the whole birth experience, and thought it would be very painful and result in me having an epidural. I haven't finished the book yet, but already I no longer am nervous - I want it to be a positive experience, and am even thinking about a water birth!
We bought a glider chair and footstool too yesterday - off eBay and only paid £88 incl P+P! Its exactly the same as the ones sold on www.mums2b.co.uk and is actually the same seller, but a lot cheaper! We might have a slight storage issue until we have the house, but hey, we got a bargain!
Ooooh our mortgage has been accepted too! We're very happy! I just want to be in the house now though!
I'll have to add a bump pic over the weekend, but here we are with what Babycentre has to say about week 24... "Your baby now weighs a little over one pound/ 450 grams and measures about 8.25 inches/ 21 centimetres from crown to rump. Her hearing is well established and she can make out a distorted version of your voice, the beating of your heart and your stomach rumblings. Loud noises often heard in utero, such as the barking of a dog next door or the roar of a vacuum cleaner, probably won't bother your child when she hears them outside the womb. Numerous studies seem to indicate that the unborn prefer classical music, especially Vivaldi. Play The Four Seasons for your child and pay attention to her movements. Does she quieten down during adagio sections and speed up for the allegro portions? You may have a budding conductor in your womb.
In addition to advances in your baby's hearing, her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing. She's swallowing but usually won't pass stool until after birth.
If your baby were to be born now, she would have a good chance of survival (about 85 per cent) with the right care. Advances in science and technology now mean that a 24-week-old baby can grow outside the womb if necessary.
As for you, you may feel clumsy now that your centre of gravity has shifted. Your gums may bleed when you brush your teeth and your belly button, once an 'innie', may now stick out. Don't worry. It'll revert to its pre-baby state soon after you give birth."
Monday, February 20, 2006
Weekend
It's Monday again... time really does seem to be going so fast since we hit the 20 week mark. I think because we're not any further with the house situation it's starting a bit of panic inside, but there's nothing we can do really - we just have to sit tight until the seller finds something she likes. I think a gentle nudge in the estate agents direction may be needed today.
We went to Hobbycraft this weekend - I wanted to look for a canvas to paint... we spent aaaaages there, there are so many things we're going to do with baby once baby is bigger! I bought a cross-stitch pattern that you put the baby's details in... I spent lots of the weekend doing it, obviously I can't put in the baby's name etc yet, but I'm really pleased with it so far! This is what it should look like once it's done...
We went into town to look for a coat for me because I don't have one that does up any more. I don't want to spend loads cos I won't get much wear out of it, so tried Primark, New Look etc but they were all those silly little short coats. Let's just hope its not too cold for much longer!
We went to Hobbycraft this weekend - I wanted to look for a canvas to paint... we spent aaaaages there, there are so many things we're going to do with baby once baby is bigger! I bought a cross-stitch pattern that you put the baby's details in... I spent lots of the weekend doing it, obviously I can't put in the baby's name etc yet, but I'm really pleased with it so far! This is what it should look like once it's done...
We went into town to look for a coat for me because I don't have one that does up any more. I don't want to spend loads cos I won't get much wear out of it, so tried Primark, New Look etc but they were all those silly little short coats. Let's just hope its not too cold for much longer!
Thursday, February 16, 2006
23 Weeks Pregnant
Again, I've left it too long between posts, and I've forgotten what I have to say!
We had a lovely Valentines Day - our first as an engaged couple, and last as just a couple... Jack had written a poem in my card... "Roses are red, violets are blue, this is our last valentines, just me and you"!
Last night we went round to our friend Mark (you know, the estate agent at Callum Roberts!) house and Jack cooked us dinner - it was SCRUMPTIOUS! I ate sooo much yesterday though! 2 croissants, 1 banana, 2 jam on toast, tuna & cucumber baguette, chocolate brownie, mozerella & tomato sandwich, lamb chops with veg & potatos, and ice cream, and there was still room for more!
Woke up in the night again last night with leg cramp - I've found lying on my front doing "naughty toes" against the bed to help.
I've been making a big fat spreadsheet of everything we need for the arrival of baby and the costs so we can total it up - its been keeping me very entertained but now I want more to look at! And I soooo want to go to Ikea to have a look round and get an idea for any baby stuff and house stuff.
Spoke to the estate agents this morning, our seller has found a house she may be putting an offer on, but nothing confirmed yet. Boo hoo, I wanna be innnnnnn!
Here's my bump pic for today... Its taken at work, so a clothed one this week!
We had a lovely Valentines Day - our first as an engaged couple, and last as just a couple... Jack had written a poem in my card... "Roses are red, violets are blue, this is our last valentines, just me and you"!
Last night we went round to our friend Mark (you know, the estate agent at Callum Roberts!) house and Jack cooked us dinner - it was SCRUMPTIOUS! I ate sooo much yesterday though! 2 croissants, 1 banana, 2 jam on toast, tuna & cucumber baguette, chocolate brownie, mozerella & tomato sandwich, lamb chops with veg & potatos, and ice cream, and there was still room for more!
Woke up in the night again last night with leg cramp - I've found lying on my front doing "naughty toes" against the bed to help.
I've been making a big fat spreadsheet of everything we need for the arrival of baby and the costs so we can total it up - its been keeping me very entertained but now I want more to look at! And I soooo want to go to Ikea to have a look round and get an idea for any baby stuff and house stuff.
Spoke to the estate agents this morning, our seller has found a house she may be putting an offer on, but nothing confirmed yet. Boo hoo, I wanna be innnnnnn!
Here's my bump pic for today... Its taken at work, so a clothed one this week!
Babycentre has this to say about week 23... "The baby now weighs almost one pound / 453 grams, measures nearly 8 inches/ just over 20 centimetres long from crown to rump, and is proportioned like a newborn, albeit a thinner version since her baby fat hasn't yet developed. Although she's getting heavier every day, her skin still appears wrinkled because she needs to gain more weight. The lips are distinct and the eyes are formed, though the iris (the coloured part of the eye) still lacks pigment. The pancreas, essential in the production of hormones, is developing steadily.
Even this early, the first signs of teeth appear in the form of tooth buds beneath the gum line. Before you know it, your baby will be born, and soon after, her first teeth will come through.
You've probably gained between 12 and 15 pounds / 5.4 and 6.8 kilograms. Starting now, you'll begin to put on weight more steadily, averaging about half a pound / 225 grams per week. You may crave certain foods and you may notice an increased (but not bloody) vaginal discharge. Both are a normal part of being pregnant.
Monday, February 13, 2006
Weekend Catchup
I rang the midwife on Saturday morning to get an answer about the notes mix up. I have a team of 6 midwives and it wasn't one that I'd met before, but I was basically told that someone had obviously just stuck them in the wrong book and sometimes that happens. No apology, nothing. I was told I can wait until my next midwife appointment, which is in 3 weeks, or if I was worried I could go to the hospital to get MY actual results.
What with it being a Saturday I thought I would wait until my next midwifes appointment - I just told Jack that if anything happens to me between now and then and I need blood then make sure they know that thats not my blood type! I was also a bit concerned that they didn't ask me who's notes I had... what if she has my notes and being given the wrong treatment because of it? I've done my own research and discovered if a blood transfusion was needed, further blood samples would be taken to make sure the right type was found, but I was a bit shocked that they seemed so unfussed about it like maybe it was just a regular occurence?
We had a lovely weekend despite all that - Jack took me for a pre-valentines Pizza Express lunch, I took him for a pre-valentines Chinese dinner, and yesterday we went for a Turkish with the family... corr we're such pigs!
The baby was moving so much last night that it kept me awake! It was like a mad jumping bean! My mum got to feel it too last night, now we have to get Jack's Mum to have a feel too so she's not left out!
Mum has said she will pay for me to do Pregnancy Yoga, so I've had a look into that today, and Aqua Natal. I'm getting very impatient in regards to the NCT classes, so I've emailed the teacher too, to see if she has any idea when the classes might start. I don't want to bother getting a maternity swimming cozzie if the NCT classes are the same night as Aqua Natal!
Ooooh I rang the estate agents too this morning, and it seems our seller has seen a house she likes! Im waiting for confirmation on that, but maybe maybe things might start moving!
I decided to wear trainers today and it's been so embarassing! I had to get my Mum to do them up this morning, and have had to get colleagues to do them up twice when they've come undone! The bumps getting so big now that it is physically impossible to tie up my laces!
What with it being a Saturday I thought I would wait until my next midwifes appointment - I just told Jack that if anything happens to me between now and then and I need blood then make sure they know that thats not my blood type! I was also a bit concerned that they didn't ask me who's notes I had... what if she has my notes and being given the wrong treatment because of it? I've done my own research and discovered if a blood transfusion was needed, further blood samples would be taken to make sure the right type was found, but I was a bit shocked that they seemed so unfussed about it like maybe it was just a regular occurence?
We had a lovely weekend despite all that - Jack took me for a pre-valentines Pizza Express lunch, I took him for a pre-valentines Chinese dinner, and yesterday we went for a Turkish with the family... corr we're such pigs!
The baby was moving so much last night that it kept me awake! It was like a mad jumping bean! My mum got to feel it too last night, now we have to get Jack's Mum to have a feel too so she's not left out!
Mum has said she will pay for me to do Pregnancy Yoga, so I've had a look into that today, and Aqua Natal. I'm getting very impatient in regards to the NCT classes, so I've emailed the teacher too, to see if she has any idea when the classes might start. I don't want to bother getting a maternity swimming cozzie if the NCT classes are the same night as Aqua Natal!
Ooooh I rang the estate agents too this morning, and it seems our seller has seen a house she likes! Im waiting for confirmation on that, but maybe maybe things might start moving!
I decided to wear trainers today and it's been so embarassing! I had to get my Mum to do them up this morning, and have had to get colleagues to do them up twice when they've come undone! The bumps getting so big now that it is physically impossible to tie up my laces!
Friday, February 10, 2006
Mixed Up Notes
I woke up with a sore throat and earache this morning. I know I probably would have beek ok as the day wore on at work, but I just couldn't face getting dressed, and sitting in bed sounded like a much nicer option. I feel a lot better now thanks to the rest I've had.
The Nappy Wrapper arrived from Mothercare, and the cardigan and nappy hanger from Vertbaudet along with their new catalogue which has kept me busy for part of the day!
My Nan came round with a Freeview box she'd bought but couldn't get to work in her tele, to see if it worked in mine, and it does! So she's let me keep it - woo!
Jack and I got a curry for dinner to go with our quiet night in which is just what I fancied.
I spoke to my Mum on the phone. She was telling me that she'd been to give blood today, and we got onto the subject of blood types. I told her I was B Rhesus Positive, which she said she didn't think I was. It says so in my maternity notes, and she asked me to check because she thought I was something different. So I went and looked, and sure enough, it said B Rhesus Positive under my blood type. I was reading through all the rest of my results, when I noticed something about a blood transfusion, so I looked again, and noticed I have someone elses notes mixed in with mine! Two of the sheets have someones elses name, address, dob, patient number and results on them. I am so mad.
There is a summary sheet detailing all my results - now I don't know which of these results do actually relate to me. What if I needed a blood transfusion and they gave me the wrong blood type? What if my triple test results are different? What if the blood they sent off as mine wasn't actually mine? Who has my results? What if this has affected them in a bad way by being given the wrong blood etc? Will they give me the right baby once I've given birth?
I'm going to call the midwife first thing tomorrow to try and get this sorted. I think I'd rather have all my tests done again to be sure.
The Nappy Wrapper arrived from Mothercare, and the cardigan and nappy hanger from Vertbaudet along with their new catalogue which has kept me busy for part of the day!
My Nan came round with a Freeview box she'd bought but couldn't get to work in her tele, to see if it worked in mine, and it does! So she's let me keep it - woo!
Jack and I got a curry for dinner to go with our quiet night in which is just what I fancied.
I spoke to my Mum on the phone. She was telling me that she'd been to give blood today, and we got onto the subject of blood types. I told her I was B Rhesus Positive, which she said she didn't think I was. It says so in my maternity notes, and she asked me to check because she thought I was something different. So I went and looked, and sure enough, it said B Rhesus Positive under my blood type. I was reading through all the rest of my results, when I noticed something about a blood transfusion, so I looked again, and noticed I have someone elses notes mixed in with mine! Two of the sheets have someones elses name, address, dob, patient number and results on them. I am so mad.
There is a summary sheet detailing all my results - now I don't know which of these results do actually relate to me. What if I needed a blood transfusion and they gave me the wrong blood type? What if my triple test results are different? What if the blood they sent off as mine wasn't actually mine? Who has my results? What if this has affected them in a bad way by being given the wrong blood etc? Will they give me the right baby once I've given birth?
I'm going to call the midwife first thing tomorrow to try and get this sorted. I think I'd rather have all my tests done again to be sure.
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Bye Bye Buster
This is my darling dog Buster, who passed away last weekend. Gone, but never forgotten...
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