You will have heard AC/DC in the car when I drive to and from work.
We expect you to be a fan too little one :)
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Present from Daddy...
You were a lucky baby today, Daddy and I found you a babygro that we loved and Daddy insisted he buy it for you:
You will have heard AC/DC in the car when I drive to and from work.
We expect you to be a fan too little one :)
You will have heard AC/DC in the car when I drive to and from work.
We expect you to be a fan too little one :)
Wasn't just me who got presents...
Auntie Laura sent my presents through the post and they arrived today. Most of them were for me but one is quite clearly intended for you...
They're so cute. Auntie Laura is spoiling you already!
They're so cute. Auntie Laura is spoiling you already!
First kick for Daddy
We were having a sneaky birthday listen on the doppler and you kicked hard enough for Daddy to feel you through the doppler twice! We gave up listening so Daddy could concentrate on feeling you kick and you've kicked him a few times since. He's a very happy man, he's been waiting patiently to feel you for weeks.
24 weeks
Today, I was supposed to have our follow up appointment about the effects of my murmur on the pregnancy. Your appointment went swimmingly but after no sight of an appointment for me, I thought I best call and move the follow up appointment.
It took several phonecalls to several members of hospital staff, the last (and most helpful) of whom was the Consultant's secretary. She eventually managed to discover that the reason I hadn't had my appointment was because cardiology had never received my referral. She's sorted it though and they've confirmed they've received it. I need to give them a call early next week to see when they can fit me in. I'd rather it was closer to 28 weeks anyway, that way we can see how my heart does under the pressure of maximum blood volume. Must be the most accurate picture that way?
Other than that, what can I tell you? You're a wriggly little thing, mainly when I'm quiet or eating. Daddy hasn't felt you yet but we're hoping it won't be long now.
I'm still hooked on ham sandwiches for lunch... Pear and apple based things usually very successful too.
I have started a list of things we need to buy for your arrival (I'm trying to be sensible) and we even started looking at camcorders today so the more distant relatives don't miss anything.
My pelvis and back can get quite sore at times - walking seems to make it worse. Ribs too - assume that's all the stretching. Ankles and feet got puffy this afternoon after a few hours of shopping :)
We're away this weekend for some Welsh sea air in honour of my birthday. Beach walks and good food. Nice and relaxing for my lovely bump and for Mummy and Daddy (not to mention Auntie Kerry, Uncle Mark, Auntie Hannah and Uncle John).
It took several phonecalls to several members of hospital staff, the last (and most helpful) of whom was the Consultant's secretary. She eventually managed to discover that the reason I hadn't had my appointment was because cardiology had never received my referral. She's sorted it though and they've confirmed they've received it. I need to give them a call early next week to see when they can fit me in. I'd rather it was closer to 28 weeks anyway, that way we can see how my heart does under the pressure of maximum blood volume. Must be the most accurate picture that way?
Other than that, what can I tell you? You're a wriggly little thing, mainly when I'm quiet or eating. Daddy hasn't felt you yet but we're hoping it won't be long now.
I'm still hooked on ham sandwiches for lunch... Pear and apple based things usually very successful too.
I have started a list of things we need to buy for your arrival (I'm trying to be sensible) and we even started looking at camcorders today so the more distant relatives don't miss anything.
My pelvis and back can get quite sore at times - walking seems to make it worse. Ribs too - assume that's all the stretching. Ankles and feet got puffy this afternoon after a few hours of shopping :)
We're away this weekend for some Welsh sea air in honour of my birthday. Beach walks and good food. Nice and relaxing for my lovely bump and for Mummy and Daddy (not to mention Auntie Kerry, Uncle Mark, Auntie Hannah and Uncle John).
Happy Birthday to Mummy
24 weeks pregnant and my 30th birthday. We're having some time off work and a weekend by the sea to celebrate - you might be a bit giggly on Saturday as I plan on attempting a glass of Champagne before dinner!
Today though, some shopping and lunch and maybe a virgin cocktail.
I'll do a proper post a bit later - love you precious xx
Today though, some shopping and lunch and maybe a virgin cocktail.
I'll do a proper post a bit later - love you precious xx
Monday, 25 October 2010
Midwife 23+4 weeks
This afternoon, I saw Jacqui - the community midwife based at my GP's surgery. She took my blood pressure (normal), tested my urine (normal) and listened to your heartbeat (lovely and strong, nice and healthy). She always manages to get some gel on my clothes, but hearing you is totally worth it.
I told her that my pelvis grinds at the back when I walk and that it's been causing me quite a lot of lower back pain. I need to be referred through Birmingham Women's to a physio for that but that she can get me an apt if I can't wait til I see them next (28 weeks). I'll see them before that anyway for my follow up apt after our heart investigations so I told her not to worry for now, I'll see how it goes. She was surprised that I had an apt at the hospital before 28 weeks so I explained about the heart checks.
I told Jacqui I wanted a homebirth and asked if it would be her team or Birmingham Women's who would look after me. She said it would be her team but that she really wouldn't recommend I have a homebirth with a heart murmur. I explained that my murmur was long standing and functional and that it had never been a problem. She said that it was still too high a risk - the increased blood volume would increase the stress on my heart anyway - not to mention the stresses of labour. Essentially, I could go from fine to the exact opposite in no time at all and I'd be an ambulance journey away from the help that could save my life - or yours, or both. She thinks there's a decent chance I won't be allowed to use the birthing unit; I may stay under consultant care for the duration. I explained that I was still waiting for my echo apt and I was hopeful to return to midwife care after the results. She apologised for being so blunt with me (she was having a bad day by all accounts) but, although I was unhappy with her answer, I appreciated her honesty.
I left the surgery more than a little disappointed - I've always imagined having my babies at home and it always seemed such an easy decision once I fell pregnant with you. That said, I wouldn't put either of our lives at risk (not that your Daddy would give me much choice if I tried to put my foot down) so if hospital is the safest option then I'll just have to make the best of it.
I spoke to Daddy, Granny and Auntie Laura (my sister that is...) and we think minimal intervention (therefore less stress on me, you and my heart) is best so if homebirth really isn't an option then I'll aim for the birthing unit. That way, we're next door to consultants who can help if we need it but I can still be left to make the birth as natural as possible if we don't need anything. If we don't need any help and everything goes as it should, then hopefully any baby brothers or sisters in the future can be born at home.
I told her that my pelvis grinds at the back when I walk and that it's been causing me quite a lot of lower back pain. I need to be referred through Birmingham Women's to a physio for that but that she can get me an apt if I can't wait til I see them next (28 weeks). I'll see them before that anyway for my follow up apt after our heart investigations so I told her not to worry for now, I'll see how it goes. She was surprised that I had an apt at the hospital before 28 weeks so I explained about the heart checks.
I told Jacqui I wanted a homebirth and asked if it would be her team or Birmingham Women's who would look after me. She said it would be her team but that she really wouldn't recommend I have a homebirth with a heart murmur. I explained that my murmur was long standing and functional and that it had never been a problem. She said that it was still too high a risk - the increased blood volume would increase the stress on my heart anyway - not to mention the stresses of labour. Essentially, I could go from fine to the exact opposite in no time at all and I'd be an ambulance journey away from the help that could save my life - or yours, or both. She thinks there's a decent chance I won't be allowed to use the birthing unit; I may stay under consultant care for the duration. I explained that I was still waiting for my echo apt and I was hopeful to return to midwife care after the results. She apologised for being so blunt with me (she was having a bad day by all accounts) but, although I was unhappy with her answer, I appreciated her honesty.
I left the surgery more than a little disappointed - I've always imagined having my babies at home and it always seemed such an easy decision once I fell pregnant with you. That said, I wouldn't put either of our lives at risk (not that your Daddy would give me much choice if I tried to put my foot down) so if hospital is the safest option then I'll just have to make the best of it.
I spoke to Daddy, Granny and Auntie Laura (my sister that is...) and we think minimal intervention (therefore less stress on me, you and my heart) is best so if homebirth really isn't an option then I'll aim for the birthing unit. That way, we're next door to consultants who can help if we need it but I can still be left to make the birth as natural as possible if we don't need anything. If we don't need any help and everything goes as it should, then hopefully any baby brothers or sisters in the future can be born at home.
Sunday, 24 October 2010
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