Thursday, 21+0
Time is really moving on now. Before I know it I'll be in the 3rd trimester! I had a lot of stretching pains over the last week and some on and off backache. The result of my latest urine sample is back and it is all clear for infections so I think the pains in my bladder and urgency to wee are more to do with the extra pressure of the expanding uterus. I guess it's one of those things which you have to put up with and which will only get worse the bigger I get. I had a few period type pains a couple of nights ago too, but again I think it's all to do with pressure and expansion.
The baby is getting stronger by the day and I feel her kicking me several times a day now, especially when I'm sitting down and relaxing after eating. Chris can feel her at odd times too, but normally she stops kicking whenever he touches my tummy. I guess she's a bit of a tease already! My bump seems to take on odd shapes too at times, depending on where she is laying. Sometimes it will be larger on one side than the other and then later on shift over to the other side. It's all very odd and feels a little alien, but I love it!
Tuesday, 21+5
Last night was the first night that I've been woken up by kicks. Until now I have slept pretty soundly the whole night. At about 4am this morning I was awoken by quite a bit of movement and some very strong kicking which lasted about an hour. She seemed to be kicking repeatedly in the same area and I actually felt slightly tender from it. I have noticed quite an increase in her activity levels today also. I'm sure she was probably always this active but now I am aware of it. I've also had an insatiable appetite today!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Week 20 To 21
Thursday, 20+0
We're just back from the anomaly scan and everything was fantastic! The scan was very thorough taking over an hour, due to anterior placenta making certain measurements difficult and a rather lazy and uncooperative baby! I think it was her nap time and she did not want to budge. The doctor ended up giving me a sugar cube to eat and tilting the table backwards to get her to shift position. After a big stretch and a yawn she repositioned herself so the measurements could be completed.
All her measurements are within the average range for her estimated due date. Her legs and arms are long, but I guess she's going to be taking after me. All the major organs were checked for functionality and blood flow and absolutely everything was perfect. We are very relieved! Her estimated weight at the moment is a tiny 10 oz. It was difficult to get some good 3D shots of her as the placenta kept getting in the way with it being at the front.
My blood pressure in the doctors was high again of course (137/72) but when I went to acupuncture half an hour later it was already down to 120/75, so I think I can safely say it's doctor phobia! I've managed to gain 1.5kg in a month which I'm very proud of as I didn't think I was going to gain any weight at all.
Anyway, here's a selection of pictures from today.
We're just back from the anomaly scan and everything was fantastic! The scan was very thorough taking over an hour, due to anterior placenta making certain measurements difficult and a rather lazy and uncooperative baby! I think it was her nap time and she did not want to budge. The doctor ended up giving me a sugar cube to eat and tilting the table backwards to get her to shift position. After a big stretch and a yawn she repositioned herself so the measurements could be completed.
All her measurements are within the average range for her estimated due date. Her legs and arms are long, but I guess she's going to be taking after me. All the major organs were checked for functionality and blood flow and absolutely everything was perfect. We are very relieved! Her estimated weight at the moment is a tiny 10 oz. It was difficult to get some good 3D shots of her as the placenta kept getting in the way with it being at the front.
My blood pressure in the doctors was high again of course (137/72) but when I went to acupuncture half an hour later it was already down to 120/75, so I think I can safely say it's doctor phobia! I've managed to gain 1.5kg in a month which I'm very proud of as I didn't think I was going to gain any weight at all.
Anyway, here's a selection of pictures from today.
Just chilling out!
Yawning
The three lines in the middle show that she's a girl. The outer two lines are the labia.
Below are a couple of bump pictures taken yesterday
Below are a couple of bump pictures taken yesterday
Friday, July 18, 2008
Week 19 To 20
Friday, 19+1
Finally I have reached the half way stage! I can't believe that now I am on the countdown to meet our baby. I'm so excited! We have the 20 week anomaly scan on Thursday which I just want to get out of the way and be told everything is good so I can relax and enjoy the final stages of pregnancy. I'm getting so much bigger now, must post a new photo, and I'm finding it hard work getting around at times. I have had a lot of ligament stretching since Wednesday. It feels uncomfortable at times in my lower abdomen with regular mild stretching pains but I'm pretty certain it's normal and all part of the process.
I think I am finally getting proper gentle kicks too! Yesterday we went to Gibraltar for the day and I was leaning forward in the car and felt a couple of distinct prods in my tummy. Also lying in bed last night I felt a couple more so I put my hand on my tummy and could feel the baby move underneath at the same time as I felt the prod internally. I called Chris in and he managed to feel one before she either changed positions or stopped! Finally I think I'm getting the reassurance I need that things are going well, but I have to say it is one of the strangest experiences!
Monday, 19+4
After the initial flurry of prods I haven't really felt much for the last couple of days. I maybe feel two or three a day at most. I'm not sure if she's moved position and with an anterior placenta she has to be in just the right spot for me to feel them. I guess they'll start getting stronger soon as she grows. I went to acupuncture this morning as my anxiety has been playing up again. I had a lovely relaxing session and afterwards the acupuncturist checked my blood pressure and it is now down to 120/70 which I am so much happier about. It will be interesting to see what it is on Thursday when we go for the scan. I'm sure it rises just because I have doctor phobia. I'm off to see the acupuncturist after the scan so it will be interesting to see what the difference in reading is when I get to her!
Wednesday, 19+6
It seems as though my baby acquired a pair of football boots overnight as she hasn't stopped kicking all morning! The kicks are becoming more frequent and more distinct which is very reassuring to me ahead of the "biggy" scan tomorrow. It has made me feel a lot less anxious, but still praying that all will be well tomorrow. I seem to have the start of indigestion though. Burning in the chest right through to the back. I guess it's not going to be helped by the spicy chicken salad I'm going to eat for dinner!
Finally I have reached the half way stage! I can't believe that now I am on the countdown to meet our baby. I'm so excited! We have the 20 week anomaly scan on Thursday which I just want to get out of the way and be told everything is good so I can relax and enjoy the final stages of pregnancy. I'm getting so much bigger now, must post a new photo, and I'm finding it hard work getting around at times. I have had a lot of ligament stretching since Wednesday. It feels uncomfortable at times in my lower abdomen with regular mild stretching pains but I'm pretty certain it's normal and all part of the process.
I think I am finally getting proper gentle kicks too! Yesterday we went to Gibraltar for the day and I was leaning forward in the car and felt a couple of distinct prods in my tummy. Also lying in bed last night I felt a couple more so I put my hand on my tummy and could feel the baby move underneath at the same time as I felt the prod internally. I called Chris in and he managed to feel one before she either changed positions or stopped! Finally I think I'm getting the reassurance I need that things are going well, but I have to say it is one of the strangest experiences!
Monday, 19+4
After the initial flurry of prods I haven't really felt much for the last couple of days. I maybe feel two or three a day at most. I'm not sure if she's moved position and with an anterior placenta she has to be in just the right spot for me to feel them. I guess they'll start getting stronger soon as she grows. I went to acupuncture this morning as my anxiety has been playing up again. I had a lovely relaxing session and afterwards the acupuncturist checked my blood pressure and it is now down to 120/70 which I am so much happier about. It will be interesting to see what it is on Thursday when we go for the scan. I'm sure it rises just because I have doctor phobia. I'm off to see the acupuncturist after the scan so it will be interesting to see what the difference in reading is when I get to her!
Wednesday, 19+6
It seems as though my baby acquired a pair of football boots overnight as she hasn't stopped kicking all morning! The kicks are becoming more frequent and more distinct which is very reassuring to me ahead of the "biggy" scan tomorrow. It has made me feel a lot less anxious, but still praying that all will be well tomorrow. I seem to have the start of indigestion though. Burning in the chest right through to the back. I guess it's not going to be helped by the spicy chicken salad I'm going to eat for dinner!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Week 18 to 19
Thursday 18+0
Almost at the half way stage! Still haven't felt much in the way of movement, well, nothing convincing yet. A strange thing just happened though. I was lightly massaging around the edge of my bump and found like a small hard lump which I can only imagine is a body part! I got Chris to feel and he felt the lump and then it moved away while he rubbed his hand over it. I think he was a little freaked out by it though! I can't imagine what else it would be so I'm assuming it was either our little ones head or foot!
Monday 18+4
I haven't had the best of weekends. I woke up on Saturday morning feeling fine, had my breakfast and was sitting on the sofa when I suddenly felt very chilled right through and had stomach cramps. I went to the bathroom where I had the start of a stomach upset. I didn't know at this point if it was a bug or food poisoning. I think I had to rush to the loo 7 times in one hour and was getting a little freaked out at this point as I was so worried about the well being of the baby. I called my husband at work and he came home to try and help me. I got him to call the doctor and explain what was happening. The doctor said it sounded like a bug as Chris was fine and we'd eaten the same foods. He prescribed a powder to take to stop me going to the loo all the time, fluid replacement and a mild pain reliever to ease the stomach cramps.
I started to feel better quite quickly, within an hour actually, as I think my symptoms were being aggravated by increasing anxiety. It's amazing what a bit of reassurance from a doctor can do! He said it didn't matter if I didn't eat for a couple of days, the baby would be fine, as long as I kept up my fluid intake and stayed hydrated. I managed to get through loads of water and fluid replacement solution that day and when I listened to the baby on the doppler her heartbeat was strong and steady.
I made the mistake of eating some cereal before bed as I was so hungry but in hindsight dairy wasn't the best idea. I got up early Sunday morning needing the toilet again and then again a couple of hours later. Thankfully that seemed to be the last of it and I stuck to toast, dry bread and pasta for the rest of the day.
Today I feel a lot better but am concerned about introducing foods too quickly. I had toast for breakfast as I'm thinking it best to avoid dairy for another day or so. I'm taking calcium supplements instead to ensure the baby is getting an adequate supply. I'm also still taking antenatal vitamins so hopefully they should be providing her with anything else she is missing from my diet. I do worry though as I know this is the period of rapid growth for a baby and I want her to have all the nutrients she needs.
On the positive side I have been feeling more flutters in my tummy and even what I think is little kicks. I was laying down last night and felt a small kick, where my stomach twitched out and then felt movement under my hand where it had come from. I really hope this is her and not just my insides playing me up!
Almost at the half way stage! Still haven't felt much in the way of movement, well, nothing convincing yet. A strange thing just happened though. I was lightly massaging around the edge of my bump and found like a small hard lump which I can only imagine is a body part! I got Chris to feel and he felt the lump and then it moved away while he rubbed his hand over it. I think he was a little freaked out by it though! I can't imagine what else it would be so I'm assuming it was either our little ones head or foot!
Monday 18+4
I haven't had the best of weekends. I woke up on Saturday morning feeling fine, had my breakfast and was sitting on the sofa when I suddenly felt very chilled right through and had stomach cramps. I went to the bathroom where I had the start of a stomach upset. I didn't know at this point if it was a bug or food poisoning. I think I had to rush to the loo 7 times in one hour and was getting a little freaked out at this point as I was so worried about the well being of the baby. I called my husband at work and he came home to try and help me. I got him to call the doctor and explain what was happening. The doctor said it sounded like a bug as Chris was fine and we'd eaten the same foods. He prescribed a powder to take to stop me going to the loo all the time, fluid replacement and a mild pain reliever to ease the stomach cramps.
I started to feel better quite quickly, within an hour actually, as I think my symptoms were being aggravated by increasing anxiety. It's amazing what a bit of reassurance from a doctor can do! He said it didn't matter if I didn't eat for a couple of days, the baby would be fine, as long as I kept up my fluid intake and stayed hydrated. I managed to get through loads of water and fluid replacement solution that day and when I listened to the baby on the doppler her heartbeat was strong and steady.
I made the mistake of eating some cereal before bed as I was so hungry but in hindsight dairy wasn't the best idea. I got up early Sunday morning needing the toilet again and then again a couple of hours later. Thankfully that seemed to be the last of it and I stuck to toast, dry bread and pasta for the rest of the day.
Today I feel a lot better but am concerned about introducing foods too quickly. I had toast for breakfast as I'm thinking it best to avoid dairy for another day or so. I'm taking calcium supplements instead to ensure the baby is getting an adequate supply. I'm also still taking antenatal vitamins so hopefully they should be providing her with anything else she is missing from my diet. I do worry though as I know this is the period of rapid growth for a baby and I want her to have all the nutrients she needs.
On the positive side I have been feeling more flutters in my tummy and even what I think is little kicks. I was laying down last night and felt a small kick, where my stomach twitched out and then felt movement under my hand where it had come from. I really hope this is her and not just my insides playing me up!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Week 17 to 18
Monday, 17+4
I haven't been able to update for a while as I've been back in England and only arrived back to Spain late last night. It was lovely to have a break from the heat and to catch up with my family. We managed to fit in lots of baby shopping and I think our little girl is very nearly fully kitted out!
My tummy seemed to pop out on Thursday. When I arrived in the UK I had a small but noticeable bump but overnight it seemed to grow from nowhere and has turned into quite a large bump. It is also very prominent when I lay down whereas before it was always flat when I laid on my back. I think I have also started feeling the first signs of movement. I can't be entirely convinced yet until I get some definite kicks. It started with what felt like a couple of small flips and then almost like a vibrating sensation in my lower abdomen. I also felt my tummy twitch out a few times. I'm not sure if this is baby movements or "things" just on the move in there. It would be nice to know for sure. The babies heartbeat is really clear and strong and averaging around 150bpm.
I haven't been able to update for a while as I've been back in England and only arrived back to Spain late last night. It was lovely to have a break from the heat and to catch up with my family. We managed to fit in lots of baby shopping and I think our little girl is very nearly fully kitted out!
My tummy seemed to pop out on Thursday. When I arrived in the UK I had a small but noticeable bump but overnight it seemed to grow from nowhere and has turned into quite a large bump. It is also very prominent when I lay down whereas before it was always flat when I laid on my back. I think I have also started feeling the first signs of movement. I can't be entirely convinced yet until I get some definite kicks. It started with what felt like a couple of small flips and then almost like a vibrating sensation in my lower abdomen. I also felt my tummy twitch out a few times. I'm not sure if this is baby movements or "things" just on the move in there. It would be nice to know for sure. The babies heartbeat is really clear and strong and averaging around 150bpm.
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