January Babies 2009

I am 40wks+3 pregnant and I went to midwife yesterday and my blood pressure was high so she took it again at the end of the usual checks and it still came up high with the exact same reading. After asking me all the usual questions to try and rule out pre eclampsia she rang the labour ward to get some advice. I was told they may want me to go labour ward for BP monitoring but they were very busy so they suggested a home visit the next day and that if I got any more syptoms of worries to ring them.

The Midwife arrived and took my blood pressure and it was quite high for me (much higher than yesterday) so after asking some questions she then rang labour ward to check if they wanted me to go up for BP monitoring. They suggested checking it again tomorrow either by home visit or at antenatal clinic at hospital but again if I got any more symptoms or had any worries to ring them. So I have an appointment at hospital at 11.15 tomorrow morning to have my BP checked and depending on the result I may know some more about when my baby boy is going to make an appearance.

I have a midwife appointment in the afternoon. I will be 40wks+2 and hopefully she can give me an idea on whats happening with bubs as its getting really uncomfortable now hence why I am typing this and not asleep at this hour.

Hope you are all ok xxx

ok so I had a MW appointment today at 39wks and 2 days and Clayton is still not engaged, his head is down but the MW could move it from side to side. I am in pain and getting fed up,she told me I looked anxious and to go away and try and enjoy the next couple of weeks trying to relax, make the most of being pregnant and of the fact there is just me and Craig as once Clayton's born there is no going back. It is easier said than done as I am getting fed up now but at least it means I can finish tidying the living room and rearranging the kitchen unless he decides he's going to make a surprise appearance.

Hope you are all ok xxx

Yesterday I went for a routine appointment with midwife, I am now 35wks +2 and needed to have a blood test done as the next two weeks where I should of seen MW fall on Christmas and New Year. There was a student MW there to and she was really good, when she tested my urine sample she discovered protein and something else that was apparently off the scale so the MW rushed out the room to see a doctor to get me a prescription for antibiotics and the student MW asked if I had had any back pain as I had a severe water infection.

As it happens I had been experiencing back pain the last few days not realising what it meant I had also had what I thought was braxton hicks the day before but it turns out that they probably weren't and the MW advised me that if I get any contractons to ring the labour ward straight away as my UTI is that severe it can bring on early labour.

She gave me a prescription for antibiotics and said although it would mean squeezing them in in a shorter space of time than normal I must take one straight away and fit three in that day before bed to try and attack the UTI straight away. All the other usual checks were done and bubs is fine, strong heartbeat and I am measuring 36wks. The only thing is he is head down but his back is to the right hand side of my ribs instead of the ideal place of in the middle so need to try and get him to move.

Hubby is great but as you can imagine he is slightly stressed and worrying a bit more now, he didn't go to sleep till 5am this morning as he was watching over me because I was snoring and making strange noises he said.

why on earth am I awake at this hour, simple answer is one of the reasons is heartburn which is made worse by having a really bad cold/flu at least it means I can listen to Craig on the radio. Will wait for him to come in just after 7 and have huggles and try and get some sleep then.

On a plus note the nursery is all painted thanks to a kind friend who did it for free and the room is nearly sorted and so is our bedroom just need to find a toybox now me thinks so getting there as 34wks on Tuesday.

We have our last growth scan on Wed and I am hoping that Clayton has moved around as he has been lying breech since 24wks and we see the mw the week after. Craig's mum and hubby are coming up on Tues to bring xmas pressies up, it will be nice to see them as its been ages and they haven't seen my bump or felt bubs move as they live in Norfolk.

Hope all is AWAP with you all xxx

It's official!  The baby's name is Eleanor Rose.  Thanks to everyone for their two cents!

Well I thought it was time for an update. I am now 19wks pregnant and have a bump starting to form. When I was 17wks we went for a special scan as DH is disabled due to various health conditions when he was born/littler, one of which resulted in him having a through the knee left amputation of his left leg when he was six.

The consultant we saw wanted a full medical history and to scan to check the babies bones were all forming correctly. During the scan bubs stretched his legs right out so she was able to take the measurements she wanted. But when it came to checking all the other bones etc bubs decided he was just gonna keep moving around making life difficult. Although he did decide to flash his bits clearly and when the consultant said to us do you want to know the sex we just looked at each other as if to say its too late as he clearly flashed us with his bits close up on the screen taking that decision out of our hands lol.

We were relieved to hear that all the bones and measurements seemed fine but they would like to see me at 28wks to make sure all is still going the way it should. DH was made up we were having a boy as most dads would be especially after all we went through to get to this point. So we can now officially call bubs Clayton Craig Harrison.

I have been feeling ok apart from borking quite a lot but hadn't been sick until today. I have been constantly tired and can't wait for the blooming part of pregnancy that everyone says you get. When we listen to Clayton's heartbeat on the dopler we bought you can hear him going manic inside me especially when you talk to my stomache, his heartbeat just goes even faster than it was which is funny. We have our 20wk scan booked for 3rd september so hopefully another pic then. I have posted the link to the 17wk scan below and my progress ticker as well.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/52373319@N00/2803699738/

Hope all is going well with you all xxxx

Boy!  I had my ultrasound today and it took a few minutes (and a lot of poking and prodding of me, which was just SUPER fun with a full bladder) but he finally showed us the goods.  

We've been pretty convinced it was a boy since our first ultrasound when the technician mumbled something about "boy parts" but then wouldn't repeat it... but it's just so nice to finally KNOW.  I can finally start shopping!  :)

(My husband's parents are ecstatic.  They were very vocal in their desire that it be a boy.  My parents are happy too, they had two girls so this will be a fun change for them.)

No pictures to post because, well, they're pretty bad actually.  After having a 4D scan done the first time I was NOT impressed with my OB's system.  

Anyway, sorry to ramble on... I'm just so excited!  Off to search for things online now!

Name/nickname: kaz

Married/single/other: engagged

Due date, and do you wish to be added to the Due Date Roll Call?:22nd jan 2009 yes please

Are you expecting a boy, girl, or planning a surprise? (If early, do you plan to find out?): surprise:D

Possible names for your baby/babies: cassandra maria armstrong and steven luke armstrong

Any older children? How old?:no this is our first

Hopes for this pregnancy: just a healthy baby and for me too stop worrying!

Plans for the birth: not sure more than likely hospital

Name/nickname: Helliebelli (real name Helen)

Married/single/other: Married

Due date, and do you wish to be added to the Due Date Roll Call?: 20th January 2009, yes please

Are you expecting a boy, girl, or planning a surprise? (If early, do you plan to find out?): don't know yet, hubby wants to know but I would like a surprise so not sure yet

Scrap the last answer had a scan today and you could clearly see the sex wether you wanted to know or not lol. We are having a boy.

Possible names for your baby/babies: Clayton Craig for a boy and Leah Louise for a girl. The second part of both the boys and girls names are both our middle names and thesurname will be Harrison

Any older children? How old?:No, this baby was concieved through IVF (ICSI)so will be first and only child.

Hopes for this pregnancy: A healthy baby as there are a few family health issues. I am waiting for the looming bit as it doesn't seem to have reached me yet and am desperately wanting to start enjoying being pregnant. I can't wait for hubby to be able to feel bubs move either.

Plans for the birth: To have a hospital birth with pain relief lol, hubby there with me of course and am hoping he doesn't faint.