19 Weeks Today!

"You're halfway there! The top of your uterus (womb) now reaches your belly button and will grow about a centimetre a week. Your baby measures about 14.2cm long from crown to rump and weighs about 240g.

She is swallowing amniotic fluid, and her kidneys continue to make urine. Hair on her scalp is sprouting too.

Sensory development reaches its peak this week. The nerve cells serving each of the senses – taste, smell, hearing, seeing, and touch – are developing in their specialised areas of the brain.

Nerve cell production slows down as existing nerve cells grow larger and make more complex connections. If you're carrying a baby girl, she already has roughly six million eggs in her ovaries. By the time she's born, she'll have about a million.

You may have felt the kicking and somersaulting of your growing baby. At times, you might find that she is so mobile that you can't sleep. The next 10 weeks or so will be your baby's busiest and most active time, until the uterus gets too crowded. Two will soon be three and that will mean lots of changes, so have a look at our sex and relationships section."

I haven't felt anything yet, or if I have I thought it was wind lol.

Not sure but I think my boobies leaked a bit the other night, couldn't find where it was coming from and I was half asleep at the time hehe. I have put on about 7lbs so far although it feels a lot more than that, my tummy feels huge :)

Can't wait till my next scan, want it now! :D

Update :

Read up on the leaky breast thing and yes they can start to leak after about week 14 and yes it does start off clear, so I am not going mad lol.

Old Wives Tales

1. The old heartburn myth
If a pregnant woman frequently experiences heartburn, her baby will have a full head of hair. Simply not true. Some babies have hair, some don't. Most lose it all within a few weeks, anyway.

2. The umbilical cord strangulation myth
If a pregnant woman lifts her hands above her head, she will choke the baby. Give us a break. People used to think (and, alas, some still believe) that the mother's movement could cause the baby to become tangled in the umbilical cord, but that's just not true.

3. The curse myth
Anyone who denies a pregnant woman the food that she craves will get a sty in his eye. Nope. This myth doesn't mean that someone who stands between a pregnant woman and her cravings is in the clear, though: he will most certainly be subjected to threats, name-calling, or icy glares.

4. The heart rate myth
If the foetal heart rate is fast, the baby is a girl. If the heart rate is slow, it's a boy. Medical researchers actually looked into this myth. They did find a very slight different between the average heart rate of boys and that of girls, but it wasn't significant enough to make heart rate an accurate predictor of sex.

5. The ugly stick myth
If a pregnant woman sees something ugly or horrible, she will have an ugly baby. How could this possibly be true? There's no such thing as an ugly baby!

6. The coffee myth
If a baby is born with cafe au lait spots (light-brown birthmarks), the mother drank too much coffee or had unfulfilled cravings during pregnancy. Nope.

7. The great sex myth
Interestingly, this may be one of the few myths with a grain of truth in it. Love-making can stimulate your body to produce the hormone oxytocin, which can help your cervix ripen in readiness for labour. Your partner's semen also contains hormones called prostaglandins, which can cause contractions.

Obstetrician

Didn't really know what the appointment was all about. When the letter came through the door for it my first thought was huh?, then whats wrong? so I looked it up lol. Anyway turns out it was the midwife that makes you that appointment.

First we saw a nurse and she took my blood pressure, which was fine. It was low last midwife app. She also took my wee sample, then we had to sit back outside. Another nurse called us in and felt my tummy, asked some questions and then we got to hear the heartbeat again :) Back outside for another wait. The doctor then calls us in. He asked what he could do for us lol. We both we stumped and said didn't really know why we were here. He laughed and said the midwives pass on people. Mine was probably due to my age, having IVF and because of my bowel being stuck to my uterus. He said he would chase up my gynae notes on that but thinks it wont be a problem. He said because of my age it would be best if I had a central delivery and waffled a bit about Winchester but said if no problems then deliver in Andover. He said mine is a normal pregnancy but because of my age its not viewed as normal...hmm, well we shall see.

We were there 1 and a half hours! lol

18 Weeks Today!

"Your baby is about 5 and a half inches long from crown to rump and she weighs about 190g. Her chest moves up and down to mimic breathing but she's not taking in air, only amniotic fluid, which she’s immersed in to protect her as she grows inside the amniotic sac.

A mid-pregnancy ultrasound scan is often done some time in the second trimester (usually between 18 and 22 weeks) to assess a baby's growth and development, screen for certain birth defects, check the placenta and umbilical cord and determine whether the gestational age is accurate.

Your baby’s gestational age is calculated by counting from the first day of your last period. During this scan, you might see your baby kick, flex, reach, roll, or even suck her thumb. Bring your partner along, and whether or not they can accompany you, ask for printouts of your baby in various poses.

If you're having a girl, the vagina, uterus (womb), and fallopian tubes are in place. If it's a boy, the genitals are distinct and recognisable. If you are carrying more than one baby, check out our section on twins or more.

Note: Every baby develops differently. This page is designed to give a general idea of how a fetus grows in the uterus."

Well because I was put forward a week I was pregnant before my period...hmmm lol. Our scan is on the 9th Oct and I'm still not sure whether to ask what sex bub is. We might see for ourselves if he/she flashes us! hehe.

Morning sickness came back again, from now on my not going to mention when I've been a while without being sick, I jinx myself lol. Had a slightly frightening episode sunday. I went to sleep for a while not long after dinner as I had a headache. Woke up choking on a mouth full of sick. panicked a bit as I couldn't breath! Then my dinner came up:( Was nasty.

17 Weeks Today!

"Your baby is now nearly 5 inches long from crown to rump and weighs about 140g. His skeleton is mostly rubbery cartilage, which will harden later. A protective substance called myelin slowly begins to wrap around the spinal cord.

With the help of a special stethoscope, you can now hear your baby's heartbeat. There's almost nothing more comforting or exciting than hearing your baby's heartbeat galloping along. For times when boredom strikes and you feel as if you'll be pregnant forever, it can be a pleasant reminder of what will come at the end of 40 weeks of waiting.

Your expanding uterus (womb) where your baby is developing has shifted your centre of gravity and you've probably been feeling a bit off-kilter. Be careful and wear low-heeled shoes. Finding it hard to settle when you go to bed? Check our tips for sleep in the second trimester.

If you haven't had an amniocentesis yet and plan to, this week is a good time. One perk: you'll get a long look at your baby through the ultrasound scan used during this procedure."

17 weeks already! phew :) Yes its hard to sleep! Last night was the usual, tossing and turning, I get really restless and hot in the evenings and nights, legs go everywhere and hubby tells me off lol. And then the keep getting up to wee in the night! great fun lol, think it was 4 last night. Will probably nod off after dinner soooo tired.

Measured tummy yesterday was almost 42 inches hehe. The dreaded sickness re-appeared yesterday too, bye bye curly wurly oh well :P

Midwife 2nd Appointment

Bit of a mix up when I got to the surgery, my appointment wasn't in the book. I explained that someone had rung last week and resheduled me to a day later. The receptionist said that had happened to a few people today, strange. Anyway she rang upstairs and the midwife said she would fit me in. We had to wait roughly half an hour which was ok.

I saw Debbie again, she's nice. She did my blood pressure, which was a bit lower but she said that was normal. My wee sample was fine too. She got me to lay on the couch so she could feel where my uterus came to, it wasn't far below my belly button. Then she got the doppler out and we heard the heartbeat, it was amazing, like a tiny galloping horse lol. I welled up lol. She said it sounded perfect.

I'm to book to see her again 4 weeks after my next scan. Ah and she said my blood type was A Resus D Positive, which is a common one so thats good :)

16 Weeks Today!

"Your baby is now about the size of an avocado, is about 10.1cm long from crown to rump, and weighs approximately 100g. In the next three weeks she'll go through a tremendous growth spurt, doubling her weight and adding inches to her length.

In or out of the uterus (womb), babies are playful creatures. Yours may already have discovered her first toy – the umbilical cord – which she'll enjoy pulling and grabbing. Sometimes she may even clutch it so tight that less oxygen gets through, but don't worry – she doesn't hold onto it long enough to harm himself.

The circulatory system and urinary tract are in full working order, and she's inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid through her lungs. Your baby is immersed in amniotic fluid, which is protecting her as she grows in the amniotic sac.

Sometimes, when you move suddenly, you may a feel a slight pain in your sides. Ligaments on each side of your uterus and pelvic walls are stretching as your baby grows. It's normal to feel some pain, but if it continues for a few days or gets worse, talk to your midwife."

Im always pulling something lol. My appetites most certainly back again, all I want to do is eat. Better be careful I guess or I will have the midwife telling me off hehe. Couple more symptoms I've read are pregnancy related: Stuffy nose, I thought I was getting a cold for the last couple of weeks but no, its down to increased blood flow to the nasal membranes, strange lol. Also itchy skin, I thought I had fleas hehe....Joke!

I keep checking for this colostrum, which starts getting made now, hubby keeps telling me to leave my boobies alone! Well it fascinates me :P

Slept better last night, I've put the winter duvet back on, maybe I was snugger I don't know, and I even laid in and went back to sleep. Normally I can't do that, it gives me a headache.

Mosely is still in and out, Belle bullys him, shes impressed shes found a cat thats intimidated by her! lol. Wil and Ash never take any notice.

Boo's House

Went up my friends today, Hubby dropped me off while he went to see his dad. She gave me a big bag of baby things, oooh more pressies, we are getting spoilt lol :D Thank you very much Boo, very useful!

When we got back home Hubby carried on sorting out our new front door so I had a nap, I get so tired. So much for having more energy, would prob have some if I slept better at night. Got up, ate and watched an episode of Angel, now I'm bored hehe.

Mosely and stodge!

I think Mosely might be moving in lol, I went in the front room this morning and he was sat in Willy's seat lol. Luckily we put frontline on him last night and hubby pulled his ticks off, poor little guy. He has scabs on his back from being beaten, prob by the ginger cat from next door, the bully! He needs some loving.


The stodge bit was a lamb and mint suet pudding I had yesterday, I will admit it was lovely but I suffered afterwards with amazing bloating! I looked on the box and it said 1360 calories!!! wow lol. 76g fat!! no wonder I couldn't move hehe. Hubby said its 1 portion, more like 4!! lol.


No new symptoms to report, had the usual headache yesterday and tuesday. I think tummys getting bigger but then I always say that :)



Mosely :)

15 Weeks Today!

"You may not know it when it happens, but your tiny tenant frequently gets the hiccups, which babies learn to do before breathing. Babies don't make any sound because their windpipe (trachea) is filled with fluid rather than air.

Although you've probably gained between 2.2kg and 4.5kg, your baby weighs in at only about 70g. He measures nearly 9.1cm long, crown to rump. Legs are growing longer than arms now and all his joints and limbs can move. You may be able to find out the sex of your baby by ultrasound now, since the external genitals may be developed enough that the ultrasound technician can tell you if you're going to have a boy or a girl.

If the idea of having a baby seems so remote, nothing makes it feel more real than feeling your baby move for the first time. Most mums-to-be feel movement (called quickening) between 16 and 20 weeks.

If you've been pregnant before, you'll feel things earlier rather than later. What you may first think is a rumbling stomach may be your baby doing some back flips. Make note of when you first start feeling the baby and tell your midwife at your next visit.

This middle stage of pregnancy is a good time to start exercising – visit out pregnancy fitness area for some work-out ideas and advice. "

Excercise? pfft! lol, knackers me just changing the bed lol. Want to feel baby move! :)

Up dads yesterday, went to a carvery yummy. Had turkey and gammon, various veg, stuffing. cranberry sauce, basically an xmas dinner hehe. Can't wait till christmas, I can have turkey! Last year I was veggy, wasn't good, felt left out :P

Not commenting on the sickness too much, can't tempt fate but I will say not had it since Fri morning:)