Insomnia
I hate it! Clock watching is sooo annoying. I'm so tired, can't go back to bed I have parcels being delivered.
My nights 'sleep' consists of changing sides every 10 mins, can't get comfy. Fighting for bed space with the cats. Trying to cool down! I spend a lot of time throwing my covers off, so hot!. Fighting with my other pillow between my knees ) not convinced it helps but I'm trying it) getting up for the loo every couple of hours and listening to hubby snoring blissfully! arghhh lol.
Normally the pattern is, or used to be, 3 - 4 nights of this then on the fifth I'm like a zombie and sleep heavily lol. Trouble is I'm a very light sleeper, always have been.
And they say to make the most of sleep now as after the birth you won't get any. Hmmpf, what sleep? I'm having a whinging 5 mins hehe.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
23 Weeks Today!
"Your baby now weighs a little more than 500g and measures about 28.9cm from crown to heel. His hearing is well established and he can make out a distorted version of your voice, the beating of your heart and your stomach rumblings. Loud noises your baby has often heard in the uterus (womb), such as the barking of a dog or the roar of a vacuum cleaner, probably won't bother him when he is born.
Some studies seem to indicate that unborn babies prefer classical music, so put on a CD of relaxing music by Bach or Mozart for his enjoyment – and yours!
In addition to advances in your baby's hearing, his lungs are developing to prepare for breathing. He's swallowing but he normally won't pass his first stool (called meconium) until after birth.
If your baby were to be born now, he would have a small chance of survival (about 16 per cent) with the right care. Every day in the uterus makes a difference at this stage. If he was born at 24 weeks his chance of survival would rise to 44 per cent.
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."
Not much has changed since last week, maybe I'm a little bigger lol. Booked my next midwife appointment for 10th Nov. Better not get messed about this time, she rang to say she has the day off and changed me to another midwife in the afternoon. Couldn't get my usual midwife, wasn't in that week.
Mosely has been spending more time in our house, especially when its raininhg lol. He's a cutie.
Still waiting for radiators to be finished, Hubby's been doing the downstairs loo, plastered and is now painting it. House once again looks like a building site lol. At least I don't need to do housework:P It does bug me though when its messy.
"Your baby now weighs a little more than 500g and measures about 28.9cm from crown to heel. His hearing is well established and he can make out a distorted version of your voice, the beating of your heart and your stomach rumblings. Loud noises your baby has often heard in the uterus (womb), such as the barking of a dog or the roar of a vacuum cleaner, probably won't bother him when he is born. Some studies seem to indicate that unborn babies prefer classical music, so put on a CD of relaxing music by Bach or Mozart for his enjoyment – and yours!
In addition to advances in your baby's hearing, his lungs are developing to prepare for breathing. He's swallowing but he normally won't pass his first stool (called meconium) until after birth.
If your baby were to be born now, he would have a small chance of survival (about 16 per cent) with the right care. Every day in the uterus makes a difference at this stage. If he was born at 24 weeks his chance of survival would rise to 44 per cent.
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."
Not much has changed since last week, maybe I'm a little bigger lol. Booked my next midwife appointment for 10th Nov. Better not get messed about this time, she rang to say she has the day off and changed me to another midwife in the afternoon. Couldn't get my usual midwife, wasn't in that week.
Mosely has been spending more time in our house, especially when its raininhg lol. He's a cutie.
Still waiting for radiators to be finished, Hubby's been doing the downstairs loo, plastered and is now painting it. House once again looks like a building site lol. At least I don't need to do housework:P It does bug me though when its messy.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
22 Weeks Today
"The baby now weighs almost 430g, measures about 27.8cm long from crown to heel, 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 and translucent because she needs to gain more weight. Her lips are distinct and her eyes are formed, though the the coloured part (the iris) 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 her 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 5.4kg and 6.8kg. Starting now, you'll begin to put on weight more steadily, averaging about 225g 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."
I read a news article from 2007 about a baby being born and surviving at 22 weeks! She has now had her second birthday wow! The names Amilla Taylor if anyone wants to look it up, an amazing story.
Well Im feeling good, not much nausea now yay! Still getting headaches though Boo! Tummy doesn't seem bigger to me, Prob is tho, but it seems rounder, heavier and harder. I get out of breath easily and I am still getting hot flushes. My backs annoying, its almost like it used to be, hurts most when I am washing up, guess its the position, can't stand near enough to the sink hehe.
Bub's most active at night, I have a regular footballer in there :P Still light kicks obviously but he/she gets very busy lol.
At my last scan I was told the placenta is posterior low which means its where the babys head is in the pic. Apparently 1 in 4 women have this. Only prob is when it comes to delivery and it hasn't moved, basically theres no way the baby can be born so it will mean a cesaerean. But thats rare, it will normally stretch up out of the way.
"The baby now weighs almost 430g, measures about 27.8cm long from crown to heel, 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 and translucent because she needs to gain more weight. Her lips are distinct and her eyes are formed, though the the coloured part (the iris) 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 her 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 5.4kg and 6.8kg. Starting now, you'll begin to put on weight more steadily, averaging about 225g 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."
I read a news article from 2007 about a baby being born and surviving at 22 weeks! She has now had her second birthday wow! The names Amilla Taylor if anyone wants to look it up, an amazing story.
Well Im feeling good, not much nausea now yay! Still getting headaches though Boo! Tummy doesn't seem bigger to me, Prob is tho, but it seems rounder, heavier and harder. I get out of breath easily and I am still getting hot flushes. My backs annoying, its almost like it used to be, hurts most when I am washing up, guess its the position, can't stand near enough to the sink hehe.
Bub's most active at night, I have a regular footballer in there :P Still light kicks obviously but he/she gets very busy lol.
At my last scan I was told the placenta is posterior low which means its where the babys head is in the pic. Apparently 1 in 4 women have this. Only prob is when it comes to delivery and it hasn't moved, basically theres no way the baby can be born so it will mean a cesaerean. But thats rare, it will normally stretch up out of the way.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Black Belt or maybe Gymnastics? lol
Baby was very active last night got me a couple of good ones in the bellybutton! hehe and no they didn't feel like flutters, they made me jump. 4.30am they started.
So far I've put on 13lbs which I think is ok. I think because I'm over weight I can only put 15 - 25lbs on or something, well if I put more on I just put more on! lol.
Symptoms List
Itchy Boobies
Itchy Tummy
Back ache - hurts most when I'm washing up...hmm.
Sciatica down right buttock and leg - great fun when I get up lol
Headaches - but not all the time
Various ligament pains in tummy - ouch!
Some insomnia
Out of breath quickly less lung room - which also means cant get a decent yawn out, or a sneeze!
Stuffy nose
Hot flushes - annoying at night
Ooh fun and games hehe :D
Things I Can't Do Anymore:P
Put on my socks! Have to contort myself (only partly joking!)
Putting on shoes
Shaving legs
Washing feet is fun too lol
Cutting toenails
Shaving whohaa lol - I'm giving up on this and growing a forest!
Baby was very active last night got me a couple of good ones in the bellybutton! hehe and no they didn't feel like flutters, they made me jump. 4.30am they started.
So far I've put on 13lbs which I think is ok. I think because I'm over weight I can only put 15 - 25lbs on or something, well if I put more on I just put more on! lol.
Symptoms List
Itchy Boobies
Itchy Tummy
Back ache - hurts most when I'm washing up...hmm.
Sciatica down right buttock and leg - great fun when I get up lol
Headaches - but not all the time
Various ligament pains in tummy - ouch!
Some insomnia
Out of breath quickly less lung room - which also means cant get a decent yawn out, or a sneeze!
Stuffy nose
Hot flushes - annoying at night
Ooh fun and games hehe :D
Things I Can't Do Anymore:P
Put on my socks! Have to contort myself (only partly joking!)
Putting on shoes
Shaving legs
Washing feet is fun too lol
Cutting toenails
Shaving whohaa lol - I'm giving up on this and growing a forest!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Kicks!
Im sure now I feel movement yay!
Started yesterday but since then I felt it again in the night and this morning :))
Hubby stayed home from work yesterday as it was our anniversary. We had breakfast in Asda, yummy! Then had a shop! He bought me a new coat, as I haven't got one that fits done u anymore hehe. New slippers, pants, bras (I'm bursting out of everything lol) a top and some pj's. I feel spoiled lol. We also bought the animated new Resident Evil film, watched that last night it was good:)
Im sure now I feel movement yay!
Started yesterday but since then I felt it again in the night and this morning :))
Hubby stayed home from work yesterday as it was our anniversary. We had breakfast in Asda, yummy! Then had a shop! He bought me a new coat, as I haven't got one that fits done u anymore hehe. New slippers, pants, bras (I'm bursting out of everything lol) a top and some pj's. I feel spoiled lol. We also bought the animated new Resident Evil film, watched that last night it was good:)
Monday, October 12, 2009
21 Weeks Today and 2nd Anniversary! :)
"Your baby now weighs about 360g. Up until now he has been measured from crown to rump but from this point on the measurement will be from crown to heel – and this week he is about 26.7cm long. Your baby’s eyebrows and eyelids are fully developed, and he can now blink. If you’re having a boy, testes will descend from the pelvis into the scrotum in the coming weeks.
Your baby can now hear your conversations. If you talk, read, or sing to your baby, expect him to hear you. Some studies have found that newborns will suck more vigorously when read to from a book they heard frequently in the uterus (womb). If you want to try, pick a book now and read it out loud. Make sure you won't mind reading it over and over once your baby is here. It may be your baby's favourite bedtime story for a long time after birth.
You're probably feeling quite comfortable these days. This, in fact, may be the most enjoyable time in your pregnancy. You're not too big yet, and the usual aches and pains associated with pregnancy like nausea, frequent urination, and fatigue are for the most part gone. Relax and enjoy it while you can. The third trimester is just around the corner and with it comes mild discomfort from carrying a baby that is nearly full-term.
Have you thought where you might have your baby? Find out more about having your baby at home. "
Passed halfway now yay! Still haven't felt any definate kicks, guess bub has too much room in there lol.
My backs been aching, not to the point where it was a couple of years ago, but getting there. I seem to aggravate it when I'm stood washing-up or leaning over or forward. Guess thats something to put up with for a good while yet lol. Boobies are still leaking a bit at night. I'm still really excited when I catch a glance of my tummy in the mirror and yes a little freaked too hehe.
Well it's 2 years married today :) I made some really nice biscuits yesterday we were eating them in bed this morning :P
"Your baby now weighs about 360g. Up until now he has been measured from crown to rump but from this point on the measurement will be from crown to heel – and this week he is about 26.7cm long. Your baby’s eyebrows and eyelids are fully developed, and he can now blink. If you’re having a boy, testes will descend from the pelvis into the scrotum in the coming weeks. Your baby can now hear your conversations. If you talk, read, or sing to your baby, expect him to hear you. Some studies have found that newborns will suck more vigorously when read to from a book they heard frequently in the uterus (womb). If you want to try, pick a book now and read it out loud. Make sure you won't mind reading it over and over once your baby is here. It may be your baby's favourite bedtime story for a long time after birth.
You're probably feeling quite comfortable these days. This, in fact, may be the most enjoyable time in your pregnancy. You're not too big yet, and the usual aches and pains associated with pregnancy like nausea, frequent urination, and fatigue are for the most part gone. Relax and enjoy it while you can. The third trimester is just around the corner and with it comes mild discomfort from carrying a baby that is nearly full-term.
Have you thought where you might have your baby? Find out more about having your baby at home. "
Passed halfway now yay! Still haven't felt any definate kicks, guess bub has too much room in there lol.
My backs been aching, not to the point where it was a couple of years ago, but getting there. I seem to aggravate it when I'm stood washing-up or leaning over or forward. Guess thats something to put up with for a good while yet lol. Boobies are still leaking a bit at night. I'm still really excited when I catch a glance of my tummy in the mirror and yes a little freaked too hehe.
Well it's 2 years married today :) I made some really nice biscuits yesterday we were eating them in bed this morning :P
Friday, October 9, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
20 Weeks Today!
"Your baby measures about 16.5cm from crown to rump and is steadily gaining weight. A whitish coat of a slick, fatty substance called vernix caseosa begins to cover your baby, protecting her skin during its long immersion in amniotic fluid. It also eases delivery. Your baby's swallowing more this week, good practice for the digestive system. After your baby takes in amniotic fluid, her body absorbs the water in the liquid and moves the rest into the large bowel.
You may want to look into an antenatal class if you haven't done so already. Whether you are a first-time mum or want a refresher course, you will benefit from a structured class. No matter what the philosophy behind it, an antenatal class can help prepare you for the rigours of labour and birth. You should plan to have completed the classes by 37 weeks, when you'll be considered full-term and labour could start at any time.
Be extra vigilant about getting enough iron. Your baby needs it to make red blood cells, among other things. In fact, it's almost impossible for you to get too much from food alone without overeating. Iron-rich foods include lean red meat, poultry, fish, lentils, spinach, and iron-fortified cereals. See our eating well guide to round up everything you need to know."
Half way! Or maybe a bit more than halfway lol.
I've got to say so far it's been lovely being pregnant, even with the sickness and aches and everything else, wouldn't swap it for anything. I haven't any new symptoms yet, I don't think hehe. Dead leg in the night maybe lol.
I'm glad it's getting colder, I'm fed up with being hot especially in the evenings and night! Night sweats are not fun.
Drempt I had a baby girl last night. Doctor knocked me out and when I came round hubby couldn't remember the time of birth or the babys weight lol. I can't remeber what her name was but I did manage to breastfeed but then she turned into a cat ewww hehe and ouch!
"Your baby measures about 16.5cm from crown to rump and is steadily gaining weight. A whitish coat of a slick, fatty substance called vernix caseosa begins to cover your baby, protecting her skin during its long immersion in amniotic fluid. It also eases delivery. Your baby's swallowing more this week, good practice for the digestive system. After your baby takes in amniotic fluid, her body absorbs the water in the liquid and moves the rest into the large bowel. You may want to look into an antenatal class if you haven't done so already. Whether you are a first-time mum or want a refresher course, you will benefit from a structured class. No matter what the philosophy behind it, an antenatal class can help prepare you for the rigours of labour and birth. You should plan to have completed the classes by 37 weeks, when you'll be considered full-term and labour could start at any time.
Be extra vigilant about getting enough iron. Your baby needs it to make red blood cells, among other things. In fact, it's almost impossible for you to get too much from food alone without overeating. Iron-rich foods include lean red meat, poultry, fish, lentils, spinach, and iron-fortified cereals. See our eating well guide to round up everything you need to know."
Half way! Or maybe a bit more than halfway lol.
I've got to say so far it's been lovely being pregnant, even with the sickness and aches and everything else, wouldn't swap it for anything. I haven't any new symptoms yet, I don't think hehe. Dead leg in the night maybe lol.
I'm glad it's getting colder, I'm fed up with being hot especially in the evenings and night! Night sweats are not fun.
Drempt I had a baby girl last night. Doctor knocked me out and when I came round hubby couldn't remember the time of birth or the babys weight lol. I can't remeber what her name was but I did manage to breastfeed but then she turned into a cat ewww hehe and ouch!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
ABC - Andover Birthing Centre
They had an open day yesterday so we went and had a look. My midwife was there so she showed us round. Saw the birthing pool which is what I'm interested in. It's in a small room with a fold out sofa bed, you can play your own music and have aromatic oils in the water, sounds lovely. Dimmer lights too lol. If everything goes to plan thats what I want to do.
Saw the ward, two ladies had just had babies aww:) They have 6 beds in there. Theres a small sitting room and breakfast room too. Went in another room for tea and cake, yummy. They had a tombola and a raffle, didn't win anything lol. Hubby bought a big chocolate cake lol.
They had an open day yesterday so we went and had a look. My midwife was there so she showed us round. Saw the birthing pool which is what I'm interested in. It's in a small room with a fold out sofa bed, you can play your own music and have aromatic oils in the water, sounds lovely. Dimmer lights too lol. If everything goes to plan thats what I want to do.
Saw the ward, two ladies had just had babies aww:) They have 6 beds in there. Theres a small sitting room and breakfast room too. Went in another room for tea and cake, yummy. They had a tombola and a raffle, didn't win anything lol. Hubby bought a big chocolate cake lol.
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