Monday 23.11.2009
As one door closes, another one opens. Such is the case with my blog.... this break up/pregnancy blog has come to an end now that i've started my new blog for my journey as a single mum to 2 kidlets :)
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
38wk u/s
Monday 05.10.09
So i finally had my "term" scan today to check Xavier's size. Remember he measured about 6lb 6oz @ 34wks. Well i figured he would be at least 8lb at today scan..... i came out shocked.
I dont know the exact measurements of his head, tummy etc but will get the cd of pics tomorrow and will post pics and meaurments then. All she told me was that "his head and tummy measurements are completely off the chart now" and his estimated weight now is 9lb 8oz or 4.2kg (+/-420g).
So the "evil" dr told me 2wks ago that they wont even consider a c section unless he's going to be over 4.5kg - now i wonder if they'll make up their bloody minds!! Im only booked in to see the midwife tomorrow, so will ask about possibly being squeezed into seeing the dr on Thursday - otherwise i'll have to wait til next week when i'm only 6 days shy of my due date to see the dr and get a definite decision!
More waiting still lol and i'm thinking they've cut it a bit fine to be making decisions now.
So i finally had my "term" scan today to check Xavier's size. Remember he measured about 6lb 6oz @ 34wks. Well i figured he would be at least 8lb at today scan..... i came out shocked.
I dont know the exact measurements of his head, tummy etc but will get the cd of pics tomorrow and will post pics and meaurments then. All she told me was that "his head and tummy measurements are completely off the chart now" and his estimated weight now is 9lb 8oz or 4.2kg (+/-420g).
So the "evil" dr told me 2wks ago that they wont even consider a c section unless he's going to be over 4.5kg - now i wonder if they'll make up their bloody minds!! Im only booked in to see the midwife tomorrow, so will ask about possibly being squeezed into seeing the dr on Thursday - otherwise i'll have to wait til next week when i'm only 6 days shy of my due date to see the dr and get a definite decision!
More waiting still lol and i'm thinking they've cut it a bit fine to be making decisions now.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Still waiting...
Friday 02.10.09
It's October already!! I have no idea where the past 8+mths have flown, but life sure has come a long way. In January i didnt think i'd be single again, let alone pregnant. Now i've overcome the heartache of James leaving (and in all honesty, he did me a big favour by leaving!) and i'm only a couple wks away from being due to have this beautiful baby growing inside of me. I'm feeling huge of course, and can't wait to fit into all my old clothes again and start losing all this excess weight i'm carrying.... but i dont think i'm quite ready for this pregnancy to be over at the same time.
The drs at Antenatal clinic are evil and don't seem to care the slightest about my worries of having a big baby etc. I came home from an appt nearly 2wks ago and just cried. The female dr i saw was just nasty and not the least bit sympathetic at all. I sure hope i never have to see her again lol. After making a complaint about the way she treated and spoke to me, i vented my frustrations and anger to the girls on my Due in October message board and the wonderful Australian lady i've formed a friendship with ordered and sent me the book "Supernatural Childbirth"..... OMG this book is incredible!!
Once i started the book i couldn't put it down. 2hrs after first opening the book i had read the entire thing and even highlighted all the parts i want to remember and re-read while i'm in labour. It's completely changed the way i've been thinking and viewing this whole pregnancy and birth. Now instead of being fearful and worried, i'm excited and eagerly awaiting the birth. I can't wait for it to happen and to just let God take control of the situation and help this baby arrive safe and sound.
I have another ultrasound on Monday to check Xavier's size again and see just how big he is at "full term". I'm curious to see how big he's gotten in the past 4wks since the last scan. It'll be my last chance to get a peek at him before he arrives, so it will be nice. Plus i'll be more prepared for how big he may be (tho they can be out by as much as 400g or so - either more or less than bub really is). I can't believe i'm down to the last few wks of being pregnant, so i'm trying to enjoy it as much as i can before its all over with. Soon it wont just be me and Kailee - there's going to be another little person in the house :D
I'm still in shock that by the time this month ends, i'm gonna be mummy to 2 kids, not just 1. I'll be back in the land of nappy changing, breastfeeding, baby spew, crying, sleepless nites - and i'm looking forward to it. Kailee is getting excited and can't wait for her baby brother to be here and tells me each day all the little things she'll teach him and do with him. She'll definitely make a wonderful big sister - i cant wait to get pics of them both :)
I'll update again after my scan next week and my antenatal appt (since they're weekly now).... xxx
It's October already!! I have no idea where the past 8+mths have flown, but life sure has come a long way. In January i didnt think i'd be single again, let alone pregnant. Now i've overcome the heartache of James leaving (and in all honesty, he did me a big favour by leaving!) and i'm only a couple wks away from being due to have this beautiful baby growing inside of me. I'm feeling huge of course, and can't wait to fit into all my old clothes again and start losing all this excess weight i'm carrying.... but i dont think i'm quite ready for this pregnancy to be over at the same time.
The drs at Antenatal clinic are evil and don't seem to care the slightest about my worries of having a big baby etc. I came home from an appt nearly 2wks ago and just cried. The female dr i saw was just nasty and not the least bit sympathetic at all. I sure hope i never have to see her again lol. After making a complaint about the way she treated and spoke to me, i vented my frustrations and anger to the girls on my Due in October message board and the wonderful Australian lady i've formed a friendship with ordered and sent me the book "Supernatural Childbirth"..... OMG this book is incredible!!
Once i started the book i couldn't put it down. 2hrs after first opening the book i had read the entire thing and even highlighted all the parts i want to remember and re-read while i'm in labour. It's completely changed the way i've been thinking and viewing this whole pregnancy and birth. Now instead of being fearful and worried, i'm excited and eagerly awaiting the birth. I can't wait for it to happen and to just let God take control of the situation and help this baby arrive safe and sound.
I have another ultrasound on Monday to check Xavier's size again and see just how big he is at "full term". I'm curious to see how big he's gotten in the past 4wks since the last scan. It'll be my last chance to get a peek at him before he arrives, so it will be nice. Plus i'll be more prepared for how big he may be (tho they can be out by as much as 400g or so - either more or less than bub really is). I can't believe i'm down to the last few wks of being pregnant, so i'm trying to enjoy it as much as i can before its all over with. Soon it wont just be me and Kailee - there's going to be another little person in the house :D
I'm still in shock that by the time this month ends, i'm gonna be mummy to 2 kids, not just 1. I'll be back in the land of nappy changing, breastfeeding, baby spew, crying, sleepless nites - and i'm looking forward to it. Kailee is getting excited and can't wait for her baby brother to be here and tells me each day all the little things she'll teach him and do with him. She'll definitely make a wonderful big sister - i cant wait to get pics of them both :)
I'll update again after my scan next week and my antenatal appt (since they're weekly now).... xxx
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Some doctors are morons *sigh*
Tuesday 08.09.09
So i had my 34wk ultrasound yesterday and it was so cute watching my little man rolling around and wiggling the whole time. He sure does love to move :) We double checked the sex and there's no denying it - all boy!! Now, the main reason for the scan was to see just how big he is measuring already..... whoa! For overall weight, about 6lb 6oz already. Wat have i been feeding this child!?! His head circumference is already 33.55cm (measuring 39wk) and his tummy is measuring 36wk. Both are in the 95th percentile for the growth charts. I'm freaking out, as i still have 6wks til he's due to come out...... i'm possibly looking at a 10lb baby *shocked!!*
Antenatal was this morning and i was met by another dr - different once to last appt. This lady was nowhere near as understanding or caring as the last dr i saw. She just kinda looked at me and was so completely ignorant. Told me that i may not tear at all with this baby, cuz 2nd births are usually easier.... where the heck is the logic in that?? Have a rough birth with a baby less than 8lbs (Kailee was 7lb 13oz at 10days overdue), and an easy birth with a 10lb baby.... yeh right! I now have to wait another 2 wks to go back and get a request for yet another scan to check X's size again. So another 3wks before i can get any definite answers. I wish they would just agree to be cautious and just do the c section or induce me early. Instead, i've gotta wait and see. The longer i wait the more i freak out about how bad it was last time for nearly 2mths AFTER the birth.
In the meantime, til i get some answers, i'm trying to remain positive and pray and trust God has His hand on this situation. My beautiful son will be here before i know it, and although i may have a rough recovery afterward (or i may not - depending on what the dr decides in 3wks) i'll be more focused on my wonderful children, hopefully lol Til then im enjoying the kicks and rolling around that Xavier does while hes still got room in there :) Soon he'll be in my arms, and i'll miss being pregnant. Ironic isn't it , how we miss wat we no longer have.... Kailee is already asking when i will go to hospital and get her baby brother out. She's so cute and can't wait to help change nappies, push him in the pram and hold him. Wat a gorgeous big sister she'll be :D
Well, here's to waiting another few weeks..... i should really keep myself busy finishing off the nursery area and buying Kailee's present from the baby :) Oh and of course there's always housework to be done *ugh*.... In the meantime, here's a cute pic we got yesterday of X's face (u can see his nose, lips and chin), its just precious...
So i had my 34wk ultrasound yesterday and it was so cute watching my little man rolling around and wiggling the whole time. He sure does love to move :) We double checked the sex and there's no denying it - all boy!! Now, the main reason for the scan was to see just how big he is measuring already..... whoa! For overall weight, about 6lb 6oz already. Wat have i been feeding this child!?! His head circumference is already 33.55cm (measuring 39wk) and his tummy is measuring 36wk. Both are in the 95th percentile for the growth charts. I'm freaking out, as i still have 6wks til he's due to come out...... i'm possibly looking at a 10lb baby *shocked!!*
Antenatal was this morning and i was met by another dr - different once to last appt. This lady was nowhere near as understanding or caring as the last dr i saw. She just kinda looked at me and was so completely ignorant. Told me that i may not tear at all with this baby, cuz 2nd births are usually easier.... where the heck is the logic in that?? Have a rough birth with a baby less than 8lbs (Kailee was 7lb 13oz at 10days overdue), and an easy birth with a 10lb baby.... yeh right! I now have to wait another 2 wks to go back and get a request for yet another scan to check X's size again. So another 3wks before i can get any definite answers. I wish they would just agree to be cautious and just do the c section or induce me early. Instead, i've gotta wait and see. The longer i wait the more i freak out about how bad it was last time for nearly 2mths AFTER the birth.
In the meantime, til i get some answers, i'm trying to remain positive and pray and trust God has His hand on this situation. My beautiful son will be here before i know it, and although i may have a rough recovery afterward (or i may not - depending on what the dr decides in 3wks) i'll be more focused on my wonderful children, hopefully lol Til then im enjoying the kicks and rolling around that Xavier does while hes still got room in there :) Soon he'll be in my arms, and i'll miss being pregnant. Ironic isn't it , how we miss wat we no longer have.... Kailee is already asking when i will go to hospital and get her baby brother out. She's so cute and can't wait to help change nappies, push him in the pram and hold him. Wat a gorgeous big sister she'll be :D
Well, here's to waiting another few weeks..... i should really keep myself busy finishing off the nursery area and buying Kailee's present from the baby :) Oh and of course there's always housework to be done *ugh*.... In the meantime, here's a cute pic we got yesterday of X's face (u can see his nose, lips and chin), its just precious...
Monday, August 31, 2009
Time drags on *sigh*
Tuesday 01.09.09
So we're nearing the end of this life-forming journey... and the weeks are just dragging on ever so slowly. The first 7mths just seemed to have flown and was gone without even blinking... now it's like watching paint dry. Maybe its got something to do with me feeling so uncomfortable and sore. X likes to dig under my ribs and make himself all nice and cosy in there - it certainly isnt cosy for me :( The pressure of his head makes it hard to walk and my stomach is enormous i can barely get near the sink to wash dishes. I look freaking huge! Esp since i'm only 5ft 1, so my belly can only grow out lol Now sleeping... what the heck is that? I'm awake every hour or so, just to move my body pillow and roll over, its such a task lol
I finally got to see the Dr last week and discuss my concerns about having a big baby naturally and tearing again as badly (or worse) like when i had Kailee. Thankfully she was understanding and has ordered an ultrasound to check how big this little man is already, and then discuss my options for birth - natural or c section. Either way, i keep reminding myself he's going to get out one way or another, whether i push him out or he gets cut out. He can't live in my tummy forever, thank goodness :) So i can't wait for my ultrasound on Monday (7th Sept) to get a peek at my little man again, and see how he's growing. I'll also ask for them to double check the sex - tho i'm pretty darn sure its a boy (based on my 19wk u/s, dream i had at the beginning of my pregnancy, timing of sex in relation to ovulation etc).
Kailee is getting so excited about meeting her little brother. She's already pushing her dolls around in his pram, wrapping them in his little baby blankets :) Tonite she was even singing nursery rhymes to X in my belly, and he was kicking - which she got to see, it was adorable!!But, until next time.... i'm off to bed to try and sleep. My folks are moving house this week, so i'm gonna help pack stuff and keep mum company while she does the hard work :) I'll post updates after i've had my scan and spoken to the dr next week - i can't wait!!
As a parting gift - here's my belly pic taken last week @ 32wks. Can u say HUGE?!?
So we're nearing the end of this life-forming journey... and the weeks are just dragging on ever so slowly. The first 7mths just seemed to have flown and was gone without even blinking... now it's like watching paint dry. Maybe its got something to do with me feeling so uncomfortable and sore. X likes to dig under my ribs and make himself all nice and cosy in there - it certainly isnt cosy for me :( The pressure of his head makes it hard to walk and my stomach is enormous i can barely get near the sink to wash dishes. I look freaking huge! Esp since i'm only 5ft 1, so my belly can only grow out lol Now sleeping... what the heck is that? I'm awake every hour or so, just to move my body pillow and roll over, its such a task lol
I finally got to see the Dr last week and discuss my concerns about having a big baby naturally and tearing again as badly (or worse) like when i had Kailee. Thankfully she was understanding and has ordered an ultrasound to check how big this little man is already, and then discuss my options for birth - natural or c section. Either way, i keep reminding myself he's going to get out one way or another, whether i push him out or he gets cut out. He can't live in my tummy forever, thank goodness :) So i can't wait for my ultrasound on Monday (7th Sept) to get a peek at my little man again, and see how he's growing. I'll also ask for them to double check the sex - tho i'm pretty darn sure its a boy (based on my 19wk u/s, dream i had at the beginning of my pregnancy, timing of sex in relation to ovulation etc).
Kailee is getting so excited about meeting her little brother. She's already pushing her dolls around in his pram, wrapping them in his little baby blankets :) Tonite she was even singing nursery rhymes to X in my belly, and he was kicking - which she got to see, it was adorable!!But, until next time.... i'm off to bed to try and sleep. My folks are moving house this week, so i'm gonna help pack stuff and keep mum company while she does the hard work :) I'll post updates after i've had my scan and spoken to the dr next week - i can't wait!!
As a parting gift - here's my belly pic taken last week @ 32wks. Can u say HUGE?!?
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Being pregnant isn't always a cup of tea...
Tuesday 04.08.09
I'm starting to realise just how easy my pregnancy with Kailee was. This whole pregnancy has been full of drama - not that its such a bad thing lol I've had morning sickness til 12wks, migraines so bad i've thrown up, been to hospital twice cuz i've been really sick or having pains in my stomach, and more..... I failed my 1hr glucose test (to check for gestational [pregnancy] diabetes) and then had to sit through the 2hr test, thankfully i passed that. So don't need to cut out sugary things like chocolate lol I'm now measuring at least 3wks ahead and the midwife is concerned and wants for the dr to see me at my next antenatal appt. Looks like i might just have a big boy growing inside my tummy - hopefully he doesn't get too big, i still have to give birth to him lol. All is going well otherwise, my iron count is a bit on the low side, meaning i need another blood test at 36wks to check it again. I can't believe there's less than 11wks to go til this little man is due!! I have a feeling he might make an appearance earlier than that tho. (At least i hope so - i really dread going overdue again and i'm already feeling awfully uncomfortable lol).
I'm starting to feel enormous and X doesnt like to sit still in there, he's always wiggling around, poking his body parts out. I keep taking belly pics to see how i'm looking each couple wks, its crazy how much i'm growing. I think i was this big when about to have Kailee - so i can't imagine how big i'm gonna be when X decides to enter this world :O It's so cute watching my belly move as he changes position and Kailee loves feeling her brother poking against my tummy. She always tells me he's poking his butt at her lol Kailee's going to make a great big sister.
I've finally moved into my own place which is fantastic. It's so nice to start getting everything out of boxes n set up Kailee's room. I need to get organised and do my room and start setting up all X's things in the nursery area. I'd like to get it all done before my baby shower which is in less than a couple wks. I'm so excited for Serena to be coming up and all the fun we're gonna have :) I've bought nearly everything i need for X and can't wait for the little guy to hurry up and get here - i'm already over being preg.... big and uncomfortable lol
Til the next update - me and my tummy will keep on growing. I'll come back to post pics when i get some new nice ones :D xxx
I'm starting to realise just how easy my pregnancy with Kailee was. This whole pregnancy has been full of drama - not that its such a bad thing lol I've had morning sickness til 12wks, migraines so bad i've thrown up, been to hospital twice cuz i've been really sick or having pains in my stomach, and more..... I failed my 1hr glucose test (to check for gestational [pregnancy] diabetes) and then had to sit through the 2hr test, thankfully i passed that. So don't need to cut out sugary things like chocolate lol I'm now measuring at least 3wks ahead and the midwife is concerned and wants for the dr to see me at my next antenatal appt. Looks like i might just have a big boy growing inside my tummy - hopefully he doesn't get too big, i still have to give birth to him lol. All is going well otherwise, my iron count is a bit on the low side, meaning i need another blood test at 36wks to check it again. I can't believe there's less than 11wks to go til this little man is due!! I have a feeling he might make an appearance earlier than that tho. (At least i hope so - i really dread going overdue again and i'm already feeling awfully uncomfortable lol).
I'm starting to feel enormous and X doesnt like to sit still in there, he's always wiggling around, poking his body parts out. I keep taking belly pics to see how i'm looking each couple wks, its crazy how much i'm growing. I think i was this big when about to have Kailee - so i can't imagine how big i'm gonna be when X decides to enter this world :O It's so cute watching my belly move as he changes position and Kailee loves feeling her brother poking against my tummy. She always tells me he's poking his butt at her lol Kailee's going to make a great big sister.
I've finally moved into my own place which is fantastic. It's so nice to start getting everything out of boxes n set up Kailee's room. I need to get organised and do my room and start setting up all X's things in the nursery area. I'd like to get it all done before my baby shower which is in less than a couple wks. I'm so excited for Serena to be coming up and all the fun we're gonna have :) I've bought nearly everything i need for X and can't wait for the little guy to hurry up and get here - i'm already over being preg.... big and uncomfortable lol
Til the next update - me and my tummy will keep on growing. I'll come back to post pics when i get some new nice ones :D xxx
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Antenatal Appt update :)
Friday 10.07.09
I had another antenatal appt earlier this week which was pretty much the same as it usually is. Measured my stomach, heard bubs heartbeat etc. My blood pressure is consistently rising, so the midwife wants to keep an eye on that. Appointments are now every 2wks (tho they weren't meant to start being that frequent for another 3wks yet), so i go back on July 21st for another checkup. Other than that, not much has changed - no swelling in my hands or feet, headaches has pretty much gone, no longer feeling sick, etc. I've had a few days this week where i have nearly passed out in town, which is totally frightening, but after a nice long sit down on the closest chair - i'm ok to get up and quickly get home. How embarrassing if u were to pass out in town - shame!
X is now head down - which explains the funny movements i felt last week when i guessed he was flipping around. He's got a few favourite moves he does over and over again that consist of headbutting my bladder and poking his butt out the top of my belly while kicking the other side at the same time. I feel HUGE and all this poking and stretching he's doing, only makes my belly hurt more as the skin stretches. It feels a whole lot better once i've put cream on my tummy - if only i could swim in the stuff lol.
I'm getting so impatient wanting to move - tho money is tight and im trying my best to save for a house. Only have to finish paying off X's carseat and i'm pretty much all set when it comes to buying baby things. I'd hate to add up all the money i've spent so far - but he's gonna be more than worth it. Serena (my best friend in Brisbane), is starting to plan my baby shower for next month (mid-August)..... i'm sure it'll be great and i can't wait for her to come stay for a few days. A nice kiddy-free weekend for her too which i'm sure she'll make the most of :)
So until my next appt in a bit over a week..... Here's a new belly pic taken this week, when i get time i'll make a slideshow of my 'bump' progress over the last 6mths :) xxx
I had another antenatal appt earlier this week which was pretty much the same as it usually is. Measured my stomach, heard bubs heartbeat etc. My blood pressure is consistently rising, so the midwife wants to keep an eye on that. Appointments are now every 2wks (tho they weren't meant to start being that frequent for another 3wks yet), so i go back on July 21st for another checkup. Other than that, not much has changed - no swelling in my hands or feet, headaches has pretty much gone, no longer feeling sick, etc. I've had a few days this week where i have nearly passed out in town, which is totally frightening, but after a nice long sit down on the closest chair - i'm ok to get up and quickly get home. How embarrassing if u were to pass out in town - shame!
X is now head down - which explains the funny movements i felt last week when i guessed he was flipping around. He's got a few favourite moves he does over and over again that consist of headbutting my bladder and poking his butt out the top of my belly while kicking the other side at the same time. I feel HUGE and all this poking and stretching he's doing, only makes my belly hurt more as the skin stretches. It feels a whole lot better once i've put cream on my tummy - if only i could swim in the stuff lol.
I'm getting so impatient wanting to move - tho money is tight and im trying my best to save for a house. Only have to finish paying off X's carseat and i'm pretty much all set when it comes to buying baby things. I'd hate to add up all the money i've spent so far - but he's gonna be more than worth it. Serena (my best friend in Brisbane), is starting to plan my baby shower for next month (mid-August)..... i'm sure it'll be great and i can't wait for her to come stay for a few days. A nice kiddy-free weekend for her too which i'm sure she'll make the most of :)
So until my next appt in a bit over a week..... Here's a new belly pic taken this week, when i get time i'll make a slideshow of my 'bump' progress over the last 6mths :) xxx
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