08 September 2011
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
** Week 1 **
Birth - 08 August 2011
At the hospital ~ 09 August 2011
Going Home ~ 10 August 2011
Back at the hospital for Jaundice ~ 12 August 2011
1 Week old ~ 15 August 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
My Birth Story ~ Finally
Well, it has taken me 2months to get this done! Yes, little Monkeyman Luca is 2 months old already! I hope I can keep blogging more regularly from now on.
The Birth of Luca van Wyk
2 years of infertility heartache, five failed insemination's, one failed IVF and one successful frozen embryo transfer brought us to this day, 08 August 2011… The birth of our little Eskimo, our Son, Luca van Wyk.
Looking back, I now realize that it all started on Saturday 06.08. I had intense period type pains the whole day. It was a constant pain so didn’t think much of it, later it turned into a stitch type pain, the kind you get when you are out of breath from walking or running too fast (for which I didn’t have the energy anyway) Later that evening I took a nice hot bath in the hopes that the stitch would go away but it didn’t help. Got into bed and after what felt like hours of tossing and turning the pain went away.
On Sunday 07.08 I woke up with very strange pains. Again it felt like period pains but this time it wasn’t a constant pain. I wasn’t sure if it was contractions and mentioned to hubby that something was going on. Hubby was on his way out to play golf and was very worried that he might have had to cancel his golf day! I decided to lie in a bit and he went to golf. At about 9am I got up. I had an unbearable urge to clean I cleaned the whole house inside out, cleaned out the fridge and cupboards and did all the washing. Keeping busy also made the pain go away so that was last I thought of that.
Monday 08.08.11 (38w4d) 1am – The strange pains woke me up, definitely different from what I had Sunday morning. I tried to fall asleep again but the pain got worse. At about 2am I got up and went to lie in the living room. The pain came and went, starting in my lower back and then spread to my tummy. I started to time it just in case. The pain came every 5 to 8 minutes and it was too uncomfortable to lie down. I had to make numerous trips to the bathroom, I wondered if I had a stomach bug or food poisoning. I didn’t believe that this could really be the start of labor. I read through my pregnancy books and for some reason tried to convince myself that they definitely weren’t contractions but they were getting more intense so at about 4am I started to repack my hospital bag and got Luca’s things ready. The pain was getting worse so I decided that we would have to make a trip to the maternity ward, even if just to check what was going on. The bathroom runs were getting more frequent too and at one stage the pain was so intense that I almost threw up.
At 5h15am I phoned the maternity ward. I explained to the sister what the pain felt like and she asked me to pop in to check it out. I gathered the last of our things and took a nice hot bath.
At 5h45 I woke Carlo and told him we were going to the hospital, he slept through all the early morning events so wasn’t even aware that I had been up from 2am. At first he didn’t even register what I was saying and turned around to sleep some more. I had to make him a cup of coffee to wake him up and again explained what the pains felt like and that the nurse asked that we went in to check it out… That’s when his excitement finally set in. He was convinced his son will be born today. I on the other hand wasn’t convinced and was sure that we were going to be sent home with nurses laughing at the fact that I don’t even know what contractions feel like!
Dressed and ready we set off to the hospital at about 7am. On our way to the hospital I wanted to tell Carlo to turn around I was sure that we were wasting our time but then I got 3 intense pains after each other, like someone was trying to remind me exactly why we were heading to the hospital.
We arrived at the maternity ward at about 7h20, explained to them why we were there and they showed us to the labor room. To my amazement the whole room had already been set up especially for me. I thought to myself that I am going to feel really stupid if this is nothing.
The nurse assisting us was Thembi,she was very friendly and caring and helped to set me at ease. I undressed and put on the charming hospital gown. Hopped onto the bed and was hooked up to the machine that measures baba’s heart rate and the contractions.
And to my amazement the pains in fact were contractions. 1 every 6 minutes or so but they were not lasting very long.
My Doctor had gone away for the long weekend so the stand in Doctor was called to come check if I was dilated.
At about 8am we were introduced to Dr Venter. He did an internal exam and announced that I was in fact in labor and was 2-3cm dilated. He said he would pop in a bit later to see how it was going. At that stage we were still unsure whether we’ll be sent home or not.
At 10am Doctor Venter returned and did another internal check. I was now at 4cm and effacement was 100%. He broke my membranes and water gushed out, it felt like it would never stop. At that stage the contractions were almost unbearable and I couldn’t wait for the epidural! The doc asked me to wait a bit longer before having the epidural. I walked around and bounced on the ball but it didn’t help to ease the pain. The bathroom trips were still frequent and I again had to fight the urge to throw up.
The Doctor returned at 12h30 for another internal check. I was at 6cm so I requested the epidural; I was terrified that we might get to the point where it would be too late. The Doctor was too busy to administer the epidural himself so they sent for an anesthetist.
Lunch was served but I kindly offered it to Carlo, I was definitely not hungry. Then I caught a whiff of the food and the nausea hit me… I asked Carlo to take the food away and eat it outside but it was too late, instead he had to drop the food and grab a bucket .
Luckily the anesthetist was around the corner and got there at about 13h00. He prepped me for the epidural. It was not long before he was done and I was so relieved, I didn’t feel anything, it was 100% painless. He explained that he doesn’t like starting off with a full dose so he started me on the lightest dose. I could still move my legs which was great. The pain was already much better but I could still feel some pain on my right side. I was worried that he did something wrong but a while later the pain was gone completely. Absolute BLISS!
So the long afternoon started. I lay there watching the machine. My contractions spiked at over 100 but I didn’t feel anything. I am in awe of anyone who can go through this without an epidural.
Dr Venter returned at 15h30 and I was 9cm dilated. He explained that baby was laying the wrong way around, facing up instead of down. At first he mentioned that I might have to have a C-section but then decided that he will use a suction thingy called a Kiwi to help baby turn while I push.
Thembi prepped the labor room for the birth. Doctor Venter returned at 16h30 and announced that it was almost time to start pushing. My legs were placed in stirrups and another nurse joined to assist Thembi and the doctor.
I started to push at 16h45. It was the strangest feeling to be told to push when you can’t feel a thing. I struggled the first few times but then got the hang of it. They put a big mirror below the bed so I could actually see him crowning, not the best sight! But it helped with the motivation to push. Doctor put the kiwi suction thing on baba’s head and I was told to give one last push while the Doctor pulls with the suction thingy to get baba to turn. It worked and baba turns but he was not out yet. Doc tells me that he will have to cut me. One last push, the cut and baba was out at 17h15! He let out a tiny cry and they immediately put him on my chest. It was the most amazing feeling in the world. I couldn’t (and still can’t!) actually believe that this perfect little human being had been growing inside me for the last 9 months.
I cried and just stared at this beautiful being on my chest. Perfect button nose, perfect lips, perfect hands, perfect in every way.
They then left us for a short time, as one happy family, smiling, crying and totally in love.
Thembi returned to take Luca to the nursery while I was cleaned, I remember lying there all alone, placing my hand on my now empty tummy and just crying.
I couldn’t believe that our little miracle was finally here.
The Birth of Luca van Wyk
2 years of infertility heartache, five failed insemination's, one failed IVF and one successful frozen embryo transfer brought us to this day, 08 August 2011… The birth of our little Eskimo, our Son, Luca van Wyk.
Looking back, I now realize that it all started on Saturday 06.08. I had intense period type pains the whole day. It was a constant pain so didn’t think much of it, later it turned into a stitch type pain, the kind you get when you are out of breath from walking or running too fast (for which I didn’t have the energy anyway) Later that evening I took a nice hot bath in the hopes that the stitch would go away but it didn’t help. Got into bed and after what felt like hours of tossing and turning the pain went away.
On Sunday 07.08 I woke up with very strange pains. Again it felt like period pains but this time it wasn’t a constant pain. I wasn’t sure if it was contractions and mentioned to hubby that something was going on. Hubby was on his way out to play golf and was very worried that he might have had to cancel his golf day! I decided to lie in a bit and he went to golf. At about 9am I got up. I had an unbearable urge to clean I cleaned the whole house inside out, cleaned out the fridge and cupboards and did all the washing. Keeping busy also made the pain go away so that was last I thought of that.
Monday 08.08.11 (38w4d) 1am – The strange pains woke me up, definitely different from what I had Sunday morning. I tried to fall asleep again but the pain got worse. At about 2am I got up and went to lie in the living room. The pain came and went, starting in my lower back and then spread to my tummy. I started to time it just in case. The pain came every 5 to 8 minutes and it was too uncomfortable to lie down. I had to make numerous trips to the bathroom, I wondered if I had a stomach bug or food poisoning. I didn’t believe that this could really be the start of labor. I read through my pregnancy books and for some reason tried to convince myself that they definitely weren’t contractions but they were getting more intense so at about 4am I started to repack my hospital bag and got Luca’s things ready. The pain was getting worse so I decided that we would have to make a trip to the maternity ward, even if just to check what was going on. The bathroom runs were getting more frequent too and at one stage the pain was so intense that I almost threw up.
At 5h15am I phoned the maternity ward. I explained to the sister what the pain felt like and she asked me to pop in to check it out. I gathered the last of our things and took a nice hot bath.
At 5h45 I woke Carlo and told him we were going to the hospital, he slept through all the early morning events so wasn’t even aware that I had been up from 2am. At first he didn’t even register what I was saying and turned around to sleep some more. I had to make him a cup of coffee to wake him up and again explained what the pains felt like and that the nurse asked that we went in to check it out… That’s when his excitement finally set in. He was convinced his son will be born today. I on the other hand wasn’t convinced and was sure that we were going to be sent home with nurses laughing at the fact that I don’t even know what contractions feel like!
Dressed and ready we set off to the hospital at about 7am. On our way to the hospital I wanted to tell Carlo to turn around I was sure that we were wasting our time but then I got 3 intense pains after each other, like someone was trying to remind me exactly why we were heading to the hospital.
We arrived at the maternity ward at about 7h20, explained to them why we were there and they showed us to the labor room. To my amazement the whole room had already been set up especially for me. I thought to myself that I am going to feel really stupid if this is nothing.
The nurse assisting us was Thembi,she was very friendly and caring and helped to set me at ease. I undressed and put on the charming hospital gown. Hopped onto the bed and was hooked up to the machine that measures baba’s heart rate and the contractions.
And to my amazement the pains in fact were contractions. 1 every 6 minutes or so but they were not lasting very long.
My Doctor had gone away for the long weekend so the stand in Doctor was called to come check if I was dilated.
At about 8am we were introduced to Dr Venter. He did an internal exam and announced that I was in fact in labor and was 2-3cm dilated. He said he would pop in a bit later to see how it was going. At that stage we were still unsure whether we’ll be sent home or not.
At 10am Doctor Venter returned and did another internal check. I was now at 4cm and effacement was 100%. He broke my membranes and water gushed out, it felt like it would never stop. At that stage the contractions were almost unbearable and I couldn’t wait for the epidural! The doc asked me to wait a bit longer before having the epidural. I walked around and bounced on the ball but it didn’t help to ease the pain. The bathroom trips were still frequent and I again had to fight the urge to throw up.
The Doctor returned at 12h30 for another internal check. I was at 6cm so I requested the epidural; I was terrified that we might get to the point where it would be too late. The Doctor was too busy to administer the epidural himself so they sent for an anesthetist.
Lunch was served but I kindly offered it to Carlo, I was definitely not hungry. Then I caught a whiff of the food and the nausea hit me… I asked Carlo to take the food away and eat it outside but it was too late, instead he had to drop the food and grab a bucket .
Luckily the anesthetist was around the corner and got there at about 13h00. He prepped me for the epidural. It was not long before he was done and I was so relieved, I didn’t feel anything, it was 100% painless. He explained that he doesn’t like starting off with a full dose so he started me on the lightest dose. I could still move my legs which was great. The pain was already much better but I could still feel some pain on my right side. I was worried that he did something wrong but a while later the pain was gone completely. Absolute BLISS!
So the long afternoon started. I lay there watching the machine. My contractions spiked at over 100 but I didn’t feel anything. I am in awe of anyone who can go through this without an epidural.
Dr Venter returned at 15h30 and I was 9cm dilated. He explained that baby was laying the wrong way around, facing up instead of down. At first he mentioned that I might have to have a C-section but then decided that he will use a suction thingy called a Kiwi to help baby turn while I push.
Thembi prepped the labor room for the birth. Doctor Venter returned at 16h30 and announced that it was almost time to start pushing. My legs were placed in stirrups and another nurse joined to assist Thembi and the doctor.
I started to push at 16h45. It was the strangest feeling to be told to push when you can’t feel a thing. I struggled the first few times but then got the hang of it. They put a big mirror below the bed so I could actually see him crowning, not the best sight! But it helped with the motivation to push. Doctor put the kiwi suction thing on baba’s head and I was told to give one last push while the Doctor pulls with the suction thingy to get baba to turn. It worked and baba turns but he was not out yet. Doc tells me that he will have to cut me. One last push, the cut and baba was out at 17h15! He let out a tiny cry and they immediately put him on my chest. It was the most amazing feeling in the world. I couldn’t (and still can’t!) actually believe that this perfect little human being had been growing inside me for the last 9 months.
I cried and just stared at this beautiful being on my chest. Perfect button nose, perfect lips, perfect hands, perfect in every way.
Hubby cut the cord even though he could barely see through all the tears. From here on most of what happened was a blur because all I can remember is staring at Luca. I couldn’t stop smiling and crying! Thembi took him away to do his Apgar test for which he scored 9/10 and then 10/10. She dressed him in a yellow babygrow and put him back on my chest to breastfeed, he latched immediately and I cried some more.
Thembi returned to take Luca to the nursery while I was cleaned, I remember lying there all alone, placing my hand on my now empty tummy and just crying.
I couldn’t believe that our little miracle was finally here.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
He's HERE!
So baba decided that he wasn't going to stay put for his due date tomorrow and was born on 08/08/11 at 17h20 weighing 3.195kg & 49cm.
I had a great birthing experience, did get the natural I wanted, with an epidural :)
It is a huge adjustment, breast feeding going well with some niggles here and there. Still feeling quite unsure about myself so the tears do flow now and then but we'll get there eventually.
Here he is:
I had a great birthing experience, did get the natural I wanted, with an epidural :)
It is a huge adjustment, breast feeding going well with some niggles here and there. Still feeling quite unsure about myself so the tears do flow now and then but we'll get there eventually.
Here he is:
I am so incredibly in love with this little man.
Finally I know what it feels like to be complete...
Monday, August 1, 2011
It's August!
It's August!!!
Which means we will become PARENTS this month. WOW!!
Honestly, I don't think it has really sunk in yet. Even with the nursery ready and waiting and an ever growing belly, it still feels quite unreal! We are extremely excited but obviously also a little anxious.
I have a scan later this afternoon and Doctor will do an internal to check cervix and dilation. He says it won't tell us whether baby will come in a week or two or three because I can be 1 to 2cm dilated already and stay that way for a while or there could be no dilation and go into labour tomorrow, it's all very unpredictable.
At last weeks scan (37w4d) little mister was weighing in at 2.7kgs which means he only gained about 200g in 10 days. Doc is still happy with this but it could mean that he Luca will have a more average birth weight of 3.22 -3.3kg. Also, quite unpredictable since the measuring isn't very accurate at this stage.
I will update later with details of today's scan!
UPDATE:
Sjoewee, seems like mister has turned into a little piggy again. Weighing in at 3.2kg already! Doc said that it is quite difficult to get acurate measurements now but he is sure that he is above 3kg's already.With about 17 days to go I'm hoping the weight gain slows down a bit or Luca might have to come out via the sunroof ;-)
He didn't do an internal so no idea how "things" are progressing. Luca's swimmingpool is still pretty full, so a good sign of a healthy boy with great kidney function.
Next appointment ~ Wednesday 10 August (38w6d)
Which means we will become PARENTS this month. WOW!!
Honestly, I don't think it has really sunk in yet. Even with the nursery ready and waiting and an ever growing belly, it still feels quite unreal! We are extremely excited but obviously also a little anxious.
I have a scan later this afternoon and Doctor will do an internal to check cervix and dilation. He says it won't tell us whether baby will come in a week or two or three because I can be 1 to 2cm dilated already and stay that way for a while or there could be no dilation and go into labour tomorrow, it's all very unpredictable.
At last weeks scan (37w4d) little mister was weighing in at 2.7kgs which means he only gained about 200g in 10 days. Doc is still happy with this but it could mean that he Luca will have a more average birth weight of 3.22 -3.3kg. Also, quite unpredictable since the measuring isn't very accurate at this stage.
I will update later with details of today's scan!
UPDATE:
Sjoewee, seems like mister has turned into a little piggy again. Weighing in at 3.2kg already! Doc said that it is quite difficult to get acurate measurements now but he is sure that he is above 3kg's already.With about 17 days to go I'm hoping the weight gain slows down a bit or Luca might have to come out via the sunroof ;-)
He didn't do an internal so no idea how "things" are progressing. Luca's swimmingpool is still pretty full, so a good sign of a healthy boy with great kidney function.
Next appointment ~ Wednesday 10 August (38w6d)
Friday, July 22, 2011
Hospital Bag
Since there's less than a month to go before our boy makes his grand appearance (well, give or take a few days!) I suppose it is about time that I pack our hospital bags. I'm quite the list maker so wanted to share this list of what needs to be packed for my bag and baby's bag.
Thanks to a good friend, JessV from this blog Motherhood: Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much for sharing such an awesome list. I have tweeked it a bit here and there since the requirements differ from hospital to hospital.
HOSPITAL BAG
Paperwork
Medical Aid card & pre-auth number
ID Book
Certified copies of ID’s
Notebook and pen
Cash
For Mom
Comfortable, large t-shirt / pajama top for labour
Two sets of pajamas (front-button or strappy - for ease of breastfeeding)
Gown
3 Maternity / feeding bra's
Maternity panties / large panties / disposable panties
2 Pairs of socks
Slippers
Comfortable clothes to go home in
Toiletries
2 Dark coloured facecloths
2 Towels
Tissues
Body wash & body cream
Facewash
Toner
Moisturiser
Make-up ;-)
Fragrance-free anti-perspirant
Razor
Lip balm
Shampoo & Conditioner
Hairbrush & Hair Elastics
Hair dryer
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Maternity pads & sanitary pads
Coarse salt for bath
Nipple cream
Breast pads - about 8 sets
Pregnancy vitamins
Baby Clothes & Other Baby Goodies
Six to Eight sets of baby clothes: Vest, Babygro, socks, beanies (Preferably not white as this might get mistaken for the hospital clothes)
2 Receiving Blankets
One warm blanket
Surgical spirits
2 Dummies
Small pack of newborn nappies
Other
Pillow
Energy drinks, water
Energy sweets & snacks
Cellphone, Double-adaptor plug, cell charger
Camera
Books / Magazines
I'll keep adding to the list if there is anything I missed.
xx
Thanks to a good friend, JessV from this blog Motherhood: Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much for sharing such an awesome list. I have tweeked it a bit here and there since the requirements differ from hospital to hospital.
HOSPITAL BAG
Paperwork
Medical Aid card & pre-auth number
ID Book
Certified copies of ID’s
Notebook and pen
Cash
For Mom
Comfortable, large t-shirt / pajama top for labour
Two sets of pajamas (front-button or strappy - for ease of breastfeeding)
Gown
3 Maternity / feeding bra's
Maternity panties / large panties / disposable panties
2 Pairs of socks
Slippers
Comfortable clothes to go home in
Toiletries
2 Dark coloured facecloths
2 Towels
Tissues
Body wash & body cream
Facewash
Toner
Moisturiser
Make-up ;-)
Fragrance-free anti-perspirant
Razor
Lip balm
Shampoo & Conditioner
Hairbrush & Hair Elastics
Hair dryer
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Maternity pads & sanitary pads
Coarse salt for bath
Nipple cream
Breast pads - about 8 sets
Pregnancy vitamins
Baby Clothes & Other Baby Goodies
Six to Eight sets of baby clothes: Vest, Babygro, socks, beanies (Preferably not white as this might get mistaken for the hospital clothes)
2 Receiving Blankets
One warm blanket
Surgical spirits
2 Dummies
Small pack of newborn nappies
Other
Pillow
Energy drinks, water
Energy sweets & snacks
Cellphone, Double-adaptor plug, cell charger
Camera
Books / Magazines
I'll keep adding to the list if there is anything I missed.
xx
Update: 36 Weeks
How far along: 36 Weeks 1 Day (Only 27 days to go!)
How big is baby: Almost 2.5kg at last scan (34w6d)
What has been your preggy high this week? Just knowing that time is running out very quickly and that we'll meet our little man in less than a month!
What has been your preggy low this week? I had the worst nights sleep on Sunday. I was so uncomfortable and achy. Restless legs, cramps in calves etc. Funnily enough the next day my mom commented that it looked like my bump had dropped so that could be why??
Weight gain: from 58kg to 70kg.... So 12kg's to date
Bump measurement: 103cm
Stretchmarks? None so far (touch wood!) Bump gets rubbed with a mixture of Happy Event and Bio-Oil every day. Good thing is I have seen a massive improvement in the stretchmarks I had before being preggies.
Cravings / Aversions: Nothing specific
Movement: Lots of squirming and rolling around. Constant pokes with elbows / knees. LOVING IT!
Next Appointment: Monday 25 July (36W4D)
Things to do: Pack hospital bags
Looking forward to: The next 27 days!
Will you be trying for Natural or Caesar? Definitely natural with an epidural but I am completely open to whatever happens. As long as baby is delivered safely.
How is your partner dealing with the pregnancy at this stage? He has been wonderful and I am more in love with him than ever before. I love how he rubs my bump and speaks to Luca. If he had his way he would definitely have been here already. He can not wait!
How big is baby: Almost 2.5kg at last scan (34w6d)
What has been your preggy high this week? Just knowing that time is running out very quickly and that we'll meet our little man in less than a month!
What has been your preggy low this week? I had the worst nights sleep on Sunday. I was so uncomfortable and achy. Restless legs, cramps in calves etc. Funnily enough the next day my mom commented that it looked like my bump had dropped so that could be why??
Weight gain: from 58kg to 70kg.... So 12kg's to date
Bump measurement: 103cm
Stretchmarks? None so far (touch wood!) Bump gets rubbed with a mixture of Happy Event and Bio-Oil every day. Good thing is I have seen a massive improvement in the stretchmarks I had before being preggies.
Cravings / Aversions: Nothing specific
Movement: Lots of squirming and rolling around. Constant pokes with elbows / knees. LOVING IT!
Next Appointment: Monday 25 July (36W4D)
Things to do: Pack hospital bags
Looking forward to: The next 27 days!
Will you be trying for Natural or Caesar? Definitely natural with an epidural but I am completely open to whatever happens. As long as baby is delivered safely.
How is your partner dealing with the pregnancy at this stage? He has been wonderful and I am more in love with him than ever before. I love how he rubs my bump and speaks to Luca. If he had his way he would definitely have been here already. He can not wait!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Exhausted!
This third trimester exhaustion sure is something else!
I feel completely drained and really have to force myself to just get up and do simple things like wash the dishes or even bath/shower. This last 4 weeks can not go quickly enough!
I guess it doesn't help that I'm super bored too. I've just about sorted and organised everything in the nursery. Washing done and our bags are (sort of) packed. Now I'm literally just counting down the days (29!!)
36 Weeks tomorrow and my bump is now growing by the day. Luca has dropped too and I'm now carrying quite low. Hubby is convinced that Luca will make his appearance by 39 Weeks :) I on the other hand think he is going to bake for quite a bit longer. Which will be interesting since my gynae doesn't actually do inductions unless you are way over your due date.
So one of these day I might be researching things to do to bring on labour! (Which was the last thing on my mind a year ago today when we got our BFN from our IVF a Sad Sad day)
Next gynae appointment is on Monday, hoping mister picked up a bit more weight this time.
xx
I feel completely drained and really have to force myself to just get up and do simple things like wash the dishes or even bath/shower. This last 4 weeks can not go quickly enough!
I guess it doesn't help that I'm super bored too. I've just about sorted and organised everything in the nursery. Washing done and our bags are (sort of) packed. Now I'm literally just counting down the days (29!!)
36 Weeks tomorrow and my bump is now growing by the day. Luca has dropped too and I'm now carrying quite low. Hubby is convinced that Luca will make his appearance by 39 Weeks :) I on the other hand think he is going to bake for quite a bit longer. Which will be interesting since my gynae doesn't actually do inductions unless you are way over your due date.
So one of these day I might be researching things to do to bring on labour! (Which was the last thing on my mind a year ago today when we got our BFN from our IVF a Sad Sad day)
Next gynae appointment is on Monday, hoping mister picked up a bit more weight this time.
xx
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Birthdays & Miracles & 35 Weeks
It's my birthday today, officially starting the last year of my twenties :)
It's a strange birthday though because a year ago today 2 little embryos were placed in a freezer to one day become our little miracle. A year ago I was wishing for the same thing that I wished for the year before - 2 Pink Lines - we were busy with our first IVF and I was so sure that I would get the most awesome belated birthday pressie, but it wasn't to be.
Though little did we realise that one of those tiny embryos that was placed in the freezer would be happily baking away in his mommy's tummy a year later, eagerly awaiting to make his grand appearance in just 5 weeks time!
Wow - what a difference a year makes!
So for the first birthday in 3 years I'm not wishing for 2 pink lines, I'm wishing that life could stay as good as this :)
I'm 35 weeks pregnant today and I'm going to say it again - where has the time gone?? I can not fathom that in just 5 weeks we will meet our little miracle. I can not wait!! There are times when the nerves get the better of me and I wonder how and if we are going to cope but I know we are, we'll do the best we can!
Our baby shower on Saturday was a huge success. I'm happy that we decided to have it together :) While the girls were insidew Ooohing and Aaaahing over baby things the guys were outside braaiing and having (one too many) drinks.
A friend made us the most gorgeous baby shower cake and cupcakes:
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Weight gain: LasStill haven't weighed!
Bump measurement: Growing by the day.
Belly button: It really wants out but doesn't seem like it can. haha
Cravings / Aversions: I mostly don't feel like eating the last couple of days. Definitely craving strawberry and chocolate flavoured milk though.
Movement: Loads of alien like movements, I swear it looks like he is going to break through my tummy at any moment.
Next Appointment: Monday 25 July - 36weeks/4days
Things to do: Currently washing all the baby clothes and blankies. Have bought everything I need for our hospital bags. Just need to pack those.
Looking forward to: The next 5 weeks flying past!
It's a strange birthday though because a year ago today 2 little embryos were placed in a freezer to one day become our little miracle. A year ago I was wishing for the same thing that I wished for the year before - 2 Pink Lines - we were busy with our first IVF and I was so sure that I would get the most awesome belated birthday pressie, but it wasn't to be.
Though little did we realise that one of those tiny embryos that was placed in the freezer would be happily baking away in his mommy's tummy a year later, eagerly awaiting to make his grand appearance in just 5 weeks time!
Wow - what a difference a year makes!
So for the first birthday in 3 years I'm not wishing for 2 pink lines, I'm wishing that life could stay as good as this :)
I'm 35 weeks pregnant today and I'm going to say it again - where has the time gone?? I can not fathom that in just 5 weeks we will meet our little miracle. I can not wait!! There are times when the nerves get the better of me and I wonder how and if we are going to cope but I know we are, we'll do the best we can!
Our baby shower on Saturday was a huge success. I'm happy that we decided to have it together :) While the girls were insidew Ooohing and Aaaahing over baby things the guys were outside braaiing and having (one too many) drinks.
A friend made us the most gorgeous baby shower cake and cupcakes:
35 Week Update:
How far along: 35 Weeks, 5 weeks / 35 days to go!
How big is baby: 2.487kg at yesterdays scan so he only gained about 265grams in 2 weeks. Doc wasn't worried since he is still at the perfect weight.
Weight gain: LasStill haven't weighed!
Bump measurement: Growing by the day.
Belly button: It really wants out but doesn't seem like it can. haha
Cravings / Aversions: I mostly don't feel like eating the last couple of days. Definitely craving strawberry and chocolate flavoured milk though.
Movement: Loads of alien like movements, I swear it looks like he is going to break through my tummy at any moment.
Next Appointment: Monday 25 July - 36weeks/4days
Things to do: Currently washing all the baby clothes and blankies. Have bought everything I need for our hospital bags. Just need to pack those.
Looking forward to: The next 5 weeks flying past!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
33 Weeks ~ Proper Update
Okay, so I know I've been terrible at updating this blog. It just seems as if there is always something else that pops up and then I just never get to it.
But here it is a proper update!
How far along: 33 Weeks 5 Days!! Only 43 days to go :)
How big is baby: 2.222kg at 33week scan. He was about 1.8kg at the 31 week scan. He is gaining weight exactly on track. Doc estimates that he will be a bit bigger than average at about 3.6kg.
Weight gain: Last time I checked it was about 11kg's but haven't weiged myself in a while.
Bump measurement: Over 100cm ;)
Belly button: Looks strange, half in, half out.
Cravings / Aversions: I'm not craving anything specific but definitely still leaning toward sweet things rather than meat and such. Lately I've been feeling quite nauseas when having lunch / dinner. Have to eat a lot less at each meal, guess there's not much space left for my stomach to expand.
What do you miss: I definitely miss a good nights sleep. I am now really struggling with back ache at night. I toss and turn from side to side constantly and just can't get comfy. Have now bought a bean bag thingy that can be heated in the microwave, going to try that for the back ache.
Movement: I have definitely noticed that it must be getting a bit cramped in there for mister :) I no longer feel definite kicks or punches but am constantly being poked by a knee or elbow. He also seems to love to play trampoline on my bladder.
Next Appointment: Wednesday 13 July - 35 Weeks. Then weekly from there.
Things to do: Last bit of shopping and organising for the baby (couples) shower on Saturday. Once that is done then I definitely need to start washing baby clothes and I have to get my hospital bags packed.
Looking forward to: Receiving all our preggy shoot pics this week! Baby shower on Saturday!
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But here it is a proper update!
How far along: 33 Weeks 5 Days!! Only 43 days to go :)
How big is baby: 2.222kg at 33week scan. He was about 1.8kg at the 31 week scan. He is gaining weight exactly on track. Doc estimates that he will be a bit bigger than average at about 3.6kg.
Weight gain: Last time I checked it was about 11kg's but haven't weiged myself in a while.
Bump measurement: Over 100cm ;)
Belly button: Looks strange, half in, half out.
Cravings / Aversions: I'm not craving anything specific but definitely still leaning toward sweet things rather than meat and such. Lately I've been feeling quite nauseas when having lunch / dinner. Have to eat a lot less at each meal, guess there's not much space left for my stomach to expand.
What do you miss: I definitely miss a good nights sleep. I am now really struggling with back ache at night. I toss and turn from side to side constantly and just can't get comfy. Have now bought a bean bag thingy that can be heated in the microwave, going to try that for the back ache.
Movement: I have definitely noticed that it must be getting a bit cramped in there for mister :) I no longer feel definite kicks or punches but am constantly being poked by a knee or elbow. He also seems to love to play trampoline on my bladder.
Next Appointment: Wednesday 13 July - 35 Weeks. Then weekly from there.
Things to do: Last bit of shopping and organising for the baby (couples) shower on Saturday. Once that is done then I definitely need to start washing baby clothes and I have to get my hospital bags packed.
Looking forward to: Receiving all our preggy shoot pics this week! Baby shower on Saturday!
Bump Piccies
Monday, June 13, 2011
Preggy Shoot - Sneak Peak!
The photographer said that she would load some pics on FB in about two weeks time, so imagine my surprise when I got a message last night to say that she couldn't resist and had loaded some pics ALREADY. YAY!
And.....I'm quite happy with them!
And.....I'm quite happy with them!
Not even a sign of a bump in the second pic... oops
I LOVE the first pic but the blanket around the shoulders is a bit corny... haha
Second pic just a bit of kidding around :) Hubbie is always bragging that his bump is bigger than mine!
I can't wait to see more!
xx
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