Well my scan day excitement turned into more of a panic as I woke up and peered out of my window to discover a sheet of white covering my car, drive and extending my garden so it looked like it joined the house across the road.
This was Bristol’s first really Snow Day in 27 years! (or so we thought until the next morning!)
I quickly rang hubby in a panic about how were were going to manage to make the appointment if the sun didn’t melt the snow in the next 5 hours! He promised me that we would make it to the ball.. Of course, I do trust my hubby fully, but as a back up plan I prepped a man who can with a 4x4 that I may be requesting a favour!
Mr T arrived at home, at 14.15 and set away clearing the drive way and uncovering the car and off we set at 14.30 leaving plenty of time to make the appointment. During all this Snow Day excitement, I started to down the pints of water required to enable the scan to be clear. Drinking water and holding it in when you have become a regular toilet visitor is a challenge in itself!
We arrived at the hospitals 15 mins later, the different in snow levels in the centre and suburbs is surprising! We checked ourselves in at reception and I enquired as to whether there were any delays and if it was possible to take a quick pee and top myself back up?!? I was advised I could take a 10 sec wee, as long as I drunk a bottle of water after.
At 15.35pm we were called.
The scan lady entered the room and informed us that she would be looking at the baby development and asked us whether we wanted to be informed of any abnormity, to which we replied yes, this question made the worry set in.
She started off by measuring BabyTays heart, body & legs and told us that the baby was tucked away low so she couldn’t get to the facial details and its second arm/hand. This innocent comment made Mr T panic that the baby only had one arm, bless him!
The solution to this was to tilt the bed so I was practically upside down, this made BabyTays come down from its snuggly position and enable us to see its ikle face. The scan lady also pointed out that I was having Braxton Hick contractions, which can be seen in the photo’s. Braxton Hicks are pre labour contractors, which are preparing your womb for the dreaded L word. She then finished up by measuring its spine and told us everything was good, at which point Mr T started to breath again...
When we had finished she asked us both if there was anything else about Babytays we would like to know? To which we both replied NO!
And no.. on the picture, it is in fact the leg you can see.
So the sex of the baby will remain a secret, until IT decides to enter the world.
Facts & Figures
BabyTays measurements are:
Bi-parietal Diameter 45mm 19 weeks & 4 days
Head Circumference 164mm 19 weeks & 3 days
Abdominal Circumference 148mm 20 weeks & 1 day
Femur Length 32 mm 20 weeks & 0 days
How did it feel to actually see BabyTays for the first time?
Absolutely amazing! We started off a bit on edge, until we heard that everything was OK and then the relief kicked in. The pictures we were given are so clear it’s unbelievable, you can see its facial features really clearly.
Relief also kicked in when I ran out to the toilet, someone pressing down on your belly for 15 mins had not helped in the slightest.
The next count down is to the big L and arrival of Babytays. In the meantime, I will pass the time by going on a major shopping mission preparing for the new arrival.
Monday, 9 February 2009
Sunday, 8 February 2009
BabyTays first pictures, taken on snow day!!
For those of you who have been waiting for BabyTays first pictures, wait no longer....
I'll provide full details of our 20 week scan experience when I have a bit more energy (completely knackered from weekend) but to keep you going let me intoduce you...
P.S No sickness all weekend, thats a first!!! fingers crossed...
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Pregnancy Yoga, it’s a must!
Well, I should currently be at my pregnancy yoga class but I’m having another sick day and to be honest I’ve had enough of sticking my head down a public loo, so decided to stay home. You just can’t beat your own toilet, it’s luxury!
But for all those pregnant ladies out there I can highly recommend finding your local Yoga for Pregnant Ladies Classes. I found details of our local class through my midwife. Be warned they do have a bit of a waiting list so get your name down sooner than later, you also need to be over 12 weeks to attend.
Now every Wednesday evening myself & fellow fat friend with twins, Becky join the rest of the gang for a hour of chat, relaxing and learning to breath…there is a skill to it honest!
Week one I must say was a bit of an eye opener. As the newbie’s, we were quite shocked about the detail some pregnant ladies go into, in fact we were like kids giggling at the back when one lady informed us she was booked for a C section but was hoping for a vaginal birth! Surely the correct description would be “natural birth” and I did have to stop myself from asking where else it would come out from? This was just the start, and the only example I can give incase kids are reading!
Well, after we got over the graphic details these guys go into we tried our hardest to conker the whole breathing thing.. Now these ladies are experts in this field, and many of them have gone through labour just using the breathing technique, how the hell!! I can ensure you I will be sticking to the gas & air. But when we stopped trying to catch up with everyone elses breathing and relaxed it did start to come easier.
The whole point of these classes is to move your body to allow more room for the baby to grow and to help make you both more comfortable, which, I can see will be of huge benefit as BabyTays gets bigger! Also, to learn how breathing can help in labour, if you’re stressed, can’t sleep and more importantly to help you control sickness! By the second week I can honest say I enjoyed it a lot more and started to see the benefits.
I also enjoy the fact that everyone sits around and talks about their pregnancy at the start, all these ladies are 30 weeks+ so its great to hear their stories, advice & even learn a bit about the dreaded L word, which up until these classes I’ve tried to avoid.
So yes this is differently something I would recommend to all your pregnant ladies! & of course popping to the pub after for an appletiser & chat finishes off the evening lovely.
But for all those pregnant ladies out there I can highly recommend finding your local Yoga for Pregnant Ladies Classes. I found details of our local class through my midwife. Be warned they do have a bit of a waiting list so get your name down sooner than later, you also need to be over 12 weeks to attend.
Now every Wednesday evening myself & fellow fat friend with twins, Becky join the rest of the gang for a hour of chat, relaxing and learning to breath…there is a skill to it honest!
Week one I must say was a bit of an eye opener. As the newbie’s, we were quite shocked about the detail some pregnant ladies go into, in fact we were like kids giggling at the back when one lady informed us she was booked for a C section but was hoping for a vaginal birth! Surely the correct description would be “natural birth” and I did have to stop myself from asking where else it would come out from? This was just the start, and the only example I can give incase kids are reading!
Well, after we got over the graphic details these guys go into we tried our hardest to conker the whole breathing thing.. Now these ladies are experts in this field, and many of them have gone through labour just using the breathing technique, how the hell!! I can ensure you I will be sticking to the gas & air. But when we stopped trying to catch up with everyone elses breathing and relaxed it did start to come easier.
The whole point of these classes is to move your body to allow more room for the baby to grow and to help make you both more comfortable, which, I can see will be of huge benefit as BabyTays gets bigger! Also, to learn how breathing can help in labour, if you’re stressed, can’t sleep and more importantly to help you control sickness! By the second week I can honest say I enjoyed it a lot more and started to see the benefits.
I also enjoy the fact that everyone sits around and talks about their pregnancy at the start, all these ladies are 30 weeks+ so its great to hear their stories, advice & even learn a bit about the dreaded L word, which up until these classes I’ve tried to avoid.
So yes this is differently something I would recommend to all your pregnant ladies! & of course popping to the pub after for an appletiser & chat finishes off the evening lovely.
Friday, 23 January 2009
The Bump!
Today I finally got around to taking a photo of my bump.
While I was at it, I was brave and decided to measure the largest part. So what do you think I would measure at almost 18 weeks; bearing in mind that just 5 months ago I fit into my wedding dress with probably a 26in waist?
Well, your guess is probably nowhere near. My bump measures 38in, yes, that’s not a typo 38ins and I’m not even half way through my pregnancy.
To add to the surprise I took a tape measure to Tony aka Grumps to Babytays (instead of gramps) to compare. Tony, 59 today, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY is measuring at 44ins, only 6ins larger, and achieved over a much longer length of time….
I have a feeling I will be larger than Tony within the next month, and will probably be borrowing his clothes, oh god what a thought!!
Once Babytays arrives I have set Tony a challenge, who can slim down the quickest??
To make things interesting – TONY If you win, you will never have to babysit on a Saturday night, if I win ha ha ha your Saturday nights are looking very cosy at home -with a bambino!
Oh a brighter note, my boobs are growing in proportion to my bump - HAPPY DAYS!!
While I was at it, I was brave and decided to measure the largest part. So what do you think I would measure at almost 18 weeks; bearing in mind that just 5 months ago I fit into my wedding dress with probably a 26in waist?
Well, your guess is probably nowhere near. My bump measures 38in, yes, that’s not a typo 38ins and I’m not even half way through my pregnancy.
To add to the surprise I took a tape measure to Tony aka Grumps to Babytays (instead of gramps) to compare. Tony, 59 today, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY is measuring at 44ins, only 6ins larger, and achieved over a much longer length of time….
I have a feeling I will be larger than Tony within the next month, and will probably be borrowing his clothes, oh god what a thought!!
Once Babytays arrives I have set Tony a challenge, who can slim down the quickest??
To make things interesting – TONY If you win, you will never have to babysit on a Saturday night, if I win ha ha ha your Saturday nights are looking very cosy at home -with a bambino!
Oh a brighter note, my boobs are growing in proportion to my bump - HAPPY DAYS!!
£190 for us mums to be!
Great news for us mothers to be, the government have introduced a new grant to help us survive the credit crunch!
From April 09 we can claim a one-off tax free payment from the HMRC. You have to be 25 weeks pregnant to qualify for the "Health In Pregnancy Grant".
Your due date must be on or after the 6th April 09.
You can find more information here and also sign up to receive a text / email reminder when you are in your 25th week as a reminder, I've already signed up for mine!
All helps for the BabyTays fund, that’s half of the cost of a cot.
HAPPY DAYS!
From April 09 we can claim a one-off tax free payment from the HMRC. You have to be 25 weeks pregnant to qualify for the "Health In Pregnancy Grant".
Your due date must be on or after the 6th April 09.
You can find more information here and also sign up to receive a text / email reminder when you are in your 25th week as a reminder, I've already signed up for mine!
All helps for the BabyTays fund, that’s half of the cost of a cot.
HAPPY DAYS!
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
20 Week Scan
Oh a brighter note.. we've had our 20 week scan appointment for the 5th Feb.
Look out for babytays first photos coming soon!!!
Look out for babytays first photos coming soon!!!
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