It's official.
I'm a rubbish blogger. I started this post over a week ago and it's taken me that long to get back to it!!
It's been too long - not that there hasn't been plenty to keep me busy - good and bad. I'll summarise in point form or i'll never get through it - and you'll be bored to tears reading it...
I'M GROWING
I'm now 33 weeks and looking bigger and bigger. I've put on about 30 something pounds and most of that aint' TP. Unless that baby comes out the size of a small toddler i've a lot of work to do at some point. Never mind.
I'M WORRIED
I've had 2 growth scans that both had me quite a bit worried. The first was my NHS (free on public health service) scan. Most things checked out ok, BUT and it was a big but (not unlike my own) abdominal growth has slowed a little. Still within the average lines, but dropped on what it was. Add to that that my amniotic fluid is borderline low and you've got a worried pregnant lady. Our Consultant said not to worry but to keep an eye on how much movement the baby makes. NOT TO WORRY! NOT TO WORRY WHEN I'VE GOT TO BE CONSTANTLY AWARE OF HOW MUCH THIS LITTLE CREATURE INSIDE ME IS MOVING. No chance. I'm trying to be calm, but it's very hard. It's made more difficult by the fact that TP has no routine. Some days there's a circus going on in there and others....zip. Today i was going mad waiting for a kick, roll or squirm. On Tuesday, we're going for a private scan to check out whether the NHS got it right.
The private scan said abdomen and amniotic fluid are fine...(Amniotic fluid index 16.8 instead of 9.8 on NHS scan). However, they said that TP's femurs and thighs are small - down in 5th percentile and that the cerebellum is also a little on the small side. They ended up by saying they're not worried at all and they don't need to scan me again. And i'm not going to fret over that???!!!! Still, nothing I can do but wait and see.
I'M STRETCHING
TP as decided to lie across me in in what's called transverse breech position. It's cute but not overly comfortable and will mean that we're in for a definite c-section unless that baby moves. I'm not hugely worried but would prefer to try to give birth naturally, esp since the hospital we'd like to give birth at (and are signed up to) has an amazing birth unit if you can do it on your own but a horrid VIctorian ward for those who need help....more on that when i've more time.
I'M CROSS
This has annoyed me. This is my fantastic clinic that did the do for me. Granted their admin is rubbish but they get the results and the man CARES. I don't want to see him hounded out of town by the jealous Docs who don't get the same results. All the clinics could be guilty of what he's accused of. Our last clinic were twice as bad as him and i don't see them being sued.
I'M SHOPPING
Still not a lot of purchasing going on for TP but progress is being made. We did start today, with some newborn grows, booties, mitts and hats. I almost cried in the shop and thought i'd have to go to the ladies to calm down. It was all a bit much. Do normal (fertile) mums get this emotional? We've chosen some bits and pieces from a big London Dept store and chosen our buggy. Just gotta get it ordered.
I'M TIRED
I'm starting get my 1st trimester exhaustion back again. i can't do a whole night without a toilet trip and if I get too awake i lie thinking about TP and hoping all will be ok.
I'M LISTING
So much to do and only 40 something days left to do it. Maybe even less!
I'M LEARNING
I've just started my ante natal classes. There are loads of us there - 11 couples(!) - so hopefully i'll meet someone to compare notes with...
I'M SURROUNDED
By girls on the verge of treatment. I had lunch and dinner with 2 separate friends at the start of treatment last week. My hairdresser is about to start her IVF as is another friend who's also my travel agent and one of my editors at work. A good friend is also in the midst of it and has had 2 cycles already. She's off to Turkey for no 3 in the New Year. A friend who adopted has asked me to talk to a friend of hers who's about to start IVF as she (adoptive mum to 2) feels i'm more up to date in my knowledge. I can't believe how many people I know in this boat now. I wish i could do more to help than talk to them.
I'M OFF FOR SUPPER NOW
I need an early night so i'm off for a light supper and to wind down a bit
Love to you all - i'll post a bump pic this week. Belly button is half popped - v weird look.
Sorry for long post.
xxx
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5 comments:
You are a better blogger than me! Glad to see you are ok. I'm sure TP is fine in there - if neither scan place wanted you back I'm sure everything is ok. If the private scan was where I guess it was they really know their stuff so if they say don't worry I wouldn't worry. Do you get to stop work soon?
Don't worry too much about that transverse position. My daughter was also transverse until I was about 36 weeks pregnant with her, and then she finally turned.
I don't blame you for being a little scared about all the growth stuff. It's hard when they tell you something isn't quite right...but it's nothing to worry about. My daughter also had some inhibited growth in utero, and everything really did turn out to be fine, but I still found it worrisome all the same. Hang in there!
Just glad to hear from you.
:0)
I don't miss those middle of the night bathroom trips. Daniel and Melissa must sense this, so now they are taking their diapers off in the middle of the night....and then screaming. So, once again, I am up in the middle of the night.
Sending big hugs!
Can't wait to see your latest bump pic. I can't believe you're 34 weeks already... where has the time gone?
I have a half-popped belly button, too. For me, it's the top half, and it actually occured at about 20weeks. Very weird look and feel.
I hope everything continues to go well for you.
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