Baby Briggs is a boy!! 💙💙
Everything looks perfect. His measurements are spot on, amniotic fluid is within the right range and heart rate good and strong at 148. I have a low lying placenta but the sonographer said it should move up on it's own and it's nothing to worry about.
A boy! :D
Sunday 31 August 2014
Monday 25 August 2014
Where is the time going?!
6 days until our gender scan and I have an appointment with my new midwife tomorrow (didn't like the old one!).
So far I have gained 7 pounds since we got our BFP. My diet can certainly be improved, although I'm eating plenty of fruit and veggies baby has a thing for Pringles and other salty snacks so I need to make a conscious effort to stay strong.
I tried to shave my bikini area yesterday and realised I can no longer even see my lady area never mind shave it!
Whoever said morning sickness settles in the second trimester lies, almost 16 weeks and I am still struggling to not vomit first thing in the morning, it's a good excuse for hubs to bring me breakfast in bed though! I've also developed sciatica over the past 2 weeks which means there is lots of sitting and laying down when I'm at home.
Apart from ms and a painful bum I'm feeling great. Pregnancy needs to slow down!
Monday 18 August 2014
The name game
Mummies, did you have a name that you always loved that you knew would be your child's name, or did it require hours of thinking? Just how much did you care about what other people thought?
We have two boys names in the running, one of which has been our boys name forever. Without question if he is in fact a he, we know his name. Martins wants to keep the name quiet, I don't know why, we like more traditional names so it's not because we're going to name him after a fashion brand or type of food!
Girls names are another matter - we have never had a girls name picked out and we both tend to like unisex names for girls. The one girls name we both love, although unisex, is more male-associated in the UK than girl. Would this put you off using it?
We have two boys names in the running, one of which has been our boys name forever. Without question if he is in fact a he, we know his name. Martins wants to keep the name quiet, I don't know why, we like more traditional names so it's not because we're going to name him after a fashion brand or type of food!
Girls names are another matter - we have never had a girls name picked out and we both tend to like unisex names for girls. The one girls name we both love, although unisex, is more male-associated in the UK than girl. Would this put you off using it?
102 days down 178 to go!
I can't believe that in 5 weeks we'll be half way through this pregnancy. Its going by so quickly but so slowly at the same time, if that makes any sense?
12 days until our gender scan and I'm back to thinking boy. Until tomorrow when, no doubt, I'll be back to thinking girl.
Baby B is doing great, after our little spotting episode a few weeks ago there as been nothing since. The second trimester energy burst has yet to hit me, if anything I'm sleepier now than I ever was. Babies heart rate is sticking firmly around 148, although now when we use the doppler it's hard to get a read as they're moving around so much in there!
I've managed to find some maternity jeans and t-shirts which don't look ridiculous so at least now I have some clothes! I'm still waiting of the blooming bump to jump out but it's getting there slowly but surely. Little ones growing away and causing plenty of soreness as he/she goes.
I have to admit I'm being a little naughty at the minute and taking 2 days sick from work to relax. The past 2 weeks have been dreadful at the office and I was so upset and exhausted on Friday I just had to spend some time at home. In the past two weeks I have been arriving in the office early every morning and haven't had a lunch break, my manager (who is also pregnant) keeps telling me to "Take it easy" and "look after yourself" but then piles work on top of what I already have to do and leaving me stressed. My 'colleague', who is technically my assistant, is angry at the university as they won't get someone in to cover my work load during my mat leave until I've already left. As a result she's refused to get involved in any of the organisation for the next academic year so she can claim ignorance when it comes to helping with my work in January. I can see where she's coming from, but I'm now doing all of my work PLUS all of the work she would normally do. So after waking up at 3am this morning and not sleeping due to thinking about work I decided enough was enough and I needed some time away from that place. I'm hoping that once I get back on Wednesday people might start to be a little more helpful.
12 days until our gender scan and I'm back to thinking boy. Until tomorrow when, no doubt, I'll be back to thinking girl.
Baby B is doing great, after our little spotting episode a few weeks ago there as been nothing since. The second trimester energy burst has yet to hit me, if anything I'm sleepier now than I ever was. Babies heart rate is sticking firmly around 148, although now when we use the doppler it's hard to get a read as they're moving around so much in there!
I've managed to find some maternity jeans and t-shirts which don't look ridiculous so at least now I have some clothes! I'm still waiting of the blooming bump to jump out but it's getting there slowly but surely. Little ones growing away and causing plenty of soreness as he/she goes.
I have to admit I'm being a little naughty at the minute and taking 2 days sick from work to relax. The past 2 weeks have been dreadful at the office and I was so upset and exhausted on Friday I just had to spend some time at home. In the past two weeks I have been arriving in the office early every morning and haven't had a lunch break, my manager (who is also pregnant) keeps telling me to "Take it easy" and "look after yourself" but then piles work on top of what I already have to do and leaving me stressed. My 'colleague', who is technically my assistant, is angry at the university as they won't get someone in to cover my work load during my mat leave until I've already left. As a result she's refused to get involved in any of the organisation for the next academic year so she can claim ignorance when it comes to helping with my work in January. I can see where she's coming from, but I'm now doing all of my work PLUS all of the work she would normally do. So after waking up at 3am this morning and not sleeping due to thinking about work I decided enough was enough and I needed some time away from that place. I'm hoping that once I get back on Wednesday people might start to be a little more helpful.
Monday 11 August 2014
Wardrobe Woe
At almost 14weeks I've reached a stage where I have no clothes to wear. If I had it my way is spend all day in martins pyjama bottoms.
I have one pair of maternity office trousers for work but my boobs are growing so much I'm down to 2 tops. Seriously, when will they stop?! I've gone from a 34DD to a 36 F-G and even my newest 36F bra is starting to be snug. All of my shirts are now just too tight in the bust area but maternity clothes are too loose around the middle as I don't yet have the big bump to carry the material. A nice bump is forming, but the biggest bump is still my pre-existing chub which is being pushed up and out as baby moves upwards. It is amazing though, every few days or so I wake up in the morning very achy and sensitive in the lower abdomen region and can feel my uterus a little more, starting to get the odd round ligament pain if I move too fast or in an awkward position.
What isn't so amazing is the back pain that is already starting - seriously?! I've always had back trouble so I know pregnant will worsten it but any longer than 10 minutes on my feet and my lower back is shot. I'm also getting sporadic sciatic pain down my bum and legs a few times a day.
20 days until we find out if we're team blue or pink...I was convinced we were blue but now I'm not so sure. I can't put my finger on it but something is making me think girl.
I have one pair of maternity office trousers for work but my boobs are growing so much I'm down to 2 tops. Seriously, when will they stop?! I've gone from a 34DD to a 36 F-G and even my newest 36F bra is starting to be snug. All of my shirts are now just too tight in the bust area but maternity clothes are too loose around the middle as I don't yet have the big bump to carry the material. A nice bump is forming, but the biggest bump is still my pre-existing chub which is being pushed up and out as baby moves upwards. It is amazing though, every few days or so I wake up in the morning very achy and sensitive in the lower abdomen region and can feel my uterus a little more, starting to get the odd round ligament pain if I move too fast or in an awkward position.
What isn't so amazing is the back pain that is already starting - seriously?! I've always had back trouble so I know pregnant will worsten it but any longer than 10 minutes on my feet and my lower back is shot. I'm also getting sporadic sciatic pain down my bum and legs a few times a day.
20 days until we find out if we're team blue or pink...I was convinced we were blue but now I'm not so sure. I can't put my finger on it but something is making me think girl.
Wednesday 6 August 2014
Downs Screening Results
1/87,000
I'm happy with those numbers.
I must be getting more comfortable with this 'pregnancy' thing, yesterday we booked our private gender scan. August 31st we'll see if I'm buying dresses or wondering how I'm going to potty train a boy.
25 days and counting!
I'm happy with those numbers.
I must be getting more comfortable with this 'pregnancy' thing, yesterday we booked our private gender scan. August 31st we'll see if I'm buying dresses or wondering how I'm going to potty train a boy.
25 days and counting!
Tuesday 5 August 2014
Pee exhaustion :(
My first serious pregnancy moan. Yep that's right, I'm moaning.
For the past 2 weeks I wake up, on average, every 1.5-2hours to pee, I then can't fall asleep straight away. Last night it was 11pm, 12.45, 2am, 3.15am, 5.40am and I've been awake ever since. I'm struggling to get through a full working day with this crappy sleep. I can't limit my fluid intake as this little one makes me feel so thirsty and when I'm thirsty I feel nauseous.
I might start wearing nappies.
In other news - no spotting since Friday. I found the brown discharge around 2pm on Friday and that was it. Nothing else in my underwear and only saw it when I wiped, it was gone and back to normal by Saturday morning. Midwife isn't concerned but I'm still a little on the anxious side. Good job little on is thumping away in there - we can even hear them moving now on the doppler.
For the past 2 weeks I wake up, on average, every 1.5-2hours to pee, I then can't fall asleep straight away. Last night it was 11pm, 12.45, 2am, 3.15am, 5.40am and I've been awake ever since. I'm struggling to get through a full working day with this crappy sleep. I can't limit my fluid intake as this little one makes me feel so thirsty and when I'm thirsty I feel nauseous.
I might start wearing nappies.
In other news - no spotting since Friday. I found the brown discharge around 2pm on Friday and that was it. Nothing else in my underwear and only saw it when I wiped, it was gone and back to normal by Saturday morning. Midwife isn't concerned but I'm still a little on the anxious side. Good job little on is thumping away in there - we can even hear them moving now on the doppler.
Saturday 2 August 2014
Postponing the reveal
Things were going so well!
Around 2pm yesterday I felt something a little weird going on and went to the bathroom. No blood, but there was some brown discharge which immediately causes panic. I called the early pregnancy unit and they asked the usual questions - sex? No. Heavy lifting? No. Signs if bleeding on ultrasound? No. They couldn't explain it, but told me to take it easy over the weekend and call them on Monday if it hasn't stopped.
Luckily it seems to have stopped, I've worn panty liners for the past 24 hours and they've been completely clean when I've changed them. Let's hope it's just one of those things. I feel like he/she has definitely 'popped' up out of my pelvis over the past day or two so maybe it was the stretching. Feeling a little tender down there for sure.
Luckily, we have a doppler, which I vowed I would never do but it's good that we have because I can hear their little heart beating away which helps to calm the nerves.
We were going to tell family this weekend but Fridays episode has been enough for us to out if off until next weekend at the earliest.
Around 2pm yesterday I felt something a little weird going on and went to the bathroom. No blood, but there was some brown discharge which immediately causes panic. I called the early pregnancy unit and they asked the usual questions - sex? No. Heavy lifting? No. Signs if bleeding on ultrasound? No. They couldn't explain it, but told me to take it easy over the weekend and call them on Monday if it hasn't stopped.
Luckily it seems to have stopped, I've worn panty liners for the past 24 hours and they've been completely clean when I've changed them. Let's hope it's just one of those things. I feel like he/she has definitely 'popped' up out of my pelvis over the past day or two so maybe it was the stretching. Feeling a little tender down there for sure.
Luckily, we have a doppler, which I vowed I would never do but it's good that we have because I can hear their little heart beating away which helps to calm the nerves.
We were going to tell family this weekend but Fridays episode has been enough for us to out if off until next weekend at the earliest.
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