36 weeks

I'm 36 weeks pregnant. That's just one week away from being full term. 

My appointment went well this morning. I'm classes as low risk so as long as I make it to 37 weeks then I can deliver at the midwife led unit. He is currently 4/5 palpable so he's definitely moved down. The midwife also listened in and his heart rate was 128bpm. My next appointment is on the 10th February when I'm 38 weeks. 

I asked my friend, Lorna, this afternoon about the 4/5 palpable and she explained that it means 4/5 of the head is above my pelvis. When I'm 3/5 palpable then it means the head is engaged and won't come back out. 

My filling came out today :( I phoned the dentist (as soon as it happened!) and I got an appointment for next Wednesday but if it gives me any bother then I've to go down any morning for an emergency appointment. I hate the dentist. My mum found it amusing that I'm more concerned about going to the dentist next week than I am about having a baby next month. 

So here are the picture for today.. 

I don't think that looks real - I think it looks like I've put something up my top! 

As always I look smaller in the mirror! 

33+6 scan

Roisin done my scan - she's lovely. I was glad when she came into the waiting room and called my name. 

My placenta is high enough to avoid a section. I think she said it was 4.1cms away from the neck of my uterus. 

The scans just get more amazing each time. He looked amazing. Roisin pointed everything out - heart, kidneys, stomach etc.. I could even see him making breathing movements on the screen. His head is very low down which explains all the extra pressure I've been feeling. She checked the sex again and he is definitely a little boy. There is no doubt about it so I can feel confident removing all the tags and washing all the blue clothes! His estimated weight is 4lbs 11oz. He's just perfect ♥

After she checked everything she just let me watch him moving around and I got to see his face. He kept opening and closing his mouth and sticking his tongue out. 

scan tomorrow

It felt really strange this morning not having to go to work. 

I did get over it quickly with going for a long bath and then watching Bones on dvd. I'm sure that will keep me amused for the next week or so. 

I was looking at the baby things aswell. Baby clothes are everywhere. I'm thinking about starting to wash them and put them away. I didn't want to start washing them too early but was thinking it's just over 6 weeks until my due date so maybe it's not too early anymore. Sometimes I think I'm in denial about it being February next month. Initially my plan was to start with all the neutral colours and then move onto the blues but I've decided I feel confident enough he is definitely a little boy so I'm not so bothered. 

I'm also planning on writing out a list of what I want to put in my hospital bag(s). I know in my head what I should be packing but I'm thinking seeing it on paper will let me relax a little. On Wednesday I'm hoping to pick up some nighties with buttons on the front to wear while I'm in labour and for afterwards. Also need to buy some underwear which I won't mind being ruined. Other than that I have everything I'll need. Just need to check with my midwife if I'll need to bring my own bottles/formula just incase I'm unable to breast feed. I really want to breast feed so hoping I'll be fine. 

I have my scan tomorrow morning at 9am. Early. This scan is just to check the position of the placenta. When I had my emergency scan up at RAH last month they said placenta looks high enough so this is just to confirm that. I felt nervous earlier thinking about it but that seems to have passed. I'll probably feel nervous while I'm in the waiting room. I am looking forward to seeing my little boy again although I imagine he'll be really squished in there now. 

Think that's all for now. I'll update tomorrow after my scan. 

Finished work

Oh my - this the third day in a row I've written an entry. 

I've officially finished work!! 

I wasn't expecting to feel sad about leaving. It's not so much the work I'll miss, it's the people I work with. I'll miss seeing them every day. I don't think it's hit me yet that I've finished up. I imagine that will hit me at some point next week. 

When I went into work this morning my desk had been decorated. There were banners saying good luck and loads of little sparkles everywhere. I had a huge bouquet of flowers. I don't like being the centre of attention so I felt mortified when I first seen it. At the same time it was so nice of them all to do that for me. I received lots of presents. Most of them are clothes - I'm starting to think that my little boy has more clothes than he'll ever wear. I got little minature toiletries aswell which I thought was a really thoughtful present. Will be handy for the hospital bag (when I actually get around to packing it). I'll add them all to the list of photos I've to take and upload. 

So that's me. Home. No more work. 

It feels weird but in a good way. I'm getting closer everyday to meeting my little boy. 

33 weeks

I know I should really try and write more than once a week. I just feel like I have no energy at the moment. Hopefully I'll be around more often after I finish up at work on Friday! 

So it's Wednesday.. and that means.. 

I'm 33 weeks pregnant today!! 33 weeks!! Only 7 weeks until my due date - that's 49 days ♥

I'm aware I could go over my due date but it's still very exciting. Sometimes I still can't believe it but other times I feel like I'm wishing away the weeks until he's here. 

Really uncomfortable now. I try not to complain about it because I know everything is worth it and I wouldn't change it for anything. I'm really uncomfortable sitting at my desk all day at work. I'm sure I've mentioned it before but that itself is draining. Sitting all day means my pelvis and back are aching. I have no idea what he is doing in there but today he felt really high up to the point where it felt weird breathing. I wouldn't say it was sore when I took a deep breath but it felt different. Feeling much better now that I've been able to have a walk and I can relax at home. 

I love feeling him kicking and moving. It's too amazing to even begin to explain. His kicks and stretches can hurt but they always make me smile. That's my little boy in there. 

Sometimes I wonder if he gets uncomfy or I'm squishing him when I'm trying to sleep. If I try to sleep on my left side he kicks so much until I move. On my right side he still moves but it's more gently movements. Not sure if it's just me but it's a pattern I've noticed. I try not to sleep on my left side because that acid reflux is worse for me for some reason but when I wake up all achy and sore then I'm changing sides! 

There hasn't been anything else much happening this week. Everything seems to be going well. I finish work on Friday on a half shift! I'm really looking forward to it. I'm also looking forward to my scan on the 13th January - my scan is at 9am so hoping at that time I'll get parked and also won't be waiting too long. I still feel nervous before scans. Even though I can feel him moving and I seen him three weeks ago I still have that worry. The scan is to confirm my placenta is high enough as part of my risk assessment I'll be getting at my 36 week appointment. Since it's not an emergency I hope I get a picture at this one although I imagine things must be getting really cramped for him in there. 

So here is the bump this week. I think I look smaller but he feels like he's stretched out so that could be why.. 

That's really not that great a picture. That top looks really short - even though it's a maternity one. Oh well - after Friday I can stay in my pyjamas for 7 weeks if I wanted to. I'm planning on going for a shower very soon so I'll try and take some better ones and update later on.