Samuel's blog

Hospital

2008-10-10T22:09:00.005+01:00

Mummy and daddy had to go to Dr's today for a flu jab and daddy moaned about it. After that we went to the safari park but i went to sleep. Daddy said all the animals were awake early as lots of them blocked the roadway. I think he was most concenered about the rhino but mummy said the baby was cute. After lunch we went to the hospital as mummy said i had to have a scan of my hips because they need to check they were ok as i was lying the wrong way in her tummy. We were not long at the hospital and all they did was take pictures of both sides, mummy took me in to the room while daddy and Abi waited outside. But me and abi both got to go in the new pram.

clinic

2008-09-30T23:22:00.002+01:00

Mummy took me to a new place today which was ok and a nice lady was talking to me but then mummy got me undressed. The lady had a look at me then mummy put my vest back on i was happier then. We then went to see another lady and mummy took my vest off again and put me on scales. Mummy says i now weigh 10ib 13oz and 55cm long, and we went for my 6 week check and everything was ok and the first lady was the doctor. The only thing is daddy in trouble cause it was raining today and he had the rain cover for my pram in the car, but it was ok because mummy put me in the car seat and then put the two hoods up so i was nice and snug and dry.

how could you

2008-09-30T23:18:00.002+01:00

last night as we were getting ready to go up to bed we were in our usual routine Ste took the tray up for the night and i went in to the kitchen to do something, and then was coming back to get Sam. But as i came to the lounge the door was shut so i asked Ste where Sam was assuming he had taken him to bed. But no Ste had forgotten about him and was about to go up without him not sure at what point he would have remembered.

naughty

2008-09-28T23:28:00.000+01:00

I wasnt very happy today and started crying in the meeting so for the first but im sure not the last time mummy had to take me out.

Photos

2008-09-24T23:29:00.001+01:00

After many attempts mummy and daddy have finaly got a picture of me they like to use for the thank you cards the previous ones i have had my eyes closed or been pulling funny faces.

One month

2008-09-18T21:54:00.002+01:00

Cant believe it but Samuel is one month old today cant believe how quick its gone. Happy Birthday Samuel

Work

2008-09-16T19:17:00.002+01:00

Mummy took me and Abi in to where she works today, it didnt take long for someone to pick me up then i got lots of cuddles before comimg home again. Abi was a bit shy at first but soon was ok and behaved so mummy was happy and relaxed.

To grown up

2008-09-14T19:19:00.001+01:00

Daddy says I'm not allowed to grow up to quick as Abi already is and all thought he liked my outfit he thought it made me look to old,so said to mummy if i grew up to quick they would after have number 3 and mummy should keep me dressed like a baby.

B and q

2008-09-13T21:19:00.002+01:00

Daddy finally got to take his son to b and q only thing is he slept through the whole experience.

FIRST SONGSTER PRACTICE

2008-09-11T19:37:00.000+01:00

Last night i went with mummy to songster practice i was looking forward to it but just before it started daddy took me off mummy and in to another room. I did still manage to hear some of the practice though. Every time we go to the Army i do get lots of cuddles though which is nice.

Weigh in

2008-09-09T19:40:00.002+01:00

The midwife called again today and was happy with my progress so she has discharged me and mummy i weigh 81b 6oz which is almost my birth weight. Which is good i have had a quiet week so far me and mummy are having a quiet day tommorow as Abi is going to Auntie Julies.

Saturday

2008-09-06T20:59:00.001+01:00

Daddy took his car to the garage and then we popped to the shops. In the afternoon auntie deb uncle ste and arthur called round to see you. Then after tea daddy went to see uncle Paul in hospital who is doing ok after his operation on his back.

Here you are with your big sister

more photos

2008-09-04T21:57:00.000+01:00

more visitors

2008-09-03T21:07:00.000+01:00

Uncle vince called in to night to meet you and to show us his photobook cause mummy still in the process of doing one as a wedding album.

busyday

2008-09-02T20:54:00.000+01:00

the health visitor called to check on you this morning and you now weigh 7ib 14oz and everything else was ok. Then auntie deb called in to see us and then the midwife called to check on us both she happy that mummy is getting better and that you putting weight on so coming back next tue to weigh you again.

Two weeks old

2008-09-01T20:48:00.000+01:00

Today was the day you were due and the day daddy heead back to work. Managed well got your sister sorted and downstairs and then sorted you out and finally got myself sorted and brought you down. It was difficult at times when you both wanted attention at the same time but on thge whole i coped. Daddy came home and sorted Abigail out. Then some friends callled round to meet you and brought you a gorgeous outfit with the cutest shoes.

Army Baby

2008-08-31T20:40:00.000+01:00

We got ourselves organised and took you to meet all your friends at the army. I managed to hold on to give auntie Pam first cuddle and after that you went on the rounds your sister decided to brighter things up by being noisy. We came home with lots of parcels for you. After all the excitement of the morning which you slept through. We had a quiet afternoon with abi falling asleep in the car and sleeping till teatime. but yes you are an army baby as you managed to sleep through the meeting including the band.

Daddy goes back to work tommorow and i wonder how i will cope with you both onmy own particularly as still not felling 100percent.

Busyday

2008-08-30T20:34:00.000+01:00

Daddy had to go to pick up some stuff from screwfix then we went shopping. After that we called in to see grandma and then came home before heading to auntie Linda birthday party which means daddy had to use his new toy to record the final of the rugby league cup where saints are going for 3 in a row.

Official

2008-08-28T17:56:00.001+01:00

Its official we have been to the registry office to register your birth and your name is Samuel James Stephen Richardson.

Big day

2008-08-28T12:19:00.004+01:00

Not a bad night you settled well but woke at 3:30 when abi disturbed as well. You both then went back to sleep but Abi woke daddy for her breakfast at 7 by shouting at the top of her voice daddy daddy. The midwives have been to check on us today and weighed you you are 7ib 11oz so have lost quite a bit. There a bit concerned about my wound and think i may have an infection so have phone the doctors to get some antibiotics to make mummy better.

This afternoon we are taking you to register your birth when your name will officially become yours. Mummy still trying to convince daddy that it should be Samuel James Stephen Richardson but he thinks you don't need the Stephen we will see what the outcome is. Daddy thinks your growing to quick already i dressed you in a little tshirt and short outfit today and daddy says you look grown up and he wants me to keep you in romper suits i think you look cute.

Day 9

2008-08-27T21:19:00.002+01:00

Had a very good night fed at 11 then we had to wake at 5:30 slightly spoilt by abi coming in and having a paddy. quiet morning when daddy got his new toy sky plus then a trip to tescos which you slept through. plus a quick visit to meet your great grandfather and grandma. Here's a picture of you and daddy watching tv.

Day 8-New tricks

2008-08-26T21:39:00.004+01:00

We had a quiet morning we had a good night with you going down and settling till half 4 when abi also woke and came in to us then you slept till gone 8. We headed to buy new shoes for Abi and called in a couple of other shops but we did give the double pram a trial run and daddy was impressed with it.

But you have amazed daddy tonight by sucking your thumb he doesn't think you should be able to but i have pointed out babies often do

before there born but he still impressed.

Day 7 One week old

2008-08-25T21:12:00.006+01:00

After a better night mummy was feeling much brighter but Abi still looked washed out and had a good nap this morning. You were feeling much brighter and your jaundice had improved so much so you were after a fed and together we managed a good feed. The midwife came to check us again and was happy so back again on Thursday when your going to get weighed. This afternoon we headed to nanny and grandads were you got to meet all your cousins. It was Max and Ben's birthdays and daddy had great fun on the bouncy castle as did Abigail.

Day 6

2008-08-24T21:06:00.001+01:00

Mummy had a bad night she is full of cold and had problems sleeping. Abigail was a bit more settled but woke early and came in with us. We had a quiet morning with mummy and abi staying in bed while daddy cleaned the garage. After lunch nanny and grandad came up and abi went to spend the afternoon with them. Daddy went to the tip and we had a quiet afternoon together. Abi came back from Nanny's and went to bed she had a more settled night disturbing after midnight but settling again and sleeping till after 5. You woke around midnight for a feed and slept till 5ish infact mummy and daddy both woke and daddy had your feeds ready and waiting and Abigail's milk.

Day 5

2008-08-23T21:28:00.004+01:00

Not a good night but more with your big sister than you. She woke up when we came to bed and was just lying in her bed but didn't seem herself. She then became unsettled as was felling very hot so we gave her some medicine we gave you your feed and settled down for the night. Daddy then woke up to see Abi standing by your basket but refusing to come in bed with us. I woke up to give you your feed and she was still there, but as i lifted you on to the bed to change you she climbed in she did eventually settle but woke early and wouldn't go to bed. You slept till half seven and after feeding you and getting you dressed. I had a bath and sorted Abigail out daddy took her down and gave her breakfast then i went down with her why daddy stayed upstairs with you. The midwife came and your jaundice is better and you are now waking more for feeds but still reluctant to take feeds from mummy.

We made it out today and took you to the supermarket but were not out long as mummy still struggling to walk long distances and stand. But daddy did point out that with Abi we were still in hospital till she was seven days old were you came home at 4 days old. You were not impressed with shopping and slept through the whole trip. Auntie Chris and Uncle Jason came to visit bringing loads of goodies for you and Abigail. Abigail wasn't very sociable and infact very clinging to daddy. But she is tired but doesn't seem right as she not eating and wanting to cuddle but also very sleepy today. She fell asleep straight after her tea without waiting to go to bed. Hopefully she will be more herself tomorrow. We are going to try and have a quiet day tomorrow as on Monday we are going to Max and Ben's birthday party. And you will get to meet all your cousins.

Day 4

2008-08-22T21:28:00.004+01:00

Not a bad night you slept till about half four but did wake your sister who wouldn't settle and ended up with us as well. You then became a bit more jaundiced and reluctant to feed so we gave you a bottle as we worried you were not getting enough. We bathed you for the first time you still dont like being undressed and let us know, but once dressed you were happy only thing is everything is swimming on you. But you have become the owner of some new clothes so will soon be spoilt for choice. The midwife came and said to make sure you feed about every 3 hours but you remained quite sleepy so we had to keep waking you for friends but towards the end of the day you seemed a bit brighter and more interested in milk. Your sister has behaved and has been good with you and macy a bit calmer. We Had a busy afternoon with visitors and a hectic morning but a quieter evening. Were hoping to take you out tomorrow.

Day 3

2008-08-21T21:49:00.003+01:00

Mummy felt much brighter today especially as they said we could come home although they thought you may be a bit jaundiced but apparently common on day three SO just advised to expose you to natural light. You also need a ultrasound scan of your hips because you were breech. So once the paperwork was complete we set off for home. You slept through your arrival and soon settled in. Macy has been a bit excitable so has been locked out most of the afternoon. Abi came home and was also keen to stroke and play with you but then played with her toys but kept coming back for a look. Mummys friend called round with lots of balloons and presents from work. You became a bit reluctant with your feeds but we have managed and at least mummy can sleep in her own bed.

Ready for Home

2008-08-21T20:35:00.000+01:00

Day 2

2008-08-20T18:56:00.001+01:00

Day two mummy was felling much more tired and sore but still better than last tme and your sugars were ok so they could stop checking them and we could at least give you chance to get hungry so you coul feed and you seemed to be getting the hang of feeding. Abigail came to see you only thing is she wanted to cuddle you like a doll and dosent seem to understand gentle but at least she seems to like you. One bit of good news is that we may be able to go home tomorrow and you passed your hearing test.

day 1

2008-08-19T18:48:00.003+01:00

I was a bit worried how we would be and hoped you wouldn't have the problems your sister had. I was not feeling as bad as i did with Abi and was sat out of bed at quarter to seven and after the doctor had seen me and my drain had been taken out i was up and about. You were still being monitored and needed to be fed but your sugars were ok. Daddy came in to see us and we spent time getting to know each other. Then at visiting time you grandad, nanny, Auntie Julie and grandma came in bearing gifts as well as bringing your sister who slept till the end of visiting. She then got upset as she hadn't seen mummy or daddy. So daddy went home to spend some time with you i was now starting to feel tired and think perhaps i had done to much. So i tried to rest. Your grandma and uncle Peter came in to see you later. I was feeling tired and think the adrenalin had worn off as well. But the night staff were gret and helped me with you and i managed to get some rest and you were still managing to have good sugars. You also were passed by the paeditrician despite giving her a hard time and not wanting to open your eyes, despite the fact that you had them open minuites after you were born.

B-day

2008-08-18T16:45:00.003+01:00

Although we hadn't said we knew that today was going to be your birthday. So having dropped your big sister off at nanny and grandads we headed for the hospital. I was due to be admitted at 8:00 and to have my section in the afternoon. After a while i was shown to a bed and then lots of people came to us but not a lot happened and daddy got worried because they hadn't started a drip on me to help control my diabetes that everyone said i needed. First the anaesthetist came to explain what would happen then the midwife and the doctor to admit me then they started the drip on me and i had to go on a monitor to make sure you were OK. Then the doctor who was going to do the section came to explain things and also scanned me to check how you were lying. You were still breech so that meant i defiantly had to have a casearean section. Then the midwife came to get me ready and we walked down to the theatre. Once there they took daddy to get changed and i went into the theatre. Its very strange walking into a operating theatre knowing you are going to be awake to have an operation. The staff in theatre were lovely and talked me through everything, first of all they put another drip in and then did the spinal. But i do remember thinking i hope its a boy i cant do this again. It is just amazing how quickly it works and no sooner than they had lay me down i no longer had control of my legs. Then they started to get things ready and then daddy was there holding my hand. They then told us what was happening and the midwife asked did we want to be told the sex or look for ourselves we said look. But then the anesthetist said there delivering the baby and told us it was a boy it no longer mattered not sure who cried the most but the tears were falling as we were both so happy. We didnt know what you were going to be and would have been happy if you were a girl as long as you were safe but the fact you were a boy as daddy said was the cherry on the cake.

They then came and showed us you so we could see for ourselves and then took you away to check you. Then they came and let me hold you why they finished the surgery. Just before the end they gave you to daddy and took you to be weighed and checked. It was then i though that it wasnt that bad and i could maybe do it again. Then i was taken to recovery and then they brought you back to see if you would feed but you didn't so they took you back to daddy so you could be fed. They then called the ward for me to go back and first they said i couldn't as i still had the drip up for my insulin and at first took me to delivery suite where you were waiting with daddy. Then daddy went to let everyone know you had arrived even though we were not certain on your name although we thought it would be Samuel James. Then they decided we could go back to the ward so we did. Both daddy and me were amazed by you we thought you looked like your big sister at first but then were not so sure but you were not as chubby as your sister and looked longer and defiantly more hairy. But to us you were perfect. After a while we spoke to your grandparents checked how your sister was and then your grandma came in to see you. So Happy Birthday Samuel James born at 14:24 on the 18th August 2008 weigh 8ib 61/2 oz

Uneventful

2008-08-15T21:14:00.000+01:00

Back to hospital today for monitoring evertything fine so back again next week. But everything is ready for spud the nursery is ready the cupboards are full the clothes are washed. Were still not sure of names and daddy still needs to take the covers off the car seat and pram to wash them but other than that were ready. Well prepeared theres times when i think im ready to be a mom again and other times where i just think im not or that i need more time. Not sure if your big sister is ready either but we keep telling her and she does point to my tummy and say baby sometimes.

37 weeks

2008-08-12T19:24:00.002+01:00

Back to clinic today everything fine so then up to fetal assessment to be monitored. So everything ok but back again on friday. Only thing is there not sure what way the baby is laying at moment so may need another scan to confirm next week.

Escape

2008-08-08T20:58:00.000+01:00

The consultant let me home on the understanding i go back yesterday if anything is wrong. I have to take things easy and the community midwife is to visit daily to check my blood pressure. But I'm home with Abbi and Ste that's all that matters. Due back on Tue to clinic hopefully the antibiotics will work and i can make it to 38 weeks when they will give me a date to go in.

Thursday

2008-08-07T20:55:00.000+01:00

Allthough one blood pressure was slightly raised everything else normall they have still kept me in the consultant will be round tomorrow. One good thing is i have got some rest but missing ste and abi so much. And worried about ste as it so much mither for hin with work abi and me,

Theory-wrong

2008-08-06T20:44:00.000+01:00

I guess i had a feeling they would keep me in. We headed foe the assessment unit after dropping Abbi off. When we got there they checked my blood pressure and water which were normal and put me on the monitor which was normal. But the consultant was still concerned as i had some odema and a headache and just wanted to keep an eye on me if things changed it would mean having the baby earlier than planned but as I'm at36 weeks the baby is well length developed.

So Ste headed off first to survey two schools then to collect my stuff and bring Abbi in to see me. As Abbi was quite happy playing with her cousins she wasn't to impressed coming in to see mummy. Particularly as Ste was so mithered with everything he didn't bring anything in to keep her amused and forgot teddy. She settled after a bit when Ste got a tv card and she could see cebbebies. She was also more than happy when mummy brought her some chocolate. Poor Ste then headed back with her so she could have her tea and get ready for bed, while he came back again with some food for me. But bang went the theory if ste came everything would be ok

36 weeks

2008-08-05T21:54:00.002+01:00

Had a busy but rewarding day yesterday Ste brought the baby things down from the loft and found the box of missing clothes on Sunday. So i spent yesterday washing and ironing. As Abbi has settled in her new room i stripped the cot and cleaned the room and cot. I then made it up as well as the moses basket finally placing teddies brought for the new arrival all ready for him or her. I did get a bit emotional when i saw the clothes that were in the basket of goodies from work and i washed all the new things we had but yesterday seeing all the tiny vest and babygrows socks and scratch mittens it brought things home that there will soon be another person arriving. I cant wait but at the same time i seem less prepared than i was with Abigail on a practical front but on an emotional really seem to be ready. But finally spuds room is ready the cot and moses basket await there new inhabitant the cupboard is stocked with tiny nappies there are still some books of Abi's to move once she has a shelf in her room but otherwise very much now spuds room. The bags are packed one for spud, one for mummy, one for Abigail. Uncle peter is on standby for mackie minding and as Ste has decided he may as well stay at his mums as well a bag is packed for him. We still need to collect the car seat from mums and wash that and the pram. But that Ste job. The only thing i have left to do is sort the freezer out. So yes were ready. Excited and nervous all at the same time.

I headed for the assessment unit today so they could monitor the baby as planned. But there concerned as there is protein in my water not unusual for me and i had it all through my pregnancy with Abi but as i have swollen ankles and have had one raised blood pressure they had to speak to my consultant. The monitoring was fine and unlike Abi this baby behaves and dosent hide when they put the monitor on, as was my blood pressure. So i had to have my blood pressure monitored again for an hour and bloods taken and need to Head back tomorrow to see the consultant. I now there concerned about pre eclampsia and do feel fine apart from feeling very tired on some days and backache. Normal for this stage of pregnancy. Ste is going to come with me the theory being if hes there everything will be normal.

return visit

2008-07-30T20:18:00.003+01:00

Attended the fetal assessment unit where they checked my bloods monitored by blood pressure every 15mins for an hour and monitored the baby. Everything was normal and espically my blood pressure so once a doctor had seen the results i managed to escape by which time it was lunchtime. So back on tue

Last scan

2008-07-29T19:21:00.002+01:00

Back at hospital today for clinic and last scan before spuds arrival. Scan went well and spuds growth is where it should be. But spud is still breech. I then went to clinic where discussed with doctor plan for delivery as i wanted to try natural delivery he suggested that they could try and turn the baby but if that didn't work i would need a section and went to arrange that but they cant attempt to turn the baby as i have had a section. So I'm back in 2 weeks to clinic and if baby still hasn't turned i need to have a section. I have got to start going twice a week from next week for monitoring. So i thought that was me done till next Tue. But then i got a call to say as my blood pressure had been up i have got to go back tomorrow for some checks. Its not what i would class as arranged but obviously they want to make sure so back i go. Cant believe that were on the homeward stretch and in another three weeks spud could be here.

Descision time

2008-07-22T22:00:00.002+01:00

34 weeks and counting. Back at hospital today the baby still breech but everything else OK, apart from needing antibiotics for an infection and the fact he/she remains big for dates. I saw the consultant today and he discussed with me what type of delivery i would like if the baby turns and everything remains OK it means its up to me i can either have a section or try an induction. But I'm not sure I'm concerned about an induction after last time but also now it will be my last chance to have a normal delivery. A section would be easier because we would now when it was happening and the disruption for Abi would be less as Ste wouldn't be at the hospital indefinitely. anyway i have got till next week to decide so see what happens. The other thing is he thinks it will be at least an 81b but wasn't saying anymore.

Last Day

2008-07-18T21:19:00.003+01:00

Today was my last day in work before starting maternity leave. I cant believe how quick it has come round. Part of me feels like i could work a bit longer but the other is relieved as it has been getting harder and i know i need to get organised for spud 2 arrival. I am also very pleased with myself as i haven't been off sick infact the last time was when i was due to start mat leave with Abigail and i was stuck in hospital and managed to escape just in time to get to the leaving do my colleagues had arranged.

I still cant believe how kind people have been and yet again i received a big basket of goodies, money and flowers, but even more thoughtful was the little basket of goodies for Abigail so she wasn't left out. As with last time there is everything from nappies to clothes, teething rings to blankets. And certainly enough to pack my hospital bag without panicking to get things down from the loft because currently all the new stuff for spud plus the baby things we had for Abbi are safely in the loft. I guess its time to face reality and pack that bag. With Abi it was perminatly ready as we never quite knew when they would next keep me in

Week 33 - Scan Report

2008-07-16T21:50:00.002+01:00

Hospital appointments are all muddled up as they were shut yesterday for audit so i had to go today for a scan, next week to clinic and then i will be due a scan again the week after. Amazingly as it turns out it was only yesterday that Ste commented that my shape had changed. So i turned up for my scan this morning and despite being head down since they started scanning me at 26 weeks spud is now breech. Its not a problem at the moment as still time to turn but it did amuse me. So after scan i headed to the fetal assessment unit to get the scan checked although the baby still measuring big it seem st have slowed down a bit. At least when i go next week i wont be panicking about getting to work cant believe i finish work on Friday. I need to get things sorted buy some nappies get my bag packed and the baby things down from the loft.

32 weeks and counting

2008-07-08T22:54:00.000+01:00

Feeling full of energy at the moment and like i could carry on working but realistically know it is time to finish as my hospital visits will increase so just 2 more weeks in work 6 days. I have told them no fuss but somehow know that's not going to happen. Still debating names it doesn't how many girls name we consider we still come back to Emily but i worry because of friends who have recently chosen Emily but Ste says it doesn't matter, we still not sure on a boys name for you but we have time and need to meet you to make a final decision but we are trying to choose carefully. Cant believe in 6 weeks we will get to meet you.

31 weeks and counting

2008-07-01T22:54:00.002+01:00

back at hospital for scan everything ok but baby still measuring to big but dr did say it could be genetic but there is still time to correct it. Diabetic team happy habc1 6.4. The baby is head down with its back to my tummy so not best position to scan as all curled up and dosent keep still when they scan me. Theres no clinic in two weeks so got to have a scan on the wed instead and clinic in three weeks and then another scan a week after that. So i have reserved my seat. They said today they may need to monitor me earlier than 36 weeks but at the moment plan is still to have the baby at 38 weeks cause if its earlier they would have to give me steroids and that can cause problems with my sugars so still looks like 7 weeks and counting.

Room update

2008-06-14T22:45:00.000+01:00

Ste and his dad knocked the plaster off last weekend and ste has been working hard to get the room ready for plastering i thought after are hols and couldnt work out why he had to get things done turns out whille we are away barry is coming shouls have been a surprise but never mind. We also fianlly managed to find a home for everything out of the room mainly the loft.

Say hello

2008-06-10T22:40:00.003+01:00

At scan again today and ste came with me but no 3d images today. The baby very active when scaning and head is down. Saw the consultant and although the scan dosent show that the water round the baby is high he thinks it is as the scan is only as good as the person doing it but the baby is measuring two weeks more than it should. So they want me to have really tight control. The diabetic team happy with things habc1 6.5 so we carry on back in three weeks as off on holidays but under strict instructions to contact someone if any problems and take my notes.

Hello spud

2008-05-27T20:45:00.000+01:00

Hospital visit again but as i am 26 weeks now i have to also have a scan every two weeks so i arrived for my scan Ste dropped me off and carried on to work. As i have a scan every 2 weeks to measure the baby growth he just cant come with me each time so comes to the important appointments. But i had my scan and as she finished she swapped probes the images had been really clear of spud particularly his head but then she showed me spuds face in 3d. I have never wanted a 3d scan as i never sure about the the images they show but it was amazing and why i couldn't tell who he/she looked like they did have a cute button nose. So as you can guess Ste was a bit miffed.

Then as normal i went to clinic my sugars have been creeping up and i have yo increase my insulin quite a bit the last couple of weeks. But the diabetic team were ok with my changes and told me to carry on. But the obstetrician did worn me that there was more fluid than there should be round the baby due to my sugars being raised and while it may correct itself if my sugars are better and its not a problem at the moment they need to keep an eye on it because it may mean i need more monitoring later on but it also could have settled by time i go next. So back again in two weeks.

25 weeks

2008-05-20T20:39:00.000+01:00

25 weeks gone allready scary best get a move on with abi's new room. Im getting kicked reguarly and cant believe how big i am and still got 3 months to go.

Hospital visit

2008-05-06T21:19:00.003+01:00

Hospital day again today Ste came with me today and we had the usual wait the midwife saw me and checked me as usual and we heard spud heartbeat which is also reassuring. But was worried i may have an infection thy thought this last time but it was clear but as i have been getting some pain in my tummy so i had to see Dr and he gave me a prescription for antibiotics. I then waited for the diabetic team my habc1 is 6.7 so up a little bit but my sugars have been a bit higher which could be just part of me needing more insulin or could be cause i got infection. Anyway that's now me for another three weeks then i start having two week scans. One thing is for sure though spud is lively enougth but certainly takes after Abi because certainly more lively when he/she hears music,

You look Pregnant

2008-05-02T21:21:00.007+01:00

I have been conscious that i have had a growth spurt over the last week or two but other people have noticed. I got accused of waddling on Tuesday and today i finally had to admit that my uniforms no longer fit and i don't no why but it seems to take longer than the length of a pregnancy to get maternity uniforms i have had to get bigger size which why there comfy on the bump look and feel like I'm wearing a tent as they are to big on the arms and shoulders and instead of being short sleeves look like three quarter. And caused someone to comment you look pregnant today.

22 weeks

2008-04-27T21:27:00.000+01:00

only 16 to go

Hospital

2008-04-23T20:21:00.003+01:00

Hospital day again but this time we all set off as i was having a scan. Abi slept all the way through the scan and was good while i was in clinic. Everything is ok and i have got my scans booked the next one is end of may when im 26/27 weeks pregnant. So back gain in 2 weeks. Only thing is i am having to slowly up my insulin as my sugars are creeping up.

halfway

2008-04-14T18:36:00.000+01:00

i am twenty weeks today so halfway.

Hospital Day

2008-04-08T21:53:00.002+01:00

Hospital visit again everything fine heard spuds heartbeat. Habc1 still 6.5 despite my sugars creeping up and me having to increase my insulin. Two weeks to my scan and Daddys birthday.

We have move off.

2008-04-04T22:49:00.001+01:00

Last weekend i thought i had felt some movement but wasn't sure but it was and i have been increasingly felling spud its still a strange butterfly, squirm sensation rather than kicks. We can also tell where he/she is lying by feeling my tummy it still freaks out ste though. Its amazing that i am almost half way i was felling so fat but i guess as i approach half way it is felling more of a bump it is really going so quick this time scary when i want to take it all in as it could be the last time i experience this.

ABIGAIL NOT IMPRESSED

2008-03-25T20:54:00.002Z

Hospital visit has come around again and we have hit the 17 week mark. I trundled off to the hospital again but this time i had abi with me as i wasn't in work. She quite enjoyed the journey there and the snow. Was very well behaved in the clinic but wasn't all impressed when the midwife checked mummy. But best of all was when she listened for the heartbeat and i got to here the baby's heartbeat for the first time. Its an amazing sound one which reminds you of the miracle of life and the wonder of motherhood one you do not tire of hearing only thing was as soon as they found spud he/she moved away. But abi seemed less than impressed by the whole experience.

Hospital visit

2008-03-11T20:06:00.000Z

My visit to the hospital soon came round again and was very uneventful apart from the usual waiting arround and waiting and waiting. I saw the midwife and apart from checking how i am and doing my blood pressure nothing happened then more waiting to see the diabetic team my habc1 is still 6.5 so that me for another 2 weeks.

14 Weeks Today

2008-03-03T14:43:00.002Z

well i now firmly don't fit in my uniform any more and many of my other clothes are the same with Abigail i remember waiting for a bump but this time its just appeared and i feel as big as i did at 5 months last time so i have rescued the maternity clothes. I spent Saturday looking for my polo shirt as my tunic no longer fastens but couldn't find it but also couldn't remember if i had lent it to anyone and if they had returned it so ended up just wearing a blouse over my skirt and freezing as it was cold in the church but the mystery was sold when i got given my polo shirt back i had lent it. So at least now i can wear that with maternity trousers and be comfortable. I cant believe were already in the second trimester it is really going quickly this time.

Time to come clean

2008-02-24T21:11:00.002Z

This morning when it came to put my uniform on i had a job getting my skirt on and definatley was much tighter rhan last week at first i thought i wouldnt manage to get my uniform on but ste managed to get the zip up and my tunic fastned although the last button only just. So its just as well we were planning to let people know after i had my scan on friday (thats if they havent allready guessed) because i cant hide it anymore.

Is it or isnt it

2008-02-23T21:01:00.000Z

I found out at clinic yesterday that they dont inform the gp about me being pregnant as it usually happens the other way round. So after we had finished at clinic we headed o the doctors as i had a prescription to pick up but the receptionist said i needed to see a doctor and gave me an appointment so off we headed. i saw him and he says my date is 31st august as its a leapyear it dosent matter either way cause we know spud will arrive in the middle of August i also been told that there is a strong possibility i will have to have another section not sure how i feel about that. But got time to think about what we want and be guided by the doctors.

Hello again

2008-02-22T20:14:00.002Z

Me and daddy went to the hospital again today. First of all i had a scan daddy said you were moving round lots but when they turned the screen you were still but it was good to see you again and see everything is OK. Today they worked out you are 12 weeks and four days which is four days more than last scan said. They also looked and as far as they can tell everything is ok. We then went to see the midwives were they go through everything and arrange any investigations that are needed. So they have given me a due date of 1st September. So as we now you have to arrive at 38weeks that means you will be with us in the middle of august. They have given me the date of my next scan and its on daddy's 40Th birthday so as we will both be off i guess we will bring your big sister to meet you next time.

Hospital

2008-02-19T19:31:00.002Z

Back again everything fine although i have had a lot of hypos that i have struggled with particularly as i have lost all my warning signals. But there happy with changes i made so just carry on. My habc1 down to 6.5 so thats good. So everything ok lets hope they find my notes as they couldnt today.

More Obvious

2008-02-17T19:24:00.001Z

I dont now wether its cause people now but a couple of people asked when we were going to tell people today i guess im not going to get away with things for much longer and willl have to tell although ste still threating to put scan on blog and see who twigs.

Hello bump

2008-02-09T21:02:00.000Z

Strange to say but its true. Last week ste thought that i had the start of a bump but i wasnt so sure but i have to say why it might not be obvious there is a definate bump there, and its goodbye to my jeans.

Strange how quickly things are changing this time to last

First Sighting

2008-02-05T12:29:00.003Z

Me and daddy set of to the hospital today a little nervous a little excited as they had told me they would scanned again today so i was looking forward to seeing you and at last now everything was ok i wasnt imaging that i was pregenant.

We arrived at the hospital saw the midwife and were waiting for the doctor and diabetes team to arrive. The doctor arrived and said everything was ok and would see us in two weeks but when i mentioned being scaned he said he would get the consultant. They then told us that he was away and didnt let anyone else scan so i would have to wait for my booking in scan. Which would have been ok if they hadnt tried to scan me last time, and i had been worring that everything was ok he reasured me that it was and they would have told me if there was any worries, but he would have a word with the midwife. The midwife was lovley and understood exactly how i felt and didnt think i was worring unecessary so they arraged for me to go to the early pregnancy unit were they would scan us so after seeing the diabetic team off we went.

After a short wait were i wondered if i should have just waited they called me in to be scanned said that it would take a couple of minuites but they would then show us good or bad. But as soon as they started scanning daddy could see you after making sure you were on your own they showed me the scan and there you were your little heart beating and i knew with certainty i was going to be a mummy again. They worked out you are 9 weeks and four days which fits in with the date i had worked out. They gave us a picture of you, your daddy was so proud .

That night when we got in after work we showed your big sister abigail the picture she smilled at you then shuffled off holding your picture. Why i still dont want to tell everybody about you i feel happy to start telling our friends and family about you.

How did she know

2008-01-28T16:04:00.000Z

I was on the phone to a friend when she started asking me when there was going to be an adittion to the family. So i had to tell her that there was an adiition on the way but we were keeping it quiet. She said she had a felling. How i dont know!!!!

First visit

2008-01-22T13:16:00.001Z

It was strange to be going back to the hospital again it was funny how people recognised me i wasn't expecting much to happen today. But after seeing the midwife and the doctor the consultant came in to see me and said he would scan me. Which was difreent to last time as i had a booking in scan at 9 weeks but they gave me that appointment for 12 weeks. So i was quite excited at having my pregnancy confirmed but when he did the scan he could see something but not anything to show me so they though i was proabably a week earlier than my dates which was what i though i anyway. But there going to scan me again in two weeks so im going to see if Ste can come with me then. So for the time being i'm going to have to keep Ste quiet as he currently wants to tell everyone but something is holding me back though strange as last time the secret was out early.

I saw the diabetic team and my habc1 was 6.8 which was good as it had come down although i know they would like it to be lower its heading the right direction.

New Year

2008-01-01T13:31:00.000Z

As we start the year were excited to think that our family is growing and you will be joining us later this year.

Positive

2007-12-27T15:55:00.000Z

Managed to do the test without daddy guessing and there it was faint but the little line was there so i got to finally spring the surprise on daddy. I told him i had forgot to give him a present and gave him a bag inside were a little pair of bootes and the test. he was pleased but also worried. Its a long way to go but were both so pleased you are on the way and so is your big sister.

Christmas day

2007-12-25T15:52:00.000Z

Todays the day that potential i could give daddy the best christmas present of all. I wanted to surprise him with the news you were on the way. But he guessed what i was up to so bang went the surprise the test also said you wernt on the way but we knew it was still early so there was a chance you could be.