WOW!

And that doesn't even come close!

Today we had our dating scan appointment. I couldn't help but look my best for the occasion. After all this was the first time we were to meet our little tike (as Ryan has now labeled the bubs). Hair done, make up on, a little perfume. I know I know, what does the baby care. But a special occasion deserves to be noted and that was all I could think of.

So with water in the bladder and ready to meet this little one we waited in the waiting room. Being late helps with not having to wait so long in waiting rooms =) I had tried to leave home on time to pick Ryan up. I'd de-iced the car with enough time but then as I pulled out the street a car had broken down and was blocking the road. So took a bit for that to be moved. I would have offered to help push but i was a bit too far back in the que to be running too and fro and in my delicate state I shouldn't be pulling cars. Anyway finally we got moving and I made it to Ryan at work who had retreated back inside after waited by the roadside for me. Off we went. Arriving at about 1040 with the appointment at 1045. Plenty of time!

Once called to the room I took my spot on the bed and Ryan stood with a good view of the monitor. A little jelly applied to the lower abdomen and we were away. Within seconds there he/ she was. I did a little squeal of amazement. Ryan was quiet. Wish i could have seen his facials. There bubs was jumping around. Kinda looked like a convulsant case of hiccups. And wow wow wow. Absolutely amazing! So there REALLY IS a BABY inside me after all! And it has every limb and the report is that all is looking well.

One catch well not really a catch. Set back, but not a bad one!

DUE DATE: 5th July! (no longer 22nd June)

Which means on Thursday we were 12 weeks not 14.

God is a God of surprises. Not entirely sure yet but this minor/major detail could be very helpful in terms of maternity pay entitlement but we won't know that for a while. I will have been at work a year on July 3rd so now with the estimated due date being after the 3rd of July we might be in luck. We'll see. Maybe not.

This may mean less chance of being in labour on my birthday (18th June). But June is such a cool month!

So there here you have him or her folks. This our babe.

(sorry about the small pictures)

GORGEOUS!!

Mez

13 Weeks

Hey All

I know it's been a while since I've written anything but with life, Christmas, work, being a wife, my husband needing the computer and a bunch of other reasons I have my excuses.

So here we are Me and bubs and Ryan (chief photographer). Together we have made it to 13 weeks and TRIMESTER TWO!!! Woohooo!!! Is there a prize? A growing developing baby is all that we pray for.

As you can see the belly isn't any bigger. Measurment of waist stands at 88cm.

I'm feeling good. Nausea seems to have pretty much disappeared. Although I did have a random vomit a couple of mornings ago. The tiredness definitely seems to be on it's way out the door. I'm grateful for this. It really isn't much fun feeling so tired all the time.

This trimester looks set to be an exciting one. The body is certainly going to start changing in a big way which I'm looking forward to... i think. And we're set to get the BEST Christmas present ever! This friday - 14 weeks - we're having our dating scan!!! woohoo!!

So Friday we get to meet our bubs!! Amazing! Not sure what it's going to be like! Will Ryan cry? Most likely not - I've only seen him cry twice in the time I've known him - but he will get that silly grin on his face which says just as much of the emotion he feels within. I know that one well and it is entirely gorgous (ok ok enough of the gushy stuff - but that's love my friend). Me?... well I might cry... and i won't blame it on the hormones this time. I imagine I will be so overwhelmed by this new life that tears will be all I can manage. CAN'T WAIT!!!

It's been interesting over the last few weeks. I never thought buying bras could be such an emotional experience but somehow it was. This body of mine is changing, preparing, designing a different sort of me for the mum that I am to be. It's wonderful and yet a little daunting at the same time.

Hit a moment where I felt it's so hard in a way to express what i'm feeling. Harder still for Ryan to understand the inner changes of me, the emotions and all that pregnancy brings to your doorstep. But he is my husband for a reason and is everything I need to get me through this in one piece (or is that two?! ahhh).

We've just got back from a silent retreat. My director gave me something to ponder which I also found particularly helpful. It goes something like this...

Quietly absorb the truth that only God and you can see exactly what you now see; hear exactly what you now hear; feel the joy or the pain you feel; feel anxiety or tiredness you are feeling; remember the same memories as they flit across your mind. Only God knows every breath you breathe, every beat of your heart, every blink of your eyelids...

I found this really helpful. There's no way Ryan can experience everything WITH me and so sometimes although I try my best to explain it there are things and will be things that I just can't. The best bit about it... God feels it, god knows it, HE is living in me will feel every move, every ache, every joy and for that I am grateful. There is emmense peace for me in that. And I needed to hear that again.

So this Friday is where it's at. And I will do my best to get on here and report it all.

Blessings to you all.

Midwife - Visit One

Today we got to meet the midwife - Lyn. She's been in this business for some years now which is always reassuring. Lots of questions, a few blood tests, urine test and blood pressure.

Ryan sat there and looked handsome and held the huge pile of bits and pieces we were given to read through over the next wee while. Most of it is 'junk mail' advertising maternity wear and cleaning products, nappies and the like.

There was one book however that will probably prove helpful. Care of the wonderful NHS - The Pregnancy Book - Your complete guide to: a healthy pregnancy, labour and giving birth, life with your new baby.

Sweet we're sorted! More bedtime reading!

So what's next: Lyn is going to try and get us in for a dating scan before Christmas so we'll just have to wait for the appointment to come in the mail and hopefully my roster and Ryan's work commitments will fit around it. Looking forward to seeing this little person squirming around inside.

11 Weeks

Gonna start measuring the belly.

I don't think it's started growing.

Other parts have ... =)

Waist 88.5cm

Bust 87.5cm