Okay - so here are just three pics I've managed to sort out to post on here of the newest addition to the household. Enjoy.

Hey guys, I hope you are all well and that everything is okay for all of you - I mean that...really I do:D

Well, it's sunday. Baby hasn't arrived 'naturally' so I guess I'm going in. I can't say I'm really that surprised. Disappointed, but not surprised. I feel a bit sick at the moment. I'm putting that down to anxiety. I know I've done this before but when you have a time to go in and know what's coming when you get there you can't help feeling slightly nervous about the whole thing. And yes I know I'll have something good at the end of it all. Just wish he'd have come earlier and by himself. My body doesn't like having periods and then when I get pregnant doesn't like letting go of the babies obviously. I am in desperate need to see him now. Not only because sleeping has become an absolute mission but also because the temperature has soared upto 29C - too much for my fat bones I tell ya. I think I saw every hour in one way or another last night....which was nice:/ 
Anyhoo, in less than 12 hours we'll know what's going on - well, I at least I hope I will. The next time I post SHOULD be when I'm back from hospital. Let's hope so hey?

Thanks for reading - when all of this is over, I'll take you out and buy you a drink;)

Thank you so much to everyone that is thinking of me. You truly are a great bunch of people who I all love very much.

We're 40 weeks + 2 days and still no baby - not surprising really considering Daisy was 12 days late. I was a little more convinced when this one was conceived (when you've been married for 6 years and with the same person for 11 years sex is somewhat of an occasion). So in theory he should be here. We'll see.

If nothing has happened by tuesday I have to go back to the midwife and have a membrane sweep. What's that you say? If you wanna know read on...if not skip to next paragraph. Basically I will have an internal examination to sweep my cervix open, moving the placenta from the cervix itself. This is meant to release the hormone that can start labour. Had it with Daisy...nothing happened so not expecting much.

If that doesn't work she will book me into the hosptial for a dreaded induction. I had one with Daisy and it wasn't pleasant vfor several reasons but won;t go into that now. Once again...we'll see.

On top of all this my mother in law arrives from New Zealand on tuesday afternoon too. Not that it's a problem...I can't wait to see her - she's a fantastic person to have as an in law, I just kinda thought junior would've been here by nowand we'd all be settled that's all.

I guess what this post really means is that if I'm not around for a few days I guess you'll know why. I will pop in from time to time when I can (probably have loads of time on my hands and be here all the time). As soon as I have anything to report I will. Promise.

I love you all and thanks for sticking with me through this *hugs flist*.

ETA - have a great week Sarah...I miss you already xxx

ETA2 - Hope you're feeling okay Deb....I love you xxx

Okay....so it's 26th July 2007. Due date apparently. And as I sit here......................nothing. Not a goddam thing. Big ol' belly, lots of pressure due to huge baby pressing down on my pelvis but contractions.....labour pains....nada. 

I guess he's just comfortable.

I'm not complaining...at least I'm trying not to. It'll be okay....eventually.

I did get my blood test results today and surprise, surprise, they were normal. Himself and I just have big babies that's all. So, we just sit and wait now. Because I had normal delivery with no stitches before with Daisy they're not concerened about him inside. 

That is all for now - will let you know if I have anything happen...

Hey there flist. Hope you are all well:D

I haven't written in here lately and chances are that in the coming weeks I'll either be here all the time to escape or not all. I feel a little blue lately too. Had a few tears but I put that down to my overly sensitive hormones. Read through my pregnancy literature and they do say that it's quite normal so I'll just go with it.
It also says that at 37 weeks you are considered "full term" so once again anything could happen in the next couple of weeks. Althouhg I'm not holding out much hope. Daisy was 12 days over her due date and I had to have an induction in the end to get the lazy moo out.

I love being pregnant, and in one way I don't want it to stop. Chances are though this will be my last one (planned anyhoo) and I wan to savour each moment.

On the other hand...I can't see me feet unless I sit down, can't wear shoes unless they are wide and slip on. I want to so desperately get back into my jeans (how I miss them) well, any normal clothes really.

Why am I whinging? I don't know...I feel better for it though.

Thanks for putting up with me and my terribly boring entries regarding baby talk. I may post more regularly...I may not...either way you're all great for putting up with me...

*Huge hugs*

Just thought I'd share a couple of real life things with you.

( Where have my feet gone... )

Okay so we went for our 20 week scan today at the hospital.
I'm pleased to report that all the vital bits and bobs are normal. Brain, heart, kidneys, spine...everything is as it should be. We are both very happy and look forward to meeting the little one on 4 - 4 and a half months time.

We also found out the sex...if you want to know click below...

( Spoilers of some kind... )

I just got back from seeing the midwife and at the moment everything seems to be going according to plan.
I had the results from my previous blood tests and all came back negative which is good. I now know my blood group too which is good. Blood pressure is normal too.
Had to have some more blood taken today. Great.

But the biggest thing was that I got to hear baby's heartbeat which is magic. Really puts my mind at rest. At least until I go for the scan. Can't wait until Himself gets home so I can tell him all about it.

I went to the hospital again yesterday for a scan and I'm pleased to say everything appears 'normal' (midwife's words). I am now 11 weeks pregnant and my due date is conformed as 26th July 2007.

So, here is photgraphic evidence of the little thing that keeps making me throw up every day.

( Next thing you'll tell me it'll pop out of my chest )

Okay, I have a small announcement to make. I've been sitting on it for a couple of weeks but finally I think I'll share.

( Here we go... )