Pregnancy after Long Term TTC - June 2008

[butterfly_warrior]

Have been sadly neglectful of this thread lately... but the reason for the insane tiredness became clear yesterday. I'm severely anemic! Have started on iron tablets and hoping for an improvement soon. I'm sick of sitting around feeling breathless, tired and dizzy!

We had another scan today... and our baby is now person-shaped! We got to see it move... all curled up in a tiny ball as though it was trying to sleep! Measured a little bit behind dates, but they tell me that's nothing to worry about, as long as it's within a week. Heart rate was 160bpm... seems incredibly fast!

Off to rest some more...

BW

[nic]

BW, so happy to hear about your scan yesterday, and awww at how cute that you got to see bub moving and that it has a person shape...

Not much happening here. feet are still swollen, we leave tonight for our appointment tomorrow and I am staying with my parents until we go to hospital on monday morning. Got our paperwork from the anaesthetist this morning, with his estimate of fees...OMG!! maybe I should just take the quote in with me and look at it to knock me out instead of him lol. I had a cry after reading it all, still absolutely terrified of the whole needle in my back and hand thing. DD informs me that if she can be brave when she gets cuts and scratches and bleeding and bruises, then I can be brave too! I'm just going to have to remember her sweet words of encouragement when the time comes.

anyway, will try to drop back in quickly before leaving tonight. If not, will catch up with you all when we get home, and Arielle, I will have you in my thoughts as well, and can't wait to catch up on your news about LS

Nic

[Bathsheba]

Sorry for barging in here but I was just stalking BW to hear the latest. Now I can rest easy knowing that all is well! I got a bit worried when your journal stalled around June 7th. Now I can see why... hope your iron levels rise and that you feel better soon BW!

[butterfly_warrior]

Sorry, Bath. I figure you're not the only one, so I'll post an update shortly. Each day is a little better than the one before, but there's still a long way to go before I'm feeling completely normal again.

Nic, good luck. I'll be waiting to hear how things go, and praying that the needles don't freak you out too much.

Arielle... any action yet?

BW

[onthefly]

Not long now Arielle! four days? phwa, that's nothing, hey Lis?
But seriously, sounds like you are very very ready to go any moment now - i was nowhere near that ready at 14 days over!! hope you're resting up for the challenges ahead

Hope you're feeling better soon BW - low iron's the last thing you need, hey?

Your daughter is so sweet Nic - it's good advice

Aric was well out of 0000's by the time he was a month old - he's in 00's now. He's talking to the lights and toys on his vibrating rocker at the moment. It makes music and flashes lights when he kicks the sensor pads near his feet - a great investment for the little ones, i highly recommend it.

And congrats to smegs - well done

[Bathsheba]

That's cool BW going to check out your journal now... love your new ticker too!

[monnie]

Hey guys

Arielle...how you doing? Hope all is going well...

Nic...you'll be fine! I can totally relate...I remember feeling the same about my c/s...but the staff were amazing and really helped to alleviate my fears. Just focus on why you're there...keep thinking about how soon you will be holding your little one...it really is within minutes of having the needles!
You'll be a champion!!!

BW...hope the iron tablets kick in quickly! You poor thing! So exciting about your scan! Gorgeous!

Hey...did you guys see KTgirl's birth announcement...her twins have arrived! How wonderful!

Hope everyone else is doing well...mums-to-be, mums-about-bursting and mums-to-bubs!!!