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jehann's diary |
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jehann's diary |
Hello diary. It has been some time since
our last chat. I am glad that I have told everyone, it has been a relief. I just wanted to check that the baby inside me was not a
figment of my imagination.
Well what has happened since the last
time. Christopher has informed most people we come into contact with. He seems happy to be a daddy. He even bought a tape on how to
support your partner for would be first time daddies. According to the tape the first trimester is a sickly one ,
getting used to the baby’s presence. I think I have been quite lucky, as a
part from feeling a little nauseous in the mornings, I have not been too bad at
all.
I am currently in the blooming period, where you are supposedly at your most “beautiful” in pregnant terms. I have not really noticed that, but I have felt fairly full of beans which is supposed to be a result of extra hormones.
The final trimester they did not really
go into so I can see there are other pleasures in store.
People in work have been very
supportive, telling me not to walk up the stairs, but use the lift, not to carry
any heavy weights. They are quite a mamma crew.
My belly has developed more of a distinctive rotund shape. I
have noticed from having a shower, that it is becoming definitely more
prominent. I can still see my feet clearly but I don’t know for how long .
The only hospital visit I have had was for the blood test to detect the likelihood of Down Syndrome. It is an optional test but we have felt that the more information we can get the better.
I was quite nervous about the actual injection. I had pictures of a Carry on Doctor needle sketch. I decided that the easiest option was just to look the other way.
Christopher had donated blood the day before and had not missed any of the detailed descriptions. He was in quite a poorly state, feeling queasy, with bruises and even his own little sling.
It was fine, apart from Christopher pulling silly faces throughout. He happened to be positioned directly in front of me. It helped to distract me and within about 15 seconds it was all over.
We sat outside for about half an hour waiting for the next stage, a doctor’s check over but found out that this was not necessary. The next appointment was for the second scan at about 20 weeks.
It seemed ages away but in fact we are due to go this Thursday.
We have since found out that the risks of Down Syndrome were low. It was quite tense opening the envelope.
I do find the visits to the Ante Natal clinic strange. You see lots of heavily pregnant women waddling in the room, and I know that my time will come soon. I remember feeling at the first scan that I shouldn’t be there as my gut seemed so unimpressive.
Apparently in the second scan you can see a lot more. I was already mega surprised by the amount you could see after 13 weeks. The other consideration is whether we want to find out what sex the baby is. We still haven’t decided yet. We will just have to see. Christopher thinks that it is a boy , call it daddy instinct.
I have no idea. I have heard different theories. If you grow outwards from the front, people say it is supposed to be a boy. If you spread out all round it is meant to be a girl. Well I suppose we will find out sooner or later. I have no preference at all, just as long as the baby is ok.
I have also had my first couple of pregnant lady clothes. I went to visit Padi, and Nadi this weekend and they treated me to a pair of maternity jeans. My mum and dad have also bought me a flared t-shirt to hold the girth At the moment I seem to be at a tweeny stage as the clothes I have are now getting tight but mumsy clothes seem to be too big. I know that this will change very soon. I am surprised the amount I have grown as I had purchased clothes size 14 and even 16, just to find the seams under pressure.
I’ll be in those Pam Ayres smocks very soon, I can see.
I have felt a noticeable change in what I can feel in my belly. I have not felt any flutterings yet which are supposed to be the first signs of activity. I have however felt slight stomach cramps in the evenings and seem to like to stroke my belly as a comfort bulge.
Congratulations to Jacky from work and Mari the Morgan who have both given birth to little boys in the last few weeks. Mari and Bas’s little one, Johan, is a real cutie nad I have received similar reports about Jacky’s sweetie. There is something definitely in the air in Cardiff watch out girls!
Well tara diary I will update you soon. Any more suggestions for names are still most welcome as we have not made our minds yet.