08-7-2008 - Pregnancy of Jordan Mia

My mood while writing this blog: Content

I am currently 29 weeks, this is my first baby and it hasn't been very easy at all. I am smaller than I should be for the gestation period but I have been assured that everything is fine. I am having a girl, she frequently kicks and moves into the most uncomfortable positions. My Morning sickness only subsided about 2 weeks ago, and at its worst I was sick anywhere from 2 to 8 times a day which almost had me hospitalised but did require me to resign from my job. Best advice I can give for you if you have bad morning sickness see your doctor and let them know how bad it is, they are able to help. My lastest upset besides the baby stretching out is a heat rash over my back and other areas of my body. I am not to worried about stretch marks almost everyone has them.

23rd March 2008 - I have an insanely itchy belly and I have been told not to scratch it as it makes stretch marks worse. So I placed something cold on it, lesson learnt don't put anything cold on your belly when itchy, it makes it worse.

25th March 2008 - Woke up feeling a little sick this morningbut wasn't actually sick (thank goodness). Was looking in the mirror last night and noticed I have my first lot of stretch marks on my hips running towards my belly but they aren't really that noticable yet.

28th March 2008 - Had my blood tests done this morning, due to my feeling unwell the last couple of days (just morning sickness arising again) I have shifted my doctors appointment back to next week. I am not too worried about the baby, I feel her kicking requarly and so I know she is okay but I still have to keep on top of my appointments so that my family are satisfied that everything is okay.

30th March 2008 - Well woke up in a wet spot this morning as I had leaked colostrum. Been leaking it for a week now but last night there was a larger amount then usual, my mum said that it will only get worse and I should get some breast pads. I don't really mind the leaking, it is just a pain to have to wash everything when I do.

5th April 2008 - Turned 21 yesterday and it was great we went baby clothes shopping and then ended our day in front of the TV with takeaway and movies. Today was even better went and got some clothes and at night we were watching TV and the baby was really active but she wasn't kicking to much just squirming and moving herself from one side to the other.

12th April 2008 - Well I have turned into the moody person I didn't want to turn into. It has been okay in the beginning like I was moody but I could be reasoned with now I am just moody - my poor husband has to come home to this. It probably doesn't help that my pets know that something is up and use the fact that I am slow on my feet to their advantage.My dog keeps digging holes too which is stressing me out but I can't yell at her because the dog behind us is helping her so I just put her on her lead and fill in the hole and try so hard not to yell at her. Also the stress is causing me to have a lot of Braxton Hicks which I know it is just my body getting ready but it can't be good if they happen when I am stressed. My husband will be returning soon and I am so excited just to have him home and let him sort out these naughty animals.

24th April 2008 - Well yesterday I had my first appointment at the hospital, it went well my partner and I were both exteremly busy though and he kept having to run off and rejoined the appointment later but that was fine because I was just happy to have him there. We both got a little bit of a shock when we were told exactly why I was required to have another scan around 32 weeks, our other doctor failed to mention that the baby might have something wrong with her kidneys and so that is why I am having the scan. My husband says that he will definately be there with me for the scan and I am glad because if something is wrong then it will be nice to have the support. They said if it is just a blockage then it will need minor surgery after she is born but it could be that the kidneys are just immature. However a highlight to the whole appointment was when my husband got to hear the heartbeat for the first time and just seeing his face light up was enough joy for the entire week for me. I can't wait till we get to see her on the scan she should look so different to when we last saw her.

1st May 2008 - We went for our scan at the hospital on Tuesday and it looks as though the kidneys have cleared up however the doctors are still warning us that they can't give a hundred percent that it is fixed until she is born so fingers crossed. Woke up this morning in a huge amount of pain with braxton hicks contractions and also the baby making large movements, fairly sure that they were just braxton hicks contractions and not real contractions they have subsided now so hopefully they won't be that bad again. My husband last night got to feel the baby make a big kick he was so shocked the his only reaction was "holy crap", so he finally knows how hard she can kick.

7th May 2008 - Well getting close but still not close enough for my liking.My hands and feet are sore and swollen. I have also started feeling a little ill again.

19th May 2008 - Well all going well however the babies movements are getting painful as the days go by I know it is good because the movements mean that she is running out of room which means that she is growing but in other ways it sucks it makes sitting or even lying down in certain ways very uncomfortable and very hard to get comfortable. My husband is more accepting of the belly and my body which is good now I am just worried about his perspective about me after he sees me give birth so it will be interesting. It is hard having to keep a relaxed atmosphere to keep my blood pressure down.

30th May 2008 - Went to have my weekly check up yesterday with my regular doctor, she let me know that the baby is fully engaged and waiting to be born thank goddness. I have decided not to count down to the birth I think it will only disappoint me so I have decided tojust relax try and keep the house clean and not over doing it in any way. My braxton hicks contractions are back and I feel happy and blessed by that but I am trying to enjoy the last few moments (days or weeks) that I have with just my husband and myself before our baby makes her apperance. The doctor said that everything is fine with the baby and myself and I should keep walking to get her to drop further so I will as the doctor ordered.

5th June 2008 - Okay well the due date is tomorrow an well I dont think she will be here anytime soon, My cousin had a baby 5 weeks early this week. When I was told I was so annoyed because my due date was before theirs and I kept thinking it should be me or why wasn't it me. I decided to feel sorry for them because we have a payment for people who have babies here in aus and it is due to go up in july so they would have missed out on the extra money which we all know comes in handy with the new baby. I have only had a few braxton hicks contractions lately but the baby is trying desperately to get comfy which is making me uncomfortable but fingers crossed for tonight. Any way I have been told by my hospital that if she is not here by the 22nd then they will induce.yay!! something to look forward to and keep my mind occupied. I just think of it as time I have left with her being close rather then time of me being uncomfortable. (I only have 16 days with her there now so I am enjoying her for now)

7th June 2008 - Well still no baby and well to make things worse a friend of ours, oldest daughter had her baby yesterday, she is a first time mum too and is also only 37 weeks. The whole fact that all the people we know who are pregnant are giving birth before me is depressing but it is made worse by the fact that they are not even due yet. What is up with that? :(

About Your Pregnancy

Is this your first pregnancy?:Yes When did you find out you were pregnant?:Second month in when i didn't get my period Was it planned?:NoWhat was your first reaction?:Shocked
Who was with you when you found out?:By myself Who was the first person you told?:My Husband How did your parents react?:My mum told everyone she could
How far along are you?:29-weeks What was your first symptom?:Sensitive nipples and nausea
What is your due date?:June 6, 2008 Do you know the sex of the baby?:Yes, it's a baby girl
Have you picked out names?:Yes How much weight have you gained?:17 Kilos
Do you have stretch marks?:Not Yet Have you felt the baby move?:Yes
Have you heard the heartbeat?:Yes

About the Birth

Will you keep the baby?:Of Course Home or hospital birth?:Hospital due to family history Natural or medicated birth?:Medicated Who will be in the delivery room with you?:My husband only
Will you breastfeed?:yes Do you think you'll need a c-section?:Hope not but might due to family history Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?:Probably What's the first thing you might say to him/her?:I really don't know Would you let someone videotape the birth?:No Are you excited about the birth, or scared?:Scared mostly because I don't know what to expect