4.3.08 19w 5d

Just wanted to thank you all for your coments and advise. You've given me definately a reason to reconsider my appointment. I won't see my doctor till 18.3. So I'll tell her my concerns. She's just not very friendly and very impersonal (she's a hospital doctor-surprise, surprise). My regular doctor told me pretty much what you girls said. So thank you a lot, and lots of love to u all xxx

26.2.08 18 6d

It's a GIRL!!!

17.2.08 17w

I am really not happy that we don't get paid maternity here. Not even a week! It really dawned on me recently when I was trying to work out when and how long I want my maternity leave to be. I'll have to work literally till I pop out the baby, but not to acumulate money for maternity leave but because I can't afford to be on unpaid maternity leave. Sure there is that Government grant ($4000-something now), but u don't get to see it till weeks after your baby is born, and I need to pay for stroller, cot, car seat, nappies, u/s etc now!!! It really sucks!!! So those of you ladies who are getting even the smallest maternity leave paid you're very lucky! It really is a worry to have children here in AUS. Sorry had to vent!

On a happy note: In 1 week we'll find out what we're having!!! And the baby is kicking every day now. Still just slightly but I can definately tell it's the baby and not gas. I had the doppler on yesterday to listen to baby's heart beat and all of a sudden it felt and sounded like the baby punched the doppler's sensor, which made this high pitched noise. It kept doing it and I could feel it. I guess it doesn't like it.

7.2.08 16w

All's well here. Just getting over a cold or rather a stuffy nose. In 3 weeks we'll get to find out what we're having! I have a hunch it's gonna be a boy. Not that I really care about the sex of our angel it's just cos at my 12w scan they thought it's a boy, and the image we saw had clearly boy parts. Then again that early on it's difficult to tell, as their bits are swollen etc. Anw baby's heart beat is 147-150, as the doctor told me on tuesday. I also got to hear the heartbeat. I have a doppler at home though so I listen to it anytime anyway. We also bought a stroller on sunday, which was exciting and makes it the more real. till next time Babydust to you lovely girls ***

11.01.08 12w 2days

Sorry haven't updated for a while. Ever since Christmas I've been feeling sick like a dog (no m/s though). The hot weather has just added to it. We had to come back from camping earlier because it stopped being fun when the matess was killing my back, and I couldn't sleep. NY came and passed quietly. Now I'm back at work and it's not good. apart from the fact that I find it very dfficult to work due to nausea and dizziness, they're also making my life difficult, because I need days off to go to the hospital for checkups. I was ment to have my first ultrasound yesterday 10.1. but the hospital stuffed me around all day and in the end (very long story short) we're going today. So I had to take another day off, the second one this week (I worked half a day yesterday, and I had tues off to see doc). My boss cracked it becuase I didn't ask her befor I rebooked myself today. Anw I told her I'm not gonna back down because as much as I love my job, THIS baby is more important to me, and that it's not my fault if the hospital is disorganised. I'll be reducing my hours to have a day or so off and then I can book any future app on those days. She just really stressed me out. I understand that She gets upset if im so unreliable (specially since I've always been the reliable, always willing to stay back or work extra employee), but right now I have to organise my priorities. I also have some sort of abnormalities, that came up on my pap test. I had laser last year to treat it, but the virus came back when I got pregnant. So I may need treatment now or after I give birth.

Anw just wanted to vent. ;) Gotta go! to c my baby! xxx

24.12.07 9w 4days

Wow! Finally on my holidays! I'm off till 7.1.08. Then on 10.1.08 we have our 12weeks ultrasound. Christmas eve is almost here, and we're cleaning and cooking with my sister. I'm not much help though as I feel sick (no throwing up yet). Me and m dad are having my sis and her fiace and his parents over for Christmas eve. Oh! and of course my love is coming too. Tomorow I'm going with My BF to his family for Christmas Day. Then boxing day early we leave to go camping. Few days in the rainforest (if we get the good spot), nice and relaxing thats just what i need. Won't be too happy if it rains though :( I just can't wait till 10th Jan to see my little gummy bear, and to be done with the 1st trimester. Babydust to all you ladies ****

11.12.07 7weeks

Week went ok. Very uneventful. No Morning sickness yet, still just feeling nauseas. I'm just feeling tired all the time. I keep falling asleep while watching TV. This sat we have our Christmas Party, so that will be first time I'll go out since finding out. I'm kinda excited although I'll be the only one not drinking (drunk). :( Not that I was a big drinker BP. Our families are really excited asking about names and just general baby stuff. People are starting to 'rub my bello' which I'm not too fond of. Babydust to all you ladies.

03.12.07 6weeks

Wow! I went to my gyno today for my regular pap smear and asked him if he could do that internal Ultrasound. It was amazing!!! I saw my little grain of rice and saw a little flutter. The doctor said that's the heartbeat!!! It was just unbelievable! I couldn't stop smiling. The doc says I'm 6w 3d and his duedate is 28.07.08. He also kindly printed out 3 photos for me. That has made my week! Just wanted to let you all know :)

01.12.07 Sat

Well this week has gone by slow, despite me trying to keep myself busy.

On thursd we went to the hospital to meet our midwife and get a tour and showbag. It felt a bit surreal when she talked about breastfeeding and car seats. Anw tomorrow we're going to see another hospital, and on monday I've got my check up at my gyno. I'm hoping for an early ultrasound, to see my little bub and perhaps hear a heartbeat. I think then it'll hit home. Otherwise I find it still hard to believe that I'm pregnant, since I hardly have any sympthoms. Cramps have disapeared, no MS, my boobs are sore but it's not unbearable. Ok that's it from me. Wish me luck on monday! xxx

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5w & 2 days and very bloated!

24.11.07 Sat

I managed to get an appt. today to confirm the pregnancy (my sis went with me), and yes, we're pregnant! The GP didn't give me much more infor only a referral to a hospital. I'm supposed to call them on monday and see when they'll get me in. Told my bf and he agrees with me that I should tell my family because I live with them. It makes me feel really guilty that I'm keeping it from them. So I bought a stubby holder that says greatest grandad, a beer and a baby cap- I figure a bit of humor might ease the situation. I'm telling my dad tonight (my step-mum is away, so I'm gonna have to call her). I'm really nervous, but it'll be easier once it's done. Then around Xmas we're gonna tell his parents, and then I can relax and enjoy my baby. I am a bit concerned that my baby will be born out of wedlock. I'm not religious just oldfashioned. So far feeling great just scared to tell my dad. I'll keep you posted

xxx

22.11.07 Thurs

Dear All!

I found out I was pregnant only on tuesday, but since then so much has already happened. For the last couple of days I loved reading everyone's stories of how it all began. It just confirms me, in that, I truly believe that in a second your life can change forever. Here's my story.

When my period didn't arrive on Tuesday 20.11.07 I decided to take a test. Anw I took one and put it down straight away, to wash my hands. When I glanced over there were 2 fat pink lines. I swear my heart stopped for a second. I took the other two straightaway. Same result. All day at work I thought this must b a mistake! I'm on the pill! Maybe because they're the cheap ones they're unreliable. So after work I bought a twin pack of the digital ones. Took one and... PREGNANT!!! I didn't know what to do next. I figured i'll wait a day, let it sink in before I tell my boyfriend.

Thank you all who hav given me directions as to what to do next. Lots of baby dust to all! I'll keep you posted.