BELOW EMOGENE 1 DAY OLD....

BELOW EMOGENE IS 4 WEEKS OLD AND ALREADY HAS ME WRAPPED AROUND HER WEE FINGER....

IM OVER THE MOON IM PREGNANT ONLY AT THE EARLY STAGES BUT I KNOW EVERY MINUTE OF THIS PREGNANCY WILL BE WORTH IT IN THE END. I WILL KEEP THINKING POSITIVE AND HAPPY THOUGHTS.

IM NOT BOTHERED WHAT SEX THE BABY IS JUST AS LONG AS ITS HEALTHY, I HAD A MISCARRIAGE NEARLY A YEAR AGO AND I WAS ABOUT FIVE WEEKS THEN I DO STILL WORRY THE SAME IS POSSIBLE OF HAPPENING AGAIN. IF ITS MEANT TO BE IT WILL BE. SO JUST BEFORE I FOUND OUT I WAS PREGNANT I STOPPED SMOKING AND CUT EVERYTHING OUT OF MY DIET THAT I SHOULDNT BE TAKING.... AND I MISS MAYO AND COKE THE MOST.

MY APPOINTMENT TO SEE THE MIDWIFE IS ON THE 21/03/2007 AS I WENT TO THE DOCTORS YESTERDAY.... MONDAY IT CONFIRMED I WAS PREGNANT AT THE TREATMENT ROOM BUT HAD NEARLY A WEEK TO WAIT TO SEE THE DOCTOR. NOW I REALLY JUST NEED TO RELAX AND TAKE IT EASY.

ITS 26/02/2007 AND I AM 5 WEEKS PREGNANT AND 2 DAYS...

MY BIGGEST PROBLEM IS MY MOODS, IM SO ANGRY AND SHORT FUSED. I CANT CONTROL IT AND THAT ISNT ME IM REALLY SUCH A PATIENT PERSON. I GUESS MY HORMONES ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE. I FEEL SORRY FOR MY HUSBAND HE HAS TO LIVE WITH IT. POOR HIM...

THESE ARE BOTH PRIME EXAMPLES OF ME....

Below is a picture of me and my pup Oscar he will be two on April fools day... hes a Japanese Spitz and just loves the attention. His nose is really going to be out of joint when the babys born.

05/03/2007

Im 6 weeks and 2 days pregnant

I was sick this morning after breakfast for the first and when it came to eating my dinner i felt so turned... and it was a chinese, i really did push myself. The notion of eating and the smell of food puts me off. I had to throw leeks out of my fridge last night as they where making me feel ill. So yeah i do feel YUK!

08/03/2007

Im 6 weeks and 5 days pregnant

At the minute i am living on crackers and sandwiches. I tolerate cold drinks better than heated drinks. I look forward to when i stop feeling and being sick, coz i dont feel like going anywhere or doing anything when im like this.

Picture taken 10/03/2007 - I am 7 Weeks pregnant

16/03/2007

I will be 8 weeks tomorrow and i havent been sick in a while (THANK GOODNESS) the smell of certain foods still turn me and im still feeling sick but as long as i hold my food down i aint worrying. I find my clothes are starting to get tight as i have put on a bigger belly than i had. I think i am going to end up massive, but sure i can lose it all after the babys born. I am getting very excited about my very first appointment on Wednesday, but i cant be content until i get a scan so fingers crossed i get a scan this week coming otherwise i have to wait until im about 12 weeks or over, which really seems like ages away.

17/03/2007

What was i saying about sickness, i spent most of the day being sick and really felt crap. I thought i was by the worst but obviously not, i must have spoken too soon. About ten minutes after i had breakfast i brought it back up and so every little smell was turning me. I was sick again at dinner time so i had a late dinner last night. Yuk! Feeling rotten

21/03/2007

I went for my first appointment to the midwife... all seems to be well. The doctor done a scan and showed me the womb and where the baby was. There wasnt much to see as he said its too soon to see a developed baby. What i did see was our baby blob and i go back in 4 weeks time for another appointment. I am still feeling rough but now i know it will be worth it in the end.

02/04/2007

I have started to get a sore back... cant understand why, this was the very first pregnancy symptom i started to get before i knew i was pregnant. I havent been lifting heavy things or anything and have been taking it easy... if anyone else can relate to me then drop me a comment please to set my mind at ease. Im 10 weeks & 2 days pregnant.

07/04/2007

WOW..............

I am 11 weeks 2day and am pleased as it wont be long now until im into the 2nd trimester, im so excited and am so tired but cant sleep - last week was a bad week for me as far as sickness goes... but they say the worse you feel the healthier the baby, and i do hope so. My next appointment with the midwife is on the 18/04 so i just have to sit tight and wait, although im waiting on a letter coming through the door any day now for my first big appointment at the hospital.... so im getting anxious waiting. I know there will be no post at the start of the week because of easter, but i might get post today.

14/04/2007

Im so very happy. I am now into my 12th week of being pregnant, this past 3 days i have felt great... so im eating properly and all now Long may it last! I have noticed my teeth bleed quite abit and constipation is bad again, so i may make an appointment to see the dentist soon. Midwife appointment is on wednesday and i will keep you all posted. No bump as yet just a deposit of fat at the front.

Fun Birthday Facts

Your baby's birthstone will be Opal (Hope) Your baby's Astrological Sign will be Scorpio Your baby's Flower is Calendula or Cosmos (White, Yellow and Varied) Your baby will be born in the Chinese Year of The Pig This time next year your baby will be 24 Weeks Old! Your baby will start kindergarten in 2013, be old enough to drive a car in 2023, finish high school in 2026, and will graduate from college with the class of 2030, give or take a year. Can you imagine? 18/04/2007 Had my 2nd appointment with the midwife today she tested my urine and checked my blood pressure, i was pleased as she used the doppler and i got to hear the heart beat for the first time.... it put a big smile on my face, she said there was plenty of movement in there so thats a good sign. I mentioned i was getting a sore back and out of breath she said it was nothing to worry about. All appears to be well. My next midwife appointment is on the 30/05/2007 and i should get my hospital appointment well before then..... Sick again after dinner, i think it has alot to do with early mornings

Picture taken on the 22/04/2007 - I am 13 weeks and 1 day pregnant

27/04/2007

13 Weeks & 6 Days

Finally i got my letter for my first hospital appointment, its for the 16/05/2007 by that time i will be almost 17 weeks it seems pretty late for a first appointment but sure i can try to relax abit now, well for a couple of weeks anyway. I look forward to seeing my 1st proper ultrasound scan.... keep you all informed on how it goes, by the way im still being sick and i just hope it subsides soon. I will be 14 weeks pregnant tomorrow and i am feeling massive, but with me still being sick according to my scales i have only put on 2lbs from i was last weighed by the midwife at 8 weeks pregnant.... everyone thinks its a boy and im convinced but i dont really mind, will have to see if there predictions are correct.

Picture taken on 28/04/2007 - I am 14 weeks & 1 day pregnant

Picture taken on the 05/05/2007 - I am 15 Weeks pregnant

What a difference a week makes... getting alot bigger.

09/05/2007

15 Weeks & 4 Days

Its a week until i go to the hospital for my first visit.... cant wait to get scanned and see the baby as i havent yet seen it formed, the last scan i got was at about 8 weeks and at that stage it just came up a blob on the scanner. Hopefully all is well, then 2 weeks from today i go to see the consultant.... Roll on next week.

Picture taken on 13/05/2007 - I am 16 Weeks & 1 Day pregnant

16/05/2007 - 16 Weeks & 6 Days Pregnant

First flutters this week wow! description a little tickle about my belly but started off around left and right side low down. Cant wait until the baby starts to give me a kick, that will be excellent. No sickness this week wow!

Got scanned today... first hospital appointment the baby measures 2 days ahead of what i initially thought... I am so very happy. All appears to be well and the baby was doing loads of moving about at the time of scan. Scan photo is to follow:-)

Scan picture 16 weeks & 6 Days - 16/05/2007

Baby head down... so cute.... Love it already x

Picture taken on the 20/05/2007 - 17 Weeks & 3 Days pregnant

Went to see the consultant today 23/05/2007 - Im 17 weeks and 6 days pregnant....he just done another quick scan and pressed around to feel where the fundus was... listened to my heartbeat and that was it so over a 1 hour wait for 5 minutes. I go for my big scan on the 19/06/2007 - which will be my 20 week scan and then again on the 19/09/2007 for my final hospital appointment. Apart from having back pain and heartburn all is well.

Picture taken 28/05/2007 - 18 Weeks & 3 Days pregnant

Picture taken 04/06/2007 - 19 Weeks & 4 Days pregnant

Got my file back and my blood results... 3 of which are slightly low but it obviously isnt a big concern as they hadnt said it was a problem. I guess thats why im still feeling quite tired. I will discuss it with the midwife at my next appointment if i feel no better.

07/06/2007 - 20 Weeks today

I am so pleased to have gotten this far in pregnancy... half way until i meet this little swimmer... still feeling the occassional flutter but nothing is constant. I go for my big 20 week scan on the 19th June and im really looking forward, you get so much reassurance by seeing the baby when scanned. I am so so happy xxx

Picture taken 10/06/2007 - 20 Weeks & 3 Days pregnant

HAVE A GUESS GIRL OR BOY? I HOPE TO FIND OUT ON THE 19TH JUNE

12/06/2007 - 20 Weeks & 5 Days

A week today until we find out what gender the baby is, we are both quite excited about knowing. I love it either way, it already has a special place in my heart and i know Gareth feels the same way. I feel we are blessed to have a child of our own as many people cant, we are very fortunate... a quick update - im getting heartburn on a daily basis but although i moan about it, i wouldnt change this pregnancy for the world.

75 % chance of having a girl

You answered 5 items out of 10 Yes.

Your score is 50%. Congratulations! According to the Old Wives it's a boy!

18/06/2007 - Im 21 Weeks & 4 Days pregnant

I felt the babys first proper movement this evening whether it was a kick, punch or sommersault im not too sure... but it was strong, alot stronger than what i had been feeling. Im pleased that he or she is starting to get strong. Big ultrasound tomorrow, check all the babys organs and will hopefully tell us baby Patterson gender.

19/06/2007 - Im 21 Weeks & 5 days pregnant

We went for the 20 week scan today and all went well, the baby is very healthy... we did ask what gender the baby was and when she had a look she said im not 100% but pointed out the girl area sooooo - we are having a baby GIRL.... we are both very excited and happy shes 100% healthy.

Scan pictures of baby Emogene @ 21 weeks & 5 days old

Its our beautiful baby girl

EXPECTING A BABY GIRL!!!!

23/06/2007 - Im 22 weeks & 2 days pregnant

I know i look awful take into account i had a tummy bug at the weekend and was quite sick, its 25/06/2007 and i must admit im feeling loads better.

26/06/2007

22 weeks & 5 days pregnant - I seen my belly move for the first time last night, it was so quick and my hubby missed it because it only moved a couple of times and that was it. Our little princess is getting some power behind her... im now loving the whole pregnancy experience, when you feel her it makes it so real.... cant wait until that hubby of mine feels her movements too. x

Picture taken 08/07/2007 - im 24 weeks & 3 days pregnant

Hospital appointment today and baby weighs approx 6lbs 4oz, got bloods taken and a scan done… baby seems to be well, if I haven’t gone into labour by the 31^st October I go back to the hospital for an internal and failing that I get a date to be induced.

20/09/2007 – Im 35 Weeks pregnant

A car reversed into the side of my car, all I could think of was my baby – didn’t feel baby movements overnight so I phoned up to the delivery suite and they told me to come on up… they decided to keep me in for observations incase there was a bleed behind the placenta but all is ok so I got to go home on Friday afternoon… just relieved baby is ok.

03/10/2007 – Im 36 Weeks & 6 Days pregnant

Was with the midwife today and now im down every week until baby comes… she done a liver function test as I mentioned I have been very itchy the past couple of weeks and apparently in pregnancy you can develop some liver problem or it could just possibly be hormones… get results on Monday.

04/10/2007 - Im 37 Weeks pregnant

10/10/2007 - Im 37 Weeks & 6 Days pregnant

Was at my midwife appointment today my liver function test has been redone because it came back slightly high so ive just to wait on results, doctor wants to double check - if i am to have the liver problem called Obstetric Cholestasis then i will be induced so lets hope all is ok, baby is starting to move down and im so tired...

15/10/2007 - Im 38 Weeks & 4 Days pregnant

Didnt have a great nights sleep - had really bad heartburn from 4am this morning... just after getting a letter from my local health centre and the doctor wants me to repeat the liver function test again this Wednesday as my results are improving but he wants to monitor them.

21/10/2007 - Im 39 Weeks & 3 Days pregnant

My liver function test results still arent the norm but the doctor wants me to repeat it again in 2 weeks time... obviously the baby isnt at risk otherwise he would have me in hospital. When i was with the midwife on Wednesday past she said the babys head is now engaged - was experiencing sharp pains at my right side and when passing urine but it doesnt seem to be as bad today.... it wont be long until baby Emogene makes her big entrance and i finally feel im ready.

27/10/2007 - Im 40 weeks pregnant

28/10/2007 - I am now overdue but have been experiencing cramps now and again but nothing constant - baby is quite active from 8pm onwards, so its reassuring that shes fine.... i look like im about to burst but this wee angel will come in her own time - im back at hospital on Wednesday to get an internal and failing that i shall be given a date to be induced.

31/10/2007

Just home from the hospital and im going in today between 3 and 4pm - the midwife couldnt do a sweep as im already 2 and a half cms dilated and 20% effaced... i was awake from 3am with cramping and back pain but im being taken in today due to lfts being high and they it was either today or next Tuesday. If theres no progress by tonight then i will be given a gel to progress the labour and baby should be with me by tomorrow. So all being well both mummy and baby should be home by Saturday....

EMOGENE AVA PATTERSON

BORN ON THE 1ST NOVEMBER AT 2AM

WEIGHT - 8LBS 5OZ

LENGTH - 51CMS

QUICK BIRTH STORY

I WAS 3CMS DILATED AT 7PM IN HOSPITAL PAIN COMING NOW AND AGAIN - I WAS SENT TO THE DELIVERY SUITE AT 8PM AND THE DOCTOR BROKE MY WATERS ... AS I WAS BEING INDUCED THEY PUT A DRIP UP TO SPEED UP THE CONTRACTIONS - SHORTLY AFTER I WAS GETTING BACK PAIN AND PAIN IN MY LEGS - PAIN RELIEF USED GAS AND AIR ONLY... AT 11:30PM I WAS 4CMS DILATED AND AT 1:45AM I GOT PUSHING PAINS - AT 2AM BABY EMOGENE HAD ARRIVED....

SHES SO LOVABLE AND I WILL UPDATE WITH PICTURES SOON - SHE IS VERY DEMANDING AND HAS HER DAYS AND NIGHTS MIXED UP - I AM BREAST FEEDING SO ITS EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR.... AND I AM SO SO TIRED... ITS HARD WORK BUT ALL WELL WORTH IT.

THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR TIPS AND SUPPORT ALL OF WHICH HAS COME IN HELPFUL.... HOPE TO GET TIME SOON TO WRITE TO YOU ALL.

TAKE CARE XX