Hey all. My name is Kristi-Anne and I'm from the UK. Have decided to sign up after following this site for many weeks. I am 12 weeks and 2 days today (22/02) with my first pregnancy. My partner and I, Ben, are over the moon and still can't believe we're going to be parents. I was in a baby shop today and picked up a little sleep suit, Ben put it in his arms and I literally cried.. I am so emotional at the moment ha ha, quite funny really. Good luck to all of you... This is so much fun! x

Wednesday 27th February

So I am officially 13 weeks today. I had my 3rd scan yesterday which was my official dating scan.. was wonderful to see our baby again. It turned it's head away so it didn't have its face in the picture, just like its parents ha ha! it wasn't as active as the 10 week scan but still a very strong heartbeat. I still can't get over the fact its growing inside me. I love it! So I'm still getting bad headaches,,, just now and again and not too sure why but I am living with them. My mum and dad bought me my first pressie for the baby - a little sleep suit set, its so cute, Ben and I have said we are not going to get anything as yet. It's so frustrating I so want to know if its a little boy or girl!

Thursday 6th March

Had the midwife today and syked myself up for the 2nd lot of blood tests and found out I was too early to have the down's testing. Heard the heart beat today for the first time was nice and strong, was 160 bpm. Also had the tests back regards rubella etc.. all good, can't believe how healthy and fine I am. Oh and I've lost a pound ha ha.

Thursday 20th March

Time for an update for all of u reading my page.. welcome! I am 16 weeks and a day today, feels like it is taking forever. Had another midwife appointment today for the downs screening, the blood test wasn't too bad actually she's very careful my midwife. I was weighed again and have lost another 2lbs thats a total of 3 over my pregnancy which is normal apparently shows that the baby is getting its nutrients from me. Heard the heartbeat again, was really strong ranging from 146-158 and it was moving and doing somersaults lol. My uterus is where it should be also, a couple of inches from my belly button, I'm just not showing! Have to ring up in 2 weeks time to get downs results so cross fingers, toes and anything else u can cross he he...... going to traet myself tonight to fish and chips.. i can tell its going to be a good meal. Don' see my midwife now till 25 weeks... going to miss it but find out sex 21st April woo hoo x

Thursday 3rd April

AFP tests all came back as negative YES!!!!!!!!! Still haven't felt the baby move yet and I'm starting to panic. My friend at work is 3 weeks ahead of me and she felt it at 16 weeks... Y haven't I felt it yet.. why? Has anyone else had this problem? Any advice would be fab. Find out the sex of the baby 21st April (not long now)

Tuesday 8th April

Had a few shooting pains today and was worried but after talking to all u guys I feel happier now so thank you. However I would just like to add.. I feel MASSIVE today... ha ha. p.s def feeling my little baby tap now its a lovely feeling.

Monday 21st April

I had my scan today and found out it was a BOY!! woo hoo, so happy as that is what ben and I wanted. It was the best feeling in the world, all measurements were perfect and I cried... He was trying to put his foot in his mouth. I love him so much.. my little boy x

So I haven't updated this for ages..... We have booked the 4d scan... WOO HOO! Its on the 21st June, so I will get to say what my beautiful baby boy will look like, hopefully the spitting image of his gorgeous dad he he. I have a mid wife appt on Thur.. haven't seen her for 9 weeks so really looking forward to listening to the heartbeat and having a general check up. Weighed myself the other day, not a good idea, I have put on 9lbs so far.. uh oh. Never mind 15 weeks left it can only increase. Finally my bump looks like a proper bump and people are saying I am blooming. I love my bump I find myself rubbing it every five minutes. 25 weeks and counting.

Thursday 22nd May

Had my 25 week check up today. All well in the life of Alfie. I am growing fine and BP all good, urine great... and have put on 7lbs which apparently is very good at this stage.. Did find out however that the placenta is between the baby and me therefore cushioning the movements. Would explain alot of the different strengths of movements I have.. they haven't got any stronger and I was wondering the reason, now I know... He's hiding. Heart beat was 152 today so good and strong. I'm very happy x

Sunday 8th June

Why do I always worry about everything, I hate it!!! Have another midwife appt on Thurs, why i'm worried I do not know. Anyone else get these feelings?

Thursday 12th June

Had 28 week check up today, more blood was taken and think its bruised :( Placenta has moved out of way apparently as he was up front today, which was nice, I could hear his heart nice and strong. Have put on 12lbs now starting to feel like a fatty ha ha! BP and urine fine. They checked where he was laying today and he is ready head down... arghhhhh, i'm measuring 1cm smaller than should be but apparently thats nothing to worry about. Now I have my 4d scan to look forward to on 21st June...

Saturday 21st June

29 weeks and 3 days - Had my 3D scan today, was worth every penny just to see his beautiful face. All measurements were normal apart from his legs.. apparently they are very long. This meant the babies weight is above average around 3.2lbs (at this point should be around 3 she said). So if I go to 40weeks I could be looking at an 8lber.. all arms and legs HA HA! He was so cute tho... We think he has my nose, and he definately has my big toe ha ha. He also had the cutest little cheeks. For me, this has made it all the more real and I'm feeling so excited, I can't wait to buy him stuff, as I haven't even started. I want him in my arms now!!

Friday 4th July

31 weeks and 2 days today - Had a midwife appt and all is well. Iron, urine and bloodpressure is fine. Checked where he was today and Alfie is very low down, head down ready, but not engaged phew! I have put on a stone, 14lbs now. my pubic bone is really hurting too, midwife said that was due to how low he is and the pressure. Belly measuring exactly where should be.. yes!

Thursday 24th July

So I am now 34 weeks and a day... Had midwife today, again all good. I am measuring 1cm smaller than should be but midwife didn't seem fussed at all, she had a good feel about and can tell already he has long legs... I can't even tell whether its a hand or foot kicking me! I have now put on 17lbs.. so I have gained 3lbs in 3 weeks... If I carry on only putting on a little amount I will be happy. He is not engaged either which tells me he won't be early as I was hoping for (about 38 weeks) but will probably stay in there till the bitter end he he! I just can't wait to see him now... I want to hold him and tell him how much I love him... Hope you are all doing well too!

Thursday 7th August

Ok - 36 weeks and 1 day! Had my 36 weeks check up and explained about my shooting pains i have been getting and real dull period like pains - apparently its all text book for week 36, she said its probably his head moving down. Didn't think much of it as I don't feel he has dropped at all, but midwife adament I look like I have. Anyway everything was checked and fine, then she did the feeling about and cupped his head "Yep, definately 3/5th engaged, I can only feel 2/5th of his head!" WOW, my baby is engaged, he's on the descend... YES!! I am so happy - wasn't expecting this at all, sort of only just hit that it really could be anytime now but I am still thinking he will be in there till induction on the 42nd week. Anyway, I'm sorta scared / excited now. Have another appointment next week so will keep you all updated for those of you still reading my posts (which is proabably very few of you!) Can't wait to hold my baby boy! x

Wednesday 27th August

39 weeks exactly and still no sign of my little angel making his appearance anytime soon. Both Ben and I are getting excited but yet very anxious about the birth and what we are to expect. I don't mind if he doesn't arrive until due date but hope i'm not too over the 3rd as I feel I may explode, my body cannot stretch anymore. Will I be able to cope with the pain, am I strong enough for this? I really don't know. Midwife check up tomorrow :)

Thursday 28th August

Had midiwfe today, all urine and BP fine - woo hoo! Baby Alfie is now fully engaged all she could feel was his shoulders. However my belly is measuring too small so I have been booked a growth scan for Tuesday 2nd. However midwife thinks I may not get that far as I was describing these pains I have been experiencing and thinks he may be on his way. I am not taking anything for gospel though and still thinking I may go over. The pains I have been getting are scaring me though I must admit, they are a horrible pain not a nice pain. Alfie's heartbeat was still perfect and strong.

Tuesday 2nd September

39 weeks and 6 days. Tomorrow is my official due date and I still feel nothing is going to happen, no twinges or anything :(

Had my growth scan today and everything is good. It was so reassuring just seeing my little man on screen again. He was perfect, practising his breathing and had a full bladder ready for a wee ha ha! He is only a very little below average, head and body a little smaller (which I suppose is a good thing ha ha) but legs were literally off the scale, he's gonna be a tall lad! The midwife also measured the fluid in and out of umbilical cord, that was good and the fluid around him is also good. So it is just a waiting game now. I think I would rather him stay in there a couple more days anyway he seemed so comfy.

Really tired now, off to see some friends then I may sleeo for an hour or so....

Wednesday 3rd September

Official due date - 40 weeks today and NOTHING! Love you baby alfie please come out soon

Monday 8th September

5 days overdue and I'm still pregnant, I am getting more and more uncomfortable and never, for one minute, did I think I would still be here at this point. Looks like I may go the full 12 days over, appt booked Wednesday for a sweep where they will tell me more about induction. Why won't he come out and meet us... I am not a happy bunny

Wednesday 10th September

Alfie has arrived at 3.50pm following 12 hours and 20 min of established labour. Contractions started midnight on Monday. Wow, am I happy.. and tired oh and sore ha ha xx