Wednesday, 30 Jan (5 weeks)

Wednesday, 6 Feb (6 weeks)

Monday, 17 Mar (11 weeks 5 days)

Monday, 24 Mar

Pregnancy Survey

About YouName: Heidi

Age: 24

Height: 5ft 7 inches

Pre-pregnancy weight: 177 lbs

About The Father

Name: Adrian

Age: 27

Height: 6ft 0inches

Are you still together: Yes, have been together for nearly 10 years

About Your Pregnancy

Is this your first pregnancy: Yes

When did you find out you were pregnant: 22nd Jan 2008

Was it planned: No

What was your first reaction: Pleasantly surprised

Who was with you when you found out: My friend Rosie

Who was the first person you told: My friend Rosie was there with me when I found out the results I told my partner soon after

How did your parents react: Very excited

How far along are you: 12w 5d

What was your first symptom: sore boobs

What is your due date: 2nd OCT 2008

Do you know the sex of the baby: No, and don `t want to either

If so, what is it: -

Have you picked out names?: No

If so, what are they: Still thinking........

How much weight have you gained: 4lbs

Do you have stretch marks: Yes, but only from yo -yo dieting

Have you felt the baby move: no not yet, too soon.

Have you heard the heartbeat: My friend had a fetal doppler, thought I could here it loud and clear but unsure, maybe too early

About the birthWill you keep the baby: For sure

Home or hospital birth: Hospital

Natural or medicated birth: Depends on how the labour goes, I `m open to anything

Who will be in the delivery room with you: Partner

Will you breastfeed: I have every intention to do so

Do you think you `ll need a c-section: Hopefully not

Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time: Yes for sure

What `s the first thing you might say to him/her: I can `t believe your finally here and mine

Would you let someone videotape the birth? No way

Are you excited about the birth, or scared: Excited and a little scared as don `t know what to expect.

25th March (13 weeks 4 days)

Just had my scan and couldn't believe how amazing it was, and there were two babies, yes...... we're having twins, we're so excited, its so surreal, don't think its quite sunk in yet. As far as we know they're not identical, which is lower risk twin pregnancy. Family and friends are so pleased. I am now due 26th sept instead on my original date 2nd Oct. Trying to get hold of my midwife, just to update her on my news.

3rd May (19 weeks 1 day)

Its been a while since I last updated, not alot has happened apart from getting bigger and out growing my work uniforms. I've started to have those butterfly feelings in my tummy, mainly on the right side, can't wait to feel a proper kick. We're just looking forward to our next scan on the 12th May, I just want to know everything is alright and that they are growing well. We've decided not to find out what they are, as it will be a hugh surprise on the day. We also have a consultant appt on the 28th May. Will update again once we've had the scan.

14th May (20 weeks 5 days)

We had our scan on the 12th May and thankfully all is well. We decided not to find out what they are but i've guessed one of each by looking at the scan pics. Twin one -girl (maybe!!) Twin two - boy (again maybe!!!) Twin 1 is on the left hand side of my tum and is the smaller of the two (head down for now) Twin 2 on the right hand side (head down) I'm hoping they stay head down!! Another scan has been booked for the 7th July (28 weeks) my mum is going to that one, which will be a treat for her. I'll then have scans every 4 weeks after that. I told my work today that I will be leaving on the 11th July (29 weeks). I've only got 6 more weeks to work as I have booked one week off in May and again in June. I'm so looking forward to leaving and getting things sorted. Its just too hot to carry on working in the summer heat, and I certainly want to avoid bedrest if I can. We bought two little sleeping bags for babies to sleep in- its so exciting!!!!!

1st June (23 weeks 2 days)

Just to update - I saw my consultant on the 28th May, to go through what might happen towards the end of my pregnancy and labour, he listened to the babies heart rate and guessed they were boy/girl. He has suggested I go onto iron and folic acid tablets for the remainder of my pregnancy as I could become anemic. Urine checked and showed nothing abnormal but my BP was 170/80 and I had to go to the day admissions unit to rest and have it re-checked in an hour, if it hadn't come down by then I would need my blood taken to see what was going on. Luckily it went down to 150/80 and I was allowed home. I saw my midwife the following day to have Bp rechecked 150/70 so she wants me to see her again next week, I hate having my BP done as I get anxious about it being high, and then it is, but they need to keep an eye on me. Midwife listened to baby heart rates again, which was nice 10 beats apart. She thinks twin 1 has flipped to breech, but was unsure, will need to wait and see at my next scan 7th July. I also get to see my consultant on the 16th july.

28th June (27 weeks 1day)

I've had a bit of a hectic month in and out of hospital with high blood pressure and protein in my urine ?pre-eclampsia, fortunately my bloods have come back ok. My doctor has now signed me off for 4 weeks so I won't be going back to work, which is a relief as I was starting to struggle. Not long now till my 28 week scan I can't wait!!!my mum is going to come with me. I am dreading my Anti -D injection next week, but it needs to be done. Babies are moving all the time I just love it. We've started to get the nursery together, lots of people have been giving me their babies hand me downs - not sure what to do with them yet as I certainly want brand new baby grows for when their first born. I have so far gained a whooping 37 pounds, I'm just so hungry all the time.

7th July (28 weeks 3 days)

I've just come back from my 28 week scan both babies are doing great, they weigh approx 2lbs 12oz each, twin 1 is breech and twin 2 is head down, my midwife and sonographer say that twin 2 is now techniquely twin 1 as he or she is head down first, so if he or she engages into my pelvis first I could still (hopefully) have a natural delivery, I shall know more when I see my consultant next week. I have another scan booked for the 5th Aug i'll be 32 weeks and 4 days by then, time is certainly catching up with us now. My BP has stablised which is great and I've also had my Anti D injection, which wasn't that bad after all my worrying. My mum and Dad came over at the weekend to help with the nursery, we still need to get a few more bits but we are slowly getting there.