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suziewin
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My husband is in the RAF so we live down south at the moment (hopefully not being posted elsewhere for another 3 years or so)

We have a boy who is 15 (16 in March 08) who is delighted at taking the role of 'big brother'

Have had cone biopsies on my cervix due to grade 3 smear tests - the last one in 2002 the doc said I could either not have treatment and there was a high likelyhood it would turn cancerous, or have treatment but couldnt have any more family. I broke my heart having the final procedure done, but know that I needed to do it for my beautiful son. I saw a gynae in 2005 about endomitriosis and mentioned the treatment - he was very surprised and reassured me that I could carry full term if I had a stitch.

Have had 4 miscarriages - mostly during the first 5-8 weeks. The worst one was discovered during my 12 week scan - they thought I had my dates wrong and had to go back 2 weeks later where they discovered I had what is called a missed abortion. I still hate that term.

So - bringing me up to date - now I am having a baby due early August. It's hard as I do worry that something may go wrong, and as I need a stitch I am classed as high risk. I am prepared for weeks of bedrest if necessary as long as my baby is OK.

Sunday, 9 Dec

I am classed as a high risk pregnancy due to a few LEEP procedures a few years back. I am waiting for a scan before getting a cerclage put in at 14 weeks. Good luck ladies to anyone in the same position. x

Saturday, 15 Dec

Had an u/s a few days ago and go a heartbeat. How exciting!

Sunday, 6 Jan

Have u/s on 21st January - cant wait to see it on screen and get a piccy

Thursday, 17 Jan

They changed my due date to 2nd August so am back to week 11! Was great to see it on the screen and see the little heart beat. I could see its fingers on one hand. Very cute.

Wednesday, 23 Jan

Bump definately here although im my head I still just look fat. Give it a few months and there is no mistake I havent eaten all the pies!

Tuesday, 29 Jan

Got my date for my cerclage - going in on Tuesday 5th Feb. The nurse advised me I could eat toast at 6am, and could have water until 10am. Surgery scheduled for the afternoon. Bet I crave soft drinks all day....lol

Wednesday, 6 Feb

Had my suture put in yesterday. They ended up knocking me out for the procedure rather than the spinal. Really sore yesterday, and was quite crampy. I didnt have spotting during this pregnancy so to see bleeding (even though I was warned) was a little scary. Been home for a few hours and am now camping out on the sofa as sitting upright is uncomfortable. Ive got another appt on 21st Feb and they are doing another scan - very excited.

Wednesday, 13 Feb

Lower back pain is keeping me awake. My back tends to click when I turn over in bed, and I find it hard to go back to sleep. Good practice for when the baby arrives huh!?

Saturday, 23 Feb

Went shopping today for maternity clothes as I am living in sweatpants. Am amazed at the lack of choice - which means I am going to have to buy clothes online. Why is it manufacturers think pregnant = dowdy??? Baaah... rant over......

Thursday, 28 Feb

Ive noticed my appetite is picking up. My midwife said to eat 6 small meals a day (yeah right!) and im still not eating a normal portion size as feel full quicker nowadays. Now Im finding Im wanting something mid afternoon or 11pmish - and my stomach actually rumbles! Am sticking to cereal or toast though as I dont want to balloon. Im getting really excited about my little bump - I will be relieved when Im over 24 weeks as having the cerclage means I have the worry that any twinge or sharp pain could be disaster. Am resting as much as possible and trying to not stress out about it.

Sunday, 9 Mar

I had been experiencing pains in my stomach last Tuesday and they were getting more and more painful. More worrying was the feeling of pressure I was getting in my cervix. I went to A and E and saw the gynae doc who examined me and said he cannot determine what is happening until I get a scan. He organised one for the next day and admitted me. He said that if my cervix had funnelled to the stitch they would remove it - and the likelyhood was my baby would be born soon after. We were devastated as Ive read lots of stories on here of women who have been hospitalised and had the beds tipped back with their feet above the head to keep the baby in - however these examples seemed to be in the US and I wondered how far behind the UK really is in gynae high risk pregnancies. After a terrible night of hardly any sleep I was sent for my scan at 9.30 the next morning. The sonographer showed us the baby first and I could see it moving about (first time ever its been awake!) and I was so nervous as she did the internal scan to check my cervix length. Apparently the scan came back normal - HUGE RELIEF!!!! Due to my pains they kept me in for observation as they were unsure if it was contractions or something else. They concluded it is pulling due to my adhesions - and since paracetamol is the strongest thing I can take (which has zero effect) There is nothing I can do so it will be a `growing ` pain I will live to bear for the next few months. Not a problem! I was moved to the maternity ward on Thursday due to bed shortages so I had a lovely private room to catch up on much needed sleep. It was a real eyeopener there, as that is the ward I will go on after Ive had the baby. I could see heavily pregnant women in the corridors (and boy did they look big!) and hear babies crying through the walls. They checked my babys heartbeat 3 times a day so after such a scare, Ive really bonded with my growing bump. Its movements have been getting stronger over the last week, and I am getting proper kicks/punches. Its finally dawning on me Im having a baby!

Monday, 17 Mar

Went to a shopping centre which had opened up nearby with my hubby on Friday night. I was walking around minding my business when a shop assistant comes rushing over asking if im ok and if she needed to get a bucket and mop. lol. Because of my backache im walking rather awkwardly and quite a few people recently have asked me when im due. I put a brave face on and say ive another 4 months but I think I will enormous by then. If nothing else fits I shall be sporting a tent.

Tuesday, 25 Mar

Detail scan today - wow! It was an amazing time bonding with my baby. I could see its toes, fingers and its face. Everything looks great. The cord is at the back and high so no complications there. My funnelling and shortening has greatly improved. Today there is NO funnelling, and my cervical length is 37mm which is fantastic. We decided to keep the sex of the baby as a surprise. We were on cloud 9 walking out the hospital. I see my specialist on Thursday but apart from painful SPD I am totally loving this pregnancy.

Wednesday, 2 Apr

Decided to try reflexology for my SPD. It was fantastic! I felt as if I could do back flips out the door...lol. Will definately continue with fortnightly sessions as Ive read will help towards the birth too.

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Alicia23 - Saturday, 16 August

Alicia23 - Wednesday, 13 August
I feel the same although i have to say my bed time routine is going really well

so not feeling that tired, thank god. Summer is an angel and although it has only been 3 weeks it feels like she has been with us forever

take care and speak to you soon xxxxx

nayster01 - Monday, 11 August
I gave birth, I wrote a blog and a birth story!
I have a gorgeous son!

Sarahj82 - Thursday, 7 August
my stomach has gone down quite a bit too and I think breastfeeding helps too. I am a little sore here and there when i do too much around the house or walking for too long. I just can't wait to go to the gym again and start looking like myself again. Good luck to you. I actually grew up in England (Chorley to be exact) my parents still live threr, I go every year to visit but I missed this year of course.Well talk later and take care

Alicia23 - Thursday, 7 August
Hay just checking in to see how you and Joshua- Callum are getting on? hope you are both doing fab and enjoying each other, take care and speak soon xxxxx

puddin - Wednesday, 30 July
Can't even remember what my feet normally look like they've been swollen for so long!Im sure i can take another week of it after the birth im kind of used to it now

Just glad it's summer in a way otherwise i would be walking round in flip flops in the rain or snow,lol!
Had'nt thought about hubby's trainers,what a good idea!!
Ive already stolen all his pj bottoms so im sure he would'nt mind,ha!

nayster01 - Tuesday, 29 July
Hey Suzie,
Sweet F.A!!!!!! had some kind of menstrual cramps a few times but thats it! No big mucus plug or fluids down me legs!!!
Think its happy to stay where it is! Just spoke with me mum and sister in Devon and they are all excited but i am deflated and knackered!!!
Found a couple of stretch marks on me belly underneath last night and I was so proud I had come this far with nothing!!!....................
Hows the little man doing, are you sleeping at all????? xxx

puddin - Tuesday, 29 July
Im expecting a little girl but she does'nt want to come out yet, counting down the days though!

How are you getting on with your little boy? Any advice? x

nayster01 - Tuesday, 22 July
Hey Suzie,

Great to hear from you. I am so happy for you, you lucky thing!
I am feeling great but knackered, fat and swollen!!!! Not much really! However I am not desperate for my bundle to arrive, I am making the most of my last bit of freedom!
How are you sleeping etc????
Love Naomi xx

fabforty - Tuesday, 22 July
Can't wait to share my story with you as well!Have fun with the baby!

Alicia23 - Monday, 21 July
Awwww sounds like your doing fab and glad to hear your feeling better

can't wait till my little one arrives only 6 days to go

. take care and i'll speak to you soon xxx

fabforty - Monday, 21 July
Congratulations on your baby boy!!!

Alicia23 - Saturday, 19 July
Awww congratulations

how are you doing after the c-section? Can't wait for my little one now

9 days and counting!!!!!