Sunday's Worry & Wednesday's Joy

Pip the Pickle struck again on Saturday...After having months of huge kicks, turns and going on in my blooming belly...on Saturday it stopped...a few lazy jolts, but nothing much.

Panic started to set in, as one of the things the consultant told me to watch out for was reduced movements.

After getting home from work I sat on the sofa and prayed my belly would wriggle like before...but no, the lazy kicks were few and far between. We then went out for dinner and got a few big ones...I went to bed slightly stressed out.

We woke in the morning, with plans to go to my aunts 60th Birthday party...we phoned the hospital and they told us to come in then and there...posh frock now back on the hanger, notes gathered... Ugg boots on....bags in the car boot just in case...an ever positive Dutchman by my side...we got to a lovely quiet hospital at 12pm.

by 1.30 I was hooked up to the monitor....then; right on queue..... Pip Kicked...this baby I tell you!!

We danced away to her/his heartbeat, like some drum & bass music, mixed in with all the other worried Mums, babes heartbeat!! The stress washed away, as I watched her/his heartbeat and kicks register on the monitor. The lovely midwifes made us tea, reassured us, and booked us in the next day to double check.

We didn't go back the next day, as Pip was kicking away nicely...not the same as before, but no way as lazy as Saturday/Sunday.

We went back to the hospital yesterday, for a growth scan and an consultants visit.

Pip is growing nicely. 1 to 2 weeks ahead...the computer said s/he weighs 6lbs 15oz...I can only hope it was wrong! however s/he feels heavier each morning :/

We also do not need to go back, as my blood sugars are great. We also have an induction date (!!)...so I will not be allowed to go overdue, which is exciting!!

So from worry & stress to joy & excitement in a few short days.

I think Pip is just letting us know that life is to be on big rollercoster now they are here...I am enjoying the ride already....a little less heart stopping moments would be lovely those darling baby!!

Keep kicking bambino

We love you 

xxx

Pip The Pickle

Do you like Pip's new name?

Today we had our 20 week scan....we gave Pip a strong talking to beforehand, as last time s/he was wriggling around too much and the sonographer gave up with her measurements...read about it here

This time Pip was snoozing on his/her belly happily nibbling his/her fingers. The sonographer measured Pip's leg bones which are growing nicely...still nice and long!! She also checked Pip's brain {amazing what these scans can show it is like a MRI scan straight through the head to see the different parts of Pips brain!!}, kidneys & intestine, spine, teeth, and lastly the heart...here is where the problem beings!! Pip was in the wrong position...we could see it beating away...but she needed to check it thoroughly....we got sent for a 30 minute walk and then back we went onto the couch!

 Boo!!! did I make you jump??

 S/he did as they turned out of the darkness....a little hand up by their mouth!!

Pip was then wriggling too much after our walk and she still couldn't be sure if everything was perfect...

So back we go in 2 weeks....I'm not very amused...those blooming sonographer probes are so painful when going over the same spot 30 times getting more forceful {read desperate} each time!!

{Maybe this is a better view of scary Pip!!}

So Pip the Pickle is staying true to form, being stubborn...but when your'e this little and cute a Mummy will forgive you anything....but hey let her see your heart next time please Pip...thank you!! 

xxx

Letter to Pip ~ Part 2

Dear Pip,

Wow darling you are growing fast! 2 weeks ago I really didn't feel that pregnant, but boy you have made up for it in the last week. Week 18 has seen you double in size. I feel your weight in my belly all the time now, and I am still in awe of this....your'e really in there Pip, and in no time you will be in our arms.

At the moment your dad and I are working out which cot to buy you. Decisions like this are so exciting...its a big deal to us to make your room relaxed fun and a happy place to dream in. As we don't know whether you are going to be a girl or a boy we are going to paint your room yellow...it is a sunny room anyway but yellow will brighten those dull days.

I can just see us now playing in your room, seeing you snuggle your bear while I read you a bedtime story, watching your eyes get heavy with sleep, imagining what amazing dreams you will have.

We have also been discussing what it is going to be like to raise a bi-lingual child. We cannot wait for the challenge it will bring us...We are off to Holland in December and we are going to buy you lots of books and lovely Dutch clothes. You will be 23 weeks old and it will be your first time there, we cant wait to show you around!! You are only going to benefit from having a second language. Oma and Opa will be proud of you and Dad, and who know maybe I will learn too!! ;)

In 9 days we have your 20 week scan...halfway there little Pip. I cannot wait to see your acrobatics again.

Stay safe, happy and wriggling tiny one.

Love Mummy

xxx 

Welcome Pip

Well Hello! 

Pip, well didn't you keep the sonographer on her toes...she poked and prodded my tummy for a good half an hour trying to move you into the right position for her measurements.

You kept your chin into your chest and amused us all with you acrobatics... legs over your head was a firm favorite of yours. After much jiggling around you then got the hiccups, put your hands on you head as if to say please leave me alone!!

You looked so happy, but stubborn, which is something to look forward too!

You are 6.5 cms long, 13 weeks old, and you have your Dads jaw.

The sonographer brought forward your Birthday to the 27th March 2012

We cannot wait

You are so loved already

xxx