So it's just after 6am and I am wide awake, in a couple of hours we move into our new house and I am too excited (or stressed!) to sleep. So I though I would reflect on the last few weeks of my pregnancy and post you a long overdue update.
We are moving into a lovely little 3 bedroom house (well 2, if you don't count the tiny box room that will be the dressing room haha), but the most amazing part is I will get to decorate Emby's nursery!
I am so excited but can't commit to a theme, I was originally looking at a Dr Seuss theme before I knew she was a girl but now I am undecided. If I go "girly" I will do something Cath Kidston inspired, but then I worry it will be too grown up and not "fun" enough.... Watch this space!
This morning I turn 18 weeks pregnant and honestly can't believe how fast it is going! It is a little scary to think I will be halfway there in just 2 weeks time!
The sickness has almost completely gone since about 14/15 weeks, I only have odd moments if I smell something strong/bad that makes me feel ill. I have more energy and not so tired, which is great. I honestly love every second!
I had appointments with my consultant and midwife at week 16 - I will be consultant led due to IVF/ICSI so they can keep an eye on the growth of the baby. I won't have to see anyone again until after Xmas now. Other than my 20 week scan at the end of the month.
We have been listening to Emby's heartbeat a lot recently as we have a doppler, it's so reassuring when I have a "worried" day that I can check she is ok. We have also heard her "professionally" at our last two appointments.
As you know we had a private scan to find out Emby was a girl at 16 weeks. Although it could still change because the scan was early, the lady sounded pretty confident, we shall see if it is confirmed at our 20 week scan before making any big purchases. We did buy her a couple of tops and a super cute pair of pink converse though! If it turned out to be a boy at our next scan we would still be over the moon because, with everything we went through to get to this point, we just want a happy and healthy baby to call our own - yes, I am aware this paragraph should have come with a super cliche alert! Haha
Although we haven't made any large gender specific purchases, we did put a deposit down on our travel system. We went for the Mothercare Xpedior travel system, which at £250 was a bargain! It is also ideal for us because the buggy seat converts into a pram/carrycot style part rather than having to store two separate attachments (as our house is fairly small). They also have an interest free plan which allows us to just go in and make little random payments off the cost between now and delivery in March - which is great because we don't have to fork out in one go now for something that won't be used until April. We went for the apple green colour pack because it was the only colour we both agreed on and would be ok for either gender.
I am starting to get a "proper" little bump and definitely now showing. To the point that people in shops have asked me how long I have to go - quite reassuring that they aren't now looking at me thinking I got a bit fat! My bump is harder around the sides with just a tiny bit of my original "jelly belly" left in the middle. I haven't taken a bump picture this week so will get Rick to take a good one and post it after we have moved.
I am starting to feel lots of kicks, although still not really regular or strong enough to be felt from outside. The flutters started about week 15 but the proper kicks only started last week. They feel much more uncomfortable that I was expecting, not sure why I assumed it would be a lovely gentle contact between me and Emby - the fact it is called "kicking" probably should have warned me haha. It is amazing to be able to feel her in there and have this special little bond that no one else can feel, like it's a secret between us :) xx
I also have realised I haven't posted about my new niece being born at the start of October!
Sophie is the most beautiful little baby in the world and I am already totally in love with her! I am so proud of my little sister for bringing her into the world xx
It scares me a little that I love her so much already, and she isn't even mine, seriously how in love will I be when my own baby girl arrives?!! There is already a joke within my family that I won't let anyone visit because I won't want to share the cuddles hehe xx
Rick has been so sweet recently, he kisses my bump and talks to Emby all the time. He will be such an amazing daddy to our little girl, I just hope her mummy can compare xx
I think that brings us up to date, but will try to post more often once I get this house move done and dusted.
Finally, I want to send some love to some special friends that haven't had such a positive outcome in their TTC journeys recently. I am thinking of you all, I know you are facing what seem like impossible times but you are stronger than you know and you will make it though. "If you keep on believing, the dreams that you wish will come true" xxx
Love to you all xxx
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