Jydans Head Growth - 13 Weeks

After Jydan's X-Ray on Friday, I don't think I slept much for 48 hours from worry! The weekend went by so slowly that I decided that at 9am Monday I was going to call for the results.

By the time Monday came around I was on the phone at 9:00am asking for his X-Ray results... they hadn't come in yet and asked me to call back in the afternoon. Tick tock, tick tock.. Time went so slow... so 1:00pm I called back... and they still hadn't come in. They asked me to call back tomorrow afternoon. The more time that went past, the more research that I did about what could be going on. I was so frightened and they are making me wait yet another day.

Argh, now this was really testing how strong of a mother I was. I know children go through worse, but when it's your own child, I just felt like his results should of been a priority. Seriously, this was an X-Ray of a 12 week old baby's skull, with a very worried mother behind it... HURRY UP ALREADY!

Tuesday morning I had butterflies like nothing else, I was so eager to find the results and 1pm came around so slow. 1pm on the dot I called the doctors. This time they seemed annoyed that I had called again and said they would follow it up and call ME back. I guess they had on the computer how many times I had called because they said, 'yes, you've called a couple of times'. 2 went by, no call. 3 went by, no call.. I called back at 3:30 (I know, I know).. and it went straight to the answering machine... then again at 4pm. The results had finally come back and the X-Ray came back normal!

Although it came back normal, and I'm relieved it was normal it still doesn't answer why Jydan's head had shrunk and then started developing really slowly so according to the doctor's notes, Jydan has to undergo more tests and see a paediatrician. 'Sigh'... I guess it's time I put my very patient mummy hat on and just wait again. I feel like we're back to square one, no answers. At least an X-Ray is ruled out.

Baby Jydan - 7 Weeks.

Seven Weeks Young:

What a wonderful week it's been! Like I suspected Jydan has reflux and is now on Zantac. I was told that it would take a few weeks to kick in but the first dose made a huge difference. The first day he was on it he slept for more then an hour. Come the next few days he was smiling alot more, interacting alot, playing, sleeping more, crying less and cooing so much. It has made the world of difference. He has his odd times but majority of the time now he is happy! 

I am loving this time with him at the moment. The playing, smiling and talking. We spend so much time just talking to each other. The moment when he looks at me and just smiles makes my day. Not only makes my day, makes my life! This is such a fun time and I'm really cherishing it at the moment.

Doctor's Appointment:
Jydan and I had our 6 week checkup, except they had run out of Jydans 6 week injection so he has to wait till he is 8 weeks.
All my check-up involved was them checking my cection scar, which looks good. Jydan's check-up included his weight, to check on some swelling he was born with, his hernia, his eating ect ect. Not only did she say Jydan has reflux but she also thinks Jydan is lactose intolerant. So I've cut that out of my diet while I'm feeding, it's too early to tell at the moment.
 

Reflux:
We are down to about 3-4 changes of clothes during the day from vomit and about two changes of clothes during the night. PROGRESS! He is still choking quite a bit. We have tried propping his bassinet up when his asleep to help with the vomit or choking but he wont sleep with it propped up for some reason! I also found that it could help him roll!! I checked on him one time and he had rolled onto his side! So when he is really bad he will sleep with me so I can get to his choking quick enough. He still has some bad days but the medication he is now on for his reflux Zantac, really helps!! The doctor said he will be on it till he is around one and then they will review!

 

New Years:

New years was spent at my house with my mum. Jydan decided to see the new year in and wake up at 11:30PM, which was quiet unusual for him, but I'm kinda glad! I spent the new year with my beautiful little one!! He also decided that one standard glass of wine was enough for mum before he wanted a feed. I had an expressed bottle for that feed but decided with his recent feeding troubles, his next feed would be from me.

Jydan's Milestone's:

Jydan's cooing and smiling HEAPS now. It's really fun at the moment, we will talk with each other and play with each other all day. Until I wear him out so much that sleeps! That hardest thing is putting him to sleep while he is so happy.. mummy just wants to play!
Jydan's really responding to us now and when we walk away he will follow us with his head.. it's pretty cute. Makes me feel loved :).
I've also found that Jydan can last longer and longer on tummy time each time he does it. He is getting stronger and stronger.

Routine:

Jydan's still in his night time routine but I'm not having to offer him an expressed bottle of milk every night, most night's now he just needs me :). So he is still in bed about 9:30! Other then that his routine is still all over the place, but it is getting better each day.

Weight/Height/Looks:

Jydan's now weighing in at 5.4kilo's (11 pounds 9 ounces). Growing like a mushroom! He is such a big boy, growing so quickly... I love it!
Jydan has the most beautiful long eyelashes. I'm so jealous... where's my long eyelashes! They are so gorgeous, and curl perfectly.. like I said, I'm jealous ;).


Jydan's Likes/Dislikes:

Jydan still loves music, it's such a life saver, especially when we are getting into the pram or car...bubby is so impatient, haha! If we don't move within .5 seconds, you will know about it! So funny, he gives this uncomfortable look to begin with (the c'mon mum look) and then 1..2..3..he starts crying. I really can't put him in the pram while I get organised. It has to be a last minute thing. Too cute!

 

Feeding:
Jydan ONLY has me now.. I'm so happy. Not that I have anything against bottle feeding at all but I really wanted to breastfeed. I thought if I could do the first few weeks I would be happy, and then when he had the birth he had and I ended up with a c-section, I wanted to feed even more. I think because I didn't get the birth experience I wanted it made me more determined to feed how I really wanted.
My lumps have come back now so I'm still expressing and filling up the freezer.

Blog:

It's still not letting me upload photos on my computer, any idea why?

 

Baby Tiley- Week 22

Tiley This Week:
This week means I'm officially 5 months pregnant!! And bubby's doing so well, growing heaps too! Almost gaining his first pound!!
Here's a weight and height chart for the next 8 weeks

WEEK	LENGTH(inch)	WEIGHT	LENGTH (cm)
22 weeks	10.94 inches	15.17 ounces	27.8 cm
23 weeks	11.38 inches	1.10 pound	28.9 cm
24 weeks	11.81 inches	1.32 pound	30 cm
25 weeks	13.62 inches	1.46 pound	34.6 cm
26 weeks	14.02 inches	1.68 pound	35.6 cm
27 weeks	14.41 inches	1.93 pound	36.6 cm
28 weeks	14.80 inches	2.22 pounds	37.6 cm
29 weeks	15.2 inches	2.54 pounds	38.6 cm
30 weeks	15.71 inches	2.91 pounds	39.9 cm

Can you believe how quick Tiley is going to put on the weight now? It took over 22 weeks to get to one pound, and then only another 5 weeks to gain another pound!

Mummy's lesson this week:
So I thought this week I would share a little lesson my little boy taught.
Last weekend left me feeling a little flat, Saturdays is my most uncomfortable days and random blood spotting last Thursday (Scan on Friday showed no reason- again, but received an answer from the doctor).  So I thought I would share a moment today. An amazing one second moment that changed my day.
 A big strong kick.
 Even though I get many a day, this was a big strong one right when I was feeling flat. It made me smile. It made me stop and think, okay, yes I'm uncomfortable but his so so so worth it all ready. It made me fall in love with my little boy that tiny bit more which I didn't think was possible. It made me positive.
My dear son, although not here yet is the most precious thing to me. I'm so proud of him all ready.

Kicks:
Tiley's kicks are really strong now. About a week ago they started feeling like proper kicks. I love documenting how his kick's feel because they change all the time. They went from pins & needles, to flutters/spiders in my tummy and now they feel like big air bubbles in my tummy poping (and no it's not wind : P). They are strong enough to sometimes lift my hand/jolt my hand when he kicks it.

Second Scan:
So this scan went very smooth and bubby was turned on his back so the measurements for the heart, brain and kidneys were taken which we missed out on last week and everything was perfect!! I couldn't believe how big he had got in just a week! The pictures this week are also so much clearer! The sono also ended the scan right between the little boys legs... still a boy ;)

Doctors Appointment:
I waited over an hour to see the doctor for a ten minute appointment but I found out our son is perfect (which I all ready knew). My fundal height was measuring at 22 weeks, perfect. My blood pressure has gone up a little bit but still in the normal range, perfect. My darlings heartbeat is between 150-160 bpm which is normal and perfect. Everything from the morphology scan was perfect too....... one very perfect little babe on our hands :)

Morning Sickness:
Am I speaking too soon? Could my morning sickness really be finally all gone?? It looks that way! Finally no morning sickness this week which is the first time since I was about 6 & half weeks pregnant!

Baby Shower:
This week I began organising my BABY SHOWER!!

I realised that their was only 8 weeks before my baby shower, me being the organised person I am, (We also have to be organised when family will need to travel) I started jotting down some ideas:

• The shower will be at my mums house, in Gravelly Beach. It's a bit far out for my friends, but I'm sure people could car pool.
• BLUE theme.
• Dedicated to TILEY not mummy-to-be.
• It will be on Saturday the 15th of September. Probably from 2pm.
• Kids & babies will be welcome.
• Lots of fun games!!
• Name Reveal.

Nothing like having your first baby :)

 

 

What I couldn't live without:
Here are some things I couldn't live without!!

I adore my pregnancy journal!!
You have room to write about three sentences
each day. Highly recommend it for every
pregnant lady.

VEGEMITE! One of my major
cravings through my pregnancy. Definitely
can't live without it.

I have this wonderful November 2012 mum's club
through bub hub. There's always someone to
answer my questions and it's been great to share
my experiences and experiences of others.

My husband!
This pregnancy has been really hard on my body
and my wonderful husband has been the best support.
I couldn't imagine doing this without him.

My Body Pillow!!
I only have cheapy, but WOW is it comfortable,
especially with this big bump.

Okay.. so to be honest, I could live without
Ebay... but it's been brilliant! Bargains everywhere!
We've got so many clothes and MCN's from Ebay- love.

Justine's Baby #2:
My beautiful friend Justine is due this Friday with her dear little darling, bubby number 2. Her first little boy is just a bundle of cuteness and was born the day before his due date so my fingers are tightly crossed that this little (cheeky) bub comes soon!

Pop-To-Be's Birthday:

Today is my dad's birthday! We're celebrating with dinner and a blue's night on the weekend but I gave him his birthday cards yesterday. He got one from Tim & I and then a 'Happy Birthday Pop' one from Tiley.



Blog Readers:
I've realised that somehow I have a growing number of blog readers each week. The readers double and this week tripled. I'm really excited to share my journey with everyone.
I thought of making this a private blog, as this is my pregnancy diary, but my little baby boy is not just a miracle in the sense of a child being made but also in the sense that so many odds were against conceiving him, and then carrying him. I think it's worth sharing with everyone how my husband and I have (almost!!) come out the other side.

So THANK YOU for reading :)

Only 8 weeks till I'm 30 weeks!!

Baby Tiley- 11 WEEKS

My quote of the week:
"I don't think I have crazy pregnancy lady hormones, I think it's just a lack of cigarettes & wine..."

Our Scare:
I spent the last couple of days debating if I would include our hospital scare in this weeks blog. I had wrote down every single detail but am just going to keep it short.
It is now apart of my pregnancy journey but not something I would like to dwell on.
Thursday morning I woke up after a horrid dream that I was bleeding, it was the second dream like that this pregnancy so it didn't scare me but not nicest thing to think of when you wake up. Then I went to the toilet and their was the blood, for real.. It wasn't till the afternoon that I realised I dreamt about bleeding the night before.  After two miscarriages we thought the worse but hoped for the best.
 It was a really scary day for us, especially waiting all day for an ultrasound.
We went to the hospital at 8:45am to be told at about 2:00pm that we can't get an ultrasound till Monday but the nurse did one anyway (out of the complete goodness of her heart just to give us reassurance that the baby was okay - she was not trained to give an ultrasound or anything)
So at about 2:30pm we saw our baby.

Our gorgeous, active, somersaulting, star jumping baby with two arms, two legs & a fast beating heart. & that's all we wanted. I was in tears. I couldn't believe we had such bad outcomes with the others and now finally we have a healthy, strong baby!! I couldn't see much because I was crying so I keep asking Tim what it was like. He said that it was so clear he could see every little arm and leg.. It was good for him to experience something extra that I didn't, as us ladies get the first kicks, butterfly's.. all the amazing things the fathers don't get. But I really wish I was brave and saw the baby clearly!!
I'm actually looking forward to the ultrasound on Monday because I know everything will be okay & we were told we couldn't have a 12 week ultrasound, so this will be like our 12 week ultrasound.

We wont find out where the bleeding came from till Monday with a proper ultrasound and then I will see the obstetrician on Tuesday. The bleeding has stopped & I have been resting the last couple of days so I'm feeling alot better. I was very emotional- my blood pressure has gone from 110/79 during the pregnancy to 150/110 on Thursday, so I really needed to calm myself down and relax. For the baby.

What Tiley Would Look Like:
This is what Tiley would have looked like in the ultrasound... So much like a baby, can you believe it? Measuring at about 4 & 1/2 - 5 CM and has grown a whole CM just this week!! We were just discussing how HUGE Tiley's got. & then had to laugh. Yep Tiley has grown so, so, so much but still is so, so, so tiny. It was surreal on the ultrasound compared to the 6 week ultrasound.. Tiley really did look like a tiny human!!

New Doctor:
I went to see my new doctor this week too. The whole time I was waiting I was thinking.. okay the other doctors isn't that bad, the other doctor's waiting room is cleaner, the other doctor runs on time, the other doctor surgery's chairs are more comfortable... and then the wonderful doctor called me and gave me loads and loads and loads of information.. ohhh such a blessing!! She also sent a referral to an Ob and Gyno, answered all my questions, really took the time for me.. she didn't even know me & when I said I was looking for a new doctor for some antenatal care she was so so excited!! I am very happy with this doctor! (They just need a cleaner and more comfortable waiting room!!- but hey, what can you expect for Mowbray!)
Morning Sickness:
My morning sickness is very on & off.. alot better then it has been.. crossing my fingers that it will be gone next week. Please Please PLEASE. Ah what happened to the 'glowing' and the 'enjoyment'...

Pregnant In Heels:
I've been watching Pregnant In Heels...

These are all million dollar glamorous ladies having a fabulous pregnancy and here I am hugging the toilet every morning. I really want this to be a great time so I'm trying to take some tips. I don't have to be a frumpy pregnant woman.. I can be stylish, pretty & even if I'm not blessed with a pregnancy glow, I can make myself glow. I don't have to let the whole world know that I'm so sick, tired and my hairs completely changed, I have restless leg syndrome anyway and it's got worse already and I've put on 1/2 a kilo (Originally put on 2 but lost 1 & 1/2).


So I can't believe next week I will be finally 12 weeks!! and then another week & I will be in the second trimester :)

So so proud of our little one doing so well. And I'm so in love!
29 more weeks!!!

Baby Tiley- 4 WEEKS

The first of many Positive HPT's :)

MARCH 16TH 2012.....

WE FOUND OUT WERE PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After many, many, many months.. 2 years in fact, of trying. We did it! & On our honeymoon!
..it seems all we had to do was get married!

I actually have no symptoms, my monthlies was just three days late & I was suppose to have wines with Dee that night & thought I better make sure before I have a drink & BAM... no drinking for me for the next 9 months!

Our honeymoon baby :)

MARCH 20TH

March 20th was our first doctors appointment & I had all the blood tests & urine tests done that afternoon..
Our doctor was so excited, his been with us through everything. He even said that his more excited then when his wife said she was pregnant!! I think we put him to more work then his wife though LOL. He also laughed at me when I took in five positive tests & said, "I think I might be pregnant". I thought that he would do more though, he sent me off for blood tests, refferal for an ultrasound & took my blood preasure. So what do you do next?! I guess there's no such thing as being organised during pregnancy, huh?
While at the doctors I ask for an early ultrasound, & he said the earliest he will give is 12 weeks... & then left me to book it... Well I've booked it in for two weeks time. Shh!!