Here is a snapshot of my pregnancy journey:
26/08/2010 – BFP! (CD 39)
02/09/2010 – Pregnancy confirmed by doctor.
09/09/2010 – Booking appointment with the midwife – first antenatal blood tests taken. Estimated Due Date from LMP of 24/04/2011
05/10/2010 – First ultrasound (early due to cramping) - 1 perfect foetus with little heart pumping away. Estimated Due Date changed to 29/04/2011 based on size of foetus.
(Coincidentally, an EDD of 29/04/11 dates back to a conception date of 06/08/2010 – my 30th birthday!)
28/10/2010 – Midwife appointment (13 weeks + 6 days) – booking details completed. Blood tests for genetic abnormalities requested.
11/11/2010 – First movement felt (fluttering)
02/12/2010 – Letter from hospital confirming that blood tests have not revealed a high risk of genetic abnormalities
13/12/2010 – Second ultrasound (20 weeks + 3 days) – no abnormalities detected. Baby measuring exactly for dates. Baby Bean is most likely to be a GIRL! (Sonographer unable to confirm for sure as baby was in the wrong position, however no ‘boy parts’ were seen!)
14/12/2010 – First Braxton Hicks Contraction. Midwife appointment (20 weeks + 4 days) - Heard Little Bean’s heartbeat for the first time (rate not known). Blood tests from booking appointment given all clear. (Iron levels among highest seen by midwife at 13.5).
23/12/2010 – Blood test taken to screen for Gestational Diabetes
24/12/2010 – More Braxton Hicks Contractions. Little Bean kicked in response to external pressure on belly.
07/01/2011 – First trip to Triage – frequent shooting pains, Little Bean’s heart rate good, blood pressure normal, suspected gall stones – to be confirmed by outpatient ultrasound
10/01/2011 - Little Bean kicked hard enough to be felt on the outside of my belly
11/01/2011 – Midwife appointment (24 weeks + 4 days) – Blood pressure normal, diabetes screening test normal, Little Bean not keen on having her heart rate listened to and kicked the Doppler away twice, heart rate 140. J finally felt baby kick. Midwife suspects I have SPD and refers me for Physio.
17/01/2011 – Physio appointment (25 weeks + 3 days) – given support belt and exercises, told to return if it worsens
19/01/2011 – Gallstones confirmed by ultrasound. Awaiting appointment with obstetrician.
22/01/2011 – 2nd Blood test taken to screen for Gestational Diabetes
28/01/2011 – Letter received from hospital stating diabetes screening failed, booked in for 3 hour Glucose Tolerance Test at 9:00 am on 03/02/2011.
01/02/2011 – Midwife appointment (27 weeks + 4 days) – All normal except a small amount of glucose in my pee. Baby in a breech position. Fundal height measuring 28.5 cm.
01/02/2011 – Small amount of red blood spotting – 2nd trip to Triage. Blood pressure high. Baby’s heart rate 150 bpm. Internal showed cervix high and closed. No obvious cause for spotting.
03/02/2011 – Glucose Tolerance Test
04/02/2011 – GTT passed!
07/02/2011 – 2nd Physio appointment – given tubigrip for belly and crutches to improve mobility. Next appointment when I finish work. 28 week screening blood tests taken.
24/02/2011 - Signed off work for 2 weeks with severe SPD (30 weeks + 6 days)
01/03/2011 - Midwife appointment (31 weeks + 4 days) – Blood pressure and pee normal. Baby now head down. Fundal Height measuring 33 cm. Referred to Day Assessment Unit due to Diminished Fetal Movements.
01/03/2011 – Day Assessment Unit – Fetal heartbeat monitored for 50 mins. Average 140 bpm. Movements within the expected norm.
08/03/2011 – Midwife appointment (32 weeks + 4 days)
19/03/2011 - NCT Antenatal classes start
01/04/2011 – Last Day at work! (36 weeks)
03/04/2011 – Tour of the maternity unit
29/04/2011 – DUE DATE! (40 weeks)
13/05/2011 – Little Bean will definitely have made her arrival by now!
