15 Weeks - Scan @ 15 Weeks

Just had 15 week Scan with Paul (Doc Paul Mysterysurname)..he's so easy going he let's his patients call him by his first name...(o how privileged!)..anyone looking for an OB..he is high on the recommendation list as his bedside manner is incredibly fantastic. I was astounded while he flicked through his little book which diarised 1700 or so deliveries he had done...he said he had another full bag back at the clinic... I feel I'm in good hands .....experience makes a huge difference.....Another reason why I will travel 25 minutes away from home to have bub where he delivers as opposed to 5 minutes up the road to the private hospital (which is behind our house through the forest and trees) ......(sorry Paul and Mum...you will have to travel a but further to see us when the time comes) . OK OK....enough abt Doc P........back to the star of the blog...bub........first time hearing the heartbeat...wow!!! sounds like something from Star Wars, Darth Vader sounding ......through the microscope....but truely music to my ears.....smiles all around everyone. Then did the routine scan - not such a good pic this time.....but all seems healthy despite my 20 min walk from work to the hospital in 31 degree heat...unusually humid in Syd that day.

Am I looking pregnant you ask? No.....stilll no major bump formation and in fact Doc says I haven't even gained any weight since 4 weeks ago...not surprising since appetite has gone out the door..he says not to worry....also not to worry abt the dry hair and dry skin ...his recommendation was.."just use conditioner and moisturiser !!" ..with a big smile ..here I was worried about thyroid dysfunction after sharing horror stories with girlfriends...o well..time shall tell. I was thinking..when is this glowing skin and luscious hair suppose to glam my look!!!..but in fact past 2 days my skin is feeling rather smooth...hmm..maybe things are turning around.... Anyway...I need to take some figure shots soon to show the growing bump or lack of so you can share in the bump journey..... Till next update..enjoy the pic!

13 Weeks - Tassy trip

Things all good at the moment....just came back from Tasmania for Theresa's and Adam's wedding.....Theresa reckons the Gypsy painting she did for me bought good luck and waalah - little bump came into the world..(after 1 yr..hahaha) ..little gypsy will be transferred to nursery eventually.....




And of course..what is a trip without good food Fish Frenzy..best Fish n chips in Oz...and best pecan pie was to be had toooo...okay...
perhaps gained 250 gms due to the luscious food...ooh ah..till next time....XOXOXO

12 Weeks - Scan @ 12 Weeks

Its the 12th week , which means we are all on track with no issues (yet anyway).

Had Nuchal -transluency screening test on Monday and results for down syndrome we got were very low which was a relief. Tests for trisomy 13 and 18 we not so good, but still considered low. Had a chat to OB today who seemed not overly worrried, but made sure we understd that there are no guarantees the baby will be perfect..but emphasied the risk factor as "low".

We already knew, either way, since it took 3 yrs to get to this point...any further tests at this early stage may harm Bubs...so ....we have opted to cross our fingers and let the journey start for our little one, which we will love no matter what.

The scan showed a current size of around 5 cm - little Bub was not behaving well during scan..as Bub was tooooo interested at staring at the ultrasound device facing towards us with hands extended on both sides...quite adorable...a couple of prods to try get Bub to lie on its side for pic's proved to be futile..so Mum had to go out for a caffeine fix and sweet chocolate croissants to wake Bub up....Mum returned back to Ultrasound clinic..and Bub was well behaved and posed for some nice side shots to measure Nuchal fold.....love you Bub ..you did well!!! Pops unfortunately didnt get to see Bub move ..but he can share in the moment at 19 weeks....wowza...... may even get a DVD made...hoohah..Hollywood here we come...never too early for Hollywood babies?



Will start taking mthly side profiles of exterior soon ....need to get decent outfit to show off belly bulge. Perhaps off to shops tomorrow...love stretchy lycra gear at the moment..loveeee it.

Till next time.
XOXO