14w3d

:D Look how far I've come :D

Now, look at photos of my expanding body :D

13w4d

Almost out of the first trimester... :D

My first day back at work yesterday, wasn't too hard, until 2pm hit. I managed to stay until 3pm, though, which I thought was pretty good.

I'm very thankful that they're allowing me to 'ease' my way back in to full days. Not being able to grab a kip when the eyelids feel heavy is a bit trying.. hehe.

Well, my belly is getting both smaller and larger at the same time. The flub is reducing (7.3kg so far), and the bub is increasing :D

GROW BABY GROW!

13w

I've just re-read the 'updated' report that includes my cervical measurements from the TV ultrasound.

It's only 23mm. From what I can find on the web, it should be at least 30mm. It's been suggested that I have it checked in 2/3w and again at the 19w u/s.

So now I have to check with the midwife at the birthing centre about the following:-

• Making sure I can get a referral & appt for the same day as our booking in appt
• Checking that if I do get a cerclage (the stitch thing), that I'm still able to give birth in the birthing centre

And here I was thinking the majority of my stress was over. Ugh.

**LATER**

Well, I won't be able to give birth at the birthing centre if a cerclage is needed, nor can I get an appt for an ultrasound for the same day.. :S

AAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!

I'm hoping the measurement was wrong...

12w1d - now 12w3d

The scan went wonderfully. Our date was adjusted to 12w3d, which isn't a lot, but it's enough :D

The NT measurement was 1.7mm, which when included with my blood test results, age and weight means that our chances for the following chromasomal abnormalities are:-

Trisomy 21 (Downs) - 1:11,400
Trisomy 13/18 - 1:20,500

Both are GREAT odds.

Heart rate was 167bpm, and CRL was 6.1cm.

Bub was very active, yet very co-operative for measuring and getting pictures. It was nice to see bub swimming and jumping around being cheeky.

12w

WAHOO!!

:D

The NT scan is tomorrow... WOO!

11w

Well, baby has decided that I don't need sleep.

The last, almost week, has been late nights and early mornings. Thankfully occassionally I can get a couple of hours in during the day.

But after Daylight Savings finished, I get woken up at 4:30am this morning. Also the cold has HIT suddenly, no easing into winter weather.. it's just icy.

I also have expanded my maternity wardrobe, I'll post pics later.

But 11w!! YAY! I have a blood test this week, and the nuchal translucency ultrasound next week.

I have lost a total of 5.1 kgs, but I have gone up a cup size in the bra, and my belly has grown 2cm since 9w.