This day I love.......: Braxton Hicks

I have been very nervous about today for quite some time. Today was the day of our 36 week scan, the day that decisions would be made and a day that could have seen Thing 3 arrive into the world earlier than originally thought.

I was very apprehensive waiting for the scan, more so than the 12 week scan when you wonder if you are really pregnant. They called us into the room and measurements were taken before we were allowed to see Thing 3 again. Head is still down and low, and their hand is still in front of their face. I hope they move it before delivery. Thing 3 was well behaved and it did not take long at all for all measurements to be taken. Then came the apprehensive wait.

After what felt like hours, the midwife called us into room 4. She said baby weighs 6lbs and everything was exactly where it should be. Everything was normal and following the correct chart. After having all the bloods and routine tests for 36 weeks I was then told to wait for the consultant. The consultant discharged me from hospital and said that we would just leave things to nature. Which now means, no planned C section, no induction and I am now allowed to go over my due date. Of course, if something happens between now and then then this would change, but as things currently stand we just wait and see what happens.

I am really happy and relived, I was dreading the thought of an induction and am just happy that things can progress as normal. As things currently stand if baby came on time, they would be the smallest of my three that is if all the measurements are correct.

Everything appears to now be in place ready for Thing 3 to arrive, they have even tested their bedside crib out for size this week

I am slowly feeling more relaxed, now the thought of an induction or C section has been taken away and can enjoy the final few weeks/days of pregnancy.

Thing 3 seems really active and has such strong movements, still really dislikes to be touched! They have frequent hiccups, which I have to say is my favourite movement. Braxton Hicks are still in full force and getting much stronger with each day. I cannot quite believe that next week baby is considered full term!

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Before Christmas March seemed an eternity away. In my mind I was having a baby in 2016, which may sound silly but it was all happening next year. We are now at next year and I have hit panic stations. 9 weeks to go, is no time at all. I do not think I am quite ready yet. There are still things to finish in the nursery and I have to pack my hospital bag.

Thing 3 is still measuring 2 weeks ahead and I am beginning to feel it all in my lower back. This week Braxton Hicks have started and they have started really strong. I hardly noticed them with the girls but for some reason they are really strong this time around.

I have been so thankful for my dream genii this week. I have needed the extra support at night to keep my pelvis in line and the support for my bump. I am still in pain but seem to be coping better. Perhaps it is because I am allowing my body time to recover from the running and walking I did, or perhaps it is due to Thing 3 moving positions, but whatever it maybe I seem to be having more good days than bad.

Having said the above the pain maybe coming and going but the tiredness seems to have returned in full force. My energy feels depleted by mid afternoon and I do not think the cold dark mornings are helping. My legs have swollen again, but they seem to do this in pregnancy. We did have a scan done at the end of 30 weeks and it was so wonderful to see Thing 3. I cannot stop looking at the photos

I need to sort a car seat for Thing 3, yes I realise I have left it rather late. I have a couple I am looking at the moment, the Kiddy Evo Luna fix, Jane Matrix and Cybex cloud Q. All have the ability to lie flat in the car, which is something I would love the car seat to be able to do. I am also looking at pushchairs as I would love to start running again, as soon as I get the all clear, and would therefore love a pushchair I can take Thing 3 running with me. Ideally a pushchair that will also be able to handle the school run and handle daily routine.

I am looking forward to finishing the nursery in the next week or so and packing my hospital bag. I cannot quite believe we are now down to single figures and there are only 9 weeks to go until we meet Thing 3!

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