Week 35

34+1

I had my 34wk MW appointment yesterday. BP was up a little but it's usually low so it's just normal now! I did have a huge amount of glucose in my urine though but as my last GTT from a fortnight ago came back normal, the MW said it was just one of those things - the body gets rid of it in your urine for no apparent reason sometimes when you're pregnant (I had spent the weekend eating lots of chocolate crispy cakes Noah and I made though - wonder if that was the cause!!!) I've also starting to get slightly puffy feet in the evenings too - especially if my feet get too hot or I've been on them a lot in the day. Again - nothing out of the ordinary. Measuring 35cms - so still that 1cm extra but I was with Noah too.

The main news is that the girly is still breech. I'm starting to get a bit worried now!! I have to have a scan on 13th March (they leave it until 36wks as there's still a chance she'll turn) and if she's still breech then, they'll talk to me about trying to turn her the week after and my options if that does or doesn't work.

I soooo don't want a c-section but I'm not sure I'd want to risk giving birth naturally and have the cord prolapse, or forceps used, or an emergency section if there's trouble (i'd rather have the planned one!). So lots to think about.

Feel alright in myself though - still get the odd bout of heartburn and there's certainly no way I can bend down to pick things off the floor now!! Also I'm getting a bit breathless where her head is crushing everything up towards my lungs! Feel healthy though!

Week 33

32+3

Had my 2nd GTT test this week. Once again, have not heard from anyone with bad news so am just assuming the results are fine again. Came to the conclusion the woman who does the tests is just rubbish at taking blood as she struggled to get any again (yet it was pouring out around the needle!!). It's a shame as I've never had trouble before and it's made me really nervous about having bloods taken...and I'm due another routine lot at 36wks...aaargh!

I still don't think madam has turned. She shifts from side to side but stays the same way up. I'm off swimming tonight to see if it helps (haven't been on my own to do lengths fo over a year!) and tomorrow I plan to buy a birthing ball to bounce and roll about on to try and get the stubborn madam to shift! I tried the all fours thing whilst rotating my pelvis and it just gave me backache and need the loo! Plus Noah though it was really funny and kept crawling under me as if I was a tunnel!

I'm really fidgetty at night again now. Have a hard time getting comfy - no matter how the pillows are arranged! I feel like my lungs are being crushed by baby's head and can't always breather properly. Plus the heartburn has returned with a vengeance! I hate Gaviscon but Rennie fruit has become my new best friend - definitely make a huge difference even though they don't completely get rid of it. Then of course there's the night-time weeing adventures....at least 3 times a night recently. Ah well!!

Moan moan moan!!

I finished work yesterday though. Did an extra day Wednesday too so was more than ready to leave by yesterday evening! My back was killing me. I know it's only one day a week but I'm on my feet aaaaalllllll day and it's tough! Finished at just the right time I think!

Next MW appointment on 26th Feb. Hoping the madam at least thinks about turning by then as otherwise I won't be able to discuss my birth plan until later when I've been scanned and I'll feel really badly organised!

Oh, and we're STILL not 100% on the name!! We keep having moments of doubt and it's driving me mad that I can't think of anything I LOVE!

31wk Midwife Appointment

Just got back from the MW. Pretty bog standard visit.

BP 100/60 (normal), wee normal, no swelling etc. Finally got the official results of my Glucose Tolerance Test and 28wk bloods - all normal - no diabetes, no anaemia etc. Baby girl's heartbeat is normal too.

But.....the little madam is still breech. The MW wasn't too concerned as a lot still are at this stage. However because she's breech, my 34wk appointment will be at the surgery, not at home to discuss the birth plan as it would usually be (as it might be pointless as she's the wrong way up!). If she's turned by 34wks, we'll then discuss birth plans at an extra appointment the week after. If she hasn't turned, a scan will be booked for 36wks to confirm it and then I'll have to see a consultant to discuss my options (section, turning, breech vaginal delivery etc.).

I really want a normal birth again so please send lots of baby turning vibes my way!!!