Tuesday 13 December 2011

Pregnancy Patter - 24 Weeks And 'Viable'

Well, I've reached it! That second big milestone after those nervous first 12 weeks - the week the pregnancy becomes viable. I know things can still go wrong but I have to say I'm relieved to reach this milestone. I don't know why but I've been much more nervous about everything this time around.

It's been a bit of a rough ride at times what with sickness, a severe headache then just 2 weeks of feeling 'normal' followed by the most awful cold and cough and the stomach bug.  I'm happy to say that, although I still have a cough, I'm feeling quite good at the moment.

If you're reading this today (Tuesday) I'm currently in Edinburgh in the middle of a 4 night break away with Matt and Mini Cheddar.  We went up there last year so it may become a 'Christmas tradition'. It's the one city in the U.K. I would love to live in - I adore the place. It's lovely to get away before Christmas and, to be honest, I need the break. I know we are going to Florida in January (fingers crossed) but this is a more relaxed affair and after all the illness it will be lovely to just chill out before the festivities.

My bump is growing nicely and I'm in size 8 maternity jeans (whoop whoop!). The maternity jeans I had when I was pregnant with MC were a size 12 and they hang off me so despite my bump being quite large it seems my arse has remained fairly small this time!

The baby is a right kicker, same as MC was. The worst is when I feel the kicks really low down in my groin - sometimes it's almost unbearably uncomfortable. It makes me jump. I'm starting to wonder whether this baby will end up breech the same as MC did (maybe my pelvis is that way inclined?) and the decision for another c-section or a VBAC will be taken out of my hands! Despite me wanting to try and forget about it for another 10 weeks I find it's a decision that's on my mind constantly.

In addition to the kicks I can really see the baby move now - I'll just sit and watch an arm, elbow or whatever stick out and move about. I always thought it would be something I would freak out about (I used to have a bit of a phobia of pregnant bellies) but it's something I love about being pregnant.

The other good news is that I popped in to see my midwife last Wednesday and there was no trace of glucose in my urine which my consultant (and I) was worried about at 20 weeks - damn all that pineapple juice! It's a weight off my mind as there's a history of diabetes in the family and there's no way I want to be on a diet whilst in Florida! Om nom nom.

With all this good news, comes the bad. My heartburn is getting worse so it won't be long before I'm keeping our local chemist on his toes ordering stocks of Rennie and Gaviscon. I had never had heartburn in my life until I was pregnant with MC and it seems this little one is bringing it back into my life even earlier this time.

That's it for me for a couple of weeks again - next time I promise to include an updated 'bump' picture!

10 comments:

Dad blog tork said...

great news!  all the best with it :-)

Talesofataitai said...

Sorry you've been feeling unwell but really glad to hear you're on the mend and having a break to make the most of it! I completely understand the milestone business. There's more nerves involved with the pregnancy thing than I anticipated! Would love to see a pic so make sure you put one up soon! Lots of love x

Blue Sky said...

Glad that you're mostly feeling better and I know how much of a relief it is to get to 24 weeks, and hopefully well past it xx

Mari said...

SIZE 8 JEANS? I am so jealous but this confirms my suspicions and I'm sticking with boy for my guess :)
It is wonderful to get to 24 weeks isn't it? And I'm so pleased to hear it's all going so well, have a fab time in Edinburgh and florida and a fantastic Christmas. see you soon love me xxx

PhotoPuddle said...

Congratulations on 24 weeks. I can't wait to get there either. It does feel like a big milestone.
And I'm loving maternity jeans at the moment. Exactly like you my maternity jeans first time round were size 12 but they are just huge on me now. Meant I had to go shopping and can't believe I have also bought size 8!!! I've never worn size 8 jeans ever. I feel so thin which is a funny feeling really when you're pregnant!

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