I have actually been told by the doctor to rest and put my feet up whenever I can as the baby is lying on a vein at the top of my right leg, and slowing down the flow of blood back up to my heart. It sounds much more serious than it is, basically it just means I get a 'dead leg' feeling or pins and needles, plus a little swelling. Nice!
We had our final cardiac scan at the Evalina Hospital last week and everything is looking great. This is such a relief. We had to take Wiss with us to the appointment and my husband was going to wait outside with him, but the consultant said they were welcome to come in too. She was lovely and explained to Wiss that the lights were going to go out so we could watch the telly better and see his brother or sister. He was fascinated, and a little unsure (he couldn't fathom the jelly on my tummy!) but he gave me a thumbs up and told me I was being very brave! It must have helped to cement the idea of the baby insode my belly as he has been singing and talking to 'The Lump' as he has been calling it (?!) Poor thing!
The weather has been pretty warm in London recently so I have been living in my fab turquoise maternity jeans (from ASOS) and vests, a couple of dresses from Primark and Hennes, and my new Toms. Oh my word, these are SO comfy! I also treated myself to a pedicure as it's definitely getting tricky to reach my feet myself!
Other little things that have been making this stage of my pregnancy easier are the Organic Pregnancy Stretch Butter from NomNom Skincare - it's really easy to apply and rub in, it's not greasy at all which is perfect for the hot weather - and the Pregnancy++ App that I have been reviewing. With just over 9 weeks to go (if everything sticks to schedule, of course!) I need all the help I can get with my To Do lists!
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Ooh I know the feeling re needing a pedicure! I feel like a contortionist when I try to do anything involving knees or below! Lovely bump photos! x
ReplyDeleteThank you! I can recommend a pedicure for a special treat, and I'm training my 4yo to do my shoelaces! Hope you are feeling well though x
DeleteI LOVE those jeans - and I have major Toms envy! Sorry for my late comment to your #BlogBumpClub post - we've been dealing with a child with a broken leg and life has got away from me this week. Your bump is gorgeous by the way! x
ReplyDeleteThanks! The jeans were a bargain (£9) from ASOS.
DeleteHope your daughter is coping with her plaster cast ok - and that mum is hanging in there too. What a lot to deal with at the same time, no wonder life has got in the way! Take it easy x
What a gorgeous neat bump! I'm glad all went well with your scan :)
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Thank you! I have been getting more confident about the scans as time passes, and the more I have! But they can still be pretty nerve-wracking. Seems we are into the final straight now though :)
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