Nanna’s Journey

Erin’s previous scan showed she had a low laying placenta, but today’s scan saw that it had moved upwards and completely out of the way.

It was fantastic to see her again, with the assurance that she is progressing perfectly.  She is very cramped in there now with her head down, so getting images was harder, especially her face as she continually hid behind her hands.  She surprised us all by opening her eyes several times during the ultrasound – which the sonographer said was unusual as the fluid is pretty gritty so babies rarely open their eyes.  We also got to see her practicing breathing! And just to be extra-super-dooper-positive Erin asked to check her sex, and yep, it’s a girl, no mistake!

She now weighs 4lb 7oz, and should she continue to gain weight (at the same pace), she should be about 7lb 10oz at birth, a little smaller than Tyson  at 8lb 3oz.

A little smile

Foot

Hand

32 Weeks

Just a very quick entry..

Erin has had pains all night, so sounds like she might go on her own…

I can’t even begin to explain how I feel. Nervous and anxious, tinged with fear and excitement, making me feel very emotional…..

Looks like our lawn at the moment, but it is apparently hair! Funny how the littlest things get you excited. We all shouted “ohhmyygodd he has hair”, like he is the only baby in the world to actually have hair and it was some kind of miracle.

.Watching the ultrasound live, he didn’t look alien, but it’s these still photo’s that now look so weird and distorted. I suppose if I was squashed in there, I’d look distorted too!

Erin wanted some tasteful photo’s of her very pregnant belly as a reminder of one of the most precious times in a mother’s life. So we spent the afternoon playing around with different poses, and ended up with these three favourites to be framed as a set of three. Taken with a Canon EOS 40D.

A heart-shaped hug

Erin is booked in next Tuesday night to be induced. She will have cervical gel at 8pm, then the following morning, have her waters broken and an IV .

So, all going to plan, my Grandson should arrive on the 26th of March!

Unless of course, she goes off on her own over Easter.

Yeah, he’s a big boy!

It was so exciting to see him again yesterday. To see his little heart beating steadily always makes my own heart skip a beat. Positioned with his head down with his back against Erin’s, he was again difficult for the sonographer to see and measure. We were all amazed when she exclaimed “Look, he’s got hair!” I had no idea that could even be picked up with a normal ultrasound. We got a good look at his nose and lips. His mouth opening and closing, even saw his tongue! Erin & I thought he had a big nose – Gav thought we were mean picking on him! Ahh, but you know what a big nose means Gav! *grin*

Erin & Gav have their OB appointment to discuss the ultrasound results at 4.30pm today.

Erin’s belly is huge, sticking right out the front, tight and uncomfortable. Honestly, it might explode in a whistling fury of air at the slightest poke!

And Erin finally hung up her scissors yesterday.

Latest update after today’s Obstetrician appointment is still some concern at the size (big) of her baby. So next Wednesday (19th) Erin is booked in for an ultrasound. He is still suggesting at this stage he won’t let her go over her due date.

..seems to have given Gav an extra burst of  cheekiness.

The topic was of Erin’s waters breaking. Lots of laughter, albeit nervous laughter from Erin, about embarrassing and hilarious imaginary situations. The protection of their mattress from Niagara Falls was soon the subject.

“Couldn’t you just slip into a bin liner?” Gav asked Erin.

While we all rolled around belly-laughing at Gav’s comment, I’m sure Erin was laughing through gritted teeth.

If Gavin doesn’t watch out, he will definitely suffer a black eye in the labor ward.