Hey All,
So it hasn’t been long since my last blog but I know that some people had difficulty accessing the blog I did last week so I thought I would write again now.
It’s been another productive week. We have bought a lightweight car seat that fits on my lap. Now we need to get the straps made to hold it in place. We have also bought a drop side crib for upstairs to go next to the bed and a similar one which is height adjustable for downstairs. If we had one that was not drop side and adjustable I would struggle to reach in and pick the baby up. Also, Louie is tall so having the option of raising it is helpful. We have struggled to find a drop side cot bed for when he is too big for the crib  so we are buying a little drop side cot which will last until he is about 2 years old. We would have liked a cot bed as they last longer  but they don’t really exist with drop side and they are quite big which makes them  difficult for me to access.
I need to say a big thank you to my Mum, Dad, and Louie who finished the nursery this weekend. We have a perfect table as a changing unit. Just a white table on legs. Just the right height for my chair to go underneath. Only 16 pounds too. It all looks so lovely up there now. Just waiting for the blinds.
I have followed advice from my consultant and started to pack my hospital bag. It’s tough as he may not come early. We have just got a few dinky vests and size one nappies. If we don’t need them, we will donate them to charity.
I have really noticed the difference in my comfort levels this week, I am fine in my chair for a few hours but then my tummy just feels cramped and I have to change position. I think this will only get worse. On a positive note, my previously slightly elevated blood pressure is now nice and low which reduces the chances of early labour. Let’s hope it stays that way. It should do if I keep going with the Clexane  and Aspirin.
The baby really kicks now too. Very reassuring. I have a big day on 7th June. Going to the hospital to have my next heart scan. A pregnant lady’s heart is under most stress at 28 weeks pregnant. This is therefore the time when any side effects of the chemotherapy I had will show on a scan. I will then see the consultant and the anaesthetist. They will assess my spine to check if they can administer an epidural in between the metalwork. I am hopeful they can as they have done so before even since my surgery. We will also have a growth scan the same day and every three weeks thereafter.
We have a consultant appointment this week and then in three weeks we have our anti-natal classes. Morally you wouldn’t go until 30 weeks but we have been advised to attend these classes earlier due to the increased risk of premature labour.
I also have some great news on the Carer front. We have found three ladies who we hope to employ. Finishing the interviews this week. Fingers crossed.
My niece Grace who is 2 has been staying with us this weekend. I have had lots of practice at lifting her on and off the stair lift. She loves it and loves riding on my lap. She isn’t phased by my chair because she has known no different. I’m sure our baby will enjoy the free rides too.
Thank you everyone for your support. Lots of love.