Morning All

So this may well be the last blog before our long awaited baby is born.

I have just had my scan and been reviewed by the Fetal Medicine Consultant at St Michael’s Hospital. Baby is doing well. Still a big boy with an estimated birth weight in the region of 7.5 pounds despite the fact he will be born around 3 weeks early. I discussed the fact he is big again with the consultant and my concerns about his head getting stuck in my pelvis particularly given that my spine is not straight so there is a chance my pelvis is not straight. He was not concerned as I will he monitored closely and should any problems arise in labour, a c section is always an option. After all, I do get my legs round a chunky pony each week with no trouble! The problem is that working in clinical negligence law, I only ever hear the nightmare stories.

The ventricles measured 10mm again today which makes them borderline abnormal but the consultant is reassured by all other test results. It is difficult to measure the ventricles now as baby has his head so low. We have been warned there is a strong possibility he will make his own way out before next week.

With regards to the kidneys, the left side which was the one that caused concern was visualised on today’s scan. It appeared normal but small. The right kidney could not be seen as his hand was over it. It seems he has his Mummy’s long fingers.

He will have to be monitored after birth due to him having been exposed to a muscle relaxant and the odd codeine. I have tried to keep these as few and far between as possible but I have to balance the risks of not taking the medications. My legs can become locked in spasms which spread throughout my body. If this happens during a transfer from the bed to the toilet, I could fall which is more risky than a low dose Diazopan.

The hardest thing is still the getting up to the toilet in the night. Pulling myself out of bed in this heat on my arms is getting so tough. Being able to walk would be so much easier. By the time I get back to bed, I am then wide awake in the boiling heat.

This is my last week at work. I am in the office tomorrow for the last time. Not sure how I feel really. I will miss my colleagues and it’s strange to think they will all carry on without me. Then again, I am moving on to a new exciting chapter which I know will fly by and before I know it I will be back at work. I’m surprised I have managed to keep working until 36 weeks which is the same as most women without a disability. I think it is being active that has helped me get this far.

I have a final midwife appointment on Monday to check my blood pressure and urine. This will endure I am fit for induction. It’s then just the count down until our next trip to St Michael’s Hospital which will be the biggest days of our lives. We have enough snacks to supply a small shop and I plan to make the most of Deliveroo.

We will be sure to keep you updated and I will blog as soon as I can.

Love xxx