Elora Jane Yvonne
Elora, 5 days old Welcome to the world, little Elora Jane Yvonne, born October 4th, 2010 at 6:10pm. Weight = 7lb 14oz or 3575g. Length = 51cm. HC = 32.5cm The name “Elora” is a form of Eleanor. It is of Greek origin and means “Sunlight” and Elora is our “Little Ray of Sunshine.” Her […]
10 days to go
Ahhhh… the final days of this pregnancy are here. And I will admit that I am counting down, now that we have a date. The induction date is booked for 37+ weeks. I am being induced because of my antibodies; once the baby is mature it can be delivered and thus avoid potential problems due […]
a month to go…
Baby: The baby is doing very well. The doctors have pretty much ruled out anaemia now and I only have one more scan before D-Day. Or should I say B-Day! Ultrasound shows the baby has lovely chunky thighs. We got some excellent views of the baby ‘breathing,’ and it is comforting to know that if […]
All is great on baby-front!
We went for another check-up (31 weeks) at the High Risk Clinic (the third week in a row) and this week was much more pleasing. Whereas the baby’s anaemia levels have been up a bit recently, today they were perfect. I’m really happy about this, as you can imagine. We talked a bit about what […]
29 weeks
I like going for the regular ultrasounds. It’s interesting seeing the development of the baby, such as the brain getting bigger in the skull, and more brainy looking. Baby is looking rather roly-poly and cute, with chunky thighs and a round tummy. I can’t wait to hold that little baby in my arms. The lips are full […]
Family News
Thought I’d update what we’re doing, mostly for our family and friends “back home.” Monte is very busy working. We have organised his home office a bit more and he is settled there, where he works full-time. An influx of work at this time, just before I go on leave, is convenient, but things are very […]
26 weeks
The last week of the 2nd trimester – just a few days to go and I’ll well and truly be in the ‘huffnpuff’ stage. The second trimester is my favourite part of pregnancy. Usually, I am not too big and not too sick, and have more energy to do stuff. The last few weeks, however, […]
Antibodies in pregnancy
I’ve mentioned my antibodies before in a previous post. My blood is a rare type but it’s only an issue when I’m pregnant, or, I imagine, if I ever need a blood or organ transplant. Most people know about the Rhesus issue (when a mother’s blood type does not match her baby’s and therefore forms […]
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