12 Weeks 5 Days

So, we made it! Dating scan done (quickest appointment so far - in and out in 15 minutes!). The sonographer was very positive and showed us Tumshie's feet, hands, stomach, heart and brain - all look well and healthy. Looking forward to the next scan at 20 weeks - due on the 18th Jan '11. We've started telling people now, so if you're reading this for the first time - thanks! If you want to keep in touch click on the "follow" button down on the right, or let us know and we'll add your email address for updates.

It May Be A Boy

After completing this scientific survey I have had it confirmed by actual internet scientists that it MAY be a boy. That's good enough for me!

12 Weeks

By our dates we've now reached 12 weeks, today, which is a great milestone. We've got our dating scan on Monday so will be breathing a sigh of relief then.

Well done little one. Looking forward to seeing you again on Monday. Love Dad xx

Trying To Be Good / 11 Weeks

It's starting to look like we're gonna have a baby and with that in mind I'd better start being good (or at least trying!). Yesterday I managed to hang the washing out and put some more washing on and so far today I've been to B&Q to get some more paint and stuff for the garden. Off to do the washing up now, check me out!

First Midwife's Appointment

After yesterday's ups and downs it was nice to finally attend a scheduled midwife's appointment. Having never actually got this far previously this is quite a milestone for us. I think as a result my expectations were slightly higher; I think I was hoping for a badge or a fanfare! As it was our midwife was running rate, moaning about being overworked and understaffed, rushing us through the various banks of questions, forms, samples, tests etc. I suppose that in itself is quite reassuring; this is how normal pregnancies go. One thing that did cause some concern was the Wife's CO2 levels in her breath. Although only just above the base level, it'll be worth checking our gas boiler / car exhaust just to be on the safe side.

9 Weeks 5 Days

Phew! Thankfully everything is still OK. 29.1mm = 9 weeks and 5 days. Midwife's appointment tomorrow as planned. Counting the days 'til we're past 12 weeks...

Can we make it to 10 weeks?

I hate this. Just when we thought things were going according to plan, the wife comes home from work early today because there's been some bleeding. Not a lot, apparently, but enough to worry us. Guess who's going to the early pregnancy clinic again tomorrow!?

Hope you're still in there little one. Love Dad xx

8 Weeks

So by now you're not even as big as the head of my toothbrush, but you've got fingers and toes. It's quite amazing when you think about it!

7 weeks 5 days

So we're now 13mm, which equates to 7 weeks and 5 days. Came straight home and booked a midwife's appointment. Can't count our chickens just yet, but well chuffed. Good work Mrs. Wife. Keep holding on little one. Love Dad xx

Third Time Lucky?

The story (this time) so far...

Wife wees on stick two weeks ago, result. Boobs hurt, feels sick. Awesome. This week, all symptoms have disappeared. Worry. Sleepless nights. Doctor's appointment. Early pregnancy clinic. Reception. Wait. Wee. Wait. Nurse. Wait. Wait. Wait. External scan. Faff. Internal scan. Second opinion. Conflab. Head scratch. Change resolution. Scan. Result!

2.2mm long. 5 weeks and 3 days. Here we go again. Feeling positive. 13 days 'til next scan... Praying for you little one. Dad xx