OVULATION TIME - 0 WEEKS

Well, it's D day. Actually I'm going to call it O day. I worked out my ovulation dates and they fall from 31st July to 6th August. Today, one year ago was my due date with Ellis. Very strange to think that the next baby may be conceived now.

I did weigh but wasn't happy with the results. It said 11st 10lb but I don't think I have put on any weight. Never mind, that is the figure I will use for my measurements.

I have been feeling like I am ovulating today. I get period cramps so I know something is happening in there. I sent Rob a text saying get home quick! ;o)

Been chatting with various people over the last couple of weeks and they have all asked if I'll be trying again soon and I have said that I am not ready and that I think I would like to wait a bit longer. It might then be a little bit of a surprise for some. I don't know what the big deal is with trying to make it a surprise for everyone. Surely it is just about me and Rob and just keeping it quiet until we know we are past are safety date.

It will be hard to keep it quiet this time. We wont be able to take Ellis to the scan appointments so someone will have to look after him and it will be tricky to come up with a reason.

I'm really excited and can't wait! Still taking my folic acid and omega 3 which will also help Ellis.

Right then, the figures.

Weight = 11st 10lbs
Tummy = 88cm - that is around my belly button.
Upper arm = 28.5cm
Upper leg = 59cm - Huge trunks!
Ankle = 25cm
Neck = 33 cm - I know it's strange to do this one but I got really big last time.

0 week picture this time and last time.

PREPERATION

WEIGHT 3

I'm not happy! Tried to weigh again on Saturday morning but the scales wouldn't give me the same reading 3 times in a row. Tried again on Sunday and I wasn't pleased with the results. 11st 11lb! I know I haven't got bigger. My clothes are looser. It must be that I have built up some muscle which is heavier than fat.

The thing is, is that because I was so down about it, I ate tons and tons all weekend, and now I feel guilty about it. Need to go on a mission, especially as Ellis' party is 2 weeks away.

Fertile days this month are 31st July - 6th August. If we were to get pregnant straight away then the baby would be due at the end of April.

Been reading a wicked book with real pictures of everything that happens inside, from before conception to the growing baby. It's really, really interesting.

Will get Rob to do 0 week picture on 31st July.

Looking forward to being pregnant again but worried that I will have problems with my pelvis again. Hopefully if the baby is in the right position and I don't put on too much weight, it should be better.

3RD PERIOD

OVULATION DATES

Well the weight is coming down. Weighed in on Saturday at 11st 10lb. Only 2lbs to go to get to my pre-Ellis weight and 3lbs to reach my target.

I have decided that we are going to start trying at the end of July. I don't know why I have decided this but I just have. I think maybe because the weight is coming off and I can't wait any longer. Rob seems to think that because we didn't have any trouble last time, that we wont this time. I feel differently.

Been reading about ovulation dates and stuff like that and I am currently waiting for my 3rd period since they came back again, to work out my ovulation dates. To be honest I can tell anyway when I am. I get like little period cramps midway through my cycle.

Had a couple of days of not eating that well so need to get back on it. I need to do some food shopping really.