HEARTBEAT - 16 WEEKS, 4 DAYS

Had my second midwife appointment last night.

We arrived on time, and Judith didn't take long before calling us in.

She took some of my blood to do the screening for Downs Syndrome and then I laid on the bed and we listened to the heart for the first time. It was just as amazing as the first time with Ellis. Little Dollop didn't like being poked and had a little wriggle.



Next appointment isn't until the end of February now! That is ages away.

Blood pressure was still normal, 120/70, which was good news.

The last couple of days have been a bit of a struggle. I've been feeling really sick and not really wanting to eat or drink even. I was sick a bit at Sharon's house during Mummy afternoon and then again at the doctors. Not very nice. I hope it is pregnancy related and that I don't pass a bug onto anyone. Feeling slightly better today and I have managed to have a bit of breakfast.

Pelvis seems to be much better, touch wood. I am going to attempt line dancing on Wednesday and see how I get on. I think I will take it steady for the first week back.

I have two Christmas parties this week and I have nothing to wear! Maternity stuff is way too big and normal clothes are pinching a bit. All my tops are riding up and my one pair of jeans need to visit the bin, permanently. Will have to go shopping on Thursday I think.

Been feeling Dollop move quite a bit, especially in the evenings and when I am in the bath. It is really reasurring and I love it.

Off to try and eat some lunch now.