31

31 weeks... this week I finished work! I only had a temporary contract at the body shop, and although I was given the chance to renew my contract, it was easier for the contract to end now and I possibly go back once Lily is born. I would like to apply to be a teaching assistant in schools though, so fingers crossed I wont be going back!

It was Christmas when I was 30 weeks. Lily was spoilt and she's not even here yet! She got a toy mouse from her Grandpa & Jo, a box of keepsakes from Granny & Grandad , a blanket from Auntie Magali & a sleeping bag from Nanny Gill. 

My heart is fine, all the tests came back clear, and my anaemia is improving, so I'm feeling much better than I was. My main issue now is bruised ribs, little Lily has given them a good kicking, which is really sore! But my bump is dropping as Lily has started to head into my pelvis already, which is making them comfortable :)

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12 weeks!

I'm 12 weeks tomorrow!! I've been waiting for the milestone for what feels like years. mainly because;

a. dating scan & the reassurance everything is ok, therefore risk of miscarriage going down massively. and

b. morning sickness being over!

however, because of going on holiday from this friday for a week, I haven't got my scan until the 6th of September, the day I become 14 weeks!! so frustrating. and the morning sickness and tiredness and all the other lovely trimester 1 symptoms show no sign of being over anytime soon. lovely!

BUT this week, the most exciting thing happened!! I have had my angel sounds fetal doppler for a few weeks now, but all we could hear was the placenta and faint sounds that we thought were the heartbeat. but a few days ago, we heard this:

I cried!! I was so happy. It was such a relief. The best sound ever.

And, as you can see from the first picture, I have a little bump! I haven't been able to fit in any of my normal jeans for a few weeks now, and have quite a few maternity clothes already. I feel like I'm huge, and it's so early still! I love my bump :)

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