Codename: Project Roo aka Amelie Rose Bannister - Page 35

Aitch · 16-07-2010, 20:39

An update from Monday/my appointments this week:

I meant to update on here after Monday but it's taken me several days to actually get down to it. I think that due to a combination of being full of hormones and not being at work with my usual routine my sense of time is a bit fuzzy these days! I have that feeling of time going both fast and slow - if that makes any sense at all – and also of wanting things to happen soon but also apprehension that everything is about to change starting with what will be the most challenging physical event of my life so far

Anyway, Roo is continuing to do well, she is active and growing as expected. My BP has been under control and I have been generally OK (just the usual late pregnancy gripes - tired and emotional, fed up of not being able to bend or see my feet!). We agreed with the consultant that I would be booked in to be induced on next Wednesday evening (my expected due date). This can take up to two days to be effective or I could go into labour naturally anytime before then.

At today’s follow up appointment my BP has risen slightly and blood test results showed my kidneys are having to work a bit harder. All other checks were good and Roo is still getting everything she needs so it is not an immediate cause for concern but the doctor on duty suggested moving the date for induction forward. However, due to the weekend and other bookings this is likely to be Tuesday evening, so only one day earlier. I go to the hospital again on Sunday for follow up checks and they will review this again then. ...so still a bit of uncertainty but whatever happens now Roo should be with us by the end of next week at the latest!

‘Nesting’ really seemed to have kicked in for me the last couple of days – I suddenly feel compelled to undertake tasks like reorganising and cleaning out all the kitchen cupboards – so maybe nature will take it's course and it will be sooner rather than later!!

Piggymon · 16-07-2010, 20:45

Oh my god, this is sooo exciting !!

I hope everything goes as smoothly as possible for you... keep us updated

Awwww, ickle Roo is going to be here soon YAY !!!!

Dymetrie · 16-07-2010, 20:56

Fingers crossed all goes well, lass.

If you finish reorganising your cupboards then you're welcome to come and help Mrs Dym organise ours

TinkerBell · 16-07-2010, 21:21

I am sooooo excited for you both

You are both going to be great!

lostkat · 16-07-2010, 23:40

Awwwww, sounds like you're really ready to get her out now. I can't wait to see her. Best of luck to you both, I hope everything goes as smoothly and quickly as possible. Come on Roo, time to meet your Mummy and Daddy

Pebs · 17-07-2010, 02:55

Stupendously exciting!!! I can't wait for you both to meet Baby Roo and I bet she can't wait either!

Stan_Lite · 17-07-2010, 05:05

Tuesday would be good - double celebration

Hope everything goes smoothly over the last few days of the pregnancy and birth

I wonder if Aitch will react to the pain of childbirth like the mothers of my two girls. The lines "You bastard, this is all your doing" and "You're never putting that thing near me again" are imprinted on my mind

BBx · 17-07-2010, 11:28

Good luck Heather!

Can't believe how fast the time has flown by!

BB x

Haly · 17-07-2010, 13:25

Hope all goes smoothly and you get to meet Baby Roo very soon

Kitten · 17-07-2010, 14:17

Heather, not sure if you got my text, my colleague had her baby boy on Monday, all bouncing and healthy

I'm sooo excited for you both, it's amazing x

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16-07-2010, 20:39	#341
Aitch The Bride Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maidstone Posts: 749	An update from Monday/my appointments this week: I meant to update on here after Monday but it's taken me several days to actually get down to it. I think that due to a combination of being full of hormones and not being at work with my usual routine my sense of time is a bit fuzzy these days! I have that feeling of time going both fast and slow - if that makes any sense at all – and also of wanting things to happen soon but also apprehension that everything is about to change starting with what will be the most challenging physical event of my life so far Anyway, Roo is continuing to do well, she is active and growing as expected. My BP has been under control and I have been generally OK (just the usual late pregnancy gripes - tired and emotional, fed up of not being able to bend or see my feet!). We agreed with the consultant that I would be booked in to be induced on next Wednesday evening (my expected due date). This can take up to two days to be effective or I could go into labour naturally anytime before then. At today’s follow up appointment my BP has risen slightly and blood test results showed my kidneys are having to work a bit harder. All other checks were good and Roo is still getting everything she needs so it is not an immediate cause for concern but the doctor on duty suggested moving the date for induction forward. However, due to the weekend and other bookings this is likely to be Tuesday evening, so only one day earlier. I go to the hospital again on Sunday for follow up checks and they will review this again then. ...so still a bit of uncertainty but whatever happens now Roo should be with us by the end of next week at the latest! ‘Nesting’ really seemed to have kicked in for me the last couple of days – I suddenly feel compelled to undertake tasks like reorganising and cleaning out all the kitchen cupboards – so maybe nature will take it's course and it will be sooner rather than later!! __________________ Last edited by Aitch; 16-07-2010 at 20:42.

16-07-2010, 20:45	#342
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	Oh my god, this is sooo exciting !! I hope everything goes as smoothly as possible for you... keep us updated Awwww, ickle Roo is going to be here soon YAY !!!! __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

16-07-2010, 20:56	#343
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Fingers crossed all goes well, lass. If you finish reorganising your cupboards then you're welcome to come and help Mrs Dym organise ours __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

16-07-2010, 21:21	#344
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	I am sooooo excited for you both You are both going to be great! __________________

16-07-2010, 23:40	#345
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Awwwww, sounds like you're really ready to get her out now. I can't wait to see her. Best of luck to you both, I hope everything goes as smoothly and quickly as possible. Come on Roo, time to meet your Mummy and Daddy __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

17-07-2010, 02:55	#346
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	Stupendously exciting!!! I can't wait for you both to meet Baby Roo and I bet she can't wait either! __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

17-07-2010, 05:05	#347
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Tuesday would be good - double celebration Hope everything goes smoothly over the last few days of the pregnancy and birth I wonder if Aitch will react to the pain of childbirth like the mothers of my two girls. The lines "You bastard, this is all your doing" and "You're never putting that thing near me again" are imprinted on my mind __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

17-07-2010, 11:28	#348
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Good luck Heather! Can't believe how fast the time has flown by! BB x

17-07-2010, 13:25	#349
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Hope all goes smoothly and you get to meet Baby Roo very soon __________________ Halycopter

17-07-2010, 14:17	#350
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Heather, not sure if you got my text, my colleague had her baby boy on Monday, all bouncing and healthy I'm sooo excited for you both, it's amazing x __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher