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University Year 1 is Over!

At 36 weeks and 4 days pregnant, with an induction on the very near horizon (more about that soon!), I have officially submitted my Open University S112 remote exam paper at 10:43 am today. I am ecstatic to say I have finished my two 60 credit modules (so…

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2nd/3rd Trimester Must-Haves

For myself, the second and third trimesters of pregnancy have rolled into one. Possibly due to the fact that time just flies when you’re preparing for a baby and you know time is limited, but also because of the many appointments I have had on the way, making…

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Ultrasound no. 7? 🩺 Baby is now measuring BACK ON TRACK! 🙃 After being told an induction was very likely, it’s now not being considered. I’m convinced the last measurement was incorrect because the curve is most definitely being followed if you ignore that last one 🤔 so here’s to any mums in doubt over results - get checked again! Doesn’t hurt to ask. So I’m back to waiting for my due date of 3rd July, a Cancer 🦀 baby. Another scan in two weeks time is scheduled, plus a Dr chat in 10 days, unless I don’t make it that long. Very grateful everything looks good now, but very ready to stop having to update people when the plan all changes… again! 😂 38 weeks tomorrow. #pregnant #pregnancy #38weeks #38weekspregnant #thirdtrimester #ultrasound #baby #scan #ultrasoundscan #induction Sparkly, pastel french tip ‘induction’ nails by @heidiiiamandaaa 💅 photo by @fzeropaul 📷. Thank you both so much for an amazing day! Always so grateful for the friends we have, had a fantastic time yesterday chatting away about life, love and baby things! Plus out for food 😋 which is always my favourite thing 🍔 #sparkles #pastels #nails #nailart #nailartist #frenchtip #pregnant #pregnancynails #37weekspregnant #induction #labournails Follow up from my growth scan complete ✅ Baby is still small but looking perfect with good blood flow, heart rate and movements since last update 😊 I hoped I’d get an idea about the induction today but apparently not, and maybe I won’t even get induced at this point 🤷🏼‍♀️ but the obstetrician seemed pretty sure that’s what we would do. So I’m stuck waiting as no midwife or OB appointment has come through. Going to have to call and find out what’s going on! #selfadvocacy #nhs #uk #growthscan #ultrasound #ultrasoundscan #smallbaby #tinybaby #36weekspregnant #pregnant #pregnancy # Good morning, I’m tired af! 😂 Even with all the sleeps, my body still feels exhausted. We got unexpected news yesterday, after attending a routine (for me anyway) growth scan on little one, it was shown on the chart that they have slowed their growth considerably, below the charts normal weight and way under the 5th percentile. Baby is fine 🥲 just to clarify that. But at #36weekspregnant today the plans have all changed and I’m headed for an induction within the 37-38 weeks time frame. I’m getting rescanned in the next week, and everything will be booked in depending on how little one looks size-wise and according to the blood flow of the cord and fluid around them. I have a small baby!! I never imagined I could as a technically high bmi (even when #bmiisbullshit) person. But here we are. Nothing is terribly wrong but midwives and doctors want to be sure there is no other reason, besides my heart meds, that the bay is small. And if growth continues to stay low then they’re booking my induction. Baby will be here within 2-3 weeks 😬 wow! #pregnant #pregnancy #birthplan #induction #plussizepregnancy #smallbaby #tinybaby #birth #induced #pregnantlife 34 weeks + 3 days 🥰 Looking hella bump-y I this non-maternity hoodie. Excuse my red nose I’ve got a stinking cold but otherwise feeling pretty rosy about my pregnancy. No twinges so far just fingers crossed we make it to week 37 or beyond! Seen way too many incidents of early labour before 37 weeks on here just now, and the preventative measures to try and stop it for a few weeks 😬 ladies you are doing so well. #pregnant #pregnancy #34weekspregnant #34weeks #babybump #bump #baby #ttcsuccess #firstbaby #firstpregnancy #pregnancyjourney After seeing others having a labour scare in and around 34 weeks 😬(which I am!) I’ve started packing a labour bag. Really wanted to get a @birthbag 👜 seeing as I grew up and went to school in the town they operate in & their bags look like that little bit of luxury 💫. Alas money is a thing! 💷 What do you think of my effort so far? This is a pic of the ‘equipment’ baby and I will need 🙈 clothing in the other section. #birthbag #labour #labourbag #labor #laborbag #pregnant #pregnancy #34weekspregnant #34weeks #baby #babyclothes