Update on Leah

Do you remember back in August when Leah had a water infection? Well she was referred to Paediatrics at the hospital by our GP because of the history she had with the RPD whilst I was pregnant.

We had the appointment yesterday and everything went really well. She was really good being examined and we've been given three pointers to try and prevent any further infections. One of the things is to have shorter baths which she isn't happy about, but hey, you've got to do what's best for them.

The X-ray department rang today - which was very quick - to arrange an ultra sound which has been arranged for October, so hopefully nothing will show up on that. Then she has a follow up appointment in January. You really can't knock the NHS in my humble opinion!

On another note Evie is so near crawling I keep expecting her to crawl off any moment. She's doing the rocking thing on her knees - which Leah never did - and she can really get about 'Commando' crawling and it's so cute!

Still waiting.........

Well, still no patter of tiny feet, I have 8 days left and counting until the little monkey is due to arrive!

I had another obstetrician appointment on Thursday and I've been booked in for an elective caesarian on the 15th February if baby decides they don't want to put in an appearance before then. Hopefully that won't be the case!

Every twinge I have I think 'is this it?' and to be honest I am getting rather impatient.......

I will keep you all updated......

Any help with getting the baby here will be appreciated (although when my daughter was overdue I tried everything including pineapple, raspberry leaf tea, going for walks, hot curries and the 'S' word!)

Off on another adventure...

This weekend we are venturing north west to a lovely part of England called Shropshire. We have never been before and are all really looking forward to it.
We are staying on a farm and I can't wait! Look out for lots of animal pictures on our return :o)

On another note I had an appointment yesterday with the VBAC midwife at the hospital, to discuss whether or not I will have to have another C-section this time around or can just go for a more 'normal' birth.

Luckily I can go for my own option of a more natural birth, but will have to be booked in for a C-section if I go overdue (again) as I'm not permitted to be induced for a second time. I'm apprehensive about either option, but I'm sure it will be fine - eek!

Leah also had a session at a pre-school this morning and I have decided that it will be the one for her, it was so nice and friendly. I have filled out her application form and now just have to wait to see when a place is available. I know she will settle in really well and unfortunately won't miss me one little bit!

A hospital visit

Our little monkey had an ultra sound scan at the hospital last night on her kidneys and bladder. The sonographer ( I think that's the correct name) said that there was still some fluid on her right kidney, but has gotten smaller from 1.2cm last year to 0.8cm this year, so nothing to worry about thankfully. I am just waiting to hear from the consultant now and that should be in a couple of weeks time.

All the tests she has had have shown nothing wrong, so we think it's just something that will disappear on its own eventually.

She was a really good girl so we took her to the beach afterwards (not this photo) although she didn't want to go home!

What a brave little girl!

Leah has been to the hospital today for another scan/test and although there were lots of tears she was a brave little girl. They had to put a canula in her hand (she had cream to numb it) but they couldn't get it stay in her left hand so had to go through it all again in her right! The nurses had to hold her arm still whilst the doctor put it in and she really didn't like that. LOTS of tears and screams!

Then we had to go to nuclear medicine(sounds worse than it is) and have some radioactive (!!!)chemical injected that will show on a scan whether or not there is a blockage from her kidneys. She had to lie still for at least half an hour - thank goodness for the Tweenies video!

We had to give her lots of cuddles afterwards, and now she is tired out so she is having a little sleep, bless her.

I thought I would post a picture of her being a little happier - LOL! It was taken at the departure lounge at Innsbruck airport - we should have something like that here in the UK!