A little impatient!

No signs yet....

I predicted that baby would arrive in the first week of my maternity leave (around 11th Feb), and weigh 5lb 5. Having read several stories of Turner Syndrome births, both the estimated weight and arrival (at around 36 weeks) seemed plausible. However, at 38 and a half weeks, and with baby weighing 5lb 6 over 2 weeks ago, it seems that she is determined to throw the rule book out of the window!

I've been in regular contact with the Turner Syndrome Society and I do know that some babies with TS make it to full term, but I'm just so impatient, I was adamant she'd arrive early! And as much as Tim says I'm the impatient one, I think that he secretly is too.

Anyway, the message from all is clear-at least she is getting some extra cooking time, and with every day she is hopefully building up her strength, health and weight.

Platelets-no news is good news?

I've had 2 blood tests since my last post, and haven't heard anything from the hospital, so we are assuming that no news is good news! I'm due to meet my midwife a week today, by which time I'll have had another blood test, and for piece of mind I'm going to see if she can access some of the results for me.

Beautiful gift

My 2 bridesmaids had me over for a cuppa and cake last week, and after checking that I wasn't having an 'emotional day', presented me with a beautiful nappy cake. It had been specially decorated in purple for Turner Syndrome. I was reluctant to take it apart as it looked stunning, but once I'd showed it to Tim, he was very eager to see what the cake contained. I have attempted to reconstruct it though, just to look pretty for a few more days.

Emotions in check....for now

I've had less of an emotional week, and was actually able to share our journey with some friends last night, without getting remotely upset. I definitely surprised myself, especially as I could even recite those dreaded statistics without them affecting me. For some reason though, I still have the door shut to the nursery, and I haven't been inside it for nearly a week. Maybe it's just last minute nerves affecting me.

Due date-10 days!

We are extremely excited, and I'm sticking to Tim like glue now (well except when he goes to work). I will post again after my midwife visit a week today.