ECV

This isn't me, btw. But I had this done yesterday because the little bugger had turned frank breech within the last week. I didn't get the nice drugs to help relax the uterus btw, nooooooo... and there were tears because it was so damn uncomfortable. I almost had to get the consultant to stop. It was accomplished in three stages, and he checked with the ultrasound between each part to see exactly where the Minion was lying. He eventually settled head down, but during the NST afterwards to check the little dude's heart rate I felt some sneaky movements that make me wonder if he hasn't already turned around again. There's a slightly higher volume of fluid around him than "normal" which means it's easier for him to turn anyway.

Guess we'll find out next week whether or not this will end up being a sunroof job!

Nut allergy...

Having previously had peanut butter, pecan nuts and hazelnuts with no issues whatsoever, Taylor has developed an allergy to pistachio nuts. Within 5 minutes of chomping down on 2 nuts, his face went red and puffy, he started scratching at his neck, his lips got swollen and he started to blow spit bubbles. I got a dose of the antihistamine we have for his eczema in him, called the doctor, they said to go straight to A&E [HOLY CRAP] so marched wee one out to the car, picked hubby up from work and dashed in. Times like this I'm so glad that although we live in a fairly rural location, we DO live close to the hospital.

The antihistamines had started to kick in by the time we got to the hospital and they gave him some steroids as well and kept us in for a total of 4 hours to see that all the swelling had gone down.

Typical baby-brain mom though, didn't pick up his change bag, forgot her crutches and shoes. That was interesting. And today my dears, I'm on double codeine because EFFIN' HELL I hurt.

Little man fell asleep in the back of the car and slept solidly for the next 11 hours, waking in a delightful mood and generally being gorgeous thereafter.

Off to town today to drop his discharge notes to the doc so we can be referred for a scratch test to find out what ELSE he's allergic to; I'm getting fitted for a hip brace to carry me through the next few weeks til the birth; and then I really need a Starbucks and a new wallet (that small person won't be tempted to steal), as well as to order a new debit card (because aforementioned small person nicked off with it).

Baby this month for definite!

We've been given a provisional induction date to get this one out before he explodes through my abdomen Alien stylee.

VERY EXCITED!

Got a bet going on one of my pics on Facebook as to the exact date (and weight, if you like), so can't release the info (in case anyone actually reads this and CHEATS! yes, YOU! just kidding) but will update at least once more between then and now.

Also, no more scan pictures. He's so crammed in there it's tough to get measurements on him, never mind a decent profile pic.