Bumpwatch – 19 weeks

Week 19 already so almost half way through this pregnancy! Where is the time going? I am totally missing the time spent lying on the sofa that I had with my first pregnancy. I’m on my feet all day with Edward, making sure we have loads of fun together and cherishing the time we spend as a two as I know our relationship will change when the new baby comes along. It doesn’t help that he seems to be quite clingy and whingey at the moment with no obvious cause and we’re having a few broken nights of sleep.

Last week I had an appointment with the hospital registrar. I can’t quite remember how the conversation started but I requested a c section and he agreed. It’s not hospital policy but as my last pregnancy was within 24 months and was an elective c section he agreed it was safer to have another elective c section. I’m allowed to change my mind at any point and go for a vbac if I want.

I can’t tell you how this decision has changed my feelings towards being pregnant. I no longer dread my growing bump but feel happier and my general mood has lifted. However I labour and give birth is  a big decision but I am happy that the decision rests with me.

I’ve started feeling the baby moving too which is amazing as last time I didn’t recognise the feelings until much later. This time I’ve felt movement from week 15 which feels so early but I guess I know what to look out for this time round. It’s a couple of months until my next appointment with the consultant but I do have my 20 week scan to look forward to soon – will we decide whether to find out the sex?

bump watch week 19