Blogmas Day Three

Day 3 of December..

last night I had terrible insomnia and I was having small naps for like 20/30 mins at a time and at 6.30 am I finally decided to just get up for the day. Weirdly had a massive burst on energy and started cleaning my room to declutting my wardrobes/draws, wiping the floor/furniture, sorted storage out, hoovering downstairs and then we had a spare fake Christmas tree which is black and I decided to put it up although we have only a handful of ball balls but never the least I put in up near the dinning area. It looks abit bare but am going to the shop tomorrow or next week to get some lights and more decorations. We decided to chuck away both of our fake crap trees when Xmas is over and start buying Real Christmas trees!! For this black tree we are going for a white/cream and red theme. 

Please excuse the lack of effort on decoration but it will look amazing next week for sure.

To make good use of lighting and background today, I done a mini photo shoot with the Dogs seeing as I found two red bows to put on their collars haha. With the help of treats I managed to take a few beautiful pictures of our baby boys... Be prepared for cuteness lol  

I know I would say this because they are my dogs but aint they the most beautiful dogs ever!! Buster is a Black Lab crossed collie whose birthday is tomorrow and is turning 12 years old and then there is Bobby who is a Tanned and White Jack Russel Terrier who is 5 years old. I love getting them into the Christmas spirit and stupidly they will always sit there letting me put on Xmas hat's and bows ect lol. 

Not much else has happened today apart from the burst of energy this morning which meant by lunch time I totally crashed and slept for 2 hours and haven't really felt awake since. My Brother popped in after work and before he went to travel back to Essex which was lovely seeing him. Tonight Im going to sit in bed, watch Chelsea who are playing spurs tonight also watch Im a Celeb because I LOVE that show and drink lots of coffee to keep me going lol. Tomorrow Me & My mother plan to walk to Costa which has not long ago opened not far from us and then have a walk to the local shops so nothing exciting but glad to get out for some fresh air. So I hope I sleep at least 4 hours sleep tonight otherwise I will be walking like an Zombie!!! Hope your December month is going well so far :)

Love Katie 

xx 

Blogmas Day Two

2nd day of December.. 

Yesterday my Mother put up the Christmas tree which is a crap skinny white tree so its safe to say she get 0 out of 10 for effort!! Because Im not feeling Christmas this year, I don't care about the tree!! If Ava was living here I would of went all out and got a real tree, hundreds of lights and decorations because kids make Christmas million times better. 

This is my Advent Calender this year haha. Last year in September I gave up Fizzy drinks, Crisps and chocolate so I had a Yankee Candle advent calender which was amazing but I didn't get much use out of the tea lights you get in there and mostly my Mother used them so this year I knew I wasn't going to get this years version but I left it too late to buy the Benefit make up one or the body shop one Damn!!! So I got this in the poundshop which came with a few chalk and its actually quite cute and is a nice decoration to my room. Im still trying to find a small Christmas tree for my room but they are sold out everywhere GRRR. 

And here are my dogs advent calenders hahaha!! I get them these every year and now after they go for their morning wee and water after they both wait in the lounge for me to open these haha!!! Im now on the hunt for some doggy xmas clothing because that is what Christmas and cute dogs are about!!!! DRESSING UP!!!! lol 


Not much has happened today. Last night I wrapped a few of Ava's Christmas pressies up and I thought I would have a quick hour cat nap because I was feeling pain from back but it ended up to be an 5 hours sleep!! Today, I've woken up in pain so nothing much has happened. Bethany had a scan today to check if Bella is okay and Bella was fine :) She now weighs 6lbs 15oz so now it is just a waiting game. I'm off to Beth's this weekend in Essex as it is Ava's 3rd birthday so Im hoping Bella makes a early appearance then haha!!! I spoken to Beth last night and she said she will be taking over Blogmas some days which will be good as I find Beth is the most creative person with her words and I'm more of the technical side of the blog lol. Also some blogmas will be done via our iphones and some by my laptop.You will tell by the content tbh but we will try our best to make sure each post are least interesting to read!! 


Love Katie 
xx 

35 Weeks Pregnancy Update

Sorry it's a day late! It's been and eventful week to say the least, but to you all following my pregnancy I want to keep you updated! 

How pregnant are you? 

I'm 35weeks +1 

How many days until due date:

I have 33 days until my due date! Not long! 

Weight: I still have no idea ha ha

Pregnancy symptoms:  I was sick yesterday morning for the first time, and my spd symptoms.

Stretch Marks: No more than last week! 

Cravings: Chocolate still! 

Movement: Bella is getting very active moving more during the day and not just in the evening! 

Gender: girl 

Sleep: sleeps okay at the moment :) 

Worst moment this week: For personal reasons I can't say the most worst moment this week! But loosing my belly bar has annoyed me! 

Best moment this week: Best moment this week was seeing how much stuff bella has! Washing her clothes.

Nesting: I have been a bit more domestic this week! Suppose you can say I'm nesting!

Labour signs: I've had a few tightenings 

Belly button in or out? In 

Wedding rings on or off? Still on :)

Happy or moody most of the time: happy with a bit of moody! Ha ha 

Looking forward to: I'm looking forward to cuddling my little girl when she's here :) 

Lots Of Love

Beth...xxx

Katie's Health Update #2

Hello everyone, This is my second health update and so far it has helped writing down day by day as it helps when I next see my GP or Specialists I can tell them when or what time I get pain or what triggers it off ect. This week hasn't been a very good one as I had an Colposcopy on Wednesday and since then I have been getting alot of cramps and pains so it has stopped me from doing much also with the back pain constantly being there. With disturbed sleep, waking up early hours and not being able to get back to sleep, falling asleep during the day and also side effect of medication makes me really groggy. Here is my weekly health update ... 

Check out my illness story here. 


Sunday
I got up pretty early to get ready to head to Essex for Beth's birthday meal. I knew a 1 hr 30 mins car journey would need painkillers and a pillow (for my back) so I got all prepared and took two Co-Codamols just before we set off. I was feeling okay actually but soon as we got there and sat down for the meal my back killed. I was due another dose of painkillers but nothing was working. We headed back to Beth's parents house for a coffee and sitting on the sofa made me so relaxed and wasn't in much pain. Headed home we drove thru London and I went back with My Brother so didn't have the back pillow and wasn't due painkillers yet so I was in pain the whole journey. Soon as we got home we all sat down for about 20 mins then all headed for bed. I took my strong painkillers and off to sleep I went early. Thank god I went to sleep early and easily.


Monday
Up early again.. but I woken up feeling pretty rough which I don't know whether its because of my medication or feeling run down. Me & Bethany came downstairs about  9 am had coffee and left over birthday cake for breakfast opppsss.. and my back was in alot of pain. I headed upstairs around 3 pm  to my bedroom to see if laying down on my bed would help and I feel asleep for few hours so I must of been feeling run down. A hot water bottle, cups of teas and painkillers are my best friend today.  


Tuesday
Today I got up early ish, had bit of pain but once painkillers was taken the pain settled. Quite a relaxed morning and then at 2 pm I went to Beth's consultant with her as my Brother was working. Luckily we got a taxi there and back due to both of us being in alot of pain lately and obviously with Beth being heavily pregnant. I looked after Ava this evening as Beth & Tommy went for a "Date Night" aka meal and cinema so I fed Ava, give her two bowls of ice cream (don't tell the parents), had a bath, sat in my bedroom for a hour just chilling then off to bed she went. Chilled and relaxed evening to be honest and not in that much pain so it makes life abit easier. 


Wednesday 
I had a Colposcopy today and it wasn't very pleasant. I blogged about it here if you want to read or know what they are like!! The pain was like a pain I have never experience it hurt so much!! Back home I rested on Sofa with hot water bottle and dosed myself up with Tramadol as I had stomach cramps, bleeding and bad back. I didn't do much and I was told to rest for a few days. 

Thursday
Woken up with alot of stomach cramping and back pain!! I put on some comfy clothes got a hot water bottle and sat on the sofa. I was very frustrating not being able to do much as I felt kinda okay but the pains in stomach are so sharp it stops me from bending down ect. Not alot happened today so just general hot water bottle, rest and painkillers.

Friday 
Okay so today I admit I did over do it which resulted in me being in agony once I got into bed. Didn't stop all day, with loads of Halloween stuff during the day and then trick and treating in the evening. We was all in bed by 9.30 pm but somehow I didn't sleep til 2 am because of the pain. 

Saturday
Still got sharp stomach cramps and alot of lower back pain which has gone down my leg so going to try and rest after a busy day yesterday. My Gyne did tell me I would get pain from the Colposcopy for up to 7 days after but I'm keeping a eye on it and the cramps are so sharp its stopping me from bending down ect. Currently sitting on my bed with hardly any make up, lounge clothes and with laptop all dosed up with medication. Shall be watching football, X factor with cuppa of teas and try and rest :) 


So here is my weekly health update, next week I have doctors to discuss medication ect. Hopefully my cramps in stomach will have calmed down over the next few days. Come back next Saturday for my 3rd health update :) 

Lots of love,
Katie x

Having A Colposcopy

Today I had an Colposcopy as a few month's ago I had some bleeding and my GP found a Polyp on my cervix on a routine internal so the GP forward me onto the Colposcopy clinic. During the time of waiting for this appointment I have stopped bleeding so I wasn't too concerned or worried. Off I went to my local hospital today and stupidly the Colposcopy clinic is right next to the labour ward so the waiting room as so busy and loud but to be honest it took away my nerves. I was called early to my appointment so literally only just sat down to wait. As I walked into the room, I saw this chair with padded support to put your legs on and all this camera equipment and I started to feel scared. The gynecologist went through my medical history and talked me through what was going to happen. So of I went and took my bottom half clothing off, luckily I was wearing dress and tights so at least my dress was kept on. I sat down on this chair and was giving a sheet to put over my private/leg area and I put both legs on those padded leg rest and the gyne pressed a button to make the chair high. She told me to "relax" which is the stupidest thing to say as it is almost impossible to. She inserted a speculum which I've had loads of times before I knew what to expected,It's not painful but is very uncomfortable. Then she inserted an Colposcope to examine my cervix and on the screen next to me I could see inside me which was very strange image. She done some swabbing and other stuff which was very uncomfortable but the pain was sort of okay. Then the gyne found something she was concerned about and wanted to remove it to be sent of for a biopsy. She pre warned me it was going to be abit painful but OH MY GOD. I saw the scissor instrument thing she was using and Jesus it was big..I was looking at the screen when she inserted it. It stung so much and then she had to take more from it and done it again. It was like a one of pain but I was close to tears. Not only was the way I was laying down was making my back hurt but I felt so uncomfortable down there. She removed the speculum and I got up and put my tights back on. I felt so sore and pain down there and similar to a period pain but alot worse. The Gyne explained how I will be bleeding down there for a few weeks and not to get my cervix wet so no swimming or baths for 7 days but can have a shower. As I was walking back to the car I started feeling more pain and started crying as the pain while walking came on all of a sudden and because I didn't expect pain like that I didn't prepare myself. I will be getting a letter in two weeks for my results of the biopsy and to go to my GP when I have the letter so my GP can explain everything. So fingers crossed that nothing is wrong. 

On the way home from the hospital we got caught in alot of traffic and I just wanted to get home, put my pj's on and lay down. Finally after 40 mins in traffic, I got home and instantly got into my pj's and now laying on the sofa feeling very sore and in pain. I've took my normal painkillers I take for my back but the pain hasn't really settled and have got a hot water bottle. The nurse told me to rest for 24 hours and try not to do much but it's really hard to just sit down and not do anything. Thank god I can blog and spend the afternoon on the laptop. I shall update you all on the biopsy results.


Now I shall continue being in pain while looking at my wish list for Christmas haha. 


Love Katie xx  

Katie's Health Update #1

Hello everyone. I thought I would start a weekly update on my health as it is something that has a massive impact to my life and I'm in the very early stages of my illness. 

This week my sleep has been affected so much, no matter how much or less I get, I wake up feeling constantly tired :(

Head over here to read my story on my illness!! 


Monday  
I had a Doctor's appointment to collect a prescription as Tramadol can't be put onto my repeat prescription list soI go once a month to collect that and also just a general talk about how I'm getting on ect. I explained to my Doctor that I haven't heard from Physio yet and the medication called Amitriptlyline which I have taken since July, haven't done what their meant to do. As Im under a specialist my Doctor can't take or put me on a certain medication. So My GP has written to my Specialist to see if its okay for me to come off Amitiriptyline and to go one another tablet and also to chase up my physio. After the Doctor's, I walked into town for breakfast and shopping with Ava & My Mother then We met Beth, Tommy and my Cousin Jimmy near the river to feed the ducks. I stupidly forget to take out my painkillers so I was aching alot. I came home and took it easy for the rest of the day. With a hot water bottle and painkillers. 

Tuesday  
Me, Beth, Ava and my Mother had a "Lazy Day" so we wore our comfy clothes sitting in the lounge with a hot water bottle eating loads of treats so we didn't do much. My back was okay during the day due to rest, hot water bottle and painkillers. 


Wednesday  
I had Ava for the day which I blogged about here, so done alot of walking to and from her school and to the shops. Before I started having back problems walking was not a problem but now too much can make my back worse but a small stroll is good for the pain so I try and not over do it. I try and not take too many painkillers during the day as Im up, about and playing with Ava so I don't want to be feeling the effects from the painkillers. I'm running out of Co-Codamol very soon so I must remind myself to pop in the repeat prescription to the chemist. 

Thursday 
I felt okay during the morning then in the afternoon myself and Beth walked Ava to school, pop to the shops and the chemist and during the walk I started to ache alot. When me and Beth got back we only had time for quick lunch before going back to collect Ava. Needless to say in the evening  I was feeling the impact of walking alot. I get pains down my bottom and back of legs and obviously my back. Popped into bed early with painkillers and a hot water bottle. 

Friday  
After a bad night of hardly any sleep due to pain I was feeling rough this morning. I gotten up quite early, tidied my room ect and off I went to drop Ava to school with my Mother, I didn't actually ache but most probably due to the fact I only just took painkillers few mins before we set off. It was the walk to collect Ava that killed, with Beth being 7 Months pregnant and me with my back its safe to say we was a mess haha. Both was in soooo much pain, we took the longest and slowest walk on the way back. Usually takes 10/15 mins but it took us 30 mins due to we was plodding along slowly lol. In the evening soon as Beth left to go to Essex I sat in bed with laptop and hot water bottle. I cannot wait to have a early night tonight!! 

Saturday  
After a bad night of hardly any sleep, I woken up pretty late and spent most of the day laying in bed and being very lazy as it was just myself and my Mother at home today. I fell asleep about 3ish and woken up at 6ish with a very aching back due to the fact I slept in the most awkward position. It's been a cold, boring and painful day and going to try and have a early night as tomorrow I'm off to Essex to spend Bethany 21st birthday with her and her family. I feel sooo drained with the lack of sleep I'm getting this week GRRR. 


Thats my first weekly health update, next week it will be from Sunday (Tomorrow) til Friday. Next week it is a busy busy week with hospital for most of my family actually, with Beth got hospital on Tuesday and my brother is working so I'm going with her, on Wednesday I have a small operation which is to do with my ovaries/womb so will be feeling abit sore for few days, on Thursday my mother has consultant as she recently had a operation and finally on Friday I have just a general doctors appointment so its a busy week. I haven't really got any further in finding the right medication for me as this week was told Im being taking off my Amitriptlyline soon as its not working for me. 


Hopefully I will be giving the new medication soon or early next month so I can get better quickly. With anyone with this condition or anything similar you are not alone :)


Love Katie xx 

32 Weeks Pregnancy Update

Hi, as you all you all know I have had an eventful week being taken into hospital with a UTI and early contractions. Luckily the contractions have stopped and I am glad to be back home with my family getting ready for our new arrival coming hopefully when shes supposed to come, fingers crossed!! I hope you all enjoy my 32 week update:) 

How pregnant are you? I am currently 32 weeks pregnant.

How many days until due date: I have 55 days until my due date!!

Weight: I don't know how much I weigh this week but feels like a lot!!

Pregnancy symptoms: I have back ache, tiredness, pain in pelvis and lower bump.

Stretch Marks: I have stretch marks creeping up my bump each week!!

Cravings: I have been craving a burger and chocolate I just cant get enough!!

Movement: Bella does not stop moving bless her! she wriggles a lot and i love it tho there was a day this week she was feeling a bit lazy!

Gender: As I said last week I am expecting a little girl.

Sleep: I have slept a lot better this week tho I am finding it hard in the morning with getting up!

Worst moment this week: My worst moment this week was being taken into hospital this week, I'm glad to be  home now. 

Best moment this week: My best moment this week is having my little girl  Ava cuddle and kiss my bump she is in love with her baby sister already!!

Nesting: I have not shown many signs of nesting this week as I have been feeling a bit run down this week. 

Labour signs: I was having contractions in hospital but luckily they stopped so I'm now taking things easy tho I have pelvic ache and a pain in the bottom of my bump and struggling to walk.

Belly button in or out? My belly button is still in.

Wedding rings on or off? My engagement ring is still firmly on my finger :)

Happy or moody most of the time: I have been quite happy this week considering all I have been through.

Looking forward to: Im Looking forward for all the new little bits I have ordered for baby coming as this last minute baby preparing gets me so excited to see our little bundle of joy :)

Love Beth x 

More Update

Following to this update here, I thought I would let you all know what is going on. Beth got discharged from hospital on Sunday. She was diagnosed with a Urinary Track Injection and been given antibiotics. Also been told to get plenty of rest and keep stress free for the rest of her pregnancy. Beth will be back on the blog doing her 32 Weeks update on Friday. 

Get Better Soon :) 

Love Katie 

Quick Update

Just a quick update regarding Beth and Bella. Beth was taken into hospital today ( 11/10/2014 ) due to having extremely bad back pains, pains in pelvic area and general feeling rough so obviously was taken into the maternity ward in Wexham Park Hospital. She is still in hospital and the doctors are saying she has a water infection and also could be practice labour. Nothing has been diagnosed yet for definite but I pray Beth and Bella are both fine. I shall keep you all up to date on what happens. Myself and Beth have got lots of plans for this blog and spent hours and hours writing down ideas and notes. We cannot wait.


Lets all pray and hope Beth and Bella are both fine. 

Love Katie