Week Five / Six: Monday 11th February 2008

It’s amazing how much difference a week can make. After a visit to the acupuncturist this weekend, it turns out Elwood celebrates a birthday each Monday, rather than each Wednesday. So we are skipping Week 5 altogether and going straight to week 6 – even fast forwarding just a couple of days, is a fantastic feeling.

So tomorrow is quite a big day, Ash and I have an appointment with Professor Chapman for our six week scan. I have to say after a week of very little symptoms last week, I have begun noticing a few changes in the last couple of days. This weekend, I felt pretty tired, enjoying a number of naps during the day. And Ash has been going on about how moody I am, and while I admit I may have the occasional spray at him, overall it hasn’t been too bad – surely? Then today, I have been feeling a little nauseous, nothing bad at all, just a general “ick” feeling. The saos have been going down a dream today.

Anyway, back to the big event of the 6 week scan. Although I have praying for the day to arrive, it is quite scary to think about all the things that could go wrong… What if Elwood isn’t in the right place? What if he/she isn’t developing the right way? What if he/she isn’t there at all and these so-called symptoms are all in my head? I haven’t really prepared myself for the worst case scenario, as I don’t think I will be able to cope very well. Instead I am praying every night, and hoping that everything is fine, and will continue to be during the pregnancy. Fears aside, it will be absolutely amazing to see little Elwood for the first time since he/she was cell! By now there should definitely be some shape to the embryo, and I hope like mad the heart is beating away furiously. If all goes well, I think I will be floating out of the doctor’s office.

Caught up with some friends for dinner on Saturday night - Gen and Ed. Gen is due to give birth in May. I definitely had belly envy, as she looked remarkably well and hasn’t put on an inch of weight on except for around herwaist. Although I then heard about her morning sickness which lasted day and night from week seven to week twenty! Even the thought of loosing six kilos in the effort, isn’t enough for me to wish for 13 weeks of eating nothing but saos and vegemite and the reassurance of genuine symptoms!


Had an email from Daniela today who is doing well, but feeling really tired, can’t believe how quickly her time is flying by. She asked after me and how everything is going. I hate lying to her, but I know in the end it’s for the best. I guess after this week, the countdown will be on, and we can look forward to sharing the news.