Posts by Bianca Johnson
Weeks 13 & 14 Update
According to my apps, baby is the size of a lemon or a kiwi – in South Africa these usually aren’t even close in size. How far along are you? Today I am 14 weeks and 2 days post LMP. My doctor though says I am 15 weeks and 1 day. And I’m officially in my…
Read MoreFriday Giggle
This morning hubby asked what I wanted for breakfast. I answered “food” because I wasn’t sure what we had. The picture above is what I walked in on in the kitchen. At least my Friday started with a giggle!
Read More12 Week Update
Friday was 12 weeks LMP. We had a super busy weekend so I’m only getting to posting now. I had the Pure Romance South African Convention in Johannesburg and so my hubby, sister and I drove up for 48 hours and drove back yesterday afternoon. Of the last 48 hours I’ve spent 13 in a…
Read More12 Week Appointment and Scan
Today was our 12 week appointment and detailed scan. The BSquirt is measuring 54 mm, which is 12W3d, I’m 11w4d since LMP. The estimated due date is around 24 May 2014. The scan included multiple checks for ruling out Down’s Syndrome: The Nuchal Fold is measuring 1.3 mm. The want it to be under 3…
Read More11 week Update
Yesterday was 11 weeks. According to my apps baby is the size of a fig or a lime. How far along are you? 11 weeks and 1 day What’s happening with the baby? Arms and legs are continue to grow and they can now bend. Baby starts to kick, but this is still undetectable by…
Read MoreWeek 9 – 10 Update & Some pics of my holiday
According to my apps, baby is the size of a prune or a green olive. Someone somewhere must grow really big green olives! How far along are you? Today I am 10 weeks and 2 days. What’s happening with the baby? Baby is now termed a foetus! Total weight gain? Weirdly I’ve lost more weight, down 0.7 kg…
Read MoreSpreading a little Sunshine
I’ve been nominated for a Sunshine Award by My Hope Jar. I really appreciate the nomination. I keep seeing the other blogs posting various awards, and I wasn’t sure if I would have the chance to get one. I’m really appreciative that I do have a chance to share the sunshine. Considering the dark place…
Read MoreMy IFPumpkinSmackdown entrance
I’m posting on my phone and can’t edit well. There is my entrant to the competition. There is one from before the candle, and one with the candle in. Not bad for a South African in the bush in spring! Barren Betty and Fertility Doll are running the competition and I hope they see my…
Read More9 week update-ish
My hubby’s birthday was yesterday when I was 9 weeks. We have gone away for a relaxing week in St Lucia Estuary, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Everything is good with the pregnancy, actually almost nothing has changed since last week. I will post a detailed update next weekend when we are back on wifi. I…
Read MorePumpkin competition
As a South African, in Spring, with barely a pumpkin around, I’m going to try and do this while I am on holiday in St Lucia next week. Anyone else going to join the ranks of foreigners joining in this competition? See more about who’s entering here:http://fertilitydoll.wordpress.com/2013/10/18/pumpkins-infertiles-and-cackles/
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