..no more appointments @ Shrewsbury
DP and I have just returned from our final antenatal appointment @ Shrewsbury.. and we’ve just been given the all-clear to fly.. as the lillun shows no sign of wanting to get out early.. and growth is perfect 
Got there today just expecting a normal check up on blood tests and whatnot.. and they say.. ‘you’ve got a scan today‘ lol.. which terrifies the crap outta me.. cos I figure they’re looking for summat.. only to realise, that because I am diabetic.. they will keep an eye on the baby’s health as well as my own.. hence checking it’s growth rate..
My mind was quickly put to rest when we got into the scan room and saw our lillun kicking up again.. boy has it grown.. it’s head’s down.. it was facing out at us.. *smiles* ..seemed quite happy in there.. with (still!) enough room to move about quite freely..
Scan Measurements
Biparietal Diameter: 73mm
Head Circumference: 280mm
Abdominal Circumference: 255mm
Femur Length: 60mm
Estimated Fetal Weight: 3lbs 9oz
So.. we’ve been told.. if I was to have the baby now, as in prematurely.. it would be at a healthy ‘below-average’ weight.. and we’ve been told that the baby’s weight at birth (full term) is likely to be just below average.. but again, healthy 
The midwife was nice enough to show us how she plots the chart @ the hospital for their own records.. so we could see the that lillun was progressing perfectly well.. no concerns..yay!
I’m a bit of a worry wart when it comes to check ups.. not so much I assume the worst.. but I prepare myself for the worst.. takes away the shock factor and just allows me to absorb information.. but so far, so good.. my bouts of worry have been for no reason..
Both consultants and midwives are still saying that I need to get my Diabetes re-evaluated.. by having a Glucose Tolerance Test 6 weeks after I’ve given birth, just to see if the Diabetes is still in fact present.. as it may just be behaving for the lillun.. hehe
So.. all in all.. we’re ecstatic.. bubs is healthy ‘n happy.. I’m healthy and happy.. and we’re looking forward to getting to Australia 
I’d like to thank everyone @ RSH Maternity Unit.. ‘cos their support has been amazing.. everyone’s been so pleasant.. consultants and midwives.. all appointments have been incredibly informative.. so we have an idea as to what’s going on and when.. it’s muchly appreciated.. and be sure to expect pictures sent back once the lillun has arrived.. thanks again
Not finished yet tho.. as Steve was kind enough to drive us into Shrewsbury.. we got there early and did a lil bit of shopping @ Meole Brace.. and attacked Sports World..lol .. DP and I got hold of 3 England tops for the lillun.. guess how much!…. �1.50!!! Bargain! .. hadta have ‘em ..
Cheers Steve.. the lillun has pressies from ya before it’s even born 
..does anyone else think that the lion on the england top looks like the ‘we’re going to kenya‘ lion?.. o.O
