Born at 00:58 on 22nd November 2009 to proud parents Tracy & Ricky, and weighing in at 8lb 5oz. Following a long and difficult day of labour, Isaac still didn’t want to be delivered. At 11:30 it was decided to take Tracy into the operating theatre and attempt a forceps delivery, but it was unsuccessful, so Isaac was delivered by Caesarean Section.
Mother and baby are doing very well.
Latest developments from Pip:
- Just testing mobile updates – not long now until we’ll be updating from the hospital! #
- I’ve not even been born yet and you can already buy a Pip converter! – http://ping.fm/p/XdPF6 #
- Latest Stats: I should now measure about 51cm (20 in) from head to toe and weigh about 3.4kg (7.4 lbs) which means I’m ready for delivery! #
- My amniotic fluid used to be clear but is now pale and milky; I’ve been shedding the white vernix caseosa which has been protecting my skin. #
- Mummy just felt a twinge! Hope it’s the start of something big!! #
- My due date is just one week today!! How exciting… See you all soon. I do my best to keep updating you through the labour & delivery. #
- So the twinge turned out to be nothing at all. Shame – I was looking forward to my journey ;o) #
- Apparently only five per cent of babies are born on their scheduled due date – for Mummy’s sake, I plan to be one of them!! #
- I’m so big now that I keep getting my feet caught up in Mummy’s ribs – she lets me know it makes her uncomfortable and I try to move around. #
- Could this be my last weekend in Mummy’s tummy? I certainly hope so!!! All the hard work is about to pay off… #
- I love you Mummy… Thank you… x #
Latest developments from Pip:
- Apparently my organ systems are now fully developed and in place – strange as Mummy & Daddy aren’t musical. #
- My lungs will be last thing to reach maturity. Even after I’m born, it may take a few hours before I establish a normal breathing pattern. #
- Hmmm – am I a boy or a girl? Place your bets please… [everyone else seems to be convinced one way or the other] #
- Mummy & Daddy are off to see the midwife to discuss a birth plan. #
- I now weigh between 3kg and 3.2kg (that’s 6.6 lbs to 7 lbs). #
- Right – just over a week left in here. I’ve been reading the schedule and am planning to be on time. #
Latest developments from Pip:
- Don’t worry, I’m still here – and still growing – and putting on lots of fat. #
- I should now have a full head of hair – Daddy will be so proud! :o) #
- After much deliberation, testing, mind-changing & more deliberation, my new wheels have just arrived! Black with lime green detail – classy. #
- My head is now cradled in Mummy’s pelvic cavity, ready for the journey, and protected by the pelvic bones. #
- Daddy has just been chatting to me – due to the amniotic fluid, I can’t answer back, so I kicked back instead. #
- Latest Stats: I now weight approx 2.8kg / 6.1 pounds and measure 48.6cm / 19.1 in from head to toe. #
- Now my head is engaged I have a little more space to grow my arms and legs (and to kick Mummy’s diaphragm). #
- Yay – the pictures from my first photo shoot are ready!! {thanks to Laura at http://www.just-shoot-me.co.uk } #
Latest developments from Pip:
- I’m now a mean fat-making machine – I’m now gaining approx 28g a day! #
- Latest Stats: I now weigh nearly 2.7kg / 5.9 lbs and measure approx 47.4cm / 18.6 in long from head to toe. #
- Congratulations to Daddy who Graduates today with a 2:1 in Youth & Community Work and Applied Theology! #
- I’m starting to drop, getting ready for my exit in four weeks. But that means even more pressure on Mummy’s bladder – look out!! #
- Off to see the Doctor with Mummy – just another check-up. Need to make sure I’m in the right position. #
- All fine at the Doctors – I’m now 3/4 engaged!! Can’t wait to meet you all… #
- Because I’ve dropped a bit, Mummy should be finding it easier to breath soon (oh, and her appetite should come back). #
- Woohoo – I’m now officially classed as Full Term! Almost there… #
Latest developments from Pip:
- Latest Stats: I now weigh 2.4kg/5.2lbs and measure 46.2cm / 18.1 inches (that’s one and a half school rulers). Nearly ready to pop out ;o) #
- Mummy & Daddy can now occasionally see my elbows, feet & head protruding from Mummy’s stomach when I stretch and squirms about. #
- The wall of Mummy’s tummy is now thinner and there’s more light coming in. I’ve started to develop my own daily routine… #
- I am now sporting full-length fingernails & toenails and have a fully developed pair of kidneys. My liver can also process some waste. Nice! #
- We’ve been checked out by the midwife again and everything is fine. I’m the right size and in the right position. Mummy has put on 1 stone. #
- I’m now moving much less cos there’s less space in here, but I get hiccups more frequently. It’s fun when people come over to feel them. #
Latest developments from Pip:
- Mummy & Daddy have their final ante-natal session today. Thankfully they weren’t too freaked out by last weeks look at the labour process. #
- That’s it – no more ante-natal classes, and my bag is packed ready for the hospital. Just six weeks to go – and counting! #
- I’m really starting to fill out and getting rounder now. I need my fat layers later to regulate my body temperature. #
- Off to the midwife with Mummy & Daddy later this afternoon – just a few pre-flight checks ;o) #
- My central nervous system is still maturing, but my lungs are nearly fully developed now. Apparently if I arrive early, my chances are good. #
- Lots of hiccups recently. Apparently it’s a good sign though – they’re practice for my breathing reflexes. #
- Good luck to Daddy who finally starts his new job today. Woohoo! #
- I think I just heard Mummy’s pelvic joints loosening ready to assist the delivery. Slightly freaky… #
Latest developments from Pip:
- Latest stats: I now weigh about 4.4lbs/2kg and measure about 43.7cm from head to toe. Mummy is really starting to feel it…sorry. #
- I now spend most of my time standing on my head, ready for the birth. Hope it doesn’t become a habit… #
- I’m piling on the fat now – same as Mummy. She’s feeling very tired – good job she doesn’t have to go to work any longer! #
- Most of my bones are hardening, but my skull is still deliberately a bit soft; its the one thing I can do to help Mummy out… #
Latest developments from Pip:
- Daddy just read me another story whilst Mummy and me were in the bath – this time: Mr Greedy #
- Mummy has started nesting. The nursery is almost complete, and Mummy is starting to sort out my first sets of clothes. #
- Mummy & Daddy had their first ante-natal session yesterday. Nothing too scary, so far. All about Labour next week though… #
- Latest Stats: I now weigh about 3.7 lbs/1.7kg and measure about 42.4cm from crown to toe. #
- Here’s the latest artist’s impression of Mummy & me: http://bit.ly/pip-32weeks #
- I’m likely to gain more than half my birthweight during the seven weeks before birth! Mummy can’t wait ;o) #
- I’ve got hiccups! Mummy and Daddy seem quite amused. Bless them ;o) #
Latest developments from Pip:
- My development is slowing now – except the ‘getting fat’ bit. #
- My arms, legs and body continue to fill out – and they are now proportional in size to my head. Would look weird otherwise… #
- Latest Stats: I now weigh about 3.3 lbs/1.5kg and measure about 41.1cm from crown to toe. #
- As I’m filling out more I’m starting to look more like a newborn… #
- Went for an unexpected tour of the Labour Ward last night – got home at 2am. Mummy had some pain in her tummy and we went to check it out. #
- Spent an hour on the baby monitor; I was moving so much that Mummy and Daddy had to chase me round with the heart monitor – bless them. #
- All fine this morning though. No pain or discomfort, just tiredness. Given the all clear by the doctor. #
- It’s starting to get very cramped in here. Don’t think I’ll be moving around as much in my last couple of months. #
- I’m now weeing regularly, and my bone marrow now produces my red blood cells instead of my liver. #
