TeamAmpie

Sharing our fertility journey. ICSI, appointments and emotions. David and Sarah ��

08/03/2026

This weekend was lovely.
We had the most relaxing time away and it was exactly what we both needed.

This week sees me going for the gestational diabetes test in hospital. This usually isn't done until later in pregnancy but due to diabetes being in my immediate family and me being borderline for years, (another gift from PCOS) the midwife wanted me in early to get tested. So I've got that to look forward to.

Plus this week marks the half way point!!! Can you actually believe that? Half way!!!!!

Then next week i have my 20 week (although I will be 21weeks) anomaly scan. Once that's done and hopefully all good, it's all hands on deck for pram shopping and decorating the nursery 🥰

We still can't quite believe this is all happening. After so so long of wishing and hoping, it all just still seems so surreal.
I don't think we've ever felt this happy and excited before and thats saying something 💙🥰

07/03/2026

We’re lucky to experience every bit of this together. Our lives have changed so much over the last few years and its hard to believe at times but we’re a good wee team

06/03/2026

In our favourite place. The view from our room just gets better every time we come here.
We were last here just before all the Injections started last July, now we're here after all the injections worked 🧡
Let the babymoon commence. 💙

05/03/2026

19 weeks +2 update 💙
Scan pics in comments, massive thanks to Window to the Womb Hamilton Glasgow for once again, being amazing!!!

27/02/2026

1st big purchase today. Peanuts nursery furniture!!

Everyone is different when it comes to buying baby things and up until this point I've been too worried/anxious about buying anything.

We've bought bits and bobs recently, just wee things but today felt like a massive step!!!

David and I are in our 40s and more than capable, but parents will always be parents no matter what age we are, so a big thank you to my wee Dad for buying all Peanuts furniture today.
I honestly don't know who was more excited, him or us 😂

Next step in the next few months is getting Peanuts room decorated. I HATE decorating usually, but I genuinely can not wait to get this room done 💙

25/02/2026

Nearly half way through and the bump is growing nicely. Wee peanut is cooking away and I couldn't love my body more than I do right now for growing him.
I've always been really self conscious about my weight but right now I bloody love seeing it grow.
This is something I thought I would never get to experience, yet here I am growing a tiny human 💙

24/02/2026

Today, we both went on a little adventure.

Neither of us have visited the dentist since 1999 as both of us are big fearties and it meant there was never pressure to go. Sarah had a pretty traumatic experience which stopped her going back all those years ago.

With peanut on the way, we decided to start going regularly so that we don’t pass any fears on.

We went to Queensway Dental Care and it was an amazing experience. Thankfully none of us needed any work done and we’ve come away each with a thorough clean and a “see you in 6 months”. The dentist, technician and even the receptionist were amazing and understanding of us and we can’t speak highly enough of the experience.

Someone remind us in 6 months though and hopefully its not 2053 by the time we’re back again.

22/02/2026

Sunday night survival kit is a bit different than it used to be 🙈
I knew the heartburn/reflux was going to catch up with me at some point. I was just lucky enough to get to almost 18 weeks without it.
Last night I honestly thought the acid was going to burn through my oesophagus 🙈 because of course I would be away for the weekend and forget the gaviscon!!!

The anti sickness meds are causing a bit of havoc with my insides so I am now on the lactulose to help. If you've ever tried this you will understand the sheer horror of the taste/feel of it in your mouth. Absolutely vile, but it does the trick I guess.

I had been off all fizzy juice since November. I wasn't ever a big fizzy juice drinker so didn't really miss it. Roll on week 17 and it hit like a truck.... give me all the Irn Bru and Soda water with lime. Crazy cravings!!!

Anyway, on Tuesday i will be 18 weeks... madness!!!!
My bump is getting heavier by the day so god knows how I am going to feel at full term. Leggings and baggy jumpers are my best friend and will be for the foreseeable. It is genuinely the most amazing feeling I've ever experienced. Not worrying one little bit about my size because every inch of that growing bump is a tiny human. My tiny human 💙

I am still smiling through it though. All of this is just part of being pregnant and the fact i get to experience it, well.... its everything and more 💙

19/02/2026

Thanks to Louise Lynn and Emma Lynn Smith for this really thoughtful gift (and all your support).

Looking forward to counting down the weeks until we see Peanut

18/02/2026

Midwife appointment -
Normal blood pressure, yay!
I will be consultant led through my pregnancy due to my age, IVF, PCOS etc.
Also, I won't need a section 🤩🤩🤩
I was told at the start of IVF that I'd likely need one, but as it turns out i don't so that was a huge relief today.
Obviously if something happens and I need one last minute, then of course i will do it. Baby being safe is more important than my fears.
Next step is that I have telephone consultation with my consultant on Tuesday then my 20 week scan at Wishaw in a few weeks....20 week scan?!!!! That will be me half way 😳

Nausea is definitely easing with the new meds, but in turn they are causing another issue but hey, there is more meds i can take to relieve that 🙈
All in all, as long as my wee guy is growing, moving and healthy i will take any and all side effects.
💙💙💙💙

17/02/2026

Tonight we booked in for a reassurance scan with Window to the Womb Hamilton Glasgow. Once again, they were incredibly caring and kind.

Sarah had a bit of stomach pain the last couple of nights. We were told the new meds she is on could cause slight discomfort, but we wanted to make sure all is well, which it is. Our wee guy was super chilled tonight sucking on his thumb and having a good stretch.

The difference in just a few weeks is incredible 💙

Tomorrow we have our midwife appointment so hopefully we will find out a bit more information about Sarah's path and care.
Exciting times.

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