We’ve been marooned on the Isle of Wight since Saturday when my husband became too ill to drive us back to London after Easter. Fortunately we’re staying with my mum who is kindly looking after the baby during the night so I can catch up on sleep. My husband is spending every day in bed taking antibiotics every couple of hours. I bought a lovely Cath Kidston bag in my favourite shop today (a treat to myself for being marooned!) and a lovely book of baby knitting patterns for my mum. The baby is enjoying the constant attention from his…
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We had our first outing today (with the help of my friend Sophie) to Wood Green. I needed to prove to myself that I could make it out of the house, manage the bugaboo (in the rain if necessary!) and get on the bus. Luckily it was all fine and the baby slept the whole time. Next time, Muswell Hill or Crouch End!
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Eeekk, the time is going sooo quickly. Here’s a picture of baby, who now has a proper name, getting ready for his bath the other evening. I’m really enjoying spending time with the baby and my husband. The last time we spent this much time together was our honeymoon in 2008! Today we all went out for lunch to Muswell Hill which was fun. The little man slept the entire time which meant we were able to enjoy our meal.
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I’m not quite sure where the time has gone but I am still the proud mum of a little week old baby. The last week has been a bit of a blur, consisting of nappy changes, lots of feeds and little sleep. My little one seems to sleep happily all through the day and then be up all night 🙂 Thankfully my husband is taking it in turns to look after the baby during the night so at least I am getting some sleep. We have already been out on a few trips to our local garden centre and the…
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This is our gorgeous baby boy, born last Thursday at 9.41am by elective caesarean section at 38 weeks. He weighed 8lbs 12oz!
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We had a couple of days away in Blakeney, Norfolk, before we become a three. The hotel was lovely and we got lots of fresh sea air exploring Cromer, then Holt and even fitting in a castle and a geocache. I’m really feeling the 33 weeks now though, tearful for the first time too, over everything.
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Things that have happened over the last few days: I watched One Born Every Minute and dreamt I was in labour all night I had an eye test  which I booked last week (who knew that during pregnancy your eyes could change so actually there was no point) The optician called me heavily pregnant which I wasn’t happy to hear (in my mind my bump is neat) At work the chair assessor came to see me to give me a new chair (even though I only have 10 days left at work and contacted him before Christmas) Apparently you shouldn’t wear…
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It was so cold today that I just couldn’t face coming home from work to a nice warm house, grabbing my swimming gear and heading off out to the swimming pool. Now I love my ante-natal swimming class. Over the last few weeks it’s the only time I feel comfortable. The swimming instructor is lovely and I get to meet lots of other pregnant women. Details here. I spent all day promising myself that if I didn’t go swimming I would have a bath. We’re been in our house for 3 years and I’ve never tried out the bath. We…
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We took the opportunity of a quiet weekend to go on a tour of the labour ward today. They run tours every Sunday at 2pm and I was anxious to familiarise myself with the hospital. All my antenatal appointments are at the hospital, even though I could attend a antenatal clinic near my house. I hate hospitals so my hope is that the frequent trips will make it less scary when the big day comes. Is that stupid or do other people do the same? Anyway, a few things I learnt today: The delivery rooms are really small and full…