Eek, another Monday means another step nearer my due date! I am not feeling ready at all but then I think once the baby is here I’ll probably forget all about being pregnant. I am feeling very Incredibly Hulk-like. None of my clothes fit over the bump and today I had to give in and buy some comfortable shoes which can accommodate my fat feet. I also seem to have caught my first illness since I got pregnant – a common cold. So altogether grumpy and feeling very unattractive. Anyway, I saw this over the weekend which made me smile.…
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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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Look at this beauty! A changing bag from my favourite handbag designer Orla Kiely. I saw it in John Lewis a couple of weeks ago and promised myself I would treat myself to it. But now the time has come to buy the last few bits and pieces I just can’t bring myself to pay the hefty price tag. Yesterday I googled changing bags and read some reviews. It seems a bucket may be more useful than a beautifully crafted bag with inner pockets, mobile pocket and key chain. Today I also realised something I had been trying to ignore.…
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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…
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I’ve never been to the Baby Show before but I would really like to. It’s a couple of weeks before my due date and I’m sure I would get some last minute inspiration if I go! I came across a competition to win two tickets to the Baby Show this evening. Make sure you enter for your chance – and let me know if you go! WIN tickets to the Baby Show. Hubby put the cot up today. It makes the nursery look tiny but I’m pleased we’re one step closer to being ready for the big day.
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Whilst browsing the web tonight I found this lovely card which sums up what I would love to receive from my husband this year. Since he bought his iphone it is barely out of his hand, that’s if he’s not on the laptop. I was trying to get him to discuss our birth plan this evening and he said he’d make a note of it on his iphone! What’s wrong with using his memory?! It’s made by the very talented Helen and available to purchase in her etsy shop.
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We’re struggling to choose a name for our little one. We picked a few but made the mistake of telling my mum who promptly told everyone. There are some things you want to keep to yourself which is why I’ve decided to keep any future name choices to ourselves until the baby is actually here. Tonight I came across this website which suggests baby names based on your name, your partners name and surname. It suggested Asho which apparently means means Pure Of Heart and is Persian in origin. I’m not sure that it’s my kind of name but it’s…