I noticed some recent discussions about ante natal classes today so it seems like a good opportunity to think about the first NCT ante natal class we went to on Monday. We always wanted to attend the NCT classes. Some of our closest friends rave about the friends they met on the course they did…
Pregnancy books
A selection of my pregnancy books. I haven’t read them all yet but I’ve bought them because they’ve been recommended to me. My favourite is What to Expect When You’re Expecting as I like to read about weekly developments. I’ve just bought The Baby Diaries by Tess Daly which I’m hoping to read when I…
Hospital bag
I have been fortunate enough to have cut my working days down to four since the beginning of the year. I’ve mainly been spending my free days relaxing on the sofa. Today the sun was shining so I took myself off to my local high street to finish buying the things I needed for my…
Another week nearer
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…
Blakeney
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…
Orla Kiely changing bag
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…
Dos and Don'ts
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…
Bath fail
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…
Labour
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…