This may sound SO sad, and it may be even sadder that I'm actually blogging about it, but..
I'M HAVING MY HAIR CUT!
You have NO idea how desperate I am for my hair to be cut. I absolutely HATE having long hair. It suits me, but my hair is so thick that it just weighs my head down and really hurts if I tie it back.
Anyway, I haven't had my hair cut in well over a year - and my hair grows pretty fast! So yeah. My hair is really long, down passed my boobs, and I can't cope any longer. I've had a style picked out for about six months, but I've just not had the money to book it.
I can't just go to any place because I've been loyal to my hairdresser for as long as I can remember. She's a family friend who has basically watched me grow up. She's a mobile hairdresser, so she goes to wherever her clients live, and she's always gone to my parents' house. I'd feel awful and as if I'm betraying her if I went anywhere else. Plus she's actually awesome. You know how you ask hairdressers for a trim and they cut off like half your hair and do the opposite of what you want? She doesn't. She does exactly what you ask for, and if you don't know what to have she'll come to your house prior to the appointment and sit down with you to talk through what she thinks will suit you, etc. Then she'll come back to you whenever the appointment was. She's just the best.
Anyways. I actually still don't have enough money for the haircut, what with bills and a baby whose due 24 days from today, etc. (I know - can you believe it :O!?) But my gorgeous mother was booking a hair cut and dye for herself anyway because she's going to a party soon with her work, so she said she'd book me in too. When I told her I can't afford it she said not to worry - it's her treat to me before little Lilia comes. I actually love her so much right now! Ha ha. I don't know how I would cope having hair as long as I do now when she's born. Not only would labour be hell and hot and my hair would be too heavy to tie back, but whenever I would hold her I imagine it would just get in the way. Ugh! I'm so excited. I really can't wait to get rid of these long, heavy, Italian locks! Ha.
I'm also excited to go to my parents house. I haven't been there in forever.
Tuesday 31 May 2011
Monday 30 May 2011
Not long!
No update is ever worth mentioning in my blog anymore. My pregnancy weeks are just rolled into one lately, nothing new seems to happen and nothing seems to really change enough for me to mention it..
BUT! I have some exciting news! My bump has begun to drop! People have been predicting when they think she's going to come, and the majority have guessed that it's going to be within the next 1-2 weeks. I hope they're right! I'm 36 weeks and 3 days today, so it wouldn't be bad if she did come within the next week or so :) I just want to meet her. I'm so excited.
Everytime I have a little twinge or cramp or something my heart starts thudding and I get all excited wondering if that's it, that's me going into labour.. Of course my brain kicks in and tells me not to be stupid - I'd know if I was in labour, I wouldn't wonder. But whatever, I really hope she comes soon anyway.
The top of my bump is now squidgy, and the bottom where it was a bit loose because her head was quite far in is now getting firmer from the rest of her as she moves down. SOO exciting!
Anyways. I have a home visit from my midwife on Thursday to talk about my birth plan and stuff, so I'll probably update and let you guys know how that goes and if they say anything exciting:D! I don't know when that will be though because I might not have a chance this week. I'm pretty busy all week so the update may not come until Monday. But I'll try and get on here before that(: Well, only if it's really exciting news! Ha ha.
BUT! I have some exciting news! My bump has begun to drop! People have been predicting when they think she's going to come, and the majority have guessed that it's going to be within the next 1-2 weeks. I hope they're right! I'm 36 weeks and 3 days today, so it wouldn't be bad if she did come within the next week or so :) I just want to meet her. I'm so excited.
Everytime I have a little twinge or cramp or something my heart starts thudding and I get all excited wondering if that's it, that's me going into labour.. Of course my brain kicks in and tells me not to be stupid - I'd know if I was in labour, I wouldn't wonder. But whatever, I really hope she comes soon anyway.
The top of my bump is now squidgy, and the bottom where it was a bit loose because her head was quite far in is now getting firmer from the rest of her as she moves down. SOO exciting!
Anyways. I have a home visit from my midwife on Thursday to talk about my birth plan and stuff, so I'll probably update and let you guys know how that goes and if they say anything exciting:D! I don't know when that will be though because I might not have a chance this week. I'm pretty busy all week so the update may not come until Monday. But I'll try and get on here before that(: Well, only if it's really exciting news! Ha ha.
Thursday 26 May 2011
I've had a fall.
I guess the title says it all.
It was quite a big, nasty, fall, but don't worry - bump wasn't hurt in the process!
Luckily I didn't catch my stomach and the baby has been kicking fine since, so all is well with her :)
Anyway. It's been raining really heavily here today, and I'd left something outside so I put a pair of James' shoes on to go and get it. His shoes were already dirty and wet, which was why they were by the door, so they left a big puddle. I didn't realise this and as soon as I put his shoe on I slipped in it. I fell onto my butt straight away, and skidded all the way across my kitchen. The back door was open because I'd opened it before I put the shoes on, so it didn't stop my fall (The back door is right at the end of our kitchen and I was totally heading for it).. I was too busy holding my stomach to stop skidding, so I let myself go until it stopped naturally. I stopped with my legs half way out the door and then the door slammed shut. I managed to move one leg out of the way, but my other leg got totally jammed in the door. My butt and my leg are completely covered in bruises and I'm really sore.
I've had orders to stay off my feet as much as I can now, but I've got so much baby stuff to wash I just want to start sorting it all out now!
Everyone is okay, just shooken up! It was an ordeal!
It was quite a big, nasty, fall, but don't worry - bump wasn't hurt in the process!
Luckily I didn't catch my stomach and the baby has been kicking fine since, so all is well with her :)
Anyway. It's been raining really heavily here today, and I'd left something outside so I put a pair of James' shoes on to go and get it. His shoes were already dirty and wet, which was why they were by the door, so they left a big puddle. I didn't realise this and as soon as I put his shoe on I slipped in it. I fell onto my butt straight away, and skidded all the way across my kitchen. The back door was open because I'd opened it before I put the shoes on, so it didn't stop my fall (The back door is right at the end of our kitchen and I was totally heading for it).. I was too busy holding my stomach to stop skidding, so I let myself go until it stopped naturally. I stopped with my legs half way out the door and then the door slammed shut. I managed to move one leg out of the way, but my other leg got totally jammed in the door. My butt and my leg are completely covered in bruises and I'm really sore.
I've had orders to stay off my feet as much as I can now, but I've got so much baby stuff to wash I just want to start sorting it all out now!
Everyone is okay, just shooken up! It was an ordeal!
Tuesday 24 May 2011
Hospital Bag!
So I'm starting to organise my hospital bag ready for the big day. The list of things I've got to pack is:-
I think that's it, but I can't remember 100% because I left the list in the other room and I'm too lazy to get it, ha. But if you have any suggestions or comments I'd really appreciate your help on whether I'm missing something, etc.
Also, a question I have is how many nappies did you go through when you stayed at the hospital? Because hospitals in the UK don't provide nappies anymore and I'm nervous that I'm not going to have enough. Ten should be plenty but I still worry, ha ha.
So yeah. Please comment below with your helpful suggestions or comments/opinions on my list :)!
- First outfit for Lilia to wear once she's born.
- Coming home outfit for Lilia (I've got two, one for warm weather and one for cool weather).
- Three baby grows (on top of her first outfit one).
- Four vests (on top of her first outfit one).
- Two pairs of mittens.
- Two hats.
- Two night gowns for me after birth, and one for me in labour and during birth (so altogether three).
- Coming home outfit for me (just joggers, vest top, jacket in case, and flip flops).
- Slippers.
- Two packets of cheap knickers (I don't want to ruin ones I've already got. I know it's a lot of knickers but I like to overpack just in case ha ha).
- One nursing bra.
- Two blankets for Lilia (one fleece and one fluffy).
- Towels for me and one for Lilia in case she has her first bath there.
- Six pairs of breast pads.
- Two packets of normal pads (I know it's a lot, there's like twelve in each pack.. But because they're not maternity pads I'm really paranoid I'll not have enough, ha ha).
- Ten nappies.
- Ten nappy sacks.
- Mini tub of sudocreme.
- Mini sachet of nipple cream.
- Small packet of wipes.
- Tooth brush and paste.
- Hair brush, bobbles, clips, and hairband.
- Mini shower gel.
- Flannel.
- Mini deodrant and body spray.
- Small shampoo and conditioner.
- My camera and camera charger.
- My phone and phone charger.
- Hard boiled sweets, chewy sweets, and energy drinks.
- Two fans - one small one and one bigger one which squirts water too.
- iPod.
I think that's it, but I can't remember 100% because I left the list in the other room and I'm too lazy to get it, ha. But if you have any suggestions or comments I'd really appreciate your help on whether I'm missing something, etc.
Also, a question I have is how many nappies did you go through when you stayed at the hospital? Because hospitals in the UK don't provide nappies anymore and I'm nervous that I'm not going to have enough. Ten should be plenty but I still worry, ha ha.
So yeah. Please comment below with your helpful suggestions or comments/opinions on my list :)!
Sunday 22 May 2011
Soon?
I'm not feeling myself lately. These past two or three days I've been feeling... Different. I feel sick and achey and I have a constant headache. It's not like an illness, it just feels different. I can't really explain it.
Last night I kept on waking up. Either for no reason at all, in a hot sweat, or with heart burn. I woke up like every hour. At 4am I was in the kitchen trying to get a cold drink to cool me off, but half an hour later I was waking up in a sweat again.
I don't think I'm in labour yet, but could this mean it could be happening soon? I don't know. I just have a feeling that little Lilia will be here sooner than we think.
Last night I kept on waking up. Either for no reason at all, in a hot sweat, or with heart burn. I woke up like every hour. At 4am I was in the kitchen trying to get a cold drink to cool me off, but half an hour later I was waking up in a sweat again.
I don't think I'm in labour yet, but could this mean it could be happening soon? I don't know. I just have a feeling that little Lilia will be here sooner than we think.
Wednesday 18 May 2011
Maternity clothes.
I'm not really buying anymore maternity clothes, but I was browsing Topshop online and noticed their maternity range.. One word. Ew. Before I got pregnant Topshop had the nicest maternity clothes, like they were better than the normal clothes. But now most of them are absolutely disgusting! I suppose it's a good thing, because otherwise I'd spend all my money on them, ha ha! But ugh, gross.
So I haven't really bought much maternity stuff. People have been asking what I have bought and what I wear, etc, so I guess I'll just give a little list on here of everything..
What I've Bought;
- Maternity black trousers (I had to wear them to work for a while because of an inspection taking place).
- One pair of maternity leggings, long. (definately in need of a new pair!)
- Pink maternity top, short sleeved.
- White maternity blouse (again, had to wear to work because of the inspection).
- Bigger sized knickers (cheap ones, not maternity).
- Two bigger sized night gowns.
- Pink and black maternity top, long sleeved.
- Blue maternity vest top.
I think that's it. Not really sure because obviously I don't have my wardrobe in front of me, but if there's anything else I'll be sure to add it.
What I Already Had;
- Two pairs of 3/4 leggings.
- Two long, baggy tops. Short sleeved.
- Blue vest top, white vest top, striped vest top.
- A few pairs of pajamas which still fit. (Most of them are barely fitting now, but they fit me for the most of my pregnancy.)
Again, I think that's it but if there's anything else that I wear then I'll add them later on.
Suggestions;
- Definately buy a pair or two of maternity leggings! I basically live in mine. I regret only buying one pair as I haven't been able to find some more and I've worn my ones thin. They're so comfy, and I've been told by my friend who recently had a baby that I'll be wearing them a lot after Lilia's born too! So I definately suggest leggings in a bigger size or maternity ones!
- Baggy tops. Normal sized tops started to pull on my skin and were uncomfortable as I got bigger. I did buy some maternity tops/had some bought for me, but honestly the best thing I found was baggy tops. I didn't buy any because I already had plenty, but baggy tops are better than maternity tops in my opinion. I prefer baggy tops because they can be quite fashionable and suit your age group, I found that most maternity tops tended to suit women of an older age than me since I'm still a teen. I also think that maternity tops have a certain style where it's clear that they are maternity tops. Like, the front of the tops are quite baggy and you can tell they're made to be filled with a bump. So because of that I think that maternity tops can't be worn whenever. But if you buy baggy tops you can wear them after you have the baby as well. They're good for hiding baby fat ;) but if you don't want them to be baggy, then accessorize them with a belt or something :) Another good suggestion in my opinion! Ha ha :)
Hope this helped some of you!
So I haven't really bought much maternity stuff. People have been asking what I have bought and what I wear, etc, so I guess I'll just give a little list on here of everything..
What I've Bought;
- Maternity black trousers (I had to wear them to work for a while because of an inspection taking place).
- One pair of maternity leggings, long. (definately in need of a new pair!)
- Pink maternity top, short sleeved.
- White maternity blouse (again, had to wear to work because of the inspection).
- Bigger sized knickers (cheap ones, not maternity).
- Two bigger sized night gowns.
- Pink and black maternity top, long sleeved.
- Blue maternity vest top.
I think that's it. Not really sure because obviously I don't have my wardrobe in front of me, but if there's anything else I'll be sure to add it.
What I Already Had;
- Two pairs of 3/4 leggings.
- Two long, baggy tops. Short sleeved.
- Blue vest top, white vest top, striped vest top.
- A few pairs of pajamas which still fit. (Most of them are barely fitting now, but they fit me for the most of my pregnancy.)
Again, I think that's it but if there's anything else that I wear then I'll add them later on.
Suggestions;
- Definately buy a pair or two of maternity leggings! I basically live in mine. I regret only buying one pair as I haven't been able to find some more and I've worn my ones thin. They're so comfy, and I've been told by my friend who recently had a baby that I'll be wearing them a lot after Lilia's born too! So I definately suggest leggings in a bigger size or maternity ones!
- Baggy tops. Normal sized tops started to pull on my skin and were uncomfortable as I got bigger. I did buy some maternity tops/had some bought for me, but honestly the best thing I found was baggy tops. I didn't buy any because I already had plenty, but baggy tops are better than maternity tops in my opinion. I prefer baggy tops because they can be quite fashionable and suit your age group, I found that most maternity tops tended to suit women of an older age than me since I'm still a teen. I also think that maternity tops have a certain style where it's clear that they are maternity tops. Like, the front of the tops are quite baggy and you can tell they're made to be filled with a bump. So because of that I think that maternity tops can't be worn whenever. But if you buy baggy tops you can wear them after you have the baby as well. They're good for hiding baby fat ;) but if you don't want them to be baggy, then accessorize them with a belt or something :) Another good suggestion in my opinion! Ha ha :)
Hope this helped some of you!
Monday 16 May 2011
34 weeks and 3 days!
My beautiful baby girl.
I can't wait to meet you, but I really am getting nervous now. Just under six weeks to go! I'm scared about labour now, but I know you'll be worth any pain I go through - and more! You're kicking me so hard lately, movement is meant to get less frequent because you're meant to be squished, but really you're kicking me more. And it's so hard my whole body jerks! Ha ha. I still love it though, I love feeling you wriggle inside me. My stretch marks are getting a lot more purple now. I don't know if people can tell by the photo, but I have loads on the bottom of my stomach, all thanks to you! But it's okay. It shows that I carried you inside me for 40 weeks (give or take). And I'm proud! I don't really know what to write to be honest. Updates are getting less and less because not much happens now. My midwife is coming next week to talk about my birth plan. Second home visit since the pregnancy. But other than that, nothing is really new. I love you more and more every day, and I just want to hold you in my arms now!
Love you always,
Mummy xx
Friday & Organisation!
I tried to post this on Friday, but blogger was down and it wouldn't even let me log in. I forgot about posting on here over the weekend as I was really busy visiting James' family. Then today I woke up thinking I had something I needed to blog about, but couldn't remember what it was.. Thankfully it came back to me and it was about Friday! How could I have forgotten!?
So I have officially finished work now. Friday was my official last day, and it was really emotional. I made some really good friends at work and I almost didn't want to leave! But it was a really sweet day. About an hour before my shift was up, all the staff came out and presented me with a caterpillar cake! They sung "happy baby to you!" in the tune of 'happy birthday', and gave me a card which everyone had signed and added a personal message to. It was really sweet, I burst in to tears! The friend who had organised it all also gave me a box of chocolates and said "these are for you, I'm not giving Lilia anything until she's born.. but she's gonna be spoilt!" How sweet! I love her so much, she's such an amazing friend! I was really sad to go, and even some of the staff at Topshop were crying! Awh it was such a nice day!
I like to update my blog with photos, so I planned on taking a photo of the card and of the chocolates, but unfortunately I've already eaten all the choccies ha ha ha :P and James has put the card away and I can't get at it myself. I thought if I waited any longer to post this just for the sake of a photo I'd forget again, so I decided I'd do my two posts in one.. Just so I could upload a photo to the post. Ha!
Anyways. My second post. I've had a really organised head on recently, and all I've wanted to do is get things ready for Lilia. I don't know whether that's a sign that she's coming early, but I'm only 34 weeks so I hope it's not! I do still have a feeling that I'll go into labour before my due date though. In a way I hope I'm right. But anyway.. I've got this blue suitcase which I use when I go to Italy and such, and because it's got so many pockets and sections, etc, I decided it'd be perfect for my hospital case! So my mother dropped it off yesterday night, and I spent a few hours finding all the bits and bobs which I've bought to go in it. I put them into a plastic bag and then cleaned the case - yes, still nesting! So I wiped the case over with cleaning wipes and now all I've got to do is wash all the clothes which I'm taking into hospital for the baby, pick what I'm taking in for me, and put all my other bits and bobs in the case! Then I'm ready for Lilia! Ha ha, I love being organised! Some of the marks didn't come off the case :( Boo! But it's okay, haha.
So I have officially finished work now. Friday was my official last day, and it was really emotional. I made some really good friends at work and I almost didn't want to leave! But it was a really sweet day. About an hour before my shift was up, all the staff came out and presented me with a caterpillar cake! They sung "happy baby to you!" in the tune of 'happy birthday', and gave me a card which everyone had signed and added a personal message to. It was really sweet, I burst in to tears! The friend who had organised it all also gave me a box of chocolates and said "these are for you, I'm not giving Lilia anything until she's born.. but she's gonna be spoilt!" How sweet! I love her so much, she's such an amazing friend! I was really sad to go, and even some of the staff at Topshop were crying! Awh it was such a nice day!
I like to update my blog with photos, so I planned on taking a photo of the card and of the chocolates, but unfortunately I've already eaten all the choccies ha ha ha :P and James has put the card away and I can't get at it myself. I thought if I waited any longer to post this just for the sake of a photo I'd forget again, so I decided I'd do my two posts in one.. Just so I could upload a photo to the post. Ha!
Anyways. My second post. I've had a really organised head on recently, and all I've wanted to do is get things ready for Lilia. I don't know whether that's a sign that she's coming early, but I'm only 34 weeks so I hope it's not! I do still have a feeling that I'll go into labour before my due date though. In a way I hope I'm right. But anyway.. I've got this blue suitcase which I use when I go to Italy and such, and because it's got so many pockets and sections, etc, I decided it'd be perfect for my hospital case! So my mother dropped it off yesterday night, and I spent a few hours finding all the bits and bobs which I've bought to go in it. I put them into a plastic bag and then cleaned the case - yes, still nesting! So I wiped the case over with cleaning wipes and now all I've got to do is wash all the clothes which I'm taking into hospital for the baby, pick what I'm taking in for me, and put all my other bits and bobs in the case! Then I'm ready for Lilia! Ha ha, I love being organised! Some of the marks didn't come off the case :( Boo! But it's okay, haha.
Sunday 8 May 2011
Proud!
I'm so happy with what I've done today! I got up at 7:30 and woke James up at 8:30 with a full cooked breakfast :} I know, what a good girlfriend ;)
We got started at around 10ish and we've fully cleaned the living room and main bedroom already - even after stopping an hour for lunch! They're literally sparkling ceiling to floor. I'm so proud of what we've done in just around four hours! We're going to sort the baby's nursery out next, then the bathroom and kitchen/dining area. We decided we'd leave the kitchen and bathroom til last since they're the ones that are likely to get dirty straight after.
We're going to do the baby's nursery today, then leave the other two rooms until tomorrow and do the garden whenever we get nice enough weather (it's been SO hot lately.. but today it just rained :| ugh)!
We've got to really try hard and keep the house clean now, I want it to be as clean as possible from now on.
Eeek so excited to meet my little girl now! Can't wait! Six weeks, five days and counting!
We got started at around 10ish and we've fully cleaned the living room and main bedroom already - even after stopping an hour for lunch! They're literally sparkling ceiling to floor. I'm so proud of what we've done in just around four hours! We're going to sort the baby's nursery out next, then the bathroom and kitchen/dining area. We decided we'd leave the kitchen and bathroom til last since they're the ones that are likely to get dirty straight after.
We're going to do the baby's nursery today, then leave the other two rooms until tomorrow and do the garden whenever we get nice enough weather (it's been SO hot lately.. but today it just rained :| ugh)!
We've got to really try hard and keep the house clean now, I want it to be as clean as possible from now on.
Eeek so excited to meet my little girl now! Can't wait! Six weeks, five days and counting!
Saturday 7 May 2011
Spring Clean!
Since I only have seven weeks left until my due date I've decided I really want to start getting ready now, so James and I are having a spring clean! We're getting rid of all clutter and stuff we don't need, then we're renewing patches in the house (like where the paint has peeled and stuff), then we're sweeping/hoovering and dusting every room head to toe, then we're mopping and wiping, then we're washing bedding and sofa's etc, so the whole house wil be completely spotless! We're also sorting out the gardens so that they'll be nice and grassy/flowery for the summer. Obviously it's going to take more than a day, so James has taken the whole week off work and we're going to get to work on Sunday and hopefully finish by the Sunday after :)
I'm actually so excited! I'm loving cleaning at the moment so I can't wait to get started, ha ha. Plus the finished result will make me feel really good about everything! I'm going to really try my best to keep the place clean once it's done, I want my house to be hygienic and a nice, clean, environment to bring a baby up in. And since I'm having a hospital birth I won't be here to ensure it's clean for whenever she enters the world, and I definately don't trust James to clean it for when we come home. So I'm making sure it stays clean once it's done!
There's nothing else to add really. We're going shopping today for food and I'm hoping to convince James to look at all the cute baby outfits and stuff! He's refused to even glance at the baby clothes in the shops we go to because we don't need any. We've been given/bought everything so it's really a waste of money if we buy anything, especially since they grow so fast, so James won't look in case he finds something cute ha ha! But I'm trying to convince him to have a look at stuff, even if we don't get anything it's always nice to 'awe' at the teeny weeny clothes and shoes, etc!
Oh and being pregnant in summer really isn't that great! Everyone's like "oh lucky you being due in June, got this lovely weather!" etc. And I'm like no :|. It's so horrible having a heavy bump to lug around in the hot weather, and I get hot easily anyway so being pregnant and hot weather is like torture for me! Also I'm always thirsty and can never drink as much as I feel I need to. I can only drink so much before feeling completely full/sick because of my stomach being squished by Lilia, so I never seem to feel better from drinking :/. And I am NOT looking forward to labour in this weather. I mean I've never experienced labour before so I don't know what it's going to be like for sure, but I definately know that any woman in labour gets hot and sweaty and stuff. So being in labour with these temperatures is just going to be completely horrid! Oh the joys! I'm sure my little sweetie will be worth it though!
I'm actually so excited! I'm loving cleaning at the moment so I can't wait to get started, ha ha. Plus the finished result will make me feel really good about everything! I'm going to really try my best to keep the place clean once it's done, I want my house to be hygienic and a nice, clean, environment to bring a baby up in. And since I'm having a hospital birth I won't be here to ensure it's clean for whenever she enters the world, and I definately don't trust James to clean it for when we come home. So I'm making sure it stays clean once it's done!
There's nothing else to add really. We're going shopping today for food and I'm hoping to convince James to look at all the cute baby outfits and stuff! He's refused to even glance at the baby clothes in the shops we go to because we don't need any. We've been given/bought everything so it's really a waste of money if we buy anything, especially since they grow so fast, so James won't look in case he finds something cute ha ha! But I'm trying to convince him to have a look at stuff, even if we don't get anything it's always nice to 'awe' at the teeny weeny clothes and shoes, etc!
Oh and being pregnant in summer really isn't that great! Everyone's like "oh lucky you being due in June, got this lovely weather!" etc. And I'm like no :|. It's so horrible having a heavy bump to lug around in the hot weather, and I get hot easily anyway so being pregnant and hot weather is like torture for me! Also I'm always thirsty and can never drink as much as I feel I need to. I can only drink so much before feeling completely full/sick because of my stomach being squished by Lilia, so I never seem to feel better from drinking :/. And I am NOT looking forward to labour in this weather. I mean I've never experienced labour before so I don't know what it's going to be like for sure, but I definately know that any woman in labour gets hot and sweaty and stuff. So being in labour with these temperatures is just going to be completely horrid! Oh the joys! I'm sure my little sweetie will be worth it though!
Monday 2 May 2011
Thirty Two Weeks & Three Days;
My beautiful baby girl,
Braxton hicks are giving me grief lately. I get them quite often and though they're nothing compared to my previous period pains, they're a nuisance! I wish you'd just come already and stop giving me all these false signs! I also know you love to stretch out. My rib is currently bruised and slightly dislocated thanks to your little foot! At my 31 week appointment Penny (my midwife) said that you're head down :) Let's hope you stay that way! I have a funny feeling that you're going to come early. Everyone else has predicted that you'll come late. I hope not. I want to see you as soon as possible, and time is dragging by as I wait to see if you look more like me or Daddy! I'm seriously nesting. Everything has to be perfect for whenever you enter this world, and my mind is telling me to clean. So I do. Everything is dirty again within an hour or so, but I don't mind. I get pleasure out of scrubbing things lately. I'm less mobile than before though. I have to have breaks every so often, and even when I've just woken up I usually feel hot and bothered and have to have a rest as soon as I get into the lounge! It's a combination of the weather and you, I think. I'm beginning to get nervous for your birth. I can't wait to see you, I just hope I'm not terrible in labour - I don't cope very well with pain at all! I cry over every little cut I get, ha! I saw you have hiccups for the very first time two days ago. My stomach kept jumping and it was amazing. As soon as I called Daddy for him to look you stopped though. Typical! I just want you to come now gorgeous, I want to cuddle you and kiss you! I'm desperate to see you. My nights are sleepless and I never seem to be comfortable, whether I'm standing sitting or lying down. I never seem to be in bed later than 11am. Usually I'm up before 9. Ridiculous! I'm hoping you come as soon as I'm full term, so please listen to mummy and arrive! Ha.
All my love,
Mummy x
Sunday 1 May 2011
Parenting Class;
Ran for three hours each day at the clinic where I go for my antenatal appointments. I didn't know the midwives doing them as they were different each day, but they're a part of the team which I'm belonging to.
30th April:-
We talked about labour, the different stages, and what usually happens. We talked about home births and hospital births and the pain relief available. Nothing exciting really, it was all stuff I already knew and it was really really boring.
1st May:-
We talked about what would happen if we had a C-section, if the baby was breech, and if we needed forceps etc. We talked about breast feeding and different groups in the community which we can join. We learnt how to hold the baby while breast feeding. We talked abotu post natal care and what's best for baby - e.g. try and use cotton wool and water rather than wipes at first, etc. Again it was really boring and I never really learnt anything.
-Pregnancy update coming soon! Promise!
30th April:-
We talked about labour, the different stages, and what usually happens. We talked about home births and hospital births and the pain relief available. Nothing exciting really, it was all stuff I already knew and it was really really boring.
1st May:-
We talked about what would happen if we had a C-section, if the baby was breech, and if we needed forceps etc. We talked about breast feeding and different groups in the community which we can join. We learnt how to hold the baby while breast feeding. We talked abotu post natal care and what's best for baby - e.g. try and use cotton wool and water rather than wipes at first, etc. Again it was really boring and I never really learnt anything.
-Pregnancy update coming soon! Promise!
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