And, if I'm being honest, the night before, and the night before that!!!
As our nursery is now all painted and ready for furniture (minus the remaining bits that need to go into the shed once the weather/Steve is better) I find myself sitting in there, thinking about having a real live baby in a cot!!
I've also been looking at lists, and ticking off bits that I've got and seeing what else I need to get. On the Babycentre website I've downloaded a couple of handy lists, things like 'essentials to have' and 'what to pack in a hopsital bag' - here if you're interested!
Pretty much the baby bag is sorted, last night I got some sandwich bags and labelled a few baby gros with 'newborn' and '0-3 months' as I've read having a couple of sizes is handy in case he's either 6lbs or 10lbs. I've put a little going home outfit with a fleecy dungarees and a top in, and a couple of his knitted cardigans and hats and booties in.
My bag has pj's and other little bits but I'll need to add a birthing t-shirt/nightie and some travel sized shampoo that I couldn't find in the supermarket.
I'm quite glad to say that on the whole, I'm pretty much sorted, bar the furniture. My parents have said they'll bring the cot from my sisters this weekend so we can set that up. Dunelm have emailed to say they have a backlog of internet orders so my curtains are held up but on their way, and with the bags ready and the room painted it's all exciting at the moment.
I can't wait to have it done and take photos to reveal to everyone.
Other than that I still need scratch mittens, a baby bath (possibly coming from Sarah?! We'll see) and I'm debating whether to invest in an electric breast pump whilst they're half price from Mothercare/Boots as I'd rather spend £40 than £80 and I do intend to be able to express so Steve can bottle feed if needed.
I don't want to buy tons of baby gros etc.. as I'm sure we'll be inundated when he's born, so I've got three newborn ones and some 1 month ones and then 0-3 month ones and can always get more if needed at the time. They're so cute and tiny though. I was just folding them and looking at them last night. I don't know if the short arm and leg ones count as vests rather than babygros though as I have lots of vests and less babygros but it's outfits we'll be needing to go on top I guess.
Other than that I've lots of wipes, sudocream, nappies (size 1) maternity towels, sponges and bath wash and shampoo stuff. I got a cuddle towel robe, and it's all neatly stacked away on shelves waiting to be organised properly into baby furniture.
Waiting.....waiting..... waiting.......
Friday, 7 January 2011
Wednesday, 5 January 2011
First Stretch Marks
I guess it had to happen. I guess it's bound to happen.
But I'd hoped it wouldn't.
I have my first stretch marks. I'm positive they weren't there yesterday. But today they are. A little row of red stripes, right under my tummy where I have a bit of a ledge thing going on. Mocking me.
They're about 2 inches each, and I guess about 10 in total? I was too upset to study them properly, plus there's the fact I can't really see anyway!!
I know I'm a bit behind in photos so maybe I'll post a pic for posterity. This is the day that baby sent my skin to the point of no return.
Steve assures me that it's all fine and unnoticeable and he and Izzy love me. Humpf. I'm sure I'll feel lots better knowing the puppy loves me despite stretch marks!
I wonder whether it's because I had a day in bed coughing, could that have brought them on, but my Mum says not. She had them in the same place too.
Will I ever wear a bikini again? I wasn't exactly a slim girl before, and I certainly had no model like proportions, but I knew my figure and I was used to it, and now I'm not. It's all strange and rotund to me now. I know it sounds silly but I look down sometimes and still feel surprise to see a great bump there!! I'm nearly 27 weeks, and baby kicks a lot every day and I 'know' I'm pregnant, and I 'feel' pregnant but that doesn't seem to be relating all the time in my brain!!
My body will look as though it's seen life afterwards won't it. Goodness me, afterwards. It's really creeping up now. You have these 9 months on concentrating solely on getting through being pregnant, and the realisation that there's an afterwards is something of an afterthought!! Maybe I ought to buy a guide book on what to do with a newborn baby, I used to be a Girl Guide leader - I should 'Be Prepared'!!
Here's a growth compare:
But I'd hoped it wouldn't.
I have my first stretch marks. I'm positive they weren't there yesterday. But today they are. A little row of red stripes, right under my tummy where I have a bit of a ledge thing going on. Mocking me.
They're about 2 inches each, and I guess about 10 in total? I was too upset to study them properly, plus there's the fact I can't really see anyway!!
I know I'm a bit behind in photos so maybe I'll post a pic for posterity. This is the day that baby sent my skin to the point of no return.
Steve assures me that it's all fine and unnoticeable and he and Izzy love me. Humpf. I'm sure I'll feel lots better knowing the puppy loves me despite stretch marks!
I wonder whether it's because I had a day in bed coughing, could that have brought them on, but my Mum says not. She had them in the same place too.
Will I ever wear a bikini again? I wasn't exactly a slim girl before, and I certainly had no model like proportions, but I knew my figure and I was used to it, and now I'm not. It's all strange and rotund to me now. I know it sounds silly but I look down sometimes and still feel surprise to see a great bump there!! I'm nearly 27 weeks, and baby kicks a lot every day and I 'know' I'm pregnant, and I 'feel' pregnant but that doesn't seem to be relating all the time in my brain!!
My body will look as though it's seen life afterwards won't it. Goodness me, afterwards. It's really creeping up now. You have these 9 months on concentrating solely on getting through being pregnant, and the realisation that there's an afterwards is something of an afterthought!! Maybe I ought to buy a guide book on what to do with a newborn baby, I used to be a Girl Guide leader - I should 'Be Prepared'!!
Here's a growth compare:
22 + 6 here on the left and................................... 26+5 on the right. I see growth!!
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
Two Words..
Chest Infection.
and a few extra words....
Again!!! Bother!! Ouch!!!
So I forsee a couple of days of bed rest whilst my antibiotics take effect and hopefully I'll be back up and brighter before too very long.
At least baby seems fit and well and is jiggly poky in there.
* p.s. I had to cancel my flu jab again which was this afternoon so have to get over this first, so here's hoping i get to have it at some point soon...
and a few extra words....
Again!!! Bother!! Ouch!!!
So I forsee a couple of days of bed rest whilst my antibiotics take effect and hopefully I'll be back up and brighter before too very long.
At least baby seems fit and well and is jiggly poky in there.
* p.s. I had to cancel my flu jab again which was this afternoon so have to get over this first, so here's hoping i get to have it at some point soon...
Off to the Doc's Again...
My bug still hasn't cleared up, I should have been back at work today but with the wracking cough still afflicting me I've called in sick and have a doctor's appointment at 1.00pm. I'm worried I've got another chest infection, so we'll have to see what they say.
Illness sucks.
Illness sucks.
Monday, 3 January 2011
Early Rising
Well, it's not even 6.30am and I'm awake.
Having driven back from Exeter yesterday on a journey which should have taken three hours and took over six, with a wracking cough and aching back you'd have thought I'd be flat out for the count. But no. My bladder gets me up around 5.00am and then baby dances on it so I can't get back to sleep. At least with a bank holiday today I can nap during the day if I need to.
I do feel as though I'm getting better from this illness though, I just wish that I didn't have this sore throat from coughing, ribs that ache from coughing and a few remaining sniffles!!
On getting home last night though we had a lovely surprise, Mum and Dad had been magic elves and finished painting the nursery and taken the old wardrobe away for me!! It looks marvellous, I really love the turquoise colour, and today I shall call Dunelm Mill to see whether the bits I ordered have arrived, as I think hanging the curtains and the pictures would be a final touch!!
Just awaiting the furniture now, but it's all coming together!!
And tomorrow, I have only two months more of work, and less than 100 days until the due date.
Time for another hot drink now I think.....
Having driven back from Exeter yesterday on a journey which should have taken three hours and took over six, with a wracking cough and aching back you'd have thought I'd be flat out for the count. But no. My bladder gets me up around 5.00am and then baby dances on it so I can't get back to sleep. At least with a bank holiday today I can nap during the day if I need to.
I do feel as though I'm getting better from this illness though, I just wish that I didn't have this sore throat from coughing, ribs that ache from coughing and a few remaining sniffles!!
On getting home last night though we had a lovely surprise, Mum and Dad had been magic elves and finished painting the nursery and taken the old wardrobe away for me!! It looks marvellous, I really love the turquoise colour, and today I shall call Dunelm Mill to see whether the bits I ordered have arrived, as I think hanging the curtains and the pictures would be a final touch!!
Just awaiting the furniture now, but it's all coming together!!
And tomorrow, I have only two months more of work, and less than 100 days until the due date.
Time for another hot drink now I think.....
Sunday, 2 January 2011
26 Weeks
Total Weight Gained: Am still ignoring scales after 1 and a half stone scare. And the fact it's Christmas and I've eaten lots.
Maternity Clothes: Yes, all the way now.
Stretch Marks: Still none as yet.
Sleep: Once I'm asleep I'm ok, but baby is kicking a lot at the moment when I lie down. And turning over is getting more traumatic every week!! I can't believe how early I started moaning about the weight of a bump!! He's very active.
Best Moment of the Week: Hearing his little heart beat again, and the midwife saying she could tell he was moving about a lot which means he's a strong little man.
Movement: Lots. and lots. And lots.
Food Cravings: Just liking food in general!
Gender: He's a baby BOY!!!
Belly Button: Still in but very stretched. I've said this for weeks now, and can't believe how stretched it is without coming out yet!
What I miss: Turning over in bed without flailing and puffing like a beached whale. And it's only going to get worse I'm sure!!
Milestones: We're in the year of the birth - 2011 so only 3 months to go! Gosh, 3 months. Gulp.
Saturday, 1 January 2011
Should Auld Aquaintance Be Forgot.....
Well, what a Christmas and New Year it's been.
My first as a married lady and it wasn't exactly the romantic episode I'd anticipated, due to flubugs and lurgies!! I spent New Years Eve playing games with my in-laws and their friends whilst my husband lay moaning and groaning in bed with a running temperature and body aches!!
We didn't exactly get to kiss at midnight, more a bit of a sweaty hug (poor Steve) and air kiss but I shall see if I can remedy that with a New Year Night out later on for the two of us!!
But it's soooo exciting to think that we're now in the year when we'll meet our baby, and there are less than 100 days until our due date.
Baby enjoyed the New Year's celebrations, wriggling around doing starjumps and Steve even felt one of the squirmy motions in my tummy once I'd gone straight to bed at midnight which he thought was as strange as me!!!
So roll on 2011, and let the countdown continue!!!
My first as a married lady and it wasn't exactly the romantic episode I'd anticipated, due to flubugs and lurgies!! I spent New Years Eve playing games with my in-laws and their friends whilst my husband lay moaning and groaning in bed with a running temperature and body aches!!
We didn't exactly get to kiss at midnight, more a bit of a sweaty hug (poor Steve) and air kiss but I shall see if I can remedy that with a New Year Night out later on for the two of us!!
But it's soooo exciting to think that we're now in the year when we'll meet our baby, and there are less than 100 days until our due date.
Baby enjoyed the New Year's celebrations, wriggling around doing starjumps and Steve even felt one of the squirmy motions in my tummy once I'd gone straight to bed at midnight which he thought was as strange as me!!!
So roll on 2011, and let the countdown continue!!!
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