Pregnancy List

There are things about pregnancy that you often forget about when your not actually pregnant... So while I am patiently (note the hint of sarcasm...) waiting for some kind of sign that babe is on its way I thought that I would write a list of the good and not so good things about being pregnant.

1. Make way for the pregnant lady...

In both my pregnancy's I have found that people are ever so kind to open doors, give you a seat, carry something heavy etc. Wait till you have that baby in your arms, or in a stroller, no-one will be getting out of your way unless you run them down (and watch out for those doors shutting on you as you try and make your way through with a stroller)

2. Most people think a pregnant belly is public domain...

Dear strange lady at the health food shop, no it is not ok for you to grope my belly.

3. (Monday Morning)... 'You are so tiny' - (Monday Afternoon)... 'Oh my gosh, are you pregnant with a toddler?

Thankyou ever so much for a great boost of confidence 

4. Itchy Tummy

Three words, thankyou ex-foliating gloves.

5. Tight Skin

On my stomach to be exact and it hurts. 

6. Stomach Acrobats

That amazing sensation of your babe moving around inside your womb, made even more special when you can see it on the outside.

7. Dreams

What is it with pregnancy dreams... I have had some shockers, they are either down right scary or down right insane. I think if I was to write down what I dreamt about they would near lock me away in an asylum... 

8.  Overdue... Phone calls, messages, have you had that baby yet???

Yes, I have, but enjoyed being so uncomfortable and largish that I have taken to wearing a fat suit that makes me look 9 months pregnant. 

9. What are you having?

Ummm, well, I sincerely hope its a baby, if its not I will be asking for a refund!! 

10. Peoples labour stories

Ok everyone, I get it having a baby hurts. But not only have I been there before, I also do not need your horror stories thank you very much! 

I have a wonderful friend of mine that I asked to be my birth partner for when babe decides its time to be earth-side. She is one of those one in a million type of friend that I am lucky to have two of, except the other lives a million miles away!! She also happens to be my son's best friends mother, it could not get much better than that.

I really wanted to get her something to give her after the birth, something that symbolises the friendship we share, the new baby, and also her own journey of motherhood.

So here it is, well, kind of... this one is actually my matching one, hers is wrapped up in my labour bag. It is a Pandora bracelet, with the letter (mine a C, hers an R) symbolising each of our sons and the stone charm being the birth stone of July (obviously the symbolising the arriving babe) and the fact that they match and we both will have one symbolising our friendship. She is going to growl at me, I know she will love it, but I think it may overwhelm her. I am so excited about giving to her, and so I can finally wear mine. xx

Babe Guess

So here is the round up of all the 'Guess the Babe's Stats', its an interesting mix with more than half of the date guesses already past. If this list is anything to go by, I will be having a girl and 'she' will weigh in the highish 7lb mark... time can only tell :)

Megan: 26^th June, 7lb 11, Girl

Cassy: 28^th June, 8lb 3, Girl

Dannii: 29^th June, Girl

Di: 29^th June, Girl

Terrie: 30^th June, 7lbs 11, Boy

Jenny (mum): 30^th June, 8lb, Girl

Amanda: 1^st July, 8lb 2

Marita: 1^st July, 8lb 1, Boy

Alicia: 3^rd July, 8lbs 6, Girl

Andrew: 3^rd July, 7lb 6, Boy

Kala: 4^th July, 7lb 4, Girl

Traceym: 4^th July, 7lb 6 ½ Girl

Karen: 7^th July, 7lb 7, 7.07pm, Girl

Anita: 7^th July, 8lb 5, Boy

Jaisen: 8^th  July, 7lbs 6, Girl

Mary: 8^th July, 8lbs 4, Girl

Emma: 10^th July, 8lb 4, Boy

Ainslie: 10^th July, 8lb 5, 3pm, Boy

Rosalyn: 10^th July, 9lbs, Boy

Terry: 11^th July, 9lb 7

Jess: 12^th July, 7lb, Boy

Julie: 13^th July, 8lbs, Girl

Mallory: 18^th July, 7lb 14, Boy

Katie: 7lbish, Boy

Tanae: 7lb, Girl

Amy(sister): 8lbs, Boy

13 Girls, 11 Boys, 2 Unknown

Dear Baby in my Belly

To the sometimes annoying, most of the time enjoyable movement in my belly that I am surely to miss once its gone.

It has been 40.4 weeks since you graced my womb with your presence. Whilst I have utterly enjoyed most moments of feeling you grow, hiccup and move inside me, my heart is now becoming impatient to lay eyes on this wonderful creation. 

You have the best of all big brothers that has been waiting ever so patiently to met you. He wants to sing you his special songs, he wants to hold you in the bath, he wants to buy you lots of toys (well, maybe they are for both you and him, but the thought is there :))

There are so many wonderful and beautiful people waiting here to met you, and your mumma would certainly like you to come of your own accord before the need for medical intervention. So please dear baby, come earth-side for us in the next few days. xx

Challenge 51: Photographic challenge - CHANGE

I was hoping for a baby picture to share, but alas, still waiting. Have you ever really thought about the miricale of a baby developing inside their mothers womb. The amount of growth that happens in what is really only a very sort period of time is so amazing that I can't describe it in words...

23 Weeks

40.4 Weeks...

And the end result coming to a post real soon :)

So a new arrival to our small family is drawing near, and I thought that I would take the time to go back and reminisce on my first babe to arrive earth-side 4 years ago, my Charlie...

Its strange how these moments feel like only yesterday, yet at the same time they feel as though it was a lifetime ago...

Oh Baby Baby

So, almost 36 weeks down and a few more (well I'm hoping) to go...

Ob is a little concerned about bub's weight and growth at the minute, measuring on the lower side of below average if that makes sense, so heading for yet another scan next week to measure the growth since the one he did last week. Midwife explained to me that if he is not happy with the weight gain/growth in that time he might suggest an early induction, which is something I don't really want unless bub and/or me are medically at risk. So time will tell and am now counting down the days to my appointment.