Howdy :)

31 Week Update

 

So far so good, Princess is moving well, very active almost all day and sleeps now on my bladder resulting in frequent trips to the toilet. I had my 31 week appointment with the midwife yesterday, I love these appointments too much. I heard her heartbeat which I love. My next appointment is 34 weeks and the time really is running away with me.

 

Princess is getting stronger by the day, her kicks and general movements just amazes me.

 

I am not craving anything in particular, I just want everything in site. I have not put on much weight, however I don't do the weighing myself thing but I am happy to report I am still fitting into size 8 clothing. Body changes again nothing much to report there, my poor belly button is taking a lot, I currently have no belly button at all. I've hardly any stretch marks, but I am moisturising daily.

 

I have nothing more to buy now, everything me or baby needs has been got. I think between me and the mother in law we have done a fantastic job in rounding up the goodies and is all ready to be set up!

 

 

 

 

 

seems like life is just super busy what with midwife appointments and Christmas prep I have been feeling the last trimester woes, tiredness, aches and pains and constantly weeing (which I am sure you all don't want to read about).

 

So I am officially in single figure week countdown till baby J's arrival date and I cant wait. I've been busy scheduling appointments, getting the last stuff ready for Christmas and sorting out things that need to be done if for any reason I give birth earlier. I have been busy making lists, just in case I am indisposed for Christmas or early new year. Needs must right? I've made lists for the boys. I know they are capable of looking after themselves. However I am in total stress mode. What happens if I am not around to pay the council tax, or the TV licence that runs out soon, then what? Better to be safe than sorry! I shall be giving hubby the notebook of everything, including bank details, dates and stuff for everything! I have also made a list of times and dates that other things need to be done and I am hoping to have everything in place on the relevant days.

 

for instance:

 

Important To Do:

 

01/12/13

Put parking money into the car.

 

28/12/13-29/12/13

Pack hospital bags, Buy anything that I may have forgotten.

 

11/01/14

Bring all baby stuff home (currently storing at Mother in laws house)

 

18/01/14-19/01/14

set up all baby stuff, unpack clothes and put away.

 

20/01/14

Put bag & car seat in hallway (car seat in car)

 

25/01/14

Get snacks for hospital bag.

Charge camera

Put phone chargers in bag

 

As you can see I am getting everything ready well in advance! I shall address the notebook of plans, details, stuff that may needs doing in the event of me being taken in early with the boys so they know what's what too. I have no idea what has come over me. I am seriously in panic mode. Of course I keep telling myself that everything is going to be fine, that baby wont come early, but I am worried genuinely worried that my plans are not going to go as it should! Baby will come when she is ready, early, late, whenever! 

 

I have sorted out my maternity leave, Holiday to cover when my sick leave runs out and have had confirmation that I am officially off work, until July 2014 :) this means no more doctor appointments and hassle from work which is great for me! I can look forward to the rest of my pregnancy now. In total it means that I have been off work for a year in total! I have to say I am bored now, but then I feel the best possible thing for me to this is rather be bored than dealing with stressful and not needed agro from work! Maybe I should have out a brave face on the situation, but I simply couldn't risk mine or babies health for the sake of someone getting their kicks out of upsetting me on a daily basis!

 

Hubby started a new PAYE job 2 weeks ago. He now officially gets paid holidays, sick pay and will be able to take paid time off when baby arrives, which is great news! I have to say that things are all starting to fall into place for us.

 

I also need to sort out clothes following baby's arrival for me! I packed them all away I am hoping that I will be able to fit nicely into my old clothing within a couple of weeks :) I am browsing online, looking through some nice non maternity clothing that I may need/want. The boys have been fantastic, helping me with all sorts of things, cooking, cleaning, allowing me to pamper myself!

 

To fill my time, when I am tired, stressed or just cant be asked, I have taken up knitting, I am not very good, but it don't half keep you busy! well it has me. I've so far knitted a blanket. Its not great to be honest but its something that I am proud of, its not a bad first attempt. The poor mother in law showed me, poor thing must hate knitting now. LOL

 

Shall be attempting to do a week by week pregnancy update now, just to keep you all updated on the countdown to baby J's arrival.

 





My Week In Photos

The last 2 weeks according to my iPhone photos :)

Toys for princess :) <3

Mooooo - all in one I couldn't resist.

Cakes baked for a charity party 

Lee's pumpkin he did most of it himself

My pumpkin 

Mine and hubby's finished pumpkins 

Lee didn't want to dress up but then decided last min he did, this is what we put together!

Mercedes FINALLY collected my car to be repaired! 

Sweeties - I ate loads of these! Damn you asda having them on special!! Lol

I do believe I won, 3 times every little helps right!! :))

28 week bump. I feel massive! Luckily it's all bump! No weight gain anywhere else! Still a size 8 :) hopefully it stays that way!

So there you have it, been a busy couple of weeks. I'm hoping the next few weeks will be quieter. I need some chill time. I've also got the 'nesting' bug! I want to clean & decorate everything in sight! :)

Hope your all well and not panicking about Christmas which is fast approaching :) 

What's In My Handbag

So this morning I was looking for something in my handbag! I couldn't find it for the life of me..... What with receipts, sweeties and the kitchen sink, it always seems to be the one thing I am looking for that I can't ever seem to just find! This normally being lip balm or my car key.

So hence the above for this post. I rotate normally between 2 bags. My fave DKNY handbag & the current bag (see below) 

So I decided to empty the contents to give you all a little peak at what's inside.

The bag itself is from Zara, I loved it the moment I saw it and was determined to get it. Instore they only had it in blue, red or green so I took to the Zara online store. I believe it was £39.99 and bought it sometime in march 2013. It is not available anymore but they do have similar designs.

So we come to 'the inside' of said bag..... I can't believe how much crap I carry round with me.

I always carry a book with me, because I love to read. I never know when I will get bored and I believe it's best to have rather than not. I normally carry my kindle with me, however this book I bought in tesco for half the price of the kindle edition.

Sunglasses, are a must carry. I drive lots and with the rapidly changing weather it's just easier to carry them! Unreliable British weather means you never know when it will be rain or sunshine, or even both!!

Earphones I only have these in my bag at the moment because I have a courtesy car and I am not linked up to the hands free. But do carry them if I am using public transport, or off out on my own.

Lipbalm again I have a pot in every bag I own. As the weather is starting to turn cold, this is one thing I never leave the house without! Chapped, cracked & painful lips are just a no no! 

Purse its a way of life. Imagine going out and realising you don't have cash/cards to treat yourself! It just wouldn't happen! It's girl law to carry a purse :)

Filofax/diary/notebook I'm a list lover, note taker and people watcher. I love to doodle, I love to write down thoughts and exceptionally handy if in an accident (which I was recently) also for phone calls that need scheduled appointments which I have a few being I am 28 weeks pregnant, midwives call, doctors and consultants call with appointments it's just well handy to know when you can and can't do something.

Polos I'm suffering with seriously bad heartburn at the moment, rather than reaching for meds I am trying to steer clear and use natural remedies.

iPhone mine is my life, my music, my contact to the outside world, my boredom killer it's just LIFE! Got it!!

Pens again another very important thing to carry. I normally have a red one, but it's out being used with my notebook :)

Impulse I used to carry purfume with me, however I found I kept breaking the bottles or snapping the nozzle off, so I changed to this. It smells Devine and brilliant for a quick squirt when sprucing up is needed.

Travel Pass (nickleback wallet) I carry this with me, firstly cause I know then where it is, also living in London, it's not unusual for people to have these especially if shopping in the westend and being the buses don't accept cash etc up there! Also travelling round the capital using an Oyster Card is far cheaper than paying cash (if you can)

Car key it would normally be on a different key chain but this is the courtesy car key and the garage currently has mine (with my fabulous key chain and keyrings) 

House keys again a must carry, especially if you want to get back into your house after being out and about. 

So girlies what do you carry in your handbags?