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.