I feel like I am almost at the end of this pregnancy road trip and very close to meeting my baby which frightens and excites me at the same time. I think my fear is my ability to get through labour and delivery on my own, I think it is pressure I am putting on myself and because it is on my mind almost everyday I am finding I need more and more help to keep me grounded and relaxed about it all. I have started getting into yoga which is really helpful with all the breathing excercises involved, I find it very relaxing so I want to keep up with that as much as I can. At the end of the day I am keeping my mind completely open when it comes to pain relief as it is very difficult to determine how the whole thing is going to play out. My only real fear is that I get to the hospital because I can't handle the pain any longer and they tell my I am only 1cm dilated or something equally as depresseing, if that is the case bring on the drugs I say.
I had my baby shower on the weekend which was fantastic, I felt so spoilt and I know that baby G is already very much loved which is an amazing feeling. I am also on my second day of maternity leave which is great and I plan on getting stuck into lots of little projects around the house. I have still yet to start on the nursery which is a bit of a bugger, we are waiting on carpet so once that is down its full steam ahead. Our lounge is looking like a bit of a temporary nursery and has baby furniture and accessories all around it so I cant wait to get that cleared away in its proper spot. I have been pretty constructive and washed all baby G's clothes and sorted them into his/her wardrobe so it feels really good to have them all away in their little home. I am really looking forward to sitting in the completed nursery and getting my head around everything that is about to happen.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
BFF had her baby
My BFF had her baby on Friday, I am so excited and happy for her. She had a very quick labour, only a few hours all up and she only spent 50 minutes in full labour so she did very well. Lotte is a gorgeous little baby, so very tiny at 6lb14oz. I went to visit her on Friday and Saturday so that was great, mum is doing well but not getting much sleep as Miss Lotte is confused between night and day.
I was getting quite anxious about labour and experiencing a drug free birth but now I feel very inspired and I am just hoping I am strong enough but I would really like to try a natural birth. Of course I am keeping an open mind because it will be all dependent on how long I am in labour for and how much pain I can take. If I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel I know I will be ok.
I can now say I am officiallly 30 weeks pregnant which is exciting for me. Only 10 weeks to go
I was getting quite anxious about labour and experiencing a drug free birth but now I feel very inspired and I am just hoping I am strong enough but I would really like to try a natural birth. Of course I am keeping an open mind because it will be all dependent on how long I am in labour for and how much pain I can take. If I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel I know I will be ok.
I can now say I am officiallly 30 weeks pregnant which is exciting for me. Only 10 weeks to go
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
29 Weeks
So quite a lot has happened in the last couple of weeks, firstly I had a fantastic week down at Falmouth with my family, the weather was fantastic and the beach was gorgeous so I was able to catch up on lots of reading, sleeping and eating. Mum and I took long walks on the beach and swam in the crystal clear (and freezing) water so it was very refreshing and theraputic.
I had an Obs appointment yesterday and everything is coming along nicely with the pregnancy, I passed my blood test so am happy to report that I don't have GD which is fantastic. The midwife said I have a nice little baby growing steadily so thats all I care about. I also had another Anti-D shot because I am an 0 neg blood type so this will stop my immune system killing of baby G's blood cells if he/she is positive.
I am back at work now and have 5 weeks to go so I am on the count down. I am feeling pretty good about everything so now I want to focus on my preparation for labour so I know I have done everything I can to be ready. DH and I are going to set up the nusery in March when we have some time off so I am looking forward to getting that organised and I just hope two weeks is enough time for DH to finish painting and help me set up the furniture. We have so much on our to do list so it will probably take us most of March to get the house completely organised so fingers crossed its enough time.
I had an Obs appointment yesterday and everything is coming along nicely with the pregnancy, I passed my blood test so am happy to report that I don't have GD which is fantastic. The midwife said I have a nice little baby growing steadily so thats all I care about. I also had another Anti-D shot because I am an 0 neg blood type so this will stop my immune system killing of baby G's blood cells if he/she is positive.
I am back at work now and have 5 weeks to go so I am on the count down. I am feeling pretty good about everything so now I want to focus on my preparation for labour so I know I have done everything I can to be ready. DH and I are going to set up the nusery in March when we have some time off so I am looking forward to getting that organised and I just hope two weeks is enough time for DH to finish painting and help me set up the furniture. We have so much on our to do list so it will probably take us most of March to get the house completely organised so fingers crossed its enough time.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
27+ Weeks
So this is when they say is the most active the baby will be and I have to agree. Its not that I am getting kicked so much but more so strummed like a guitar, baby G loves pulling and pushing against all my muscels and ligaments and whatever else is in there and just strumming away. It still amazes me and I can't quite get my head around it so it must feel very strange when the baby is not there anymore.
I am feeling pretty good, very tired today but I am sleeping and eating well so I think its just third trimester stuff. I have a week at a beach house in Falmouth as of Monday and I am really looking forward to that, sleeping, eating and reading will be the main objectives so nothing too stressful.
The temp is starting to rise here so I have been spending the last few afternoons floating about in my sisters pool which has been a life saver. I love summer and hope we have a long one this year because it has only really started for us in the last week or so, it would also be lovely to have baby G in some semi warm weather as opposed to the dead of the winter chill.
Anyway, all is going well and I will have my GD blood tests tonight so I guess I will find out in a week or so if I have passed that, I really hope I don't have GD.
I am feeling pretty good, very tired today but I am sleeping and eating well so I think its just third trimester stuff. I have a week at a beach house in Falmouth as of Monday and I am really looking forward to that, sleeping, eating and reading will be the main objectives so nothing too stressful.
The temp is starting to rise here so I have been spending the last few afternoons floating about in my sisters pool which has been a life saver. I love summer and hope we have a long one this year because it has only really started for us in the last week or so, it would also be lovely to have baby G in some semi warm weather as opposed to the dead of the winter chill.
Anyway, all is going well and I will have my GD blood tests tonight so I guess I will find out in a week or so if I have passed that, I really hope I don't have GD.
Monday, January 5, 2009
First day back at work
So I had my first day back at work today which wasn't so bad, it was great having the last 10 days off to rest up and pretty much do nothing. I was getting very lazy and sleeping at least 10 hours a night plus having little nanna naps in the afternoon so it just goes to show how little can be achieved when you don't plan anything. I figure that I probably needed the rest and I won't get another chance to relax like that until maternity leave in March.
I managed to make a start with my nesting and cleared out a few kitchen cupboards and the laundry where things had started to pile up. The rest I will do in March with DH who can help do some of the heavy lifting and moving.
The nursury is ready for baby furniture and we just need to move out the spare bed in there at the moment before the cot and change table can be moved in. I need to find a rug for the floor and a cheap chest of draws too, we have a built in cupboard but little baby clothes will easily get messed up in that so I think a chest of draws would be best.
I have my BF's baby shower this weekend which will be great fun, she only has 5 weeks to go and I am really excited for her. She is taking everything in her stride at the moment and I try and imagine what I will be like at her stage and I have a feeling I will be quite anxious. Anyway, time will soon tell.
I managed to make a start with my nesting and cleared out a few kitchen cupboards and the laundry where things had started to pile up. The rest I will do in March with DH who can help do some of the heavy lifting and moving.
The nursury is ready for baby furniture and we just need to move out the spare bed in there at the moment before the cot and change table can be moved in. I need to find a rug for the floor and a cheap chest of draws too, we have a built in cupboard but little baby clothes will easily get messed up in that so I think a chest of draws would be best.
I have my BF's baby shower this weekend which will be great fun, she only has 5 weeks to go and I am really excited for her. She is taking everything in her stride at the moment and I try and imagine what I will be like at her stage and I have a feeling I will be quite anxious. Anyway, time will soon tell.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
The last day of the year
Ok I admit I have been insanely slack in keeping up to date with my blogging bad bad bad. One of my New Years resolutions will be to keep more up to date with my blog, I also plan to be a lot more organised with keeping my friends and family up to date with my news, especially when the baby arrives which I am sure is going to feel a lot closer in the new year.
The last few weeks have been fairly busy but very good, I have had the last week and a half off from work which is exactly what I have needed, I have caught up on a lot of sleep which feels great and where pre-pregnancy I had no problems getting up at 7.00am most mornings I am not quite good at sleeping in until 9.00am and taking nanna naps in the afternoon on top of that, you gotta love it.
Christmas was pretty quiet but thats exactly how I like it. DH and I spent the day with my family for lunch and then DH's father and step mother came up from Devonport to stay with us for Christmas night. I do admit to having a lovely glass of sav blanc but as long as I drink it slowly or mix it with soda water I think it is ok, I am a big sav blanc fan and I don't think a glass here and there will hurt.
Baby G is getting a lot more active now which is amazing yet sometimes at night when I am trying to get to sleep frustrating. Baby G seems to be spending more and more time upside down so the last few days I have felt a few interesting kicks to the ribs. Most of the time baby G prefers my right side and kicking the buggary out of my bladder so one minute I will be fine and the next I am busting to go to the toilet.
My BF is due in Feb so I am also finishing last minute plans for her baby shower which will be on the 10th January. I am looking forward to it so I hope it all goes off without a hitch. I have organised baby gift bingo which I am hoping will make the opening of the gifts quite interesting, guess her size (the old toilet paper around the belly number), guess the baby food combo (I have been nice and selected mainly fruit combinations but I did throw in what looks like a tempting lamb number). I will think up one more game as a reserve as I am not sure how many you would usually play and I guess it will depend on the mood of everyone at the time.
Anyway, I am off to do a bit of last minute cooking for a dinner DH and I are going to tonight for New Years. I hope everyone has a lovely one
The last few weeks have been fairly busy but very good, I have had the last week and a half off from work which is exactly what I have needed, I have caught up on a lot of sleep which feels great and where pre-pregnancy I had no problems getting up at 7.00am most mornings I am not quite good at sleeping in until 9.00am and taking nanna naps in the afternoon on top of that, you gotta love it.
Christmas was pretty quiet but thats exactly how I like it. DH and I spent the day with my family for lunch and then DH's father and step mother came up from Devonport to stay with us for Christmas night. I do admit to having a lovely glass of sav blanc but as long as I drink it slowly or mix it with soda water I think it is ok, I am a big sav blanc fan and I don't think a glass here and there will hurt.
Baby G is getting a lot more active now which is amazing yet sometimes at night when I am trying to get to sleep frustrating. Baby G seems to be spending more and more time upside down so the last few days I have felt a few interesting kicks to the ribs. Most of the time baby G prefers my right side and kicking the buggary out of my bladder so one minute I will be fine and the next I am busting to go to the toilet.
My BF is due in Feb so I am also finishing last minute plans for her baby shower which will be on the 10th January. I am looking forward to it so I hope it all goes off without a hitch. I have organised baby gift bingo which I am hoping will make the opening of the gifts quite interesting, guess her size (the old toilet paper around the belly number), guess the baby food combo (I have been nice and selected mainly fruit combinations but I did throw in what looks like a tempting lamb number). I will think up one more game as a reserve as I am not sure how many you would usually play and I guess it will depend on the mood of everyone at the time.
Anyway, I am off to do a bit of last minute cooking for a dinner DH and I are going to tonight for New Years. I hope everyone has a lovely one
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Work blues
I am so over work at the moment and can't wait for holidays and maternity leave. I know I will miss it when I am gone and I really do enjoy my role but its days like this when I am completely over working. I think I am just feeling worn out at the moment and by the end of the week I am ready for a weekend of sleep which for me seems like a massive waste of a good weekend.
Anyway, I have a week at the beach in January so that will be brilliant and then its only a few months until maternity leave. I have so many little projects I want to get stuck into around the house and baby related, I love the idea of being a house wife. Of course the little one could put all my plans on hold until I work out what to do with him/her but I am hoping that doesn't take the full year.
Anyway, I have a week at the beach in January so that will be brilliant and then its only a few months until maternity leave. I have so many little projects I want to get stuck into around the house and baby related, I love the idea of being a house wife. Of course the little one could put all my plans on hold until I work out what to do with him/her but I am hoping that doesn't take the full year.
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