My Pro's of Pregnancy

There are quite a few posts on my Birth Board regarding the negative things of pregnancy so I thought I would make a list of my Pro's of Pregnancy considering its taken us so long to get here and despite my moans and groans about life in general; I love being pregnant. I just wish others did also.

Here is my top 3:

*Even though our finances could be better, over the past couple of weeks I have learnt to become more relaxed and less stressed about things of which beforehand would have felt like the end of the world.

*Standing in front of the mirror has never been so fascinating (or enjoyable)

*Yes I now have spots and nasty hair but I actually don't care. I feel as though I am entitled to look like a crazy lady with messy hair and a greasy face and I really don't care what others think.

Blah Blah Blah

I thought I would do a post today as, well frankly I’m bored.

Tonight is my best friends 30th birthday meal, of which I’m looking forward to but also a bit miffed at that I can’t get drunk with her and everyone else who is going. It will be strange not being a part of it but I would rather be pregnant then drunk tonight.

I tried on a dress this morning which I brought a few weeks back and it JUST fits over my ever expanding bump. Infact it’s now more like a long pink top so, I’m going to wear it with some black leggings and brave wearing some black heels. I haven’t worn heels since falling pregnant but at least I'll have a clear head to walk straight in them.

I have posted the twelve week scan pictures onto a website where the ladies on there guess the baby’s sex from their 'nub' and so far all fifteen comments have said they would be surprised if it wasn’t a boy because apparently the nub is very distinctive. :)

I’ve still not found a job despite applying for anything and everything going, so last night I had a change around of my CV and reposted it again in the hope it would make someone view it and say 'oh yes she'll be perfect'. With my OH being self employed, he has got me helping him out with the posting and packaging etc which has taken some of the load off of him and it has given me something else to do other then housework.

I don’t think there is anything much else to say …

(picture 16 week belly)

Nappies

I have just brought my first two packs of nappies as they were on offer at Tesco's but in all honesty I don't know if I have brought the correct ones.

They are Pampers Mini's and they state on the packet that they are ok for 6-13lbs New Born but what is the difference between these and the normal New Born nappies they also had on offer?

Everything I have brought so far seems either too small or too big. I'm not exactly sure what I'm expecting this baby to come out like and TBH its all quite scary lol

16 weeks {159 days to go}

Dear Bobby,

We've made it to and past the four month mark; I can’t believe it! :)

Considering the bleeding in the first few weeks and the trouble your Dad and I had to conceive you, it’s amazing to be a third of the way in.

There isn’t a lot to report in this post. I'm still unemployed and I have unfortunately signed myself onto the Governments payroll. I’m applying for jobs daily but it’s not looking that likely that I will be employed by the time you arrive.

I met up with some friends a couple of nights back, one of those friends is pregnant also but her baby is nine weeks older in gestation then you and she already knows the sex of her baby - it’s a girl. :) We find out your sex in three weeks time and I cannot tell you how excited I am about seeing you again on the monitor. Between you and me I have a very strong feeling that you are a boy but if Im wrong I do not care, I just hope you are healthy and happy.

Your Dad has started to get a little more excited these past couple of weeks. He's not the best for showing his emotions but he now touches my belly without me asking him too and he even now listens to me when I give him the weekly progress report on what you should be doing this week lol. He's even brought you a camouflage waterproof jacket and trousers for when you’re old enough to go fishing with him. Aren't you lucky. Lol :)

I think I have felt little movements from you these past couple of weeks but I cannot be sure. I hope they are. This morning and a couple of mornings ago, I’ve woken with you laying on one side of my belly ... Now that is strange. Its rock hard the side you are laying on but its soft the side you are not. :) Unfortunately you seem to move back to the middle when I get up but it’s lovely to see and feel you there.

Tomorrow I'm meeting up with my best friend and her Daughter. We are going to go to the cinema, I haven't been to the cinema for a couple of years and between you and me, I don't really like films but it will be nice to meet up with them both and to get out of the house. We haven’t seen as much of each other since I fell pregnant but that’s only natural I guess.

We had a touch earlier this week. A girlfriend of your Dad's friend, gave us a black bin liner full of baby clothes. 60% of them have never been worn and funny enough 20% of them are boy’s clothes. They are so cute, I’ve washed them all and they look very strange hanging up in the wardrobe. I can’t wait to see you in them. Talking of which both of your Nan’s have been busy buying knitting patterns. It’s a good job you will be born in winter as I have a feeling you will be wearing wool for the first few months of your life if your Nan's have anything to do with it. Aren’t you a lucky little sheep?! :)

Love Mummy xox

Life Isnt a Soap Opera, Its Real

It's funny how life turns out and who/what becomes relevant in your life and who/what doesn’t.

I’ve just had a call from a school friend to tell me that a 'boy' who was in our class at school has just died from Meningitis.

I haven’t seen him since school so we were not close but I do know that he had two young children.

Despite the fact that we weren’t close it’s still sad and a shock to think that he has died so young and from something which - may it be ignorance on my part - I presumed only children caught.

As what usually happens when someone you know dies, it makes you think about your life and what would happen to your friends and family should something happen to you or how you would feel if something happened to them.

It’s just another sad reminder that not everyone will die as a pensioner surrounded by their Grandchildren, lying in their own bed while reminiscing about their long fulfilled life.

Life is for living and no matter how crap it seems right now, it’s not as bad as what friends, family and strangers may currently be feeling.

As the old saying goes; take every day as it comes because it may soon be your last.

Hard Lump in Belly

Since hitting the 16 week mark I have found it uncomfortable to sleep on my back anymore so I have been falling asleep on my right hand side instead, only to wake up on my back in the morning anyway.

This morning I did the same, but as soon as I opened my eyes, I felt the urge to feel my belly and the left hand side of my belly, I could poke right in but the right hand side was solid which felt very strange.

I think this could be the baby :)

Having walked around the flat for a bit my belly has since gone back to its normal podgy self but my right hand side feels sligthly stretched; as though something has been in there.

Its very very strange but lovely.