The Bump

So... My bump is officially huge in shadow form!!!

I've had a really busy few days and it's really wiped me out. I keep meaning to get some decent photos of my baby stuff but I have not got the energy at the moment hopefully tomorrow I'll get more done and feel better sharing.

Besides, I'm not embarrassed to admit I've put the changing table on my travel cot together upside down,  I'm a complete liability!!!  But in my defence the instructions weren't great. Even though the cot is perfect, absolute bargain and well worth what I paid for it!

I've been feeling uncomfortable today, a bit like a stitch but it's not bothering me at the moment. My little princess is currently playing around in there. So cute. I'll miss feeling her move I think, even though it's getting really uncomfortable due to her lack of space. I think she might actually have hiccups right now!!!!

Anyway. Good night. Peace and love.

Vamp

Bubbles

So. Im laid in bed. Midwife told me today that my little lady is engaged and ready to go, so it could be any point now basically.

I had protein in my urine today so they've sent it off for screening and I have to go back next Tuesday to have it tested again. My blood pressure is on point though, but I do look a little swollen in the feet. 

Ive put together her little corner in our room. Complete with travel cot, nappy bin and drawers, oh and a little hanging net thing for clothes. I'll put pics up tomorrow.

It currently feels like my darling daughter is blowing bubbles very low down in my pelvis. It's the strangest feeling.

This heat is unbelievable



Oh my goodness.

This heatwave is absolutely unbelievable.  I am really struggling with it. I can't seem to get cool even with a fan circulating the air in my room.

24 degrees Celsius at 10am this morning.

Is anyone else struggling? The only way I am finding to cope is to drink plenty of water. Keep my curtains closed and eating a lot of ice pops.

No hot drinks. No caffeine at all (I honestly couldn't get out of my routine of having one cup in the morning - until now) and I'm just lounging.

I always struggle in heat but this is by far the worst I've ever been. Even in Cyprus last September I managed better. But there everything is Air Conditioned and white.

I daren't even go outside as I know being pregnant makes your skin more sensitive to UV light. I burn at the best of times. I am a full on Lobster Queen.

Anyway. That's my weather moan out of the way.

I'm going to lounge around uncomfortable a bit longer and later today I'm going to write a blog on my pregnancy experiences so far :)

Thanks for reading :)

PV

35 weeks eek

Oh God. It's getting closer.

I had my second growth scan on Tuesday and the Sonographer was amazing. They currently estimate that our beautiful daughter weighs around 4.4lbs and is within normal limits for her gestation. Our bedroom is finally decorated and we've moved in. The moses basket is ready, just a few more bits to get on with and we'll be ready for her.

I have even packed her hospital bag, though mine is taking a bit longer to put together.... I really need to finish that!

I am now officially off work. I've been seeing a physiotherapist for the last 2 months due to increased back/pelvic pain. Unfortunately as it's mainly sciatica that is being made worse by the increased pressure I'm my pelvis, there is nothing they can do at this point until our bundle of joy arrives. Crutches and pain relief are the only courses of action.

I have found it increasingly difficult in the third trimester.  I am tired all the time, I struggle with my mobility, and the constipation is terrible. No one ever warned me about that. I'm currently managing to go to the loo once every 4-5 days! Which is so uncomfortable. Not to mention the pressure from the baby. It literally feels like I've been kicked in the crotch. Hard!

My stretch marks have finally made an appearance... I'd hoped I'd got away with that. But alas no such luck. So at some point I'll trial some creams and things for you all. I had been using the Palmers Miracle Oil and Stretch Mark cream up until this point. But I have to admit I've been a bit lazy with it so it's my own fault.

I had some reduced movements a few weeks ago and went to the day unit to be checked over. I spent an hour or so on monitors and had an examination to be finally told all was fine. I think she was just being lazy that day. But it did worry me, I now find that laying on my side and drinking something cold/fizzy will get a response. Sometimes even an ice lolly or some ice cream...  It's the change in temperature that makes her move again.

I'll post more soon, as I'm going to have a lot of time on my hands until she arrives now.

I'm so tired!

Peace out :)