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Shoe Shopping Was a Success!!

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Got these and this.  Not the most sexy shoes I’ve ever bought, but they are comfy!

The interesting part was that my feet have gone up a size.  I knew this could happen during pregnancy, but all my old shoes still fit, so I’m a bit perplexed!

And today was a really good customer service day.  I first popped into the bank to post a cheque and while I was there I asked if they had coin bags, so Simon and I can count the change jar.  The people who work on Saturday are not tellers and don’t sit behind the teller desks, but off to one side.  The girl said that she didn’t think they did since they were in the teller bit.  The guy said ‘but are they locked up?’  Girl said she didn’t think so.  So guy jumped over the teller desk and got me a whole bunch!

Then, at Clark’s, they were very on the ball, getting me one size and then the next one with no fuss and a smile on their faces.

Overall a very good day’s shopping.

*sigh* I Hate Being Stuck at Home, Waiting on a Delivery

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So much for them being here first thing, since its now 11:30.  Its a dishwasher basket I ordered for the top rack of our dishwasher for nipples and sippy cup valves and the like.  I am really not impressed with City Link, by the way, if anyone in the UK is thinking about using them for deliveries.  They won’t redirect the package without repaying the shipping fee!  And the company that I ordered from is telling me if it gets sent back for non-delivery I have to pay them a £15 re-stocking free or pay to have it delivered again!

This is why I usually have things delivered to work.  There is always someone there to accept delivery, Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 5:30!  I just wasn’t sure how long this would take to deliver and was afraid it would be after I was on leave!

So shoe shopping is on hold, maybe until tomorrow, depending on what time the delivery arrives.  I may go after lunch, if the delivery ever gets here!

I Did It Again

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I tripped over a curb and skinned my right knee again.  At work.  On my way to lunch.

It really hurts.  I think the baby liked it though as I got a pretty good kick not too long after!

I think its these shoes, because I was wearing the same ones last time I tripped.  They are exactly what they say pregnant women should wear, flat, good traction and ankle high for stabilization.  And yet I tripped in them.  Twice.

I have my regular Friday off tomorrow so I think I am going shoe shopping!  Wish me luck on that one, because I can never find shoes I like!

As Mentioned Yesterday

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I am officially in the 3rd trimester!  And I was told to upload a belly pic or else!! (not really.  Just asked for one!)

27 weeks

I am wearing the dress that was marked £45 and rang up half price.  And the over sweater that my brother and sister in law sent me for Christmas.  I was wearing it to go out to dinner last Saturday with the husband and his parents.

Letter to My Baby – Gestational Age 27 Weeks

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Dear Baby

This is it! We’re in the third trimester!!! Whoohooo!!

Mummy has been feeling a bit better this week and went back to work yesterday.  She’s still a bit blue, but its not nearly so bad as it was, which is great!

She also had an OB appointment today and got to see you!  Your head and tummy measure right on schedule  and you weigh about 1 kilo!!  So of the 21.5 lbs she’s gained, about 2lbs of it is you!

I also am told that you have begun to practice breathing and will continue to breathe more constantly!  Your brain is also developing its folds and grooves.  And you are about 24cm long.

The other big news around here is that this past Sunday was Mother’s Day.  Daddy, wonderful daddy that he is, got Mummy a card and little teddy bear that says ‘World’s Best Mum’!  He signed the card from both of you, so, really, its the first thing you’ve ever given me!  Well, not counting heartburn, constipation and achy joints :).

And the other, other big news is that today is Daddy’s birthday.  He is 35 today.  Mummy gave him a very big comic book, Doctor Who Action Figures and a video game.  You and Daddy are going to have so much fun together!

So…27 weeks…13 to go…almost here!

Love,

Mummy

Happy Mother’s Day UK Mums!

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Even I got a card and a little teddy bear! And I’m not even really a mum yet!

Simon’s parents are here and we went out to dinner last night.  It was to celebrate Simon’s birthday, Simon’s Mum’s birthday and Mother’s Day!  A good meal was had by all.

Today will be another quiet Sunday, me thinks.  I lay in until 8am.  That’s forever in insomnia world!

Back to work tomorrow.  I have been feeling a bit down over the best few days, but not in a way that is crippling me.  Just in a ‘I’m kinda blue’ way.

I wonder if I will get two Mother’s Days next year.  One for UK and one for US.  I bet I will. 🙂

I am Truly Feeling Better Today

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Its a nice feeling.

Off to the shops today to buy Simon a birthday present (its next Tuesday, the 24th, in case you want to mark your calendars).  He’ll be 35.  Don’t tell him I told you.

Yes, I robbed the cradle. 🙂

Also going to hit a baby store I like, Pumpkin Patch as I’ve received an email from them saying clothes are buy one get one 50% off, so I’ll go see what they have!  It appears to be on spring clothes, so maybe I’ll get some larger sizes for next spring.

And I’ll go to my favorite coffee shop for a decaf latte and a bagel.

Sounds like a good day all around to me.

Well, Was Feeling Better…

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and now I’m not.  Today I am totally nauseaous.  And depressed.  And just generally feeling BLAH!

Did go out yesterday and see Watchmen.  It was pretty good, if very violent.

And my second foray into slow cooker use was successful!  I made chicken caccatori.  Was a bit watery, but very very tasty.  We will be having that one again.

One other thing about meds and breastfeeding…I have tried almost every med known to man.  The only one that works is Xanax.  I cannot breastfeed while on it.  Thank you for your help otherwise, everyone.  I will give it a try without the meds, but if I need them, I need them.  End of story.

Pram Ordered!!

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Be in in about 6 weeks.  But they recommend we not pick it up until just before baby arrives, as the 6 months warrantee starts the second it leaves the store!  So we’ll probably wait until the first weekend in June to actually get it.

Simon finally felt the baby move yesterday.

I am feeling a bit better.  Glad to have another week off to recover and see if it is an infection along with the AND.

Today we are off to see Watchmen and then go out to dinner.  A real date with my husband!

Oh, and for the record…all delivery methods of Gaviscon are HORRENDOUS!!!