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On Shopping and Saturday Surprises…

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Headed to Boots today to start stocking up on baby things.

I am concerned about skin care, as Simon has eczema quite badly and I had it as a child as well, so we are going to begin skin care with just warm water and cotton wool, no pre-moistened wipes or baby soap.  I did buy some wipes, for when out and about, but made sure they were alcohol and soap free.  Also bought nail clippers, snot bulb and some muslin squares.  Simon was a bit ICK on the snot bulb, but it is definitely a necessity!!

Then we got home and the phone rang.  It was a man delivering our new dishwasher!!  Now, our dishwasher broke about  a week ago, when the bottom spin part kept falling off!  This means the water was not shooting upwards in the correct manner.  We were told they were going to order a new part and fix it that way.  Instead, we have a new dishwasher!

Well, its not 100% new, its re-furbished, but it is new to us and works well so far!  So that was a lovely Saturday surprise.

Next week it is all hands on deck for sorting out the baby’s room.  And we are going to purchase the furniture.  Time to stop letting the room be a dumping ground for the unwanted bits and bobs and turn it into a real honest to god nursery!

This week had a bit of a farce with finding out I am aneamic.  You see, I received a letter from Antenatal clinic saying, you are aneamic, take iron.  Without indicating how much or if I need a ‘script or what. So I call the clinic.  They say call your GP.

I call my GP.  GP calls me back and says ‘but did they mention your B12 levels?’ Um, no.  So I had to go to GP’s office on Friday morning and get blood taken and now I have to wait for the results to come back, although I do have a ‘script for iron that I filled, GP doesn’t want me to take it until the other tests are back.

It is one thing that totally frustrates me about the NHS.  I see OBs and Midwives at the clinic, but I need to go to my GP for meds!  Why can’t the clinic just write ‘scripts? Its absolutely insane!  I had the same issue when I saw a psychiatrist.  Psychiatrist, who is an MD, so far as I know, couldn’t write me a ‘script!

So Much for That Theory.

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So my theory that the baby would be quiet today and worry me? Yeah, not so much.  Not as active as yesterday, but still kicking away in there!

I do so enjoy my Fridays off.  Got blood taken, had Starbucks, did a bit of grocery shopping and came home.  Had lunch.  Napped.

Getting ready to make Goulash for dinner.

Just a nice quiet day, me and my baby. 🙂

Letter to my Baby – Gestational Age 28 Weeks

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Dear Baby

Well, this week your klutz of a mother did it again. I tripped over a curb and almost landed on you.  Well, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, because I don’t think I actually got anywhere close to you, since I landed very hard on my knee.  And then a few days later I splashed very hot red sauce on my bump! Good thing you’re so well protected in there!

You have been a very good baby this week.  Just last night you kicked Mummy so hard she saw her tummy move and so Daddy came over and you did it again!  Finally kicked Daddy for sure!  Good Baby!!

You are a good baby in other ways as well.  Every time Mummy thinks ‘hmm, haven’t been kicked in awhile’ you kick me.  Its like you can read my mind!  (Daddy says that’s just silly, but what does he know? 🙂 )

Apparently you can now tell which way is up!  And your eyes regularly open and close.  You are about 25cm long and weigh about 1 kilo.

As for Mummy, well heartburn has reared its ugly head over the past week or so.  I have been trying to take Gaviscon, but it makes me really nauseous, so suffering a bit either way.  I have gained a total of 24 pounds, with more to come as you put on more and more weight.  My feet and lower back hurt a lot too.  But I know it will all be worth it.

Because I am so short, I have quite a large bump.  Someone said to me today ‘so any day now?’

Nope.  3 more months.

Can’t wait!

Love

Mummy

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

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.

Letter to My Baby – Gestational Age 26 Weeks

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Dear Baby

This has been another really hard week for mummy.  Her depression has come back.  And this makes her worry about you.

I mean, I will always worry about you, since you’re my baby.  Its my job!  And Daddy’s job!  But I do worry about being able to take care of you when I feel bad.

And then I realize…even when I am at my worst, I take care of myself.  I eat.  I bathe.  I wear clean clothes.  So maybe, if mummy has a depressive episode after you’re here, we won’t go to the park.  We’ll stay home instead and play on the floor.  Or cuddle on the sofa.  It’ll be fine.  I promise.

Mummy had an odd occurance the other night, which ties into being worried about you.  She and Daddy went to the movies and out to dinner.  We then walked home, as we do, and it was after dark.  It was only about 8:30, but for the first time in her life Mummy was nervous walking through City Centre after dark.  Even with Daddy with her.

Now, Mummy has walked home, by herself, half drunk at 2am and never felt nervous.  But with you in her tummy, she was nervous.  She didn’t like feeling so vulnerable.  But I guess I’ll have to get used to it.  And I will.

So now, in your 26th week, you can hear things.  Not just mummy’s heartbeat and blood but her and Daddy’s voice!  You have kicked several times in reaction to Mummy’s voice and once or twice in reaction to Daddy’s.  And Daddy felt you move!  Good baby!  Also, some people say you are sensitive and intelligent now.  Not sure what good either of those things do you right now, but good for you if true!

You weight nearly 2 pounds and are about 9 inches long.  And you have less to 100 days until you will be born.

I can.not.wait.

Love

Mummy

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!!!