Well, havent I been slack of late? Its been over a month since my last entry and I must admit I am a bit ashamed of myself. I guess I dont really feel like there is much going on, even though we are really busy and there doesnt seem like time to stop and take a breath.
A quick recap - baby stuff seems to be coming along well. The bump is well and truly showing now and I have even gone out and bought myself some maternity clothes. I am really liking showing off my belly - its a proud little status symbol!! The good news is, last time I went to the docs, all was fine and I had only put on 1kg from where I was before I got pregnant! I am pretty happy with the way the weight thing is sitting. A lot of people have even told me that I look like I have lost weight. I am eating lots (but trying hard to eat lots of the right things) and doing a bit of exercise, but I am definitely not dieting so dont any of you worry that I am trying NOT to put on weight deliberately! Its starting to feel like I am getting a bit bigger now, so my next doctors vist (next week) will be the true indication! I have also started to feel the baby move a lot more, which is weird and also very exciting! Its all becoming more and more real... On a slightly worrisome note, I fainted on the train this morning - probably more to do with the fact that the train was packed and I was hot rather than anything serious. I am going to have to catch a different train, or at least get myself a seat in the morning, because if my hubby wasnt with me it would have been much more horrible than it actually was! I dont think its my blood pressure, but I will make sure I ask the doc about it next week.
We started the baby shopping on the weekend. Basically just looking for a cot and a pram. My dear friend Kim has offered to lend us hers (when she decides she wants to stop at 2 kids and not go for another!) but until she makes that decision, we need a back up plan. It was pretty full on traipsing around the shops with so many other pregnant women - and who knew how expensive everything was! We say a couple of prams at around the $1500 mark, which I just found horrendous! We settle on a mid range (@ $300) pram that was very light and easy to carry. I dont really mind what it looks like as long as it doesnt give me grief and I can lift it up the stairs! We also had the mother in law come with us on Sunday - night mare! She is claiming to be an expert on all things baby - based on the fact that she had 1 child, 31 years ago. It was really painful and it was such a relief that the hubby mentioned it first. I guess its pretty funny - that old mother in law cliche, but it really was a trial. We didnt buy anything - have decided to wait until Kim decides and then we will go from there!
I have been geing to the gym a fair bit - started doing aqua aerobics! The class is full of oldies and much bigger ladies, but you can work as hard as you want to and I actually find it a good low impact work out! I am surprised at how puffed I get, but also surprised at how hard I can work. The instructor is always giving me the safe option which is really good. She said I shouldnt get too hot and cook the baby! I am a bit scared at how tight my bathers are already though - I just assumed they would stretch and I wouldn't have to worry about getting a bigger one, but it really feels like they are going to break! How embarressing would that be??!!
Looking forward to this weekend - we are going away to Peppers Resort at Port Stephens. I have been there before on a work conference a couple of years ago, but it will be so nice for just the two of us to go there together and relax. We have been running around so much lately and trying to get the house in some semblance of order for when the baby comes, that it will be so nice to hire a dingy and go fishing or just lay by the pool and read. I really want to order room service and eat breakfast in bed! I am sure it wil be lovely. Also great to get Friday off work! We were planning on going to Vietnam for our holiday this year, but we just dont have the time, so we have booked in a couple of weekends away, just so we get some 'us' time in before July...
Its all good. I have been reading all your blogs regularly and keeping up with all the news. I cant wait until the beautiful Phillipa reaches goal - I will be soo excited for her! And I want to send my love to Mary who seems to be having a rough time right about now!
Still loving the Biggest Loser. Loved it tonight with the makeovers - Kristy is looking beautiful and how amazing did Shane look without that beard! I love it when you can really start to see the change in people - its just really inspiring! Just like you all...
Have a great week
love vx
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Oooh! Mother-in-laws!!! Don't get me started LOL!!
I started collecting bits and pieces over the past 2 years so we pretty much have everything already. There are a few things which I still need but I've been banned from buying anything until the baby shower and then I can get all the leftover things. We have so many friends and really the first baby in the group so they are all going a little nuts over the whole thing.
We are painting the nursery in the week between the easter and anzac day. Both Jamie & I have organised the time off work to get it done. Can't wait. Then we can get stuck into setting up cots etc. Should look nice. Will post photo's when it's all done.
Hubby went to Vietnam last year and hated it but each to their own. He's not the type who likes to be hassled while walking down the street to buy things so he sort of cracked the sh&ts a little over it! I've spoken to other who loved it though. He did enjoy the tours but just the free time he said ordinary. He also hated the pro's that lined the streets and bars. They also really hassled you he said. A couple of weekends away will do you the world of good though. We just had 3 nights at Nelson Bay 2 weeks ago. It was awesome and the weather was perfect.
Take care of yourself. XX
Hey, long time no see! Don't feel bad about not posting, no rules hey but great to see you back :-) I am just as bad with commenting atm.
And how about your little bub, pretty exciting but scary to be fainting on a train. The morning train can get pretty stuffy so hopefully it was just that.
Thanks for all your sweet comments too. I was a really down last week but now back on track. You've been really kind.
Now TBL, did you watch Wal go tonight!! It'll sure get interesting now. I really like Kristie and Shane.
Hope you have a good week babe!
x
Whoops, aqua aerobics sounds like fun too and Peppers, I keep hearing about that place! Let us know how it was :-)
Glad to see that everything is progressing well, although that's a bit scary about fainting on the train! Luckily DH was there. I would just wear clothing the accentuates your bump and death stare rude young men until they offer you their seat! Chivalry is nearly dead, but you can force them into it.
MIL - well, wait until bubs actually gets here! Someone always has an opinion, so practice telling them to bugger off... politely of course! Glad you're doing well.
Hey hon, my news is not that exciting, I just can't blog about it because it's work related.
I hope you are doing well!!
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