Week 34

How far along: 34 weeks

Baby bump: baby is the size of a cantaloupe, weighing 4.75

What's happening this week: I have my 34 week midwife appointment.

She has referred me to the consultant at the hospital to discuss the induction he suggested last time I saw him. She couldn't tell which way the baby was laying. 

I had my whooping cough jab.

I was quite disappointed with our appointment, we didn't discuss feeding or birthing options. I feel that once you've had one it's just a formality going to see the midwife and she isn't actually any help. So I still feel anxious. 

I got weighed and have put on 3st, 3lb!! Omg!!

Sleep: having a few naps the days I'm not working. Towards the end of week 34 its got so hot I can't sleep on a night. 

I have tons of pillows and have to change my sleeping position loads throughout the night because I can't breathe from the weight or my leg aches.

Best moment: getting some more bits for the haby

Movement: I took a video of him movingvthis week, its less kicking now and more like huge wobbles. He also got right into my rib and brought tears to my eyes, its wasn't very nice.

Food cravings / aversions: I haven't been wanting fresh orange. In fact the heat has made me really not want to eat. Obviously I've forced myself to drink and have had homemade banana milkshake and juice with ice. I don't really like fizzy pop. Water is mainly what I'm drinking.

Symptoms: have had nausea coming back, could be the heat.

Hope it's not the HG, can't do that again. 

Very low movements and sharp stabbing pains in my bits that stop me walking. 

Emotions: happy then can burst out crying 

What I miss: being comfy in bed

What I'm looking forward to: having the baby now, the heat makes me really dislike all this extra wright. 

How the family is doing: My other half still pandas to my every need and really spoils me, I think he feels bad how upset I get and how Uncomfy I am. He always offers me a drink, run a bath or do I want a nap. ( could be to get a few minutes peace and quiet from my moaning lol) 

Purchases:

I got the mamaroo chair from mamas & Papas (they do sell allover inc mothercare online)

Tommee tippee nappy wrapper on sale at mother care.

Baby k changing mat from the new collection at mothercare

Some cute little dungaree sets from Next in the sale.

Week 33

How far along: 33 weeks

(9-16th July 2014)

Baby bump: the size of a pineapple weighing 4.25lb

What's happening this week: not too much.

We took the kids to witherensea overnight, they thought it was fantastic staying in a shally. Lol.

Feeling the benefits of working from home, I get chance to put my feet up or potter around the house. I've organised the babies wardrobe and all the gifts we got. 

Sleep: still the same, warm on a night but managing to get sleep with plenty of pillows, toilet trips and struggling to turn over.

Best moment: a night away with the kids and stu at witherensea. Was nice to have a change of scenery, was super happy to be back in my comfy bed tho. 

Movement: lots of big stretches that make me jump. He is loving my hip and ribs still.

Food cravings / aversions: fresh orange 

Symptoms: heartburn, milk coming in making a slight ache in my boobs. 

Emotions: crying and grumpy. Lol

What I miss: sleeping on my tummy.

What I'm looking forward to: meeting my baby now

Purchases: I got myself some cooler clothes, I was getting so hot in leggings all the time so got some baggy pants two pairs with floral pattern and one denim look, some long vest tops to go over my bump and a casual maxi dress. I just bought bigger sizes non are maternity but they're so comfy and cheaper than maternity.

Pink, white and orange vest top £3.99 from newlook

Striped maxi dress with belt £22.99 newlook

Denim jogger pants £22.99 newlook

Floral jogger pants £12.99 each from Select.

Week 32

How far along: 32 weeks. (

2-9th July 2014)

Baby bump: baby is the size of a bok Choy, weighing around 4lb

What's happening this week:

This week I had my baby shower, it was perfect. I have posted a separate blog about it.

I got to see my mum and sis for the first time since Christmas which was so nice but goes too quick. 

I went to the mothercare outlet again and got some clothes 3-6 months for autumn for baby. So cheap there I can't bare to pay full price in the normal mothercare store.

On the 7th I woke up at 5:30 with tightenings, they eased off around 7am so took the kids to school and they started as I was walking. Then again at 9:15 but I managed to fall asleep for a few hours and they didn't come again until later on and Stu insisted we went to the hospital. They put me on the heart monitor and baby was fine, my cervix wasn't dilated so we came back home. It was quite scary the thought of him coming early, guess he was just practising. 

The midwife said his head was under my left rib his bum under my right and legs below. Hope he moves soon. 

Sleep:  it has been warm again but I'm managing to sleep, I'm used to getting up for the toilet now and waking to turn over.

Best moment: my baby shower. 

Movement: lots and lots, getting a bit cringey when he moves so much I can see lumps.

Food cravings / aversions: still fresh orange.

Symptoms: heartburn when I lay in bed, tightenings. 

Emotions: I can cry and be angry very quickly, poor stu gets it all but he laughs and cuddles me. He won't even entertain argument.

What I miss: being able to clean the house without being exhausted, I had a cry pegging the washing out this week, the thought of it makes me laugh. Hormones eh!

What I'm looking forward to: relaxing this weekend with stu and the kids 

How the family is doing: kids constantly asking when the baby is coming.

Purchases: 

Orange top was £3 now £1, hooded cardigan was £16 now £5

Green top was £3 now £1.50 and pants were £5.50 now £2.75

Tshirt £1 was £3, baby grows were £6 each now £2 each.

So plenty of good deals :-) 

My baby shower

My mum threw me a fantastic baby shower. She hand made some beautiful bunting and decorated all my garden in blues it looked fab. 

Me and my sis

Liz and Claire enjoying the sun and a drink

All of us concentrating hard on the games, we played 'what's the animal baby, match the celeb to their babies name and guess the size of my bump.'

Me and bump were very spoilt by my friends and family. I got loads of beautiful clothes for him, blankets and essentials. 

My friends Jess and Tracey made this fantastic essentials kit with vests, baby grows, bath products, nappies, wipes, bottles, dummies, creams, teething gel, bibs and blankets. There was so much it really was fab! 

My mum got us this fantastic new gadget that makes formula bottle milk at the perfect temperature so not waiting for the kettle then waiting for it to cool down. 

 

Lovely afternoon tea style. My mum and sis made some lovely little cupcakes and scones and my sis made a fab choc cake. I ate a lot of that after the shower. (Naughty!)

My mother in law had this fab cake made for us! I love it and the little blue booties are a keepsake.

My mum also made this fab frame. This is our scan picture with a lovely little verse. 

The whole shower was perfect and I really enjoyed seeing all my friends and family. Thankfully the sun came out and made it all fab garden party. 

Thank you to everyone who came, thank you to everyone who got us gifts and a big thank you to my mum and sister for doing it all. :-) 

Week 31

 How far along: 31 weeks

 

Baby bump: weighs about 3lb 1/3 and is the size of a coconut. 

What's happening this week: this week I went to an Expectant Parent Event at Mothercare.

There were presentations each lasting 15minutes about feeding, emergency first aid, car seat safety & nursery. 

It was all neatly arranged in the relevant sections of the store with seating ( very wise) and demonstrations during the talks. As a third time mum I wasn't expecting to find it so useful but it was. I feel so much more confidence and can be a lot more prepared for the baby after these presentations and the hosts of each section were so knowledgeable and ready for questions.

Throughout the rest of the store their were other organisations and companies offering services and products for pregnancy and baby and I was very happy to find Chantel a holistic therapist. I wish I had found her at the beginning of my pregnancy to help me with the Hyperemisis. I did take her up on her pregnancy massage offer she had for the event and I'm looking forward to that in week 32 :-) 

There was also a little bit of food and drink available and I was given a gift bag with a 10% off voucher for the store! a little baby hat, box of cappuccino sachets, a baby on board badge and leaflets for various products.

I would definitely recommend the event in the future to any mummy to be, however I do think the advertising for such events is pretty scarce. I only happened to see it by chance on a friends facebook post. I have been to mothercare a lot in the last month and think they should be putting leaflets I my bag at the till or handing them out in the store. 

Sleep: has been easy this week as I've been working extra hours and everyday, so come bed time I was out like a light, waking for the loo tho.

Best moment: putting the crib together, it's becoming real now I can see babies bits all around me.

Going to my clients wedding, it was beautiful. It was lovely to spend time alone with Stu we had fun on the photo booth and even managed a very slow, waddling dance. 

Movement: started with the stabbing pains that make me stop in my tracks as I'm walking. He still moves high in my ribs, likes bouncing off my right hip and is making more movement down below. 

Food cravings / aversions: fresh orange juice

Symptoms: lots of heartburn. 

Emotions: i really have been so busy this week that I have been feeling exhausted rather than emotional 

What I miss: the ability to work so hard and fast, everything is at a snails pace now, we even have to set off earlier to walk to school. 

What I'm looking forward to: my baby shower next week! :-) 

How the family is doing: my daughter is very excited about the baby shower, my son actually thought we were going to take a shower( explaining that's why only girls can come) bless him. 

Purchases: 

We bought baby the slumber buddy frog, on offer at £12.99 from BabiesRus. It lights up and projects coloured stars into the room and plays music or white noise. Super cute.

Week 30

How far along: 30 weeks

Baby bump: is the size of a cabbage weighing around 2.75lb

What's happening this week:

Sleep: sleep has been good this week, I have managed to get comfy easily :-) 

Best moment: was Father's Day, we took daddy to The Village Hotel for a big Sunday dinner, it was very good and so nice to all spend time together. Next Father's Day there will be three! 

Purchases: I got a few things for my hospital bag (I am posting a separate blog for this) 

Movement: lots of movement still. More prominent moves going across my tummy like a ball rolling underneath my skin. Still lots of kicking too, he likes my right hip I can feel him touching it and my right side of my ribs. Sometimes when he's having a move around I can hear little clicking noises (like fingers/toes clicking when you bend them) 

I have even felt what felt like hiccups, tiny little jumpy movements that were in the same place constantly for a few minutes. 

His movements are making more of a routine too, I get the odd kick through the day at work usually when I have a drink. As soon as I get home and have a sit on the sofa he likes to have big moves and turns. The. When I go to bed and lay on my side he bounces on the bed. 

Food cravings / aversions: I have found a new Oasis drink in pineapple flavour and can't get enough! It's been warm this week so I'm liking lollies and Ben & Jerrys.

Symptoms: heartburn, usually as I lay down for bed.

Towards the end of this week it's got really hot and I'm struggling to sleep on a night but I could fall asleep stood up through the day.

Emotions: Feeling happier, sleep really has played a part as has reaching 30 weeks, the 10 week countdown feels like we are almost there. 

What I miss: I'm not a big drinker, I like the very occasional glass of wine with lemonade but I am missing it now. Would like to have a beer too, loving the smell of it but definitely sticking to my fizzy pop shandy.

What I'm looking forward to: finishing work and putting my feet up.

Week 29

How far along: 29 weeks

Baby bump: this week baby is the size of a butternut squash weighing around 2.5lb.

What's happening this week: this week has been emotional, whoever said pregnancy was all fluffy has never carried. Worries about money, leaving work, getting everything ready, giving birth. You name it I've stressed about it but all this is perfectly normally.

Making sure you deal low periods by talking to your other half, friends & family will help you get perspective again, do something you enjoy and thinking positive is the way forward. 

I chose to go for a meal with my bestie and Stu has been looking after me with bubbly baths and cuddles.

Purchases:

We visited the Mothercare Outlet this weekend which is full of the normal mothercare products with great discounts but it really is a get it when you see it as there arnt always loads of the item and they might not be there next time you go to shop. 

My first find, very luckily was the changing bag on my with list.

This was a great find and the only one there, it was reduced to £38.50 from £55.

I also got a maternity bra reduced from £16 to £8 and some nursing bras one black, one White reduced to £13 from £26. So worth the visit.

There wasn't any baby boy clothes I liked or in the right sizes this visit but we will go again.

Sleep: very very little. I have struggled to get comfy which lead to me having a childlike paddy and cry. I've researched on the net the best position to lie is on my left hand side and I've had a pillow between my legs, under my bump a small one under my bum and two for my head to raise me up slightly.

Best moment: Father's Day. The kids wrote some cute messages in their cards, we went to The Village Hotel for a Sunday carvery. It was so good my only problem was I couldn't get enough vegetables on my plate! 

Movement: lots of strong movements and little man has been causing me some very uncomfortable moments when I've been walking, feeling like I need to cross my legs to hold him in.

Food cravings / aversions: I'm loving vegetables, cabbage, carrots, swede biazzare.

Symptoms: more bouts of heartburn, tummy going hard when I walk and feeling stabbing pains down below. I was sick on Thursday I was wondering if it was from the iron tablets.

Shortness of breath is more frequent.

Emotions: very teary, sad and upset. I think lack of sleep has a lot to do with it.

What I miss: sleep!!

What I'm looking forward to: the ten week countdown.

How the family is doing: Stu is very good, loving and patient with me even when I'm moody and teary. He deserves a medal.