Geeky Nonsense

Well, just over 6 weeks actually, until the baby is due. Everything is pretty much sorted out, just a few little things left to do.  I’m still terrified of labour, but quite excited about coming home afterwards with a baby! I’m still not 100% convinced it’s a boy, but I’ll just have to wait and see now I suppose.

I’m getting a lot more backache and pain in my hips, especially at night or if I’ve been walking a lot. Apparently, that’s normal at this stage.  Luckily, I’ve only put on a stone in weight (according to my midwife, that’s not too much), which hopefully means it won’t be too difficult to lose the excess weight afterwards. Although, it will be nearly Christmas….lots of nice food around, so we’ll see.

Pushchair and car seat arrived today. Spent an hour and a half putting pushchair together…it’s virtually a tank! It fits in our boot (only just though), and is all in working order. There is quite a large (ever-expanding) pile of baby things in our Living Room, and a slightly smaller (rapidly expanding) pile in the Bedroom.

Received a lovely baby blanket from a friend, she knitted it herself, and a really lovely, soft teddy bear from my Fiance’s Mum (who has also knitted blankets and clothes for the baby).

Still haven’t definitely decided on a name, but we both like ‘Alexander’, so might end up going with that. We’ll see. Also need to choose a middle name.

All my maternity clothes arrived, some of them are still too big, but I’m sure I’ll need them eventually! So far, baby stuff wise, I have bought:

Bottles

Breast Pump (manual, not electric…they scare me a bit)

Microwave Steriliser

Pack of 3 baby vest-type things

Nappy Disposal System (yet to arrive)

I’m trying to get a few little bits each month, then get the more expensive stuff nearer September. Most of it isn’t too expensive so far…although that may change.

I’ve felt the baby move quite a lot over the last few days, mainly in the evening and early in the morning. It sort of feels like it’s rolling over…very odd, in a good way. The only downside is my stomach muscles ache every now and then, I assume it’s because they are being stretched.

Went to see the Midwife this morning, everything is fine. Got to listen to the baby’s heartbeat, that was fine too. Next appointment will be with GP, just for a check-up.

Midwife talked about ante-natal classes, I’m not sure if I’ll bother with these. I’ve spoken to a few other people about it, and it seems that they are a bit pointless, you can get all the info. you need on the Internet or from books. Will have to have a think about it. Still waiting for my maternity clothes to arrive, although the ‘Bump bands’ arrived yesterday…haven’t really looked at them yet though. I’m also considering getting one of those V-shaped pillows, they’re supposed to help you sleep and be good for when you’re breast-feeding.