Author Archives: Karen

Possible career change??

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Karen

Ok, so I’m doing the Web Design course, it’s going reasonably well. I’m considering Web Design or some sort of Web career instead of Teaching Assisstant/Teacher. On the plus side, this means I could work from home, so spend more … Continue reading →

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What am I doing?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Karen

Well, I’m going back to work in about a month, but only for 3 mornings per week. I’m starting a course in Web Design, only a very basic one though. The rest of the time I’ll be busy with Alexander. … Continue reading →

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How having a baby has changed me.

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Karen

I’m far less concerned about my career/studies. I used to think these were very important, now the are something to think about and deal with  if/when I have time, which is fine. I thought I’d be in a rush to … Continue reading →

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Alexander

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Karen

He’s lovely, but very noisy at night!

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I had our baby!

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Karen

I want to write everything I remember about the birth, so here goes: Waters broke early hours of Monday morning (about 2.30 am), went to hospital, they kept me in as I was only 36 weeks and 5 days, stayed … Continue reading →

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6 weeks to go!

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Karen

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! … Continue reading →

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Finished work now!

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Karen

Today was my last day at work! I am 29 weeks and 3 days pregnant. Maternity pay/leave actually starts in August, but summer holiday starts today.  I got a bit emotional and had a bit of a cry in the … Continue reading →

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27 weeks

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Karen

So, as of tomorrow I will be 27 weeks pregnant. We have a lot of baby stuff now, only need to get a few more bits (I think). Started packing hospital bag, just in case. I’ll be finishing work in … Continue reading →

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Baby things

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Karen

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 … Continue reading →

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Baby boy!

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Karen

Had my 20 week scan today, looks like we will bw having a baby boy!   I’m happy about this, but I had convinced myself it was a girl. I have 2 younger sisters, so I have an idea what … Continue reading →

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