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Week 23

We had the second scan today which was very cool! All is well and the right size for its age. Apparently it weighs 1lb! (which is fine) It had its head tucked down in my pelvis, so it was a bit camera shy, but we managed to see it hitting itself in the head and seemed to be talking to itself!! Signs of madness already! We also saw a cross section of its heart which was pumping away nicely!
We've narrowed down our buggy choices to the Bugaboo or the Quinny Buzz! Strange names I know. But did see some others today in the street, with brightly coloured wheels which were quite funky!

Week 22.

Only 4 months to go now! I went to try out the Quinny Buzz buggy yesterday and I love it! Very straight forward and it opens up by just touching it! Now, is it too early to buy it? Will they run out? Is it bad luck to have baby stuff in the house?
We've also bought a new hi-fi cabinet for all the equipment we have, so that baby can't get at all the cables! Practical, yet stylish piece of furniture! For the baby, yet not for the baby!
Plenty of movement each day, but mostly when I'm in the car! Must like the music or the vibration. I've read you have to read stories to the baby so that when it comes out, it finds the story soothing and familiar. Has anyone done this? Does it work? Would feel a bit silly reading Mr. Men to myself!
p.s. Its going to be 28 degrees on friday! Heat Wave!

One of those weeks!

Must be Mercury retrograding or something, but its been one of those weeks! First my car's cam belt needed replacing after I took it to the garage 'cause it was stalling and making a loud noise. Then there was some problem with the throttle which doubled the cost! And they couldnt get the part until wednesday! Then there were problems at work with getting my salary. And last night I didnt sleep very well so am now very tired. Then I had to swerve out of the way of a car on the way to work 'cause it veered onto my side of the road and nearly went into me! Oh and the there was a power cut at work yesterday which has now caused my printer to stop working!! I need a cup of tea! Roll on the weekend!

Week 21.

Feeling big but whats new! Feels like I've eaten too much but I still have an appetitie! Baby seems to move when there is any loud noise or music!
We had a good time at Anne's wedding at the weekend. It was good to see some old friends from school. Felt a bit tired the next day though, even though I only danced once! Also met some mothers with their babies and had to have a chat about the merits of their buggies! Duncan found an advert for a 'Quinny Buzz' on the net which was just like a car ad! That peaked his interest! It uses gas hydraulics to unfold!
On sunday we went to visit Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot, as an alternative to St. Peters. It was nice and quiet and small as there was only one patient when we were there, but still not sure, as we're not seeing St. Peters until June.

Week 20! Half way!

Can't believe I'm half way there already! But also worried about how far my tummy can stretch in another 4 months as it is pretty large already! I have now put on 4.5kg which I think is ok, seeing as you can put on up to 15kg by the end! I am also now unable to wear my last work shirt as I can't do up the buttons!! Might just have to go to the shops again!

Movements!

The baby is moving a lot more now. Every day, especially when I'm driving or walking. Its quite bizarre but comforting aswell.
P.S. Dont forget Caz and Suzi's 30th birthday's at the weekend! Oh and Vicki's.

Bank Holiday weekend.

It was a lovely sunny weekend so we did lots of gardening and had our first BBQ of the season! Just a small one for Steve and Vicki and our first baby BBQ guest, Joe! The potato wedges went down well with him!
Im just starting week 19 now and am wearing my maternity top for the first time! Vicki said I look pregnant now rather than the 'not sure if you are just fat' stage! Which is good! Now where can we go for a holiday which doesnt involve much walking or too much heat? Suggestions please...