AJ's Antics

I'm now classed as 'full term'! Russell could arrive any day now! The Doc says 'average' between 8 - 8 1/2 pounds (3.2kgs) and close to the due date...he doesn't expect me to be early...and he will induce at about 7 days over if needed....not long to go!! My feet are starting to get 'fat' of an afternoon...especially if I've been on them too much that day. I've also been getting 'fat' fingers when I wake up of a morning...after a few stretchs and a warm shower they feel fine. I think there are lots more of those lovely fluids floating around my body. I think the baby has stopped growing so much and all the extra weight from this week has gone to my butt! Hopefully it won't take too long to loose it again after the birth...I don't think it helps that all I want to eat is Raspberry jam on toast...and anything else sweet! I have also been drinking waaaay to much milk...nothing else seems to quench the night time thirst I have...all ...

It has been almost 3 whole years since we bought Jester home to live with us. Althought his birthday was actually yesterday...we slept in and were to tired to take him to the beach...so we took him today instead, not that he doesn't go most weekend anyway. He did get a treat yesterday and pancakes for breakfast this morning! As well as a new ball for the beach...what a spoilt dog!

I think my belly is really starting to drop this week, even DH noticed it when I gave him a hug good-bye for work this morning. I had a lovely day to myself today, walking the dog, tidying up around the house, shopping at Spotlight and planning all the things I want to get done before the baby arrives...still a long list...lots of quilts and sewing projects I want to get finished, cleaning and sorting shelves etc.... I wonder if I will get it all done?? The OB's appointment was the same same, BP good, Blood test from last week all good, Baby in the right position, head down a little further. I know I need to go to them just in case but they seem like such a waste of money. Hopefully the Doc gets a midnight call out for the birth so he can earn his money! I really can't believe we are so close to meeting our little one! I'm not 'over' the pregnancy yet, as most people are suggesting and think I will miss my belly when it is gone. I'm still shocked at how easy it ...

It is a very strange feeling...not 'working' anymore. People have been telling me that I will still be working...just getting paid less for a more rewarding job! 7 years at the one school, has now come to an end and I start on a whole new way of life. It is very exciting and a little scary at the same time. I think they will miss me...if not all the work I did there but it was nice to leave on a high note and be appreciated for what I did do.

What a busy week! I think I over did it a little as now I am sick! Only affecting my head not my whole body thank goodness, but a few days off work should fix that and then I only have a few to go! On Saturday I had my Baby shower, with a few surprise guests! My Mum and little sister Bee surprised me by arriving at lunch time on Saturday just in time to finish preparing for the shower. I had a feeling a few weeks ago that Bee might be coming, but then she stopped talking about it so I didn't think she would, but I didn't think Mum would as she will be back visiting again in just two weeks. I have since found out that a LOT of people knew they were coming and all of them managed to keep the secret. Thank you! It was a wonderful surprise and I was super pleased I got to share the day with both my sisters and mum! There were also about 20 guests, mostly from work, who tell me they all had a good time. We played silly games and had a good laugh and Russell got super spoilt. Mum bou...

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Thanks Milly! My cousin's daughter Indiana Fay was born at 27 1/2 weeks last week...and although doing fine she is very tiny at just over 2 pounds. So the lovely Milly sent me a couple of Premie shirts for her to wear in hospital. They are in the post on the way to Rochelle and Eddie. Fingers crossed that Indiana continues to do well.