The journey through our latest pregnancy and looking back at our last
What a year it’s been at the farm. Boo turned three in January and then started nursery in April. It was a big step for me letting go of my baby but she absolutely loves it. So much so that she now stays for her lunch every day during term time. Lambing was lovely as … [Read more…]
In what can only be described as Sod’s law, my weekly trip to the antenatal day unit on Christmas Eve was eventful. The consultant said my top was the best she had seen all week so I was quite pleased about that. My blood pressure was the best it’s been all pregnancy and my blood … [Read more…]
So here we are. The next four-weekly update in the saga pregnancy. After my 28 week scan four weeks ago, I stupidly uttered these famous last words to Hubster: “I’m sure they saw me more often at this point when I was pregnant with Boo”. BIG mistake. The very next day, a midwife rang … [Read more…]
Before you get married, I think it’s really important to discuss whether you want children with your future spouse. For the simple reason that it must be awful if one partner wants kids but the other doesn’t. To be honest, I can’t ever remember ‘the chat’ and, as it was, we had our chief bridesmaid … [Read more…]
You’d think having a child myself would make it easier to choose presents for other people’s children but I am afraid it doesn’t. I feel as if I never get it right. Is it the right thing age-wise, will they play with it, will their parents hate me (think musical instruments, that kind of thing). … [Read more…]
I’ve always loved Next. When Hubster and I first moved in together, I felt like a ‘proper adult’ when I got my first Next Directory. It feels like Christmas when I get the new directory at the beginning of the season and I make a mental list every time. I am part of the Next … [Read more…]
I make a Christmas cake every year. It’s a boozy affair started sometimes, as early as October, and I wouldn’t recommend driving after a slice. I didn’t make one when I was pregnant with Boo as I selfishly thought why should I if I can’t eat it myself? I am afraid I have taken the … [Read more…]
As life goes by (deep I know), you seem to always remember the firsts. Your first day at school, the first lottery ticket you bought, your first alcoholic drink. More often than not though, you don’t remember the last times. Your last holiday (Spain, 2009), your last ‘proper’ night out (May 2010). When you have … [Read more…]
Maternity clothes. You either love them or you hate them. Most of mine are from my pregnancy with Boo and are mostly made of black jersey. I was pregnant at more or less exactly the same season with Boo as with this baby so that has come in handy. This is my comfy outfit. Leggings … [Read more…]
I’m a big advocate of excuses. The dog ate my homework, that kind of thing. Since being pregnant this time though, it seems I am milking these moods and hormones for all they are worth. Last week, for example, I had a total neurotic rant at Hubster, for nothing. Nothing. Bless him, he nipped out … [Read more…]
