It's weird knowing that there is a new life growing inside you, particularly when only you can feel it moving. This week, Chimmy has been making much stronger, more definite moves, and has delighted daddy Scott with a few swift kicks to his hand and arm. She is certainly active in the morning!
I've been very self-indulgent this week, and have purchased a glider chair and footstool for the nursery - I tried them out in John Lewis a week ago, and decided I NEEDED one... but I didn't want to spend £200 on one! The ebay bargain was £30 so I'm chuffed :D
I got to meet up with an old school friend last weekend - the aforementioned Kirsty. It was like we only left school yesterday - we clicked back into the same comfortable status that old friends have. Kirsty is due a couple of weeks after me, so we were able to do some shopping without feeling like we were dragging the other halves out against their wills!
I've officially started my countdown to the start of maternity leave now - 40 more days of teaching - doesn't sound much, does it? I'm now getting frequent funny looks from children from other year groups (who haven't been told I'm pregnant) and a few of the bolder ones have asked me outright. One delightful girl commented, "You're getting fat Miss!" Lovely!
I'm off to Holy Family Church now for the first Holy Communion for a few children in my class - should be interesting - I've never been to mass outside school!
Let me know how you're all getting on too - would be great to hear from you :D
Sunday 17 May 2009
Monday 4 May 2009
Week 20 - second scan results!!!
It's been a busy couple of weeks - I've been to my aquanatal classes at Romsey, plus a couple of NCT sales where I picked up more babygros, a baby bath and some groovy toys.
I had a bit of a scare on Tuesday this week - came over very dizzy at school on Tuesday, with pins and needles, queasiness and a pounding head. My knight in shining armour came to collect me and brought me to mums to await a doctor's appointment. The doctor took all of 30 seconds to check my bloodpressure only to tell me I need to rest. Thanks. But on further research (via the Cow and Gate website) I found it was probably due to sleeping on my back - the baby's position is such that there is no cushion between the baby and my spine, as my placenta is at the front. Essentially, baby had cut off my circulation in my sleep, resulting in a whole body head rush! Bad baby!
Wednesday saw the arrival of the 20 week scan at last, and it turns out that after all my speculation (I'm sure it's a boy... yada yada yada) I am, in fact, expecting a little girl. She is currently around 16cm from crown to rump, and growing rapidly, as evidenced by my bump.
On the subject of bumps, I have to say it feels so strange to look down to see a big tummy and to think "that's so cool - I love it" rather than "Oh my word, I'm so fat!" I've been overweight for my entire adult life, and have made a conscious effort to hold in my tummy whenever I'm out, so the concept of relaxing my tummy is very odd.
My brother and sister-in law to be, Graham and Tess, have given me a whole load of gorgeous clothes now that we know I'm having a girl, as their little girl, Amelia, is now nearly 15 months old. I've also got a moses basket and bouncer coming my way from them.
Clothing-wise, I think we're good up to 3 months now, so I can relax a little, although the shopping bug is never one I lose. Another friend of ours is giving us her son's cot, and we're being given bags of toys and other bits too, so we're getting well kitted out.
Daddy's having a busy time of it lately too, with multiple photoshoots going on around the south. It all helps with our finances, though, as he is getting paid more often than not :D Today we're setting up our garage as a photo studio so that people can come to us for shoots. Hopefully I'll also get my 20 week bump photo done today. Scary stuff!
Anyhoo, hope you're all well, and that the idea of another rock chick in the Chalmers' household isn't too scary for you. First tattoo won't be until at least 18 months - don't worry :P
I had a bit of a scare on Tuesday this week - came over very dizzy at school on Tuesday, with pins and needles, queasiness and a pounding head. My knight in shining armour came to collect me and brought me to mums to await a doctor's appointment. The doctor took all of 30 seconds to check my bloodpressure only to tell me I need to rest. Thanks. But on further research (via the Cow and Gate website) I found it was probably due to sleeping on my back - the baby's position is such that there is no cushion between the baby and my spine, as my placenta is at the front. Essentially, baby had cut off my circulation in my sleep, resulting in a whole body head rush! Bad baby!
Wednesday saw the arrival of the 20 week scan at last, and it turns out that after all my speculation (I'm sure it's a boy... yada yada yada) I am, in fact, expecting a little girl. She is currently around 16cm from crown to rump, and growing rapidly, as evidenced by my bump.
On the subject of bumps, I have to say it feels so strange to look down to see a big tummy and to think "that's so cool - I love it" rather than "Oh my word, I'm so fat!" I've been overweight for my entire adult life, and have made a conscious effort to hold in my tummy whenever I'm out, so the concept of relaxing my tummy is very odd.
My brother and sister-in law to be, Graham and Tess, have given me a whole load of gorgeous clothes now that we know I'm having a girl, as their little girl, Amelia, is now nearly 15 months old. I've also got a moses basket and bouncer coming my way from them.
Clothing-wise, I think we're good up to 3 months now, so I can relax a little, although the shopping bug is never one I lose. Another friend of ours is giving us her son's cot, and we're being given bags of toys and other bits too, so we're getting well kitted out.
Daddy's having a busy time of it lately too, with multiple photoshoots going on around the south. It all helps with our finances, though, as he is getting paid more often than not :D Today we're setting up our garage as a photo studio so that people can come to us for shoots. Hopefully I'll also get my 20 week bump photo done today. Scary stuff!
Anyhoo, hope you're all well, and that the idea of another rock chick in the Chalmers' household isn't too scary for you. First tattoo won't be until at least 18 months - don't worry :P
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