39 Weeks Pregnant

This week I had my 38 week midwife appointment which as usual went well. 

Midwife told me baby is a good size and definitely grown since she last saw me. 
I will next see her at 40 weeks and 1 day if I've not had baby by then and 
will have a stretch and sweep. 

How far along? 39 weeks today 

Symptoms:  I've been feeling tired all the time, also had cramp like pain around my tummy, lower back and pelvis since Thursday.  

Sleep: I feel like I could sleep all the time at the moment. 
I'm still waking up during the night though. 

Miss anything? Feeling comfortable 

Movement: Loads of wiggles as usual

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to: 
- Meeting our little one really don't want to go over due. 

What's In My Hospital Bag

With my due date getting closer and closer I have decided to share with you what I have packed in my hospital bag. 

I have had my hospital bag packed since I was 36 weeks, since this was recommended 

to me by a few people including my midwife. 

I looked through a lot of blogs and helpful lists that I have found to make sure I have everything I feel we will need. 

For Mummy

Here is what I have packed for myself, I chose to use a small suitcase as originally my items were taking up two

bags so I thought it would be much better as a small suitcase has more room plus it's on wheels. 

From top left: 

1. Breast pads and nipple cream 

I have packed some Nuby Breast Pads and a tube of Boots nipple cream

2. 1 x  Nighty from Peacocks and x1 old top both are for labor I'll see which 

I feel more comfy in. 

3. x2 nursing bras from M&S 

4. cheap comfy slippers from Primark 

5. Pj's my mum brought me a set of Amazon which is a breastfeeding vest, mini dressing gown to keep warm and under the bump pj bottoms. 

6. Lightweight dressing gown which is longer than the one that came in the pj set just

 in case

7. Towel and flannel was told its best to pack them 

8. Going home outfit

I have packed some comfy leggings and a nursing top but also a loose fitting top as a spare 

9. Socks I have packed a thick pair for when I am in labor as well as x2 pairs of my normal socks

10. Knickers

11. Ok so the nappies are obviously for baby but i couldn't fit them in the bag I am 

using. I have chosen Aldi size one nappies. 

12.  Maternity Pads

13. Make up bag which fits : 

-  hair bands

- hair brush 

- cleansing wipes

- foundation

- mascara

- lip balm 

- toothbrush and toothpaste

- hand gel 

and my little bag of shampoo, shower gel and moisturizer. 

14. Deodorant 

15. Charger

16. Baby record book (health visitor told me I need to pack this) 

17. Go ahead bars and Isotonic drinks 

For Baby 

I am using my bag from Pink Lining for putting baby's little bits and bobs in and am

surprised how much I could fit in there. 

1. Hat and mittens

2. x4 vests: x2 in newborn and x2 in 0-3 months 

3. Cotton wool pads and wipes 

4. Blanket 

5. snowsuit 

6. x4 sleep suits: x2 in newborn and x2 in 0-3 months

7. x2 bibs 

8. x2 Dummies. 

Things to grab:

- Medication 

- Maternity Notes

- Camera 

- Spare clothes for Stuart 

and my mum will be bringing the car seat as she is also being my labor companion. 

Hopefully we  have got everything that is needed. 

38 Weeks Pregnant

Nothing really interesting has happened this week.
We chose not to go to the Christmas light switch on this week as it generally gets packed.
We did however go to the local church crib and craft fair although we didn't buy anything there.

How far along? 38 weeks today 

Symptoms:  Tiredness, still breathlessness when out and about, not had much braxton hicks this week,,  my feet and ankles are still a little swollen and pressure is still there when I walk also suffering from lower back and pelvic pain this week.

Sleep: waking up a loads and then laying there not being able to drop off for ages 
so am napping during the day.

Best moment this week: Ordering a present for baby in case baby arrives before Christmas.

Miss anything? Feeling comfortable

Movement: Loads of wiggles especially when I started listening to Christmas music yesterday. 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to: 

- My next midwife appointment tomorrow

- putting up the Christmas tree at the weekend

- wrapping up presents and writing Christmas cards

- meeting our little one soon 

37 Weeks Pregnant (Full Term)

So as of today I am officially classed as Full term. 

This means that I could give birth at any point from now onward's. 

This is a scary thought but also exciting knowing that I am getting more and more

closer to meeting our little pickle.

How far along? 37 weeks today 

Symptoms:  Tiredness, still breathlessness when out and about, braxton hicks are still painful and frequent,  my feet and ankles have also swollen up now and its also getting harder to walk due to feeling pressure.  

Sleep: waking up a lot more often during the night and also getting comfy this week has 
been more of a nightmare.

Best moment this week: Sorting out Christmas presents for family. 
I need to work out if we are going to get present/s for baby in case they arrive in time.

Miss anything? Feeling comfortable and being able to go out without being breathless and feeling pressure.

Movement: Loads of wiggles and kicks are still going strong 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to: 

- My next midwife appointment which will be next Thursday 

- feeling more Christmas'y 

35 Weeks Pregnant

This week we have managed to get quiet a bit done. 

Stuart has a week off atm so we have managed to go to Ikea and 

get a wardrobe and chest of drawers ready for baby's room. 

The cot also arrived yesterday which will need to be put together. 

Oh and the travel system has arrived over at my mum's and we will be testing it all out at the weekend. 

On top of that I have started packing baby's part of my hospital bag and am planning to make sure that the rest is done by next week fingers crossed. 

Today was also our second and last antenatal class which wasn't as eventful as last week

but still we learnt a bit. 

How far along? 35 weeks today

Symptoms: This week has been the usual symptoms but today I have had braxton hicks a lot more frequent. 

Sleep: Sleep is ok again for the moment still getting up in the night.  

Movement: Loads of wiggles and kicks as usual

Food cravings: Nothing in particular this week

Happy or moody most of the time: both

Looking forward to: 

- The cot being put together

- Seeing and playing with the travel system 

- getting the hospital bag all sorted 

34 Weeks Pregnant

Today we had our first antenatal class which was interesting. 
I am feeling a little more better about labor now and what to expect. 
There was a lady sitting next to me and Stuart with her partner whilst we watched
a DVD about pain relief they disappeared halfway through and then we were told she
had left as her waters had broken at 37 weeks.
This has made me realize that next week I need to get my skates on and pack 
my hospital bag just in case. 


How far along? 34  weeks  today

Total weight gain: Not checked this week  

Symptoms: Tiredness, achy, breathless when out and about, very clumsy 

Sleep: still struggling with getting comfy and waking up for loo trips followed by baby kicking me awake 

Miss anything? sleeping through the night.

Movement: still loads of kicks and wiggles

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to:

 - sorting out babies room this week finally

- Going to the next antenatal class hopefully
no one will go into labor this time!

33 Weeks Pregnant

This week has been rather busy I had my 32 week appointment with midwife and consultant.
Midwife appointment went well everything is fine and I was told I have very good Iron levels
for a pregnant women. 
The consultant appointment however wasn't the best as it seems they need some medical 
info from 2008 which they don't have and need for when i go into labor. 
So Friday was a day of trying to sort it out and I have managed to get some info 
but not all. 
Monday I sorted a few things out in baby's room and doing more today
and yesterday I was working in the afternoon. 

How far along? 33  weeks  today

Total weight gain: 32lb but hospital and midwife don't seem concerned plus I know I can get the weight off since have done so before.  

Symptoms: Still achy, getting breathless when I go out, lack of sleep (see below). 

Maternity clothes? Brought a dark colored nighty for when am in labor and my mum got me a dark light weight dressing gown and some comfy pjs for after. 

Sleep: Getting up even more for loo trips now, still unable to get comfy. 

Miss anything? sleeping through the night. 

Movement: still loads of kicks and wiggles

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to:

 - The cot arriving this week sometime

- Sorting out baby's room

- Getting all the furniture sorted (Ikea trip needed asap)
- First antenatal class next week

32 +5

31 Weeks Pregnant

My mum came over with my sister at the weekend to spend a bit of time together.

We also had a fish and chippy dinner with Stuart's Dad and Sister which was lovely.

Sunday was a very relaxed day for us we went for a little walk but that was really about it. 

The rest of the week has just been the normal routine of housework etc. 

How far along? 31 weeks today

Total weight gain: I've decided to stop weighing myself every week though I am over the two stone mark now. 

Symptoms: This week I have been aching all over I have also had heartburn.

Sleep: Sleep is not very good atm. I have trouble getting comfy and my pregnancy pillow 

doesn't seem to help combine that with loo trips and vivid dreams which on one occasion was a nightmare I am not getting much sleep atm. 

Movement: After I had a bath sunday evening baby has been moving loads ever since.

Food cravings: Nothing in particular this week

Happy or moody most of the time: both

Looking forward to: 

- Getting this flu jab over with at the weekend
- Meeting my health visitor on Monday 
- My 32 week appointments 
- Stuart's week off work to get babies room all sorted.

30 Weeks Pregnant

This week we managed to get a few things done once getting rid of this cold. 

We managed to get a few baby items second hand in fab condition and fab prices. 

We also had a lovely roast dinner with my mother in law and her husband before they 

went away on holiday for a few weeks.

I also won my first comp in quiet a while the swivel sweeper max.

How far along? 30 weeks today

Total weight gain: I've managed to gain 5lb this week yikes which brings my total gain to
25lbs. 

Symptoms:  Tiredness, heartburn, tender breasts, needing to pee like all the time.

Sleep: Still sleeping well atm apart from waking for loo trips and trying to get comfy.

Best moment this week: Getting more baby bits

Movement: Baby is having days where they move loads and days where they are quiet but

are still doing the recommended amount of kicks in a day. 

Food cravings: Still honey like last week 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy :D

Looking forward to: 

- Stuart taking time off work to help sort out baby's room in 2 weeks time

- buying the last bits we need for baby and my hospital bag

Things we got for baby this week: 
- Travel cot for using over at my mum's got a second hand Hauk one for £10 
- Baby bath got a basic John Lewis one second hand for £2 its a fab size so will
fit well on the moses basket stand that we have borrowed.
- x4 sleepsuits for £1.49 plus postage from ebay. 
- x30 washable wipes 

Things still to buy: 
- Cot which will be ordered end of the month 
- Cot mattress which we are ordering this week 
- sheets for cot 
- waterproof mattress topper for moses basket, cot and our bed
- Furniture for baby's room
- Button up pjs for me 
- Nighty for when I go into labor
- Light weight dark colored dressing gown for me 
 - other little bits for hospital bag

I think thats it i plan to have everything sorted during the week stuart is off work.