How I was feeling; 32-34 weeks Pregnant & counting...

Where has the time actually gone?!

Well into the 30 weeks + now... 

I don't even know where to begin with these weeks... My belly has grown again so much, my appetite has been amazing back to pre-pregnancy (eating big meals, snacking, eating a sh*t ton of fruit) & seeing the baby move and kick so hard - it's as if it's either a foot or a fist sticking out of me!!

I've made more of an effort with leaving the house now, in my previous post, I mentioned that in my 1st week off I did absolutely nothing, but now as time has gone on I've been taking trips out of the house to stay active, albeit if they are outings to someone's  house, it's the change of scene and company that makes all the difference! 

I have also been looking more and more into what I should be packing in my hospital bag - Everyone has such differences it's difficult to know if you're packing/bringing too much or unnecessary stuff - Some hospitals provide things and some don't - it's a bit of a job to know what the heck to pack... Reading up on websites and watching YouTube channels isn't enough, I've taken to asking friends and family what they bought, knowing they had several different births, I've kinda got the realistic version of what you do & don't need. (I'll go into more detail next time!!)

I feel so blessed, but it's kinda boring to have a non-eventful pregnancy, I'm starting to think it's cursed me so much so that either the birth will go slightly wrong OR my baby will have colic and other issues that will require so much MORE of my attention! Is that bad of me to admit!?

My fiancé had a scary dream recently that I went into early labor and as he works away he basically had a nightmare that he couldn't get to me in time & considering I've not had nightmares yet, I found it strangely comforting that he had been thinking about us!

I realize that throughout my posts I've talk a lot about myself & not enough about my partner, after all it takes 2 to make a baby, 2 to be a couple & 2 to be amazing parents! 

We both had weird family dynamics growing up, me with my parents divorce and small family & him with his divide in real parents and step parents & all those "siblings".. We've come to the agreement that we hope Baby Fisher grows up with a very balanced childhood and given the best opportunity to grow up & change be his/her own person! Right from the very beginning we make so many choices for our kids that we forget that they need to learn/expand their own horizons.. Kurt & I will have different disciplinary ways but I hope once we get into it we'll compromise with one another. We don't want to impose on gender roles either.. Your son wants to play dollies and ponies as well as being a fireman and chef - go for it! Your daughter wants to dress up as Darth Vader, be a vet & wear pink ALL THE TIME - then let her! There's nothing wrong with mixing up the colours in their wardrobe either.. I've said to people already that I don't like imposing that blue is for boys and pink is for girls.. RAINBOW COLOURS ALL DAY, EVERY DAY! 

We've even discussed what it would be like to have a gay child.. We're all for it, once they know their own mind - that's the main thing. You don't want to push anything on them, but just let them know that different is good & change can be good too!

What are your views?

 

Sorry went on a tangent... Kurt has been an awesome partner, we've been best friends for 5 years & 9 months.. Ahh college day's were the best (that's when we met!) We are different in so many ways, but we're connected on the same level! Many people say that we're "the best couple" they know of. Seriously - I take that as a compliment. It's not often that you find someone who is a total opposite but it somehow works.. We make each other laugh every single day & care deeply about one another. That is beyond rare, surely? He's 3 years older than me, taller than me & has some pretty weird habits, but I can't say I'm safe from weird habits either.. We both have a bizarre silly sense of humor. We also have the same political, religious, & general well-being views & we end up talking so in depth about stuff. Living with him is almost like a sleepover every night, which is always nice because you always feel at ease with all of the perks of being there all the time *wink wink, nudge nudge*

Have guys found your soul-mate?

How is mum doing?
How far along:33 week 2days
Total weight: 9st 6lbs in the morning & 9st 10lbs at night time
Maternity clothing: 100% in maternity clothing
Sleep: Getting worse.. I'm up right now as I type this..
Best moments of the week: feeling the baby move so much & so often
Miss anything: Work.. Sad as that sounds
Cravings: Nope, none.
Anything made you sick or nauseous: Not really. Travel sickness - what's new...
Gender: Not worried about gender tbh
Symptoms: Aching feet & back
Belly button in or out: 100% Out!

Happy or Moody: Feeling much better & happier
Wedding rings on or off: Engagement ring is still on - fitting better! 

 

How come this whole year has passed by?! 2015 is nearly over - what the actual heck?!

Hope you enjoyed my overly large blog post... 

~Ellie xoxo

How I was feeling.. 29-31 weeks Pregnant & counting...

Not to brag but, pregnancy has been easy for me... I know!!

3rd Trimester has been treating me very well.. I'm shocked!!

A few problems sleeping, but that was bound to happen at some point... 

There honestly hasn't been any problems with my pregnancy - so much so that it's been very uneventful.. A lot of women get problems and I haven't had any really, apart from those varicose veins, which haven't worsened. Thank god! 

Sleep on the other hand has become quite a bit of a slight issue.. I find myself tossing and turning an awful lot at night, mainly because it's comfortable on my left side, but I also love sleeping on my back & before pregnancy I'd be sleeping on my right side - but I forget sometimes it's so nauseating on my right side, but I still end up trying! Imagine a turtle on his back trying to get the right way up - that's how I feel trying to get out of bed, I've decided I have to basically do a slight roll and then move my legs out first not body first!

I also finally managed to get myself some proper maternity clothing, before I was just wearing vests with long flowy tops and leggings, but I've actually picked up a few maternity tops and my 1st pair of maternity jeans! All of which are from New Look - they never let me down! I was starting to give up and only look online, but trouble with that is there's so much choice and you end up reading the reviews and it just puts you off - not to mention the return policy in some shops. Sometimes its free & sometimes there's the extra charge which you have to look out for. 

I officially left work to go on Maternity leave on Oct 1st, most places have settled everything with you and its all standard before you go, but because I work for a small family run ltd company shop, their accountant messed up big time meaning i've not actually got my payslips or my 1st payment for being off... The shop gets a lump sum of money from the government which is then filtered down into smaller payments to me. Bigger shops and businesses have their own policy or their own way of paying you so make sure you know what you're entitled to. 

Overall now that I have left work and have so much free time, I've been trying my best to keep active and out of the house - in my 1st week off I enjoyed the peace and quiet and watched a few things on Netflix that I wouldn't normally have the time for. We still have work going on at the house, thankfully it's been outside work, but it's still not been 100% stress free for me, despite the amazing pregnancy. 

Kurt and I have been thinking more and more about the birth and our options as it will be Christmas time we're taking the winter weather into consideration for our hospital plans & travel! We've also had a lot of fun putting some of the baby stuff together & imagining how things will be once Baby Fisher is here! It was a sudden realization that we're having a baby when we set up the pram... Sh*t is getting so real! 

How is mum doing?
How far along:32 week 2days
Total weight: 9st 6lbs in the morning & 9st 10lbs at night time
Maternity clothing: Finally in maternity clothing.. Top to bottom!
Sleep: Getting worse
Best moments of the week: having a great midwife appointment
Miss anything: Feeling like my 'normal' self
Cravings: Nope, none.
Anything made you sick or nauseous: Not really.
Gender: Kinda swaying towards it being a girl....
Symptoms: Varicose veins & aching ribs
Belly button in or out: 100% Out! It hurts most of the time   

Happy or Moody: 50/50. Feeling down but not depressed. majority of the time i'm okay
Wedding rings on or off: Engagement ring is still on - fitting better!