i am at 38 weeks and i just can't believe it! the time has flown by! to be honest i was expecting to feel worse than what i'm feeling. for 38 weeks (and so close to the end), i feel pretty good! my tummy is still quite high, so i don't think ducky will be here any day soon. he is laying in the correct position at least. according to the doctor, all is well and that is the most important part.
how far along? 38 weeks
maternity clothes? nothing, yay me!!
sleep? it is getting a bit more uncomfortable to sleep & i can't lay for too long on one side.
best moment this week? we heard his healthy little heartbeat on Friday. i also LOVED seeing wayne's happy face on friday when the doctor showed him how to feel ducky's head (and bottom).
miss anything? nothing really.
movement? ducky is very busy when wayne touches my tummy and when it's time for me to go to bed at night.
food cravings? milkshake
anything making you queasy or sick? nothing for this week.
ducky's size? 49-50cm from head to heel.
ducky's weight? 3.18kg (according to the scan the previous week) but on average ducky should weigh around 3-3.2kg
size of bump? 38cm
interesting facts about ducky? ♥ ducky now has a firm grasp, which i will soon be able to test when i hold his hand for the first time. ♥ ducky's true eye colour may not reveal itself for weeks or months. ♥ he is continuing to add fat. ♥ and also fine tuning his brain & nervous system.
what Ducky is currently doing? ♥ he is busy moving his head down into my pelvis (that’s the reason for me wanting to pee all the time). the doctor (and wayne) checked on friday and he is about 2/3 laying correctly, but not ready to come out yet. ♥ he adores his daddy & can't wait for him to touch his mommy's tummy. ducky gives his daddy then a BIG hello by kicking & squirming around.
labour signs? nope
belly button in or out? in
wedding rings or or off? on
happy or moody? super happy and excited to meet this little man!
looking forward to? finishing off his room.
what mommy is feeling? ♥ i still don't have swollen feet and feel pretty great for being so close to the end. ♥ yesterday we went to the marylebone summer fair and my body is a bit tired from all the walking around.
I am busy washing all his little blankies and his tiny clothes. it is so cute to see those little thingies hanging on the drying rack. the only problem i have is that it is taking a bit longer to dry because it's been raining here since the weekend and it doesn't look like it's going to clear up very soon.
how far along? 37 weeks
maternity clothes? nothing, yay me!!
sleep? a bit better than last week. the hay fever season hast been to kind to Wayne so far, so he struggles with a block nose at night. (he can sleep because the hay fever tablets make him very sleepy but the block nose keep me awake).
best moment this week? to see him on the scan on friday & hear that he is a happy and healthy little boy (with a big head - he got that from his daddy). i was also super happy to find out that he is still a boy and that the technician didn't make a mistake the first time around (he even showed us his little tools).
miss anything? nothing really.
movement? all the time!! he has BOTH feet now on either sides of my ribs and LOVES to jive around when it's time for his mommy to sleep.
food cravings? gherkins & cheese
anything making you queasy or sick? nothing for this week.
ducky's size? 49cm from head to heel.
ducky's weight? 3.18kg (according to the scan)
size of bump? 36cm
interesting facts about ducky? ♥ ducky is now considered to be full term. ♥ many babies now have a full head of hair, with locks up to 3.5cm long. ♥ antibodies continue to transfer through the placenta to improve the immune system of ducky.
what Ducky is currently doing? ♥ he is busy moving his head down into my pelvis (that’s the reason for me wanting to pee all the time). ♥ ducky is simulating breathing by inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid, sucking on his thumb, blinking and pivoting from side to side. (He is practicing all these new skills for his next gig - being a newborn. ♥ he adores his daddy & can't wait for him to touch his mommy's tummy. ducky gives his daddy then a BIG hello by kicking & squirming around.
labour signs? nope
belly button in or out? in
wedding rings or or off? on
happy or moody? super happy and excited to meet this little man!
looking forward to? finishing off his room.
what mommy is feeling? ♥ i’m feeling more tired now and love my afternoon power nap. ♥ my body gets tired quicker than normal now, i can't sit still for too long or can't stand for too long. ♥ it's also getting more difficult to put on things like socks or even get up from the sofa. ♥ luckily i have now swollen feet or hands and i think the rainy & cool london weather is helping for that.
now that my maternity leave is FAST approaching, i’ve started to look at all the creative ideas on the web for ducky’s room & what i can make myself.
here is a few of the ideas i really like:
- LOVE everything about that nursery
- cloud mobile
- stuffed animals on the changing table
- the curtains
- material book
- origami mobile
- yellow crib
- all the different colours in this nursery – so colourful!
i can’t wait to get his room ready!
i’m really starting to feel pregnant and my tummy is getting HUGE! the time has gone by so quickly that it just seems like i shouldn't’ be this big yet! aaaand i have still not worn a single piece of maternity clothing! wooohoo for me (and my finances)!!
it’s also been raining cats & dogs around here (non-stop actually). i was happy about the rain because we didn’t get a lot during winter BUT i am so ready for sunshine! we did have a bit of sun on saturday but wayne had to work the whole day so, to enjoy the sun; i ate my breakfast & lunch outside. (but it is still not warm enough to wear short sleeves).
how far along? 33 weeks
maternity clothes? nothing, yay me!!
sleep? not that bad actually, only have to get up once during the night to go and pee (and that’s not even every night).
best moment this week? his little feet in my ribs (even if it is on the sore side & not very comfortable) it is still cute!!
miss anything? nothing really.
movement? all the time!! he is SUPER active from about 11am until about 3pm and then again active from about 8pm until 11pm. he still prefers my right side & my ribs.
food cravings? frozen yoghurt and ice cream
anything making you queasy or sick? nothing for this week.
ducky's size? 44cm from head to heel.
ducky's weight? 2kg (same as a fresh coconut)
size of bump? 32cm
interesting facts about ducky? ♥ ducky’s skull is still soft but the rest of his bones in his body are hardening. ♥ he may have a mop of hair by now. ♥ he will be putting on about 224g of weight per week.
what Ducky is currently doing? ♥ he is busy moving his head down into my pelvis (that’s the reason for me wanting to pee all the time). ♥ testing out his 5 senses: he can see the liquid world around him; feel sensation when he grabs a toe or sucks on a finger; taste the amniotic fluid he's swallowing; and hear your heartbeat, your voice, and the rumble of your stomach. Of course, there's no air in the amniotic sac to carry scent, but if there were, he could also smell his environment.
labour signs? nope
belly button in or out? in
wedding rings or or off? on
happy or moody? super happy and excited to meet this little man!
looking forward to? listening to his heartbeat on friday. and this is also my last week at work!! woohoo! last time (for a while) to travel in peak time to work & back. last time (for a while) to encounter super rude people on the trains, who ignore the fact that my tummy is in their faces and still refuse to get up for this pregnant lady.
what mommy is feeling? ♥ i’m honestly feeling great even if i’m not as mobile as normal! ♥ starting to get a bit short of breath when i go up all the stairs at the tube & train stations. ♥ panicky because i read on all the websites that how important it is to have your hospital bag already packed – but ducky’s room isn’t even ready yet, so how can i think about a hospital bag… ♥ i forget sometimes that i have a bump & try to squeeze into place or standing to close to drawers & cupboards when i open them. ♥ i can’t sit still in one position for too long.
have a fun week!! xxx
my pregnancy is flying by. i can’t believe i only have 8 more weeks to go! it is SUPER exciting! i am starting to get a little nervous about having everything ready for this little one in time. it actually is starting to make me feel scatter brained & all over the place, i guess the best thing to do is to take one task at a time. i am SO anxious to meet this little ducky. i can’t wait to hold him, kiss him, hug him and just stare at him!!
we went this morning for our 32 week check-up at the doctors & everything is perfect!
{just the tip of my shoes are still visible}
how far along? 32 weeks
maternity clothes? nothing, yay me!!
sleep? not that bad. only have to get up during the night to go and pee (even if it only feels like a tablespoon full). wayne’s snoring also keeps me up but it’s better now that he drinks half a hayfever tablet a night.
best moment this week? feeling this little boy kicking around like CRAZY! on wednesday he had a quiet day, so when he starting kicking & moving around that evening – we were so happy (we were worried there for a bit).
miss anything? nothing really.
movement? all the time!! he is laying head down now, curled up on his side with his back on my right side. i think this is his favourite position at the moment, because then he can give his mommy a good old kick in her ribs.
food cravings? frozen yoghurt with fruit
anything making you queasy or sick? nothing for this week.
ducky's size? 42cm from head to heel.
ducky's weight? 1.7kg (same as a fresh coconut)
size of bump? 32cm
interesting facts about ducky? ♥ ducky now gaining layers of fat & this makes his skin soft & smooth. ♥ his skin will become pinker now & less transparent. ♥ may have hair. ♥ ducky is gaining weight fast & will double it from now until his birth. ♥ fingernails & toenails now fully formed.
what Ducky is currently doing? ♥ he is busy blinking, looking around, grabbing things, making faces, practicing his breathing, peeing & listening to everything around him. (kind of what he will be doing for the first 3 months of his life).
labour signs? nope
belly button in or out? in
wedding rings or or off? on
happy or moody? super happy and excited to meet this little man!
looking forward to? the long weekend! (bank holiday on Monday).
what mommy is feeling? ♥ i’m suppose to start getting Braxton Hicks contractions – to prepare my body for what’s going to happen. luckily not had any of those. ♥ i’ve been told that it’s a good idea to start packing the hospital bag. yikes! ♥ suppose to get a lot of heartburn & shortness of breath. i only get heartburn if i eat oranges & if i’m hungry but other than that i don’t get it often. shortness of breath i get when i climb the steps out of the tube stations. ♥ from now on our check-up appointments are every 2 weeks. ♥ leg cramps at night is common. i do get those but mostly when my feet are cold. ♥ i am VERY lucky! i actually feel GREAT! i am getting more tired but it’s not that bad. i just can’t believe that in about 8 weeks i will have a wriggling little mister in my arms! 
for everyone in the UK – have a great long weekend! (with rain).
for everyone in SA & everywhere else – have a great weekend!!
how far along? 30 weeks
maternity clothes? still nothing
sleep? not too bad I think, if i start my night sleeping on wayne – i only wake up one to go to the bathroom.
best moment this week? spending a fantastic time with my cousin, Carmen, & her husband, Emile when they came to visit us for a few days. in baby moments: probably when wayne was telling ducky a story & i told wayne that there’s no need for him to talk so load because ducky’s ears are still new (so they work perfectly well) and then ducky kicked wayne really hard against his ear – like he was saying: “dad really, i’m not deaf – i can hear you perfectly well”.
miss anything? nothing really.
movement? all the time!! i am still trying to work out now what’s his head & bum. ducky is VERY active when it’s time for me to sleep.
food cravings? nothing for this week
anything making you queasy or sick? nothing for this week.
ducky's size? 40cm from head to heel.
ducky's weight? 1.3kg
interesting facts about ducky? ♥ when ducky is sleeping now, he will also have dreams. ♥ ducky’s lungs & digestive system are almost fully developed. ♥ ducky is able to tell light from dark & can even track a light source. so if i shine a flashlight on my tummy, ducky will move his head to follow the light & even reach out to touch it. ♥ ducky has eyebrows & can even bat his eyelashes. ♥ sucky will also respond to loud noises with extra kicks. ♥ ducky still can’t feel temperature or pain, since his nerve sells are still maturing.
labour signs? nope
belly button in or out? in
wedding rings or or off? on
happy or moody? super happy!
looking forward to? the weekend (I want to do as little as possible this weekend). dinner with our friend Willie tonight.
what mommy is feeling? ♥ i am getting more tired now. ♥ can’t walk that fast anymore. ♥ found our first prenatal class quite interesting this week. and we are both looking forward to the next class. ♥ going to the loo SO SO many times, and the constant rainy weather here in london doesn’t help. ♥ i know i still have 10 weeks to go, but getting a bit worried that we won’t have everything ready for when ducky gets here. ♥ we STILL haven’t decided on a name for ducky.
how far along? 27 weeks
maternity clothes? still nothing
sleep? i sleep now A LOT better since i got my maternity pillow but still wake up a bit.
best moment this week? ducky calming down as soon as wayne starts singing and reading for him.
miss anything? some summer weather but pregnancy related…nothing really.
movement? all the time!! i am trying to work out now what’s his head & bum.
food cravings? nothing for this week
anything making you queasy or sick? nothing for this week.
ducky's size? 37cm from head to heel.
ducky's weight? 900g
interesting facts about ducky? ♥ ducky is sleeping & waking at regular intervals. ♥ ducky’s little eyes are opening & closing now. ♥ ducky is perhaps even sucking on his fingers. ♥ i might even start to feel ducky having the hiccups.
labour signs? nope
belly button in or out? in
wedding rings or or off? on
happy or moody? super happy!
looking forward to? next appointment on saturday (7th April) to listen to ducky’s little heartbeat AND to the Easter weekend coming up!
what mommy is feeling? ♥ Pretty GREAT!! pregnancy brain is a bit of an issue for me at the moment. i’m not use to forgetting stuff! for example: wayne asked me the other day if i threw away some spoilt fruit in our recycling bin (since it was collection day) and my answer to wayne was: YES, i’ve done it! the next morning (after collection) he opened the fridge & saw the fruit & then he asked me again if i threw it away, and again i replied YES! he told me then that i didn’t because it is still in the fridge. i didn’t believe him because i remember going to the bin and throwing it out. and i argued with him about this, so that he eventually told me to come and have a look in the fridge. i just couldn’t believe that i didn’t do it! (i still think i threw it out but someway or another they ended back in the fridge).
in other news:
this long weekend we were all hoping for some lovely hot & sunny weather like we had the last couple of days (photo above taken on sunday) BUT this was the heading in the papers this morning:
From sunshine to snow in two days: Severe weather warnings issued (click on link to view the article).
so NO sunny weather for us this weekend!
on that lovely note – have a great week!
last week’s (20 weeks) update was very late, sorry for that – but here is the 21 week pregnancy update (on time):
how far along? 21 weeks
maternity clothes? still nothing
sleep? i do wake up a few times during the night when my hips get sore (and then i keep wayne out of sleep – sorry for that my wonderful husband). i can’t wait for my maternity pillow.
best moment this week? feeling the baby starting to move in my tummy. AND seeing wayne’s excited face now that he can feel ducky too!
miss anything? sleeping on my back. mayonnaise on a fish finger sandwich.
movement? yes i am starting to feel this little one
food cravings? nothing for this week
anything making you queasy or sick? still the brushing my teeth thing & i still can’t eat cereal.
have you started to show yet? Yes
ducky's size? 27cm (was 26cm last week) from head to heel – this is the length of a carrot & almost a ruler.
ducky's weight? 360g (from last weeks 300g)
interesting facts about ducky? ♥ ducky’s eyebrows & lids are present now. ♥ ducky’s eyelids are still closed, this is to help protect against wandering hands & toes. ♥ ducky will still be able to tell between light and dark though. ♥ i will soon feel ducky practicing his martial art skills in my tummy – will then feel full fledged kicks and jabs.
labour signs? nope
belly button in or out? in
wedding rings or or off? on
happy or moody? super happy!
looking forward to? my scan on the 24th Feb & going home for 2 weeks in March
what mommy is feeling? ♥ pretty great! i had swollen feet the other night but it went away - so now i lift my feet up as soon as i get a chance.
and i am HALF way through my pregnancy!!
how far along? 20 weeks
maternity clothes? still nothing
sleep? i sleep fine if i start of with sleeping on wayne. i can’t wait for my maternity pillow.
best moment this week? people are starting to ask me how far along i am & when baby is due. and the dream i had the other night – it was ALL about cupcakes!
miss anything? sleeping on my back.
movement? little bits of flutters
food cravings? cupcakes… (even had a dream about it)
anything making you queasy or sick? brushing my teeth is still a mission, cleaning a pot from the night before (that we soaked in water) and hair in my mouth.
have you started to show yet? Yes
ducky's size? 16.4cm from head to bum (length of a big banana) & 26cm from head to heel.
ducky's weight? 300g (from last weeks 240g)
interesting facts about ducky? ♥ hair is starting to grow. ♥ for first 20 weeks ducky’s legs are curled up against the torso & therefore hard to measure but now after 20 weeks ducky’s measurements will be from head to toe. ♥ ducky is swallowing more these days (good to practice for digestive system).
labour signs? nope
belly button in or out? in
wedding rings or or off? on
happy or moody? super happy!
looking forward to? my scan on the 24th Feb & going home for 2 weeks in March
what mommy is feeling? ♥ pretty great but starting to feel heartburn when drinking 0fruit juice.
see not a lot of snow:
wayne had to work on sunday and here is his photos of the city with a bit of snow:
my lovely husband sharing his cup of coffee with me while he is working & Londoners attempt at a snowman:
how far along? 19 weeks
maternity clothes? still nothing
sleep? not so great last night - i was cold (no power for the heating)
best moment this week? wayne getting up early one morning to make me a water bottle to keep me warm in bed
miss anything? sleeping on my back.
movement? nope nothing yet
food cravings? not really anything this week
anything making you queasy or sick? brushing my teeth is still a mission
have you started to show yet? Yes, i actually think my breasts are bigger than my tummy.
ducky's size? 15cm from head to bum (size of a big tomato)
ducky's weight? 240g (wow from 150g, last week, to 240g)
interesting facts about ducky? ♥ sensory development is exploding because this week ducky’s brain is creating smell, taste, hearing, vision & touch. ♥ ducky is also sprouting hair on his/her scalp.
labour signs? nope
belly button in or out? in
wedding rings or or off? on
happy or moody? super happy!
looking forward to? my scan on the 24th Feb & going home for 2 weeks in March
what mommy is feeling? ♥ some achiness in my lower tummy (this is normal & caused by stretching of ligaments that support my growing uterus)
