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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Smile! You’re On Candid Camera
D-day minus 6 (or so I thought)
So I went to see my obstetrician this morning. Nothing out of the ordinary there – as you know, it’s a once a week thing at this stage. Anyway, I had thought it was kinda strange last week that he commented I was ‘holding onto the baby’ – after [...]
Preggie Sex
D-day minus 11
I’m starting to really miss normal sex. Not that I haven’t missed it sooner than this (although previously the issue was more feeling very self-conscious about my ever-increasing size). But now I’m absolutely HANGING for it. Mainly for that feel of body to body. And by body to body I mean the full [...]
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Crazy Pregnancy Dreams
D-day minus 14
Did you have crazy dreams in the lead-up to giving birth? I know it’s considered quite normal to have bizarre stories parade through your head in the first trimester, but I haven’t heard much said about the last few months. Mind you, they’re not crazy so much as unsettling at this point. A [...]
The Countdown
D-day minus 18
It’s all about the countdown now. Especially at night. And it’s keeping me up, dammit! I lie in bed with my mind going round and round in circles. Last night until at least 2am (and then annoyingly bright-eyed at 6.30 despite not having to get up until 9. Grrr.)
“What’s that weird bright orange [...]
Anticipation
D-day minus 19
Lately sleep is fraught with (aside from the obvious bladder interruptions) sudden pains and fears that labor is beginning. It seems every time I wake up I return to bed with sharp cramps, a little back pain, and the thought “it’s starting!”
Is it wrong to be annoyed at the idea of labour beginning [...]
Sleep, Nesting, Weight, And Post-Birth Workouts
D-day minus 20
I’m definitely starting to feel more ready for this baby. And quite happy with what I’ve accomplished around the house this past week (how sad is that!) – although I am somewhat amazed at how much time domestic stuff takes. Honestly, it’s more exhausting than being at work, and not as though anyone [...]
Insomnia
D-day minus 27
Wired. All. Night.
The darn cat didn’t come in last night and I’m quite positive that this is what sparked it off. As much as I tried to tell myself he’d be fine (or if he wasn’t, that it is what it is), I simply could not relax. I’m an insomniac from way back, [...]
Supersize Maternity Pads
D-day minus 28
Nothing quite makes you feel enthused for the day ahead like purchasing a 100 pack of nursing pads and 3 scarily huge packets of maternity pads, does it? Especially when you’re not exactly sure what nursing pads are. Are they the same as breast pads? Or do I need both? They definitely look [...]
The Baby Shower
D-day minus 30
Surely it’s not normal to end up in tears on the morning of your own baby shower? Particularly when it’s for no good reason! Ah, the joys of pregnancy hormones.
I’m getting to the point now where I really can’t be bothered doing any ‘real’ exercise. Besides which, my body is so damn tight [...]
Bringing On Baby