PREGNANCY UPDATE - WEEK 36

Pregnancy Update - Week 33

I thought I'd kickstart February with a pregnancy update for you guys. I've been really slacking with these updates, actually with blogging full stop. But I feel that a huge part of this is because January saw me just completely exhausted with my pregnancy and it was by far one of the toughest months that I've been through so far. In January I had just gone into my third trimester and not only did I suffer with complete exhaustion but I was also diagnosed with Anaemia, so I just had no energy levels whatsoever. Honestly it's so hard tying to find the words to decribe just how tired and exhausted I was feeling, I've never felt anything like it in my life. I had to take some time out of work and sadly some time away from my blog. I'm having to take three iron tablets a day to help me with my anaemia and I'm trying to get as much rest as I can, so I feel a good 70% better. I think it also helps that I'm finish work for a year in a weeks time and I am literally counting down the days. It's such a crazy thought that I can't get my head around.... No more work for a YEAR! 

As far as bump and baby go there is so much to report back and as you can see from the pictures, little man has gotten so big; He is pilling on the pounds. As amazing as it is to see him grow, it also terrifies me! I mean I have to push him out and with six and half weeks before his due date I just keep thinking he can't get any bigger, can he? My midwife has already broken the news that I can which just makes me feel more anxious as the due date gets closer. Although I am really excited to meet him, see him and hold him. I think the whole labour thing is bitter sweet, I'm just trying to get my head around that it is actually going to happen and soon. 

How far along? Today I am 33 weeks and 5 days. 

Movement? My little boy is already like me in the fact that he is the biggest fidget bum ever. In the last couple of weeks his movements have been non stop and I am constantly seeing and feeling him have a good wiggle around. I have a feeling that he has really long legs as I'm constantly seeing a foot or leg pop out. As wonderful as it is being able to see him move underneath my skin, it can be really uncomfortable at times, so much so that I tickle my skin to make him pop his feet back in and he responds. I just love our little moments like this.

Food Cravings? There hasn't been anything in particular that I've been craving other than my need for sparkling water still. I probably drink about 2 litres of it a day which is just a crazy amount of sparkle. But at least I'm keeping myself hydrated and my skin has been thanking me for it.

Sleep? Sleeping has been a right nightmare. Sometimes its so bad that I actually dread going to bed at night as I just know that its such a struggle to get comfortable. It's really horrible because as tired as I am, I take forever to drift off. Not to mention I am constantly getting up through the night to go to the toilet which is really frustrating. I think my body is definitely preparing me for a lot of interrupted sleep when baby arrives because I can't remember the last time I slept the whole way through the night,

Gender? Little man is still very much a little man. In December I had to go back from a growth scan and the nurse confirmed that he is definitely a little boy. 

Symptoms? I mentioned my anaemia at the beginning of this post and this is the one symptom that I've really been struggling with. Tiredness is such a killer and its a tiredness that I've never experienced before. Finding any motivation at all is such a struggle.

Stretch Marks? No, I've been oiling up non stop and so far I can't see any!

Belly button in or out? It's finally popped all the way out.

Looking forward to? It has to be finishing work for good. I had to bring my maternity leave forward as I've just really struggled with work and now the finish line is finally in sight. It will be so nice just to have a few weeks to myself before little man arrives.

When I finish work I plan on getting a lot more pregnancy related posts up as theres so many other bits that I want to talk about. If you have any questions please let me know in the comments below. 

Lots of Love

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Blogmas Day 8 - Gender Reveal of Baby Sparkle!

So for those of you who have been keeping up with my pregnancy posts will know that James and I found out the gender of baby sparkle, but so far have been keeping the whole thing a top secret (asides from family that is). As it’s my birthday today - I cant believe I’m 28, more like grandma rather than mummy - I thought that it would be great to reveal whether baby sparkle is a girl or boy! 

Drumroll Please …….

I am very pleased to announce and say that James and I are expecting a little baby BOY! Thats right, little man is growing away and I am so excited. I said from pretty much day one that I thought it would be a boy and the second scan was just the confirmation that I needed. I think it must be true what they say about mothers instincts. 

It still seems very surreal, but now that we know what we’re having a boy it makes everything feel much more real, its like he has a little personality already which is just so lovely. I just love the fact that I’m going to have a boy, I’ve come from a family where the girls outnumber the boys stupidly, so it’s going to be such a massive change from what I’ve been used to. I just can’t wait to spoil him now and get to do all those boy related things in the future. My dad and James are already auguring about which football team he's going to be supporting!

Now the secrets out, the next step for us is to choose a name. If I’m honest we’re really struggling. There is just so much pressure to choose a name. Not only is it choosing the right name, but it’s finding one that we both agree on. So for the time being, baby sparkle is still named baby sparkle. It’s really funny as we had our girls name all picked out and was 100% happy with it. However choosing a boys name is proving to be much more difficult. 

So guys I need you help, I would love if you could leave some suggestions below with your favourite boys names. I am thinking of something more traditional, but we’re also struggling with middle names so I would love it if you could help me out.

Let me know in the comments….

Lots of Love

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Blogmas Day 4 - Pregnancy Update || Week 24

I can't believe I'm now 24 weeks pregnant! Every week seems to amaze me, its crazy because never before in my life have I been on a countdown like this. I never fully realised just how long 9 months is. Imagine counting down the days or tallying up the passing days, everyday, for nine months, thinking about it just completely overwhelms me.

I'm trying to get these pregnancy posts up weekly now, for those of you who left such lovely comments on lasts weeks pregnancy post thank you so much! It really made my day. There has not been many changes from last week, apart from the fact that this little one is growing and seems to be growing very fast. I've hit stage two where nothing fits me, which is really frustrating. So far through my adult life I've been quite lucky and never been anything more than a size 8, so it's really weird now buying a pair of jeans that are a size 12. I decided not to pick up maternity ones because they just make me look really frumpy, but good old Primark sorted me out - Cheap and cheerful.

Actually whilst in Primark, my mum and I had a full on giggling fit because I bought a jumper that was so far off my pre pregnancy body. I bought a jumper in a size 20! Can you believe it?! I can't either! It was just so cosy, has plenty of room and I thought I could wear it off the shoulder. It's not the most faltering on, but its really hard to feel glamorous whilst being pregnant!

Other than laughing over sizing of clothes, not much has changed with me or baby, we're both doing really well. There has been a lot of movement this week though, which is honestly the best part of my day. I saw for the first time an actually kick underneath the skin of my tummy which was so nice to see.

How far along? 24 Weeks & 5 days 

Movement? Baby and I have had so many magical movement moments this week, not only have I seen the little one actually move underneath my skin but I've had lots of wriggles during the morning and throughout the day. The other morning I was lying in bed and felt a kick, so rubbed my belly and baby kicked again and this happened for three times. It was so lovely having a reaction like that. I feel like our bond is getting stronger and baby sparkle is starting to show some personality. 

Food cravings? I've had no food cravings this week, but I am now addicted to sparkling water. The midwife told me right at the beginning to avoid fizzy drinks that have a lot of sugar in them such as coke. I've never been one to go crazy for fizzy drinks, but I did fancy something with a bit of spark in the other day so bought some sparkling water. I'm now drinking around 6 bottles a day! Yikes!

Sleep? My sleep has actually been so good this week, but I have had the week off work so I think that has a lot to do with it, it's been so nice being able to rest and actually put my feet up.

Gender? Ahh I can't wait to tell you guys, I'm revealing the news on Tuesday next week for my birthday, so make sure you check back for that. I've nearly slipped up so many times typing this post up!

Symptoms? This week I've felt pretty much symptom free! I can't believe it. I'm just feeling so positive and happy.

Stretch Marks? Still none (yay).

Belly button in or out? Still in.

Looking forward to? James and I are heading to Germany this weekend just for a little overnight stay. This trip has been booked since the beginning of the year and we're heading off to the German markets which I'm so excited about. We're traveling by train, so its going to be a long journey, but it will be really nice to get away. I keep thinking it will be our last break just the two of us. 

Keep sharing your guesses guys on baby sparkles gender. I am so excited to tell you, eep! If you have any questions, leave them in the comments below.

Lots of Love

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