Peek-a-Boo 2nd trimester

Oh what a moment to capture, I have to write about it now as it just happened but it isn't what I had planned!

I'd just come down stairs from having a load of bubbly - the bath variety of course - picked up the Mac to write the next part of my blog whilst feeling inspired when Graham said he'd turn the light down, I said "not to worry I'll do it" we both ended up jumping up to switch the light off just as Alicia Keyes began to sing a beautiful melody - and in that moment we found ourselves dancing in the darkness of our living room to the sweet sound of Alicia performing a live show, it's moments like that which make me feel so full of love : )

So, as I was going to say, this evening was the first time I have had a bath since being pregnant, tonight I put on Eva Cassidy, lit my mango scented candle which was a lovely birthday present and then I slipped into a strawberry sundae - well, thats what the bubble bath packaging calls it - delicious if only I could eat the bubbles!

And in that half... ok hour... to myself I realised as I felt my changing tummy that this is one BIG journey my body is going on as it creates another human being (not human bean as I thought when I was a kid... like a butter bean or a kidney bean, I thought you also got human beans!)

It's utterly amazing to think the little heart that beats inside me is going to keep ticking for many many years to come. The human body is truly amazing to coordinate such an astonishing creation process - it interests me to think how much my body will change sure as the seasons do over the next 6 months!

And now I have taken the time to examine how my form will change to create another I can digest the weight gain issue with a teaspoon of sugar as its a necessary non evil! Yes, I bought a pair of jeans in a size I wouldn't normally wear but hey guess what - I'm not normal at the best of times so why change things now!! So no more weight worries.... I'm not fat! I'm creating another human BEAN!!

So really I wanted to reminisce over the first trimester as of the 21st March I am 13 weeks and 6 days pregnant! (that 182 days to go!!)


First things first, I no longer feel nauseous all of the time, the morning-afternoon-evening-night time- sickness seemed to go off like a light switch, I am actually counting that the last time I made an impromptu visit to worship the porcelain god was 3 mondays ago. I remember this vividly as my Director was headed towards the ladies as I was leaving muttering 'lunch not good' embarrassment score = 10/10. Thankfully I work in a very baby aware department, in fact, its pretty much populated by mummys - There are currently 4 people off on maternity leave and collectively in a department of 36 there are 41 children... I was told about 'the chair'!

Ohhhh, my Dads reaction I haven't documented enough of.... Oh my flippin jeepers is he excited or what?! Little tiny toes and everything he says! I just love that this little bambino will be brought into the world with an unimaginable amount of love from family and friends ( I hope baby T feels all warm and fuzzy inside when I do!)

I have also bought Baby T's first cuddly toy, its a white sheep and its sooo soft I might have a bit of a hard job parting with it to give to the little one! I also have an overwhelming feeling we are having a boy but will have to wait until May 6th to find out!!

So now to look forward to the second trimester, apparently the most enjoyable of the three, thats good because I have a kayaking holiday booked for next weekend. Ok so I might not be able to go in the white waters but lets see if I can have a little paddle! If not, I shall just paint the scenery!

Till next time ta da xx

12 weeks.. Goodbye morning afternoon and evening sickness. Hello sharing our wonderful news!

Finally! We can share our fabulous news to everyone and that we have done! A few people had been told and it made me chuckle when at our friends Sam and Ricks house for Sam's birthday Rick said 'oh, and congratulations Amy!' when very few knew so then James and Carrie knew and then more friends heard about our Baby T then when Josie and I were celebrating our birthdays in La Tasca I made a bit of a confirmation announcement to the friends who joined us there. Oh, is it just me or is there nothing else in the world more amazing than bringing a whole new life into the world! Thank you Mummy Nature!

So, on Tuesday 9th March I had my 12 week scan, we were in the Royal Berks for 2 hours because of this little Baby T - but by no stretch am I complaining! Our beautiful little baby was so content laying back, one arm behind their head and the other hand in their mouth while their feet were resting against my womb, so comfortable in their little cocoon. The only thing is we needed the little nipper to move so the nice ultrasound lady could take a nuchal measurement to test for any anomalies (to which she said all seems just right!)

Baby T just wanted to lay there and rest, we watched a cooed then its teeny little leg twitched - oh did I cry! Its just magical and amazing! Still, that wasn't the right position to be in so we were sent off for a bite to eat and a fizzy drink then returned 20 minutes later, Graham also gave me a little tummy rub and all of the above contributed to our very mobile baby when we saw him or her again! Baby T was turning upside down and round, at one moment it was head down, I thought oh no, not just yet little one!

We left with 5 photos of our beautiful baby and feeling very happy knowing we have a healthy baba who is due on Monday 20th September... My best friend Karen's 26th birthday! I cant think of a better present to give such a caring and wonderful friend, I really hope Baby T has Grahams timing skills already!!