3/5 engaged and there was me thinking I was married ;-)

With the due date of our baby getting closer and closer I had my 36 week midwife check on Monday, which was all sound and it turns out that rather than her being in the breach position, which I was pretty sure she was, actually she's head down and 3/5 engaged! This is just about spot on for how far into my pregnancy I am so I was really pleased. The strange thing when the midwife was feeling the bump though was that apparently I had a Braxton Hicks contraction. The reason I say apparently is because the midwife had to point it out to me . . . well if you've never been pregnant before, how are you supposed to know this stuff?? It wasn't painful, just a tightening of my whole bump and it going completely rock hard. This has been happening all the time over the last month or so, I just didn't realise it was Braxton Hicks! Being 3/5 engaged is good but unfortunately doesn't give any hints as to when the baby might arrive, shame! I'll be 37 weeks next Tuesday so am thinking once it hits the end of next week or start of the following one we might get to meet our little one (albeit a few weeks early) Will I be right though? I've had bets placed by family members on when she'll be born from next Tuesday up until the 12th September (let's hope neither of those will be right!!). If anyone else fancies a friendly bet / guess then just add a comment to the blog and we'll see who's right as the date reaches us . . .

All in all it's been a pretty good week, a bit on the warm side some nights but with the help of a lovely big fan and James and I sleeping in separate beds it's all helped in allowing me to get some sleep. The restless legs are still happening but not as much as before, so overall I am definitely getting more shut eye than I was a few weeks ago. I've actually felt more tired a couple of days but that tends to happen when you get more sleep than you've had for a while doesn't it? Why is that?

I feel like the bump has grown a little again and perhaps even dropped a bit. It is far harder to get comfortable, particularly when sitting and laying down and it would be fair to say that I am waddling more than walking - it's a good look, seriously you should try it! ;-)

36th week

36th week

I've had my last two hypnosis sessions this week, which were both really interesting. I've learned some simple but effective techniques that should most definitely help during labour, so I'm looking forward to testing them out - yep, that's right I'm actually looking forward to it! Don't get me wrong I know there's going to be an element of pain to come but I'm looking forward to doing what I can to stay relaxed and keep this at bay with the help of the hypnosis I've been taught. The key now is to continue practicing and keep everything fresh in my mind between now and when labour occurs, any reminders appreciated please folks!

We also went to our final ante-natal class, which was actually the first in the order that you're meant to go to them, but you may remember that we missed this one as it was when we were on our hols. It was useful and probably much better to learn the stuff we did at this late stage in pregnancy as it covered all of the things that we feel like we need to know right now. The weird thing at this class was that I was the only one due this month, there was nobody due in September which left the rest all due from October onwards, yet I was no bigger than any of them! So strange how people differ in size so much during pregnancy and I doubt it has any bearing on how big the baby will end up being, a good reason not to get cocky yet! Happy about having absolutely zero stretch marks though! ;-)

First sticker just about puzzled together!

James' Blue Peter moment!

We've got the nursery pretty much finished now, with some fabulous wall stickers and other bits and pieces up. Also, had some help with our pram and car seat as were struggling on our own to work out exactly how to make sure both were fitted correctly (it's a whole new world to us!) - thanks Andy, that hug is on its way! The only thing we need now is a part for the moses basket, as we can't get the hood to stay up! Plus a baby monitor and bedding for the cot, then we're finished and ready to rock and roll!


Aside from all this baby fun and games my week has been as busy as usual - lots of new ideas and projects being worked on, probably not enough time kicking back but I get so bored if my mind is not active so I'm happy this way and if I really felt like I needed to rest I'm sure I'd try . . . I am listening to my body, which is the advice everyone is so frequently offering, therefore all must be ok.

So until next time my internet friends, take care and I hope you're all having a great August so far . . .