Apologies for not posting last week - things have been pretty full on as we are trying to do as much as possible (panic!) before the baby arrives.
Last weekend we decorated our bedroom as this will be where the baby sleeps too. In hindsight, it was a terrible weekend to attempt any kind of DIY, as the temperature was over 30 degrees but Wiss was staying at his grandparents so this was our only chance to get it done. We weren't able to completely finish our Weekend Makeover but the wallpaper is up, all woodwork glossed and 3 of 4 walls are painted. Where was DIY SOS when we needed them?!
I've also been spurred into action (panic!) to get my hospital bag packed, and to actually get some things ready for the new arrival. I have ordered a Bednest, which I am very excited about, I have borrowed a TENS machine, and have bought a nightie and some PJs for after the birth. Totally ready now, huh?!
I finish work next Friday (yay!) so I am hoping to get lots more sorted when I'm off. Plus I have lots of things planned for me to do for fun before Wiss finishes nursery: a pregnancy massage because my back is killing me, a trip to a vintage market, a swim at the Lido, pregnancy yoga, lunch in Whitstable with the husband...oh, and finish painting our bedroom!
Although I would love this fantastic summer we are having in London to continue, the combination of heat and the final stages of pregnancy are zapping all my energy at the moment. I have had to scale back my expectations of what can be done in favour of early nights, and maybe even naps while I can! Plus I am totally addicted to ice cubes at the moment. I know this isn't just weather-related though as I had the same thing when I was pregnant with Wiss, in December!
Lists have become my bible and I have written them out for everything: Things to Buy, Things to Do, Things to Pack, Things to Do With Wiss, Names to Consider (yep, we're still not sure of any of them!) Tell me I'm not alone in this obsession? How organised are you being during your pregnancy? Is it normal to be more 'relaxed' with subsequent pregnancies or should I really be starting to panic? Help!
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I think I'm more relaxed as you realise lots of things you feel you MUST buy with the first, you don't really need! x Lovely bump btw x
ReplyDeleteYes, I've barely bought anything this time around. Poor baby! Thank you x
DeleteI'm the same! I feel relaxed and then read a blog post where someone has got organised and I'm, like, "aaaargh! So much to do!" It sounds to me like you're well on your way though and congratulations for managing to get the decorating done in the heat. We're planning on making the next 3 weeks our burst of baby prep activity time, so you've inspired me to get cracking! x
ReplyDeleteI know! The midwife panicked me too actually - told me off about my hospital bag (or lack of it!)
DeleteIt will all be ok, I'm sure....!
Good luck with your preparations, it's just hard when there's sunny weather to enjoy, or beaches to visit...! x