The midwife came round this morning and attempted a sweep but it was painful and didn't work. We spoke about what is likely to happen on Monday - apparently things down there are nowhere near ready to go, she said there is no chance I will go into labour before Monday. One step at a time on Monday then, they'll probably start me off on the drip to loosen things up and then may attempt to break my waters. She did warn me that it is going to be horrible. I told Chris who wasn't very happy with what she said to me, but the thing is that I'm glad she was honest - at least if I go in expecting the worst then if things are easier then it's good. I'm not expecting it to be pain free, as they don't call it labour for nothing! But once that tiny baby is born then the worst bit is over (I've learnt from last time) and I get to have a cuddle with this little person! I'm really looking forward to meeting our new son / daughter, it's exciting - and I think Jeff understands that we will have a new baby in the house. Well, the new baby has already bought Jeff a new toy, I think they'll get on famously.
I've been making sure the house is ready for next week, kind of getting on top of the housework so that Chris can enjoy his time with us as well. The freezer is stocked up, the moses basket is ready, everything we will need is ready to go. When we bought Jeff home for the first time it was all quite a shock - I don't think either of us were prepared to become parents. Poor Chris didn't realise I was going to be so ill either, so he had 2 of us to look after on his own in a tiny cramped house with barely enough room to swing a cat. I couldn't do anything - and the baby blues didn't help either. This time will be different, I really want for Chris to be able to relax a little more. Plus we've got Grandad living downstairs who will be helping us all.
These last few days have been very enjoyable - I went and collected Mum Yesterday morning and we took Jeff to see Thomas the Tank Engine - we had 2 rides on the train and little Jeff nearly burst a blood vessel when he saw Thomas. The hooley he blew when we left was out of this world! I dropped Mum back home and then went and picked up Dad and we went back for another ride on the train! Jeff got a Thomas flag, a mug and a little toy train and was thoroughly spoilt. Everyone had a lovely time, I couldn't ask for anything more. Chris got to have some chilled out time with a beer and the x-box. Yes, Yesterday was a lovely day.
Today we (Chris, Jeff and myself) went to the beach (after the midwife had gone). Jeff was playing up a bit but it turned out he was hungry and tired. After his nap we went to the park and spent over an hour on the swings and slide. Then it was back home for beans on toast, apple and blackberry crumble and custard. We went and got a bottle of red for tonight, just to kick back and watch a film. I'll probably fall asleep before the end, I always do - and I'm trying to get as much sleep in now as I can because I know what lays ahead of us now.
I think it will be great being a family of four- Jeff at last will have a companion, another Leo in the house to play with. Even though I don't really get on with my Sister I am happy that I didn't grow up as an only child like one of my best friends did. What good is summer if you can't share a water fight? How much fun is rolling down a hill on your own? Or even making up tag games in the playground, or re-enacting stories you've both read - it's your turn to be the grasshopper!
Blimey, I've got a film to watch and a glass of red to drink! I guess my next post will be when I am a mother of two. Wish me luck!
I've been making sure the house is ready for next week, kind of getting on top of the housework so that Chris can enjoy his time with us as well. The freezer is stocked up, the moses basket is ready, everything we will need is ready to go. When we bought Jeff home for the first time it was all quite a shock - I don't think either of us were prepared to become parents. Poor Chris didn't realise I was going to be so ill either, so he had 2 of us to look after on his own in a tiny cramped house with barely enough room to swing a cat. I couldn't do anything - and the baby blues didn't help either. This time will be different, I really want for Chris to be able to relax a little more. Plus we've got Grandad living downstairs who will be helping us all.
These last few days have been very enjoyable - I went and collected Mum Yesterday morning and we took Jeff to see Thomas the Tank Engine - we had 2 rides on the train and little Jeff nearly burst a blood vessel when he saw Thomas. The hooley he blew when we left was out of this world! I dropped Mum back home and then went and picked up Dad and we went back for another ride on the train! Jeff got a Thomas flag, a mug and a little toy train and was thoroughly spoilt. Everyone had a lovely time, I couldn't ask for anything more. Chris got to have some chilled out time with a beer and the x-box. Yes, Yesterday was a lovely day.
Today we (Chris, Jeff and myself) went to the beach (after the midwife had gone). Jeff was playing up a bit but it turned out he was hungry and tired. After his nap we went to the park and spent over an hour on the swings and slide. Then it was back home for beans on toast, apple and blackberry crumble and custard. We went and got a bottle of red for tonight, just to kick back and watch a film. I'll probably fall asleep before the end, I always do - and I'm trying to get as much sleep in now as I can because I know what lays ahead of us now.
I think it will be great being a family of four- Jeff at last will have a companion, another Leo in the house to play with. Even though I don't really get on with my Sister I am happy that I didn't grow up as an only child like one of my best friends did. What good is summer if you can't share a water fight? How much fun is rolling down a hill on your own? Or even making up tag games in the playground, or re-enacting stories you've both read - it's your turn to be the grasshopper!
Blimey, I've got a film to watch and a glass of red to drink! I guess my next post will be when I am a mother of two. Wish me luck!
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