32 Weeks and 6 Days Pregnant

Ummmmmm. oops - guess who forgot they had a blog!!!!
I have a new laptop so I hope I can get back into posting again. But its been about ten weeks since I've updated!!!! How slack is that!

I can't believe its 2011.

I can't believe I'm 30.
I can't believe I am going to be a Mummy this year!

I had wonderful Xmas and birthday and was totally and utterly spoilt beyond belief by DP. He spent way too much money (as did I on him), but we both reasoned that realistically it was the last time it was ever going to be just the two of us. And that next year it would all be about the baby. And of course 30 is a big birthday so diamonds were totally acceptable

We did manage to get away for a couple of days, which was fantastic. Most years we cant go away at Christmas because it is when DP's work is busiest. But thankfully Christmas, Boxing Day, NEw Years and the Public Holidays all fell on perfect days for us. So relaxing at the beach was a welcome surprise. Even if I did look like a beached whale. I didn't venture too far out into the ocean, even though the waves were small. I was worried about being knocked over and doing any damage, I didn't come all this way to screw it up by being to adventurous at the beach. I also had my first full pregnant swim in a pool and OMG it was heaven. Just not feeling any weight on your joints and being instantly cooled from head to toe was marvellous! I really wish we had a pool!

Baby has for the first time started moving while I walk. Usually its pretty still most of the day. I definitely can't measure movements per hour like some people. I have to wait til night time when I lay down to feel movement. But on new Years Even while I was shopping I was getting massive jabs to the ribs while I was walking. I had to keep stopping. I'm sure the other shoppers thought I may have been in labour

Speaking of labour I am a little nervous that I may go early. I'm getting random pains? (tightenings, twinges, sensations?) in my cervix so I'm wondering if its getting itself ready to start things rolling. I know you can be a little dilated for many weeks so i'm not too worried.

I;m just more nervous that I'll have a baby soon. Its just so surreal. I'm paranoid I'll have no idea what to do or I'll screw it up somehow. But I guess its pretty natural to feel apprehensive. I know my wonderful partner and family will help me through the hard times adn be there to help celebrate the good times. Its still daunting to know that in the next few weeks our lives will absolutely change forever!

Also, my body has decided it wont let me sleep anymore. Which I am NOT happy about. I tried to sleep in while I had a little time of over the Xmas break, but my body would not comply. You'd think it would be smart enough to encourage me to sleep in and get lots and lots of sleep now considering I wont be getting much of it soon! But no, asleep late and up early. Not my idea of fun!