Diary; I finally Know where My Baby Is! #9

Evening guys!

Sorry I have been MIA, i have had a very exciting weekend - I GOT ENGAGED!!! So I've not really been doing much aside from looking at wedding stuff and baby stuff, its all going on!

But focusing on my little man here, I went for my 31 week midwife appointment today and this couldn't of come at a better time because believe it or not i could not work out where my baby was laying! Not because i am being stupid but i was feeling several movements all over the place and areas on baby pushing out and i just couldn't tell!
At my last appointment babies bum was to the left hand side and his head to the right.... NOW he is head down and is 'back to back' which i was told thats when babies back is on your back... and this isn't good because it could cause your labour to be longer and more painful? No thank you!
So i have been told i need to sit forward, lay on my side and spend more time on all fours... this is to try and make baby move into a better position so hopefully next time i will know if it has worked - i can telly now its bloody uncomfortable!

Aside from that baby is doing really well! heartbeat sounds amazing and i am measuring 30cm from the top of my pelvic bone to the top of my stomach so thats working out 1cm to the week (which is good according to my chart) and as he is head down he is low to my pelvic bone but isn't 'engaged' so hopefully it won't be long and he could very well be getting himself ready for his arrival, the amount he's kicking i think he is running out of room.

As for me everything is also good - I've not been weighed but i was weighing 12st 9lb this morning, i am reaching that 3 stone mark which makes me sad but i know it won't be long till i am doing bridal bootcamp and getting myself looking sexy for then!
I need to keep my iron intake up as i am doing so thats lots of greens, almonds and also some cheeky dark chocolate!

thats it for now? Not much has really gone on this week if i am honest! I want to do more posts on getting my hospital bag ready and changing bag prepared; also do a post about getting a baby area ready when your living in a one bed flat!

Thanks for reading!

Kerry xoxo

Becoming a pregnancy professional!

When you first get pregnant you suddenly think 'WHAT DO I DO' and trust me its something i still think about but as you get further along the worries you had before go away and you start getting on with life...
For me it started with food - you suddenly get overwhelmed by what you now can and cannot eat, basically anything raw... certain cheeses and you can't have too much fish and caffeine... cut down on the sugar which if I'm honest when your a caffeine lover like me having no sugar to give you a boost absolutely SUCKS! But as we know we are doing this for our baby and the first 12 weeks are the most paranoid you could ever be so obviously you want it done right!
You also now need to start taking pregnancy tablets such as folic acid and vitamin D which your body doesn't produce much of, I took omega tablets for a bit but they were horrid - I choked twice!  I started on Holland and Barrats own then I went onto Pregnacare which have been good! If your overwhelmed then speak to someone in store, I did and she was lovely!
Now though I do stick to the basic foods you can't eat, I do have sugar in the form of naughty treats but you can do that! And decaf options such as tea and cappuccino sachets from nestle (they're my treat... normally nightly) but for some reason as soon as you find out your pregnant you think you can't eat half the stuff you could normally but in my case so far so good so I'm not going to change what I'm doing, everyone is different though!

Following from this weight gain comes up because you again want to eat healthier and exercise more but you can't do this pregnancy thing worrying, when I finally realised that I was going to put on weight not because I was eating a little bit more then I fancied but because your carrying more water, blood supply, A BABY... you just begin to accept it and think when I'm all done with being pregnant you can work for your old body! (I know I will...)

Learning about other pregnancy symptoms through out the course of your pregnancy can also be difficult to get to grips, whether it's baby movement or that horrid cramp you get in the middle of the night! These things you will soon learn how you handle them and manage them.

Dressing for bump is also a task, what do you wear? What's comfy? Will I squash baby? Can I show too much boob? Can you tell I'm pregnant? Where have maternity leggings been all my life? Standing in a changing room for the first time trying this new world of clothes on is weird but you gets used too it and you learn what you like to wear! I originally wanted that 'MILF' look that slowly went into the baggy jumper and leggings style but it's comfy so that's what I choose!

Baby clothes shopping is great fun but when you think what does a baby wear then you can get yourself in a pickle! Just make sure your buying g essential items along with other things because the stylish stuff you can buy when they arrive! You'll know there size and have more of an idea.... I say this but I have bought my baby loads of clothes because if it's in the sale it's a no brainer and if it's really cute then it has to be done!

Baby products such as a cot and pushchair can be overwhelming! Luckily where I bought mine they are so helpful but make sure your not buying the first one you see, shop around and know what's available! And don't get mugged off for the cost either! Check local stores against big highstreet names and also see what's going on second hand selling pages!
Also I didn't quiet realise how many different brands of baby bottles, dummies and wet wipes there are... that kind of stuff I am winging, Boots have a wide variety so I think when you look just make sure it's what you have in mind and don't worry about it being the most expensive!

That was long... my iPad actually began to complain!

Thanks for reading and hope you enjoyed!

Kerry xoxo

7 ways to overcome the SLUM!!

Ladies! We have such a rubbish time with hormones and I have had about a weeks worth of pregnancy slum, low motivation, mood swings and feeling extremely sensitive and all you want is to be left alone.

So I thought I would share with you 7 things which have helped me get out of my slum!

1. Doing Yoga really chills me out and makes me feel good because I feel as if I've been active and you also get a boost of endorphins! 
2. Seeing a friend when your down makes you feel a lot better because you can get your mind focused on something else entirely or chat about what's going on with you and sometimes that makes you feel a lot better and even clarify your feelings!
3. Having a treat, pamper yourself! Go to the hair dressers or nail salon and have a girly day with yourself or bring a family member or friend! My mum came with me to get my nails done which cheered me up because you just don't feel so alone! 
4. Buy something nice for yourself, you are growing a small person after all and your waredrobe probably does fit and you can't stay up all night out and about so the money you've saved there buy yourself something whether it's a new pair of shoes or handbag or that coat you've been eyeing up! Or even something for after you've had baba! 
5. Look at baby things -reminding yourself you are doing something awesome by looking nice things for your new arrival! Whether it's clothes or a playmat... 
6. Netflix and NO CHILL if I'm honest... unfortunately feeling down doesn't make you feel much else so if you think you just want to get into bed ALONE (sorry) and binge watch a TV show DO IT, don't even feel bad for it.
7. Early nights are also a bog standard way of making yourself feel better! So if it's really doom and gloom and the hormones are in full swing then yes go to bed and when you wake up it probably won't be that bad! 

I hope you liked these little ideas! 

Thanks 

Kerry 

Diary; You cant always be Wonder Woman #8

Goodness me what a couple of weeks I have had.

In a nutshell i can safely say i havent been as active, motivated or anything.... So about three weeks ago i managed to develop PVG (Pelvic Gurdle Pain) which is a condition really common in pregnant women which effects the pelvis and lower body region because your body is changing if your not careful you can develop this!

I spoke to my midwife and she referred me to a physio at the hospital where i joined a group of women to learn about various exercises and the background into why you might have developed it!
I came home with a back support and crutches.... great.

So this has meant i haven't been feeling amazing, barely exercised or been able to walk anywhere and because of my ever growing baby bump the weight is slowly creeping on and it was really getting me down! Chocolate has become my best friend...

I cant stress enough how important being happy with yourself can effect your everyday life pregnant or not so i think I'm going to go through some ideas and tips to keep yourself feeling good when your feeling low!


Im hoping i will start cheering up soon!


This is pregnancy!

Thanks

Kerry xoxo

Diary; Something I Didn't Want To Admit #7

Before i start writing this i just want to disclaim that I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL and everything i write on here is from personal experiences!

This is difficult for me to write because it is really personal and i cannot stress enough how amazing my support system has been throughout my pregnancy but unfortunalty i just haven't managed to shake the constant feeling of being 'alone' now being alone doesn't mean that your never around people, you could be surrounded by all your friends and family - what i mean is that horrid sense that you just cant talk to anyone and don't feel as if your connecting anymore to those who you could before.

Pregnancy is a rollercoaster that can hit you in many ways through hormones and body changes and mentally it can really get to you, if your lucky to have a partner or a close friend who is there for you and you don't relate to this then i am very envious!

For people who know me, know that i am a fun laid back kind of girl who enjoys a bit of banter and a good old chat, people who know me really well know that i am a bit weird and at times a bit of a nut and those who know me inside out know that i am also very good at hiding my real self which has little confidence and self esteem which when your pregnant just magnifies and its really.... shit!

Being pregnant is something that you will get a lot of help with if your lucky but at the end of the day it all comes down to you and thats a lot of responsibility for one person to have, effectively your growing the baby, feeding them, nurturing them, basically changing your lifestyle to make sure that they get the best possible start to this world and it comes with a lot of stuff you need to remember and when you have baby brain its not that easy! for example - taking your pregnancy tablets and remembering to pee in a cup before a midwife appointment! we have to do a lot by ourselves and even if our partners are doing the best they can it doesn't change fact.

When i say i feel alone its mainly because i have changed a lot of aspects in my life; training, work, food, drinking, my body.... the list is endless and when you have to think about the fact that everyone else life is going on around you and hasn't changed and you start not feeling included it really sucks! its almost as if your in a bubble which doesn't move and the world around you is fast forwarding in front of your very eyes and thinking of everything you wanted to do suddenly is on the back burner and your now going to be Mum and thats your job!

I don't think this will be something i will ever stop feeling but it is something i want anyone else to know is totally normal.... i could write so much more but i don't think i can put it into words!

Also, i cannot wait to be a Mum... and hormones are a bitch!

Thanks

Kerry xoxo

10 REAL THINGS that happen in pregnancy.. According to ME!

Its a long stint being pregnant, being told that your only going to be nine months pregnant seems like it could be easy but for me nine months has dragged out so much it may as well of been nine years! (I'm only six months through) so i thought i would share 10 REAL THINGS THAT HAPPEN when your pregnant, according to me

Granted some women could be lucky and get nothing and others could be suffering with more but for me these are REAL things.

1. You no longer have control of your bladder - its now a baby toy! 
2. Morning sickness doesn't always happen in the morning and your not always sick - 5-8pm like clockwork from week 5 to week 16! 
3. Constantly hungry and still never feeling satisfied! Yes they say your eating for two but in reality your just eating for the baby, they leave you the leftovers!
4. Missing caffeine , so not only is it recommended you limit your intake of caffeine if your like me you will miss it so much but thats ok - Decaf is a thing... and your Starbucks orders will still taste the same! 
5. Aches and pains around your lower back; this is something i have only experienced the past month but anything with your lower back speak to your midwife or doctor and see if you can be seen by a specialist!
6. Naps are the best things ever, don't even feel bad - your working so hard to grow a human... if you need an extra hour or three DO IT! you'll feel like a new woman (kind of)
7. Weight gain is something i didnt want to happen but it does... you forget your growing a human being and your bodies changing and your clothes aren't fitting - thats why maternity wear was created - but it will go! I was told the other day your body carries an extra 40% of blood? I think thats enough to justify some weight!
8. Food aversion is a weird one; i had an aversion to sweet potatoes and cream cheese based food (carbonara) and pasta... basically Pasta based meals were not a thing for me anymore and even tho it eases up i still don't enjoy eating pasta unless its cold? Weird! but thats pregnancy! 
9. Sense of smell goes mad and you will find it could be a trigger for nausea but it does go away I PROMISE! plus you get out of doing the nitty gritty household chores like the bins and the other half can do the cooking because some food just stinks!! I hated the smell of meat cooking! 
10. Food cravings, you will crave some food more then others! for me it was mash potato and doritos.. at one point i wanted mash potatoes and peanut butter (i couldn't do it but the urge was there)
    

What have you been suffering with that i might of missed!?

Comment! 

Thanks

Kerry xoxo