Where's the perfect pram?

The amount of research and time spent trying out the different pushchairs/prams is more than the time I spent looking for a new car or house previously. Why is there no perfect one? Its either trendy and modern but way too heavy, looks really comfortable but does not have the important features of practicality, is practical but does not look as cosy and comfortable or just way too expensive. How to choose between the Buzz 3, Xcursion, pliko pramette, silvercross 3D, Loola up? The whole weekend spent on the internet, mothercare and mamas and papas and yet no decision made yet. Baby, which one would you like?

Pushchair/pram is only the first on the list. There's lots more to go. Well, I really need to decide quick and move on.

New Shoes!!

Baby, as the first kid of the 'next generation', think you will be quite pampered. Your aunty-to-be arrived today with a pair of crocs for babies!! Even I do not enjoy such luxuries :) I have to say they are VERY cute but it will be quite sometime before you will be making use of them. At the moment, what's more important is to get you the basics of a pushchair/pram, carseat, cot, some clothes, bathing things, etc.. the list goes on. Thank God the sales are now on. Hopefully we will be able to get some good buys tomorrow as we start the shopping spree for you. It's better to be prepared just in case you come early as will be hitting the 30th week.

Lesson on priorities?

Work has not been the most pleasant and encouraging these few weeks. I constantly find myself asking God, why put me through all this when pregnancy is supposed to be relaxed and enjoyable? Although there's still no clear answer, I think I may be learning about what my priorities are.

Another explanation: just the hormones again.

A slight panic

Now I know how important you are to me.
Over the past few days, I have been waking up about 2 times a night. I have no idea what wakes me up but you will always be kicking, probably the reason for waking up, and making it hard for me to go back to sleep. Is this the beginning of disturbed nights? Hmmm...
Last night was no different except that you did not kick!! I started prodding around but there was no response. A feeling of fear and dread drifted in. I went to the toilet, but still nothing. I then drank cold water, but still no effect. I know it was silly of me but still, things like that do happen and I have seen it before. I was so worried and kept prodding but somehow drifted back to sleep. Next thing I knew, it was 6am. I started prodding again and felt only a slight movement. I started praying and wanted to go to hospital to check things out, but I was alone. I kept asking you to move and kick, and me tossing and turning to try 'stimulate' you. I was so worried and immediately told Richard when he came back post-nights. Thank God you were back to your usual 'active' mode during breakfast. When I think about last night now, I just smile and think about how silly I was. Baby boy, you do not know how much I love you!! Maybe I should not complain about you kicking so much at night :)

Mouse Hunt

What an amazing feeling to feel your limbs (not sure if its the hands or feet) moving/kicking under the palm of my hands. I will press it and then it will move away. So it has become like a game now to feel you kick/move, then we will try 'tickle' it and then you will move it away and we will try and find that limb again and do the same. Reminds me of the game 'mouse hunt' that children play. The interaction with you have gone up another level :) Oh, there's also your hiccup-ing that's really cute.
Lord, You are just so amazing and creative.

Heat Wave

The past week was the hottest and most uncomfortable I have ever felt since coming to UK. The air is still, its sticky, sweaty and I can't sleep at night. It's bad enough that there's no fans and air-conditioning. In addition there is a constant 'hot water bottle' around.. Baby, thank God your temperature is well-regulated and not dependent on the weather. Apparently there's cooler weather this weekend and really looking forward to it. Its started raining now and boy, am I glad to see the rain :) Some cool breeze pleassseee...

The big three 'O'

We celebrated the daddy-to-be's 30th birthday yesterday and today. Being the more 'sociable' one, I did my best to convince him to allow me to organise a party to commemorate the day but unfortunately failed. His wish was to have a quiet, romantic dinner - just the 2+1 of us :) So like Richard.

So for the night before, I attempted a restaurant style home-cooked dinner and smoked the whole house :) For tonight, thought to bring him to a proper restaurant as I knew which restaurant he wanted to go to (an italian seafood restaurant that we wanted to try) but unfortunately do not know the name and so could not make reservations. So, we just went there and lo-and-behold, it was closed on Monday. So, was his favourite Japanese restaurant and another restaurant. Why do they all close on Monday? So we ended up back at a new restaurant on Lark Lane, outside our home. We did have good food and an enjoyable evening. We also noticed that there are no prams or babies in restaurants. So this will probably be our last 'posh, romantic' birthday dinners in restaurants for a few years to come. Happy Birthday!!