Check list completed

Finally we have bought every essential item that is needed for your arrival. What a relief, after browsing in shops, on the internet and getting advice from friends who have 'been through it' for the past month. Only thing left to do now is to pack the hospital bag. Richard's always been asking me to do that coz he keeps reminding me that he came 2 months early and it may run in the family. Well, I hope you don't do that coz we are looking very much forward to our holiday next week!! :)

Baby Shopping

What a weekend!! We had so much fun buying baby clothes and essentials. I had to resist buying everything I saw coz they are SO CUTE, but costly.. considering they only wear it for a few months.. It was also good to have sisters as fashion consultants today and 2 weeks ago. What's surprising is the huge price difference in things from different shops. Walked a total of about 10 hours in the 2 days, and the body and legs are feeling the effects of it now :) Well, at least if baby decides to come early, we are prepared, apart from the car seat, cot and bath tub.
Please let the car seat that we want come back into stock!! Also awaiting for the pushchair to come next week so that we can test it out!!
The tired but satisfied me :) No more clothes shopping for baby until he comes.

Images of You

After much thought, I decided to ask for another scan although it was purely to have a glimpse of you in 3D. Thank God my consultant was gracious and patient enough. It was certainly worth asking :) Seeing you so clearly was unbelievable. Its all so real and you will be in my arms in a few weeks.

Will be 'buzzing' around

We have finally decided and bought the Quinny Buzz 3 in racoon colour. Well, how we came to that decision's too long to put on the blog. Let's say that we have tried and tested nearly all the pushchairs available in the market. Even after deciding on the Quinny, the kiasu me needed to search everywhere for the best buy available. So, it was a drive down to Manchester after work on Monday to order it through a friend. Thankfully it's one major thing sorted and now cannot wait for it to arrive!!

30 weeks

It's the final countdown stages of pregnancy. It was 30 weeks yesterday and it was marked by our first parent-craft class. I have to say it was quite boring but we had fun looking at all the different positions for delivery, something that I am totally NOT used to and may not be too comfortable trying them out. Well, will just have to see how it goes when the day comes.

Your movements are now very obvious where my tummy changes shape as you move, a little like the alien movie :) Quite an amazing sight. Apart from that, you are also getting stronger as can feel my whole tummy shake/jerk if you suddenly kick hard. Although its not painful, it can be quite shocking, especially when I am just chilling. All good signs that you are strong and healthy. Thank God.

10 weeks seem really short and I am looking forward to your arrival but am still stuck at the pram stage of shopping - how?

Scan shy?

We went for another scan 2 days ago. We were really looking forward to it and had great hopes of getting more 3D pictures of you. Alas, after nearly 2 hours of waiting, you were found to be in the wrong position for scanning and could not get good pictures of you at all, not even a single 3D image. Boy was I disappointed. Well, like your daddy-to-be rightly says, thank God you are growing well, everything looks normal and its only going to be a couple more weeks before we see you face-to-face!! Really looking forward to that. Just don't be shy when you come out ya? The new camera's just arrived today and you will be the main model :) Will probable test it out on me first though, so that we will be familiar with it when you are here.

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.