31 weeks day 3 . 13k steps

Really fancied a huge bowl of pasta but didn't want jar sauce. Made tomato and basil sauce which was so nice. Made it with olive oil,  garlic, 2 tins chopped tomatoes, 2 tbl tomato puree,  2 large teaspoons of sugar . Put fresh basil in at end.  Was lovely. Walked a long walk woth dog.

31 weeks day 2. 12k steps

New fit bit alta arrived today so I have a new toy. Had bran flakes for breakfast and banana for break. Had  a caeser wrap and pineapple for lunch. We had nct class tonight so after work I took dog out then had sweet chili salmon which came frozen. It came in a bag with sweet chilli butter which you put in the oven. I had this with 2 small chopped  roasted sweet potatoes and forgot to take a picture. After nct we took dog out again. I set up my new fitbit and had icecream and oreo.

31 weeks! 13.6 (1/2) 16k steps

How far along? 31 weeks. Can't believe it. Don't feel like a fraud anymore.

Total weight gain: eh. . .  28lbs. I have officially put on 2 stone. It's ultra important that I don't binge now so any extra weight is normal. I have been good since Thursday. 

Maternity clothes? I finally bought mater it leggings fron new look and a couple of t shirts. I've ordered 2 pairs of maternity/nursing pj's and nighties from mothercare.

Stretch marks? No not yet but I think the linea nigra has started to show very faintly.

Best moment this week: had a growth scan on friday night after we picked up car seat. We got to see baby in 3d!
I also started washing and ironing the baby stuff and organising hospital bag. I've ordered a pink linea hospital bag which shoukd come this week.

Miss anything? Nope

Movement: loads of movement.  Feels nice.

Food cravings:  still loving sweet things.

Anything making you queasy or sick: no. Am not drinking that much decaf coffee as I don't really fancy it much.

Gender: no idea couldn't tell from the face in the scan pictures.

Labor signs: just the braxton hicks. Getting them a couple of times a day.

Symptoms: Still the nerve pain down my thigh and can be tender in my bottom right abdomen. I am getting the tightness and heaviness in my stomach.  I have also had a little bit if heart burn a couple of times. Nothing too major. 

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time :
Happy
Looking forward to:  my midwife appt on friday as long as I don't end up making a trio to the hospital like last time

10k

Got up really early and drove to tesco to get lorne sausages and rolls. Seen an advert on telly yesterday woth a roll and 2 sausages and I've fancied it since.had a ham salad mayo sandwich for lunch. Had yoghurt and strawberries. Washed  and ironed a the babies 0-1 month clothes and all his towels and sheets etc. We had biryani for dinner. I had a massive bowl.of icecream wth crushed oreo. Took dog out a walk. Had to go out straight after to get my 10000 steps.

10k had to walk around house to get my steps

Had my current breakfast of peanut butter on toast and a glass of orange. I had a cheese toastie for lunch. It wasn't that great as I weighed out the cheese. 50g doesn't make a good toastie.   Went to new look to take things back and tesco. Had banana with some luxury yoghurt which had fudge in it.   Gave the house a light clean. Was feeling heart burn all afternoon. Made biryani for dinner and dog Wass sick.just before o was going to serve.  Cleaned it up. Sat to have dinner. Dog was sick again. Washed the dog and she was being sick in bath. Went 30 minute walk with husband but left dog so.she would settle for half an hour.
Had some icecream woth crushed oreo on top while watching xfactor. Only had 8300 steps so had to do laps of the dining room and living room to get to goal.

Pizza friday/3d scan 10k

Had same breakfast as yesterday. Tuna mayo sandwich for lunch. I made a carrot apple and ginger juice in the afternoon. Tries to walk the dog but she wasn't having it. Had a tea and two fairy cakes while watching girls. We were booked in for a scan tonight and had to pick up the car seat from mothercare. Husband dint finish work.til 6 so we ordered a pizza. Just had a large between us. I had 4 slices. Got to see the baby in 3d which was nice. I walked dog for 2.5 mikes when we got home then had a hot chocolate.

Time to take control! Fresh start _______________________ I have drawn a line . 13k steps

Was 13.6 and somerhing this morning. I have ordered a new fitbit. A fitbit alta that yiu wear on the wrist. It's purple. I've really bought it to motivate myself. Ordered it online this morning so shoukd come in a few days. My aim.is to do at least 10000 steps a day and start the challenges with the others next week. Have worn my clip on one today. When the baby comes I will.probably go.back to using the clip on one as it's better woth he pram.

Was off work today. Intended to go in late but had to take whole day off. Had toast with peanut butter and a fresh orange. Husband has bought white bread which I never have and it's nice toasted with peanut butter. Made a carrot ginger and apple juice mid morning. Had ham mayo salad sandwich for lunch then two fairy cakes. Not six like I ate the night before took dog out a walk for some gentle exercise. Went to tesco and pet shop. Had left over chilling other wraps and homemade guacamole for dinner. 

What am I doing? . . . .

This is not.good. I was actually really good during the day bit then came back from yoga at night and ate cakes and  chocolate. Aaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Loads of chocolate

Had nct class tonight.  I came home and ate even more chocolate.  Actually had 2 fairy cakes at nct woth a cup of tea. 

Week 30 13.5! Went for a swim tonight

How far along? 30 weeks

Total weight gain: 27lbs hoping not to put too much more on . . . 

Maternity clothes? Back at work so wearing the best tops I got from.new look with black trousers. The tunic aztec dress and leggings from next. Hareem trousers with tshirt and Sandler.  Hopefully this will at me.

Stretch marks? 

None yet.

Best moment this week: 

Hmmmm not really been one as I've been at work tbh. 

Miss anything? 

Sushi. When I've been trying to be healthy at lunch I've wanted just to pick up a sushi from asda.

Movement: 

There is loads.of movement now. If I think i havent felt the baby I just sit for 5 minutes and there will be a kick.of some sort. 

Food cravings:  

Filled Donuts but it's hard to get nice ones that aren't too dry or burnt.or have horrible jam inside.

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

No

Gender:

Still think it's a boy 

Labor signs: 

Having tightness now and again like braxton hicks

Symptoms: 

Bending over is a chore lol. Occasional cramping in leg during the night (not so much this week). Tingly leg from nerve which I'm used to now. I was quite sore (my abdomen ) at the art of the week but think being in work and moving around helped.  

Belly button in or out? 

In

Wedding rings on or off? 

On

Happy or moody most of the time : 

Eh well I would say happy.  I do have a wee pal woth me at all times.

Looking forward to:  

We have booked a private growth scan on friday night. Looking forward to that. 

Week 29 day 7

Week 29 day 6

Git out if bed after 8. Was up late last night as we were st friends for dinner. Had two slices of toast fir breakfast. Watched corrie and friday night dinner then had a shower. Made an egg sandwich. Husband working from home today. I went into town and ordered a blind for the nursery and the dining room.  Was feeling very sore. Did some shopping in tesco. Even picked up a few baby toiletries.
Made a carrot , apple and ginger juice when I git home. Slept for half an hour. Husband made a massive curry ( from a jar lol). Took dog out a very slow walk. Watched the Martian film. I had a hot chocolate and the driest donut on the planet.

Week 29 day 5 friday

Went to friends for dinner and it wasn't appropriate to take pictures. I had nuts, venison pie and fruit salad and icecream. Had two donuts today and 10pp of dairies chocolate! 

Week 29 day 4

Week 29 day 3

Week 29 day 2.

29 weeks! Back to work and starving 13.3 (1/4)

Woke up. Really hungry. Had in service today and I've eaten biscuits and junk all.day.

How far along? 29 weeks.  One.more week then I'm in the thirtys

Total weight gain: 25 lbs

Maternity clothes? Bough black ankle grazer trousers for going back to.work this week from mothercare.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Best moment this week: we bought most of the last bits and pieces at the weekend.  Between going to mothercare on saturday morning then ordering the cot and baby swing amd other bits and bobs online on Sunday. 

Miss anything? Fitting into my smaller clothes.

Movement: baby has been moving loads. However I haven't been aware much today as I've been busy. There's a little pocket near my right hip bone that is quite sensitive when baby kicks.

Food cravings:  today I have been eating all things sweet.

Anything making you queasy or sick: no

Gender: don't know.

Labor signs: on Thursday my uterus contracted for over 4 minutes at the midwife appt. Went over to the hospital for a ctg which was fine. I have been feeling the sort of braxton hicks contractions since and have on and off tenderness.

Symptoms: the braxton hicks and tenderness in my abdomen which is very inconsistent.  Still have the burning feeling in my leg. Have got medical stockings that I should be wearing for varicose vein. Also ordered maternity rights and compression socks.

Belly button in or out? In but it's getting harder to tickle it.

Wedding rings on or off?on

Happy or moody most of the time : mixed. Was crying in my bed last night because I had to go to work and was feelong sorry for myself. 

Looking forward to:  picking up.car seat from.mothercare at weekend.

Day of online shopping

Ordered pram suit,  Sophie the giraffe teething toy and baby grooming kit from mamas and papas. We also ordered cot and dresser and baby swing.  haven't ate that well again amd I am feeling sore. The marzipan sweets ate finished at least.

Mothercare in the morning

Ordered care seat this morning, bought sheets for moses basket , black trousers for work and sterilising unit. Had bought salmon for dinner but ended up.having chinese instead.  I've been eating a couple of marzipan sweets that someone gave me and not taking photos.  have been very tender tonight and can feel.the tightness.

Fri 12th lazy day

Husband worked from home.i was supposed to be going for lunch woth colleagues but decided to stay in all day instead. We watched the film under the skin which is based on a book I've read. Was such a bad film. I had a ham.and tomato sandwich for lunch. Had chocolate and tea. We ordered pizza for dinner and I ate 6 slices. Walked dog in rain.

Damage control and hospital visit.

To keep on track with the healthy weight range I should be down to 13.1 by Monday.

Had a tuna sandwich for lunch then went to midwife appt at 3. The midwife was concerned about the tenderness I have been feeling at the bottom.of my bump and my uterus was tight  for 4 minutes when she was feeling it. Went over to hospital amd got hooked up to ctg machine to monitor heartbeat and contractions. Everything looked fine  but I had to wait for ages to get out. Didn't leave until after 9.30.  Was waiting for blood test results. They are going to phone me if they are abnormal.  Had toast and cheese when I got home then a hot chocolate in bed.

Let's make the third trimester the healthiest

This is really my last chance to make this a healthy pregnancy. Twelve weeks left! 82 days as I have actually already ruined the first 2 days.

Well.i wrote that in the morning. Did ok all day. Even swam 40 lengths in the morning. Then at night ate caramel and cream. What am I doing. My friend came up from dundee and we went to garden centre for lunch. 

Week 28 day late 13.2 (7/8) third trimester

How far along? 28 weeks and 1 day. Bit late this week because of weekend.

Total weight gain: aaagh this is so embarassing. 23/24 lbs. A lot is holiday weight. I was  13.2 this morning.

Maternity clothes? Had a hen do at te weekend.  Wore tow new mater it vest tops from new look which are smart casual and cover the bump nicely. Paired them with black maternity jeans. Also got two stripy casual tips from.new look, Jersey style which are nice.

Stretch marks? Nope thankfully.  I have been naughty this week and not used anything because I've been away. Back to mamma bee last night though.

Best moment this week: going shopping with my mum.in glasgow and the spa at blythewood square on friday as start of the hen.

Miss anything? No, I don't think so.

Movement: yes a lot. Was a bit upset on friday morning before leaving for.he hen do as the day before on he train I had felt a sharp pain in my back passage and at my lower abdomen which wouldn't go for a while despite standing on the train and moving position. I didn't feel as much movement as normal tgat night and nothing in the morning. I was also anxious about the hen do in general which didn't help my emotional state.  Afyer lying down for an hour or so baby started kicking.  Was kicking. Loads on saturday night when I was in bed after coming home late after hen do shenanigans.

Food cravings:  don't think so. Quite fond of a hot chocolate these days .

Anything making you queasy or sick: still.just don't like the smell.of bacon but that's been all through pregnancy which I have a feeling I have forgot to mention on here before.

Gender: I still think it's a boy.

Labor signs: no. However the pain on the train got me worried.

Symptoms: quite tender at times in the lower stomach. Especially if im.walking and slightly need the toilet. Woke up early hours of saturday morning with the worse leg cramp on my right leg. There is also the nerve pain on my right leg which is there all along.

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time : been very emotional this week. Thinks it has been all the travelling and I was over anxious about it all. Came home yesterday and was so angry that he house was dusty and I couldn't relax. I ended up crying about it. Husband hoovered when he came. Home from work and I had already dusted. Gave yoga a miss as it would of been too much.

Looking forward to:  it's hard to day as I am back to work on Monday so not wanting this week to pass.

Travelling back not healthiest

Week 27 day 4 Thursday 4th august

Day in glasgow. Had major pain in stomach and bowel on train on way home. It eventually passed.

Week 27 day 3 got a moses basket

Week 27 day 2 12.13

My weight was still 13.1 in the morning however went down to 12.13 over the morning. I was travelling to my parents. We had dinner at  commodore. I had a burger but don't feel bad as I didn't eat that much the rest of the day. Drank a bottle of alcohol free wine and an alcohol free cider.  I m currently lying in bed with a touch of heart burn.

Week 27 let's start his healthy thing again 13.1 (1/4)

Weeks are flying in.  Had a very bad week food wise last week so will weigh self tomorrow to get a true weight (it may just be the same!) The guests go today.

How far along? 27 weeks. 

Total weight gain: eh well this is embarassing 23lbs. Seem to have put 4lbs on this week. We have had visitors though.

Maternity clothes? I have been buying loads and returning them as you can only really get maternity clothes online. Ordered dresses from asos. The same dress in 3 different sizes. They were black with a white panel down the front. One of them arrived with a drink/water stain down the front. Was shopping for the hen do this weekend.  Managed to get two smart casual vest tops from new look. Black jeans and a black lace dress from next.

Stretch marks? No not yet

Best moment this week: got carpet in the nursery fitted and bought some more baby things while the inlaws were here including the jelly cat grey rabbit.

Also went a lovely second anniversary meal to strathburn and took our annual anniversary photo. 

Miss anything? No

Movement: loads of movement.  Can actually see it kick from outside. 

Food cravings:  chocolate spread was purchased yesterday. Yum

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

No.

Gender: I think it's a boy but husband and the inlaws think it's a girl. 

Labor signs: no

Symptoms: 

Still have my sore leg with the trapped nerve.  Have ordered prescription stockings for my varicose vein. 

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time : 

Happy but was getting pissed off a lot this week with certain remarks 

Looking forward to:  

Seeing my parents tomorrow