Eggshell Green

The mummy blogging article

Update:

Thanks to Kate for letting me know, the article has just been put on the New Zealand Herald website. The Log On To Motherhood article online doesn’t have all the pictures so I’ve left the thumbnails on this page so you can see what the printed version was like.

Original post:

Ok, for those who could not get the Weekend Herald newspaper, here is the  article that I mentioned in a previous post. Doesn’t look like it’s going to be on the New Zealand Herald website so this is the only way I can share it with you.

I’ve gone old school and taken photos of the pages, but until the hubby or someone else can scan it in for me, this is the best I can do (as we don’t have a scanner at home).

They managed to get my name wrong in the pull quote on page 4 – whoops. And another typo, if you want to visit Bridget’s blog it’s at widgetlucy.blogspot.com and not at blogpost.com!

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Baby Update at 36 Weeks

This 36th week has been horrendously uncomfortable.

During the day, baby sometimes stretches into certain areas that makes walking almost painful, and sitting down very uncomfortable. My pelvic joints really ache after sitting or lying down too.

In bed, I’ve had nights where baby will just not stop moving, and her legs keep stretching up and winding me. Getting up not only to pee but so I can breathe normally is becoming a regular thing, along with having a banana at about 3am to tie me over until breakfast.

I suspect that she is dropping, as I managed to have a good night’s sleep without being winded last night.

I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather, like I’m coming down with a cold. I hope it doesn’t develop into anything to worry about it. Being sick is the last thing I need in these last few weeks! I suffer enough from the occasional sneeze.

From tomorrow I’ll be in my 37th week, and considered full term! (Though it depends on who you ask as others say it’s 38 weeks, but I’ll take the less of the two.) From what I’ve read, a baby born at 37 weeks will have all she needs to survive without much, if any, help. I’ll give her another week and then I’ll start badgering her to come out already.

The hubby is on instruction to keep sober in case I go into labour. Too bad there’s the brew competition among his friends this weekend that he entered in to months ago.

It’s scary to think that I’m going to have to push out this bump shortly, but at the same time I’m so excited and can’t wait to meet her.

36 weeks and 6 days pregnant. Check out that bulging vein in my hand!

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Baby Update at 35 Weeks

Lots of blood noses and congestion.

My own snoring wakes me up sometimes.

Have been extremely thirsty.

Harry Hungers attacks in the wee hours of the morning.

Belly gets in the way of everything.

So uncomfortable.

Bladder being pounded by active baby.

Some new aches around the pelvic region.

Me sleepy. So sleepy.

Taking the dog for a waddle, with sore carpal tunnel hands, not so fun.

And I want sushi.

35 weeks and 4 days pregnant

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First week of parental leave

And I’m bored already.

I did five loads of washing, went into town for a few hours, took the dog for a walk/waddle, had an oven delivered and electricians work on the kitchen, blogged a couple times, slept, ate and watched TV.

If the weather was better I’d be out with Fez more. But it’s been a bit on and off this week and I’ve spent most of the time in the lounge feeling tired and cold. I miss the warmth of the office. Free heat is good. And free toilet paper. Our weekly usage has sky rocketed this week!

There’s still lots that I’d like to get done but I’m either too tired, too big, or my hands hurt too much.

I’m sure it’ll all change once baby arrives, and I should be enjoying the last few weeks of nothingness while I can. I just wish I could enjoy it with a bit more energy and a cocktail on the deck!

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