I'm A Real Boy....!

Well nearly... We don't have the papers to prove it yet though!

Jamie was registered today.. he's now an official person. He really exists now and no one can doubt it! It's hard to believe the little smudge on the 10 week scan is this lardy little chap now...

So 'Baby Looby' (As his wristband discribes) is now OFFICIALLY Jamie Leslie William Looby-Mudd... Why the big name? Well he's a big boy! Lots of boy= Lots of names!

Jamie will be 3 weeks old tommorow.. this time next week he'll be a whole month old! He is doing really well, he's lifting his head up for longer now and keeping awake more. (But does it HAVE to be until blooming 6am Jamie!?) He's still an awkward little sod to wind though!

We are very proud of our little man. He is gorgeous although he always looks so different in all of his pictures... some of them he looks like a little darling... In others he looks like a little lout.

In other news: I walked into a random girl whilst with Jay and Jamie... She asked 'Arn't you the girl who lives up there?' (pointing to my house) um... yes...why? To which she replied 'Oooh I remember when you were in labour...!'

Let's just get this straight... you saw me not heard me right? Just checking!

2 Weeks ago today....

The world got a new problem!

Jamie is a whole fortnight old today. Still feels like a dream, I feel as if I will wake up at any minute and things will be like they were over 2 weeks ago. (Which is ironic as the only one getting any sleep around here surely isn't me!)

At the same time, I'm looking back at my bump pictures and I can't remember being that huge! I'm stuck in a bit of limbo at the mo because when I look at myself in the mirror, I feel so empty and look so much smaller than I feel. I keep walking wide away from walls so I don't knock my bump. (Another ironic thing, now theres no bump, I am aware of bumping it!)

I felt really guilty for bumping my bump when Jamie was inside. Had I known he was going to be 9lbs 8oz I wouldn't have felt so bad! Heck, I would have had a ball!

I had to re-peirce my own belly button the other day. I won't go into details but it blooming hurts now! Jamie is definately worth all the pain and sleepless nights. I thought I would hate the nappies but I love changing his dirty bum! (Providing he keeps his 'target practice' for daddy's nappy changes!)

Jamie now weighs 9lb 9oz... (just tipping the edge of some of his clothes!!!)

Back in my size 10s!

Yay! Just thought I'd share a milestone with you. Yesterday I managed to DO UP my jeans! I actually woke Jay up just to show him! I'm very happy now!

I spoke to my midwife today and she said that my uterus won't shrink back fully until 6 weeks, so it is still shrinking which is excellent. I'm just very happy I can wear whatever I blooming well like again! I might even go shopping! My stomach is flat again although it could do with a bit of toning, it's not that bad at all. (So anyone wondering what their stomach may be like afterwards needent worry)

Jamies doing really well with feeding and pooing. As I type he's merrily parping away to himself in his moses basket... typical man! He was weighed the other day and had gone down to 9lbs 3oz. He's lost his newborn weight so he should start packing it all back on now.

Right, he's given himself an assault of hiccups so I must be off to help him!

Thank You!

Jamie is 10 days old now! It has gone pretty fast although I'm still itching for him to get a bit older so we can start playing with him more. (swinging him upside down from the armpits etc...!) I just wanted to say thank you personally to everyone who helped Jay and I through our experience. Right from the moment we told everyone, to the midwife who delivered him...

Here goes!

Thank you to everyone, it's not easy to name everyone personally but I will try as it shows we are truely grateful. The biggest thanks goes to the grandparents (on both sides), Thank you for being there to support us. Wether it be keeping us (well jay lol) in check or looking after Jamie for those crucial few minutes while we settle our own heads. We are very grateful for all the support you have given us, wether it be things you have brought or just being there to offer advice.

Thank you to all the lovely babycentre girls, you ladies rock!!! Kaz, Rachael, Emma, Peta, Amy, Suze, Lou Lou, Beksi in particular although every single one of you have been excellent and I am sooooo thankful for all your support. It has been great being able to go through pregnancy with you all, don't you dare leave me now!!

Thank you to the aunts and uncles. My sister for giving us lots of stuff and my little bro for holding back from poking my belly (occassionally). Big Bro you have been great even though your that far away, thank you for all your help. And auntie Christina for going through THAT birth video with me! An experience we won't forget in a while!

Thank you to all my friends who have helped. Kristina, Anita, Karen, Becca, Simone, Kim... And a big thanks to our aunts and uncles who have helped too...

Lastly, thanks to the midwives who helped deliver Jamie. Thanks for keeping the size secret!

I'm sorry if I've forgotton anyone in particular but we are very thankful. I thought I'd take 5 mintues just to say thank you whilst our little bruiser is sleeping!

Jamie Has Arrived!!

Just a very quick post to update everyone on the birth of our (not so) little man Jamie! He arrived safely and rather quickly into the world last night at 11.12pm wieghing 9lbs 8oz! Big boy! The birth was fantastic, very quick and laboured just on gas and air... no stitches or tears so nothing bad to report!

Will be posting looooooads more pics soon but mummy has only slept 2 hours in the last 60 hours! Daddys not been sleeping too well either after each of mummys contractions woke him up (mainly because she was leaning over him squeezing him!)...

Sweep tommorow!

So tommorow is 'sweep' day. I was really hoping not to make it to tommorow but theres no point complaining about it now, it should help us meet Jamie soon!

I must mention the phone... STOP CALLING IT!!!! I think I have been quite patient so far, but now I just have to say it as it is. I get about 100 calls a day so theres not much point of calling my phone as it is on silent and I can't hear it. The only reason why it's still on is if my midwife needs to contact me about blood results or any problems. I'm not over reacting when I say that I have alot of calls... yesterday I had 17 calls within 4 hours. So you can probably see what I mean when I ask not to call. I promise you will know as soon as Jamie arrives but constantly asking isn't going to get him here sooner, it will just make me pull my hair out.

Texting is a much better alternative. I will text you back when I have the time, but believe me, you arn't missing anything! You'll all be trying to get rid of me after all this!

So, back to the sweep... 11.30 tommorow.. think of me in all my indignity being 'swept' by the midwife. I might go for another long walk after it but I will post on here what she says about it and wether to expect anything real soon. Fingers crossed!!

Another Crazy Day...

Well I guess I should start counting the days until my sweep.... Hopefully that'll kick start things as I really really don't want to induced! Also, my big bro is coming down on friday and leaving on monday so it would be nice for Jamie to make an appearance before he leaves.

Anyone got any ideas on how much rent I should be charging my little squatter now?

I have come close to pulling my hair out every time I hear..... 'He's not here yet then?' or 'Weren't you supposed to be giving birth?' Ok, I admit it. I'm a fraud, a big fat liar. I'm not pregnant, I never have been... I just over indulged myself a few too many times and have been using it as an excuse for my lardy belly. There is no baby!!! (He's probably a toddler now anyway)

As for this whole nesting thing... when does that stop? Seriously, I can't hoover anywhere else. I am walking around to the sound of hoovers because I have been trying to bring labour on by furiously hoovering eveywhere... Glad to say I havent had a slice of pineapple for a few days... after that monsterous attempt! I did have a spicy curry last night though as there is 'supposedly' something in chillies that does something to something which makes something else do something to maybe start labour... (got that?! lol)

I don't really believe in these methods to start labour anyway. If they worked, then why are there so many overdue women? I believe walking helps as gravity very much does exist. Saying that, it doesn't stop me tryin them all!

Feeling Optimistic...

It's hard to stay positive now. Especially if you read my post from yesterday where I was feeling quite down about it all, but I still remain optimistic! I have definately been feeling really heavy and sometimes when I walk I get sharp pains down there where I guess his head is engaging. I would really like to know how engaged he is but my next midwife appointment is on thursday for my sweep.

Haven't been having many (if any) braxton hicks, I'd love to say that doesn't bother me as not everyone gets them, but I would still like to know my body knows what its doing. (Its doing some gross things that I won't mention on here!)

So after walking around London in the blistering heat (I strangely found myself in Trafalgar square posing for hungarian tourists??) I dont feel too much different but he is still very low and almost fully engaged. My plan was to go into labour tonight but we'll see!

I got Jay a chocolate cigar finally. I had to battle my way through the crowds in Selfridges but I got there in the end! Its not that big, I was hoping to get him an enormous one but this was the only chocolate flavoured one. (There was one for £75 I was soooo tempted to get, but thats just money up in smoke!) This one is definately a chocolate FLAVOURED cigar... it doesnt melt like the last one....

Blame my hormones, not me!

The last few weeks have been ok. I've had my up days and I've had my down days. Its all been very phyiscal though as my body has been preparing for labour. Now it seems its forgotton about the whole labour shabang and is just driving me mental.

I've tried to be as honest as possible. But I just wanted to say on here (mostly for the people who call me a hundred times a day and ask if I'm having signs) that is does get me down hearing people constantly asking. I know you care, but yesterday I had 14 calls asking the same question between 5am and 2pm. As I know people are genuinely looking forward to little one finally arriving, it does make me feel as if I have failed because I am overdue. It's not a nice feeling, I can't do anything other than try to coax him out but he just seems pretty comfortable. I'm not moaning about people asking, just the amount of times. I will definately tell everyone and I will post on here when I am in labour, if anything for something to do! I guess I'm having a down day as it's almost the 6th August and he's not showing many signs of wanting to come out. Thank you all for your support, it means so much knowing everyone cares.

Ok, thats my mini-moan over. Hopefully, you wont all think I'm being the bitch from hell and can understand. (I am sure any woman who has gone overdue will tell you the same)

In other news: Bought a bottle of wine! Rose infact! mmmm... its chilling very nicely in the fridge, very tempted to open it now but it'll be nice to have a celebration drink after he turns up, plus there will be more people drinking with me so theres less chance of me sloshing it all down and getting very tipsy! Which will happen again one day!! lol

Haven't been well today. My midwife prescribed me some crippling iron tablets that feel as if there are millions of rats gnawing at my insides... so I've had a day off from evicting my little squatter. Don't worry though, tommorow I am off down Oxford Street to walk walk walk and shop shop shop! Its a good place to go because I need to get a few things, including foundation and a chocolate flavoured cigar for Jay. (I did buy him one but when it began to melt I realised it was actually chocolate!) So if Oxford street on a hot day doesn't work, nothing will!! WATCH THIS SPACE!

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Well I have to do something with my time now he's late! This is a pretty cool site that has cleverly morphed two photographs into one baby.... Have a look closely, it's actually quite scarey! I might find a few pics of my parents and mix them up to see if they look like me! lol

Jamie, You Have Been Evicted....

Please leave the big mother house....

Happy 4th August 2007 everyone! Seems like it has gone so quick!

So, I have a squatter.... WHAT AM I GOING TO DO???!

Firstly, what signs do I have? Well, my bump has definately dropped, I can breathe again! Theres no more 'bum' under my rib which is pretty cool. I think his head has engaged more as there is a pressure feeling there quite a bit. (I didn't make it to the doctors appointment yesterday because it was with 'Dr creepy-guy-I-can't-understand-and-wouldn't-want-touching-me') I have backache quite a bit and maybe a few twinges here and there, but not contractions!

Here is my 40 week bump pic. Now this REALLY should be the last as I am not planning on 41 weeks! I'm sure he's going to come out with a low voice and facial hair....

This isn't the best bump pic.. I have a new digital camera and it only has two flash settings. 'On' and 'Off', lol Simplicity at its best! With the flash off you can't see anything, with the flash on you got a good pic, but you cant see anything for about an hour afterwards!

So, Last bump pic done. Lets get to evicting my little squatter before he reaches his teens! Right off to do a little more walking then!

Due date Tommorow!

He's obviously pretty comfy in there.

I do really want him out soon, to save my sanity! I have nothing much else to do apart from to wait for the pains now... How delightful!

My neice and nephews have moved out so I can no longer bug them as easily. I kind of miss having my 5 year old neice to do my bending for me! Don't get me wrong, she drove me nuts! But she's very fun!

I can't physically eat any more pineapple. I've burnt all my tastebuds off after about pineapple #3.

So whats on the agenda today? Walking I guess. More nesting? More replying to phonecalls and texts and stating that I'm-not-quite-overdue-yet-but-thanks-for-reminding-me-that-he-wont-budge...!

Seriously, I plan on getting him out soon. I'll smoke him out if I have to...

2 Days until something important....

But I can't quite put my finger on it? What could it be? Labour? What do you mean--- Oooh Labour!! I knew there was something I'd forgot. Please accept my apologies, I'll get to it right now....

This is sarcasm if you hadn't noticed! See its not as easy as 'Right, I'm going to go into labour right now' so will the 'haven't you had him yet?' and 'Where is he then?' phonecalls please stop!? Its not nice being reminded that I am STILL pregnant after very nearly 10 months. Believe me, if it were up to me he'd be here by now but he seems cosy in there. Theres no one more frustrated than me that he is still in there! He'll budge when he's ready... but I will tell you!

It's just I've had a sudden influx of calls this morning from people all around asking wether I've secretly had him and hidden him somewhere and not told them. Or worse, if I'd forgotton to have him!(?) I don't mind people asking but I do start feeling as if I have 'failed' because he hasn't appeared yet, but really he is just making sure he's good and cooked before coming out.

I'm hoping to go into labour on sunday. That will be nice.... No reason really, just sunday sounds nice...! lol

3 Days to go....and a dilemma!

I'm driving myself crazy. Every morning I wake up and check to see if I'm still pregnant. Every morning the answer is 'yes'. Every night I check for any pains. Every night the answer is 'no'. That's it. Welcome to my life.

Ok, I do stuff in between, but the majority of my life now consists of trying to rid myself of my little squatter. I know I will go overdue, I can't see him being here before the weekend but I really hope he's here before next thursday. (Thats when my sweep is booked for) It's my choice wether I have this sweep or not and I'll probably take it as it will help things along. But I would prefer not to have it! The question is, do I not have it and risk going 2 weeks overdue and needing a FULL induction? (Meaning constant monitoring on the 'duh duh duh' machine and no waterbirth?) It only takes a second and it should make me go inoto labour within 48 hours, but it'd still prefer a more spontaneous labour!

One thing I am looking forward to in Nurofen. My sleep is suffering and I've woke up with a paralysing head/faceache (simliar to sinus problems) and I can take NOTHING for it! I can't do paracetamol as it makes me sick, its the same with codiene... I'm typing veeeeery lightly on the keyboard....

Anyway, if he did come before saturday, how weird would that be? Being parents by the weekend!!?!