23 Weeks – EDC 28/05/13

Wednesday, 30 January 2013 (Day 1)

 

Not much to update. I’ve been feeling lots of kicks, and I’m starting to be able to feel them while I’m standing up now, which is new. I get really big kicks if I lay on my back or if I sit down and rest anything on my belly.

 

I had a meeting with my baby shower organiser yesterday, which was exciting. It’s all getting so exciting and real now, especially after I handed over my present list. I really hope that many of my invited friends and family can come, although I understand if the distance makes it a challenge. I haven’t seen many of you for many years, and any opportunity for a family reunion is a good one.

 

I’m going to do my first ever crazy lady sale experience. The car seat I want goes on sale tomorrow at Big W, and the local stores only have limited stock (2 at one store and 1 at the other). I can’t buy it from Big W online, it is only sold at Big W, and it’s a really good price. Also on sale at the moment is the Medela Swing breast pump from Baby Bunting, although Babies R Us is also supposed to have a sale starting soon, and I just want to check that they’re not putting this breast pump on sale at a cheaper price. My stroller is on order and should be dispatched sometime around 11 February, so it’s all falling into place. That’s pretty much all the big ticket items taken care of, with the exception of my modern cloth nappies and a nursery chair (although this one is a long way down the list of priorities, it would be nice to have one).

 

Thursday, 31 January 2013 (Day 2)

 

I am pleased to report that I successfully placed the car seat I wanted on lay-by this morning, although I needn’t have worried. They had ordered extra stock for the sale, and were even nice enough to put them by the front door. On top of all that, I was the only one shopping for baby things, so it was really a relaxed experience.

 

I’m noticing that I’m very hungry, all the time. I’m trying to get into the habit of not constantly snacking, but instead eating a proper little meal (emphasis on little) and then waiting two hours before allowing myself to eat again.

 

Sunday, 3 February 2013 (Day 5)

 

I weighed myself today, and I haven’t put any more weight on. So, I’ve put on a total of 7.5kg so far. The baby is kicking all day now, and I feel it even when I’m standing.

 

Things they don't tell you about pregnancy #431: Your comfortable pants will always be falling down. Your uncomfortable pants that stay up will make you feel like you need to pee all the time.

 

A funny moment from yesterday: I dragged hubby around the two stands that make up maternity wear in Target. There was a very pretty strappy maternity maxi dress on display, which he suggested I might look nice in, until I suggested he imagine me wearing it with my nice chunky maternity bra straps showing… The ironic thing was that I was looking for maternity shorts because it’s been so hot, and there’s still at least one month of summer left, and then today I’m wishing I’d bought some long pants because it seems that autumn is starting early.

 

I went and bought a 3 litre bottle of milk from the supermarket this evening. It was harder than I expected on my poor core muscles, which were crying out in protest by the time I had picked up the milk, paid for it, and then walked it from the car into the house.