The hospital bag

There are so many lists on the internet, hospital information pamphlets and from baby stores all saying this is the ultimate list on what to pack in your hospital bag for you and baby.

Hein even laughed at me when I declared I would need two bags - one for me - and one for baby (there are so many cool options out there!). But after reviewing the list, agreed with me. Take that!

So I compiled a list of the things I would be including, most of which I've already purchased or have, save the the Zinc and Castor oil (not sure what that's for...). I also need to buy the nursing bra -- who knows how big my boobs are going to between now and then. I'm now a 36E! 36 I ask with tears in my eyes! I've never been a 36! All I need to do is gather all of it together and pack. This will need to be done before we move house though - you know how things disappear forever in boxes!

MOMMY

1 x night dress

1 x big T-shirt

1 x pair of socks (damn straight!)

1 x pair of slippers

flannel and towels

toiletry bag

hot water bottle

lip balm (never leave home without it)

water spray bottle (I have a calming spritzer Penny bought me)

massage stuff

music (sorted!)

hand mirror (didn't think of it)

nursing bra and breast pads

disposable briefs (where does one get those?)

maxi sanitary pads (!)

snacks, food and drink

BABY

2 x stretch vests and suits

1 x scratch mittens and booties (don't think booties are necessary is she's going to be wearing body suit

1 x baby blanket (bought the softest white one with yellow duckies)

1 x cream - zinc and castor oil or petroleum jelly (I think I'll just go for Elizabeth Anne's moisturising cream)

disposable nappies

cotton wool

1 x cardigan (already knitted by mom)

1 x hat

1 x car seat and carry cot or pram (just have to figure out how to fit the car seat in Hein's car)

Images

http://www.koolroomz.net/argyle_baby-bag.jpg

http://www.safetots.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/baby-bag-for-a-plane.jpg

From Victory Park to Victoria

LG was moving all night last night. Kicking and doing flip flops and somersaults no doubt. I wonder if it had anything to do with the delicious curry I ate from Spiceburg in Greenside? Was so tasty and not too hot - still I had to suffer the consequences. Rising, heart burning sensation whenever I burped. For my sins of course because I know I'm supposed to lay of the spicy stuff. Was worth it though!

So the good news is that we'll be moving house from July 2nd! Whoop whoop! Let the painting begin! Though, hehehe, I've never painted a wall in my life before, hehehe... how many pots do you need for an average size room? And paint is not cheap I've heard. No point in getting clever with colours if you're not going to be able to maintain neh? Hayi, we'll see but one thing's for sure - that nondescript orange has gots to go!

Lemme know if anyone's looking for a second-floor, two-bedroom flat, separate toilet and shower/bath, balcony to rent. Damage: R4150.

Eight months

I don't know why they say you're pregnant for nine months when it's actually 10. When I reached the eight-month mark yesterday, I really thought yesssss! I'm one month away from expelling this heavy load and then I remembered - no, it's actually two months more. Full term = 40 weeks = 10 months!

And all the symptoms of first trimester are slowly reappearing it seems. Headaches and frequent visits to the toilet. This is not pleasant, especially in the middle of the night, in the middle of winter. How I wish we had underfloor heating - and a bum warmer! But let me not complain too much. At least I haven't had to deal with pigmentation on my face, or thrush or piles or any of those other horror stories I've read about.

I have't decided if I'm going to have a 4D scan or not. I've spoken to a number of women who have either said it's disappointing or; the baby didn't want to turn around or; wow it was amazing! And the thing is, if things don't work out, you don't get your money back or get to reschedule so you can get some decent pictures. Plus all the foetal pics I've seen look the same.

If I told you that was our LG in the image attached, you would believe me right? And some of you might even say she looks like Hein right? Eish mara we'll see how things go... I don't want to have any regrets.

Image http://www.fetal.com/3D4DScreening/Images/face-27-to-32-wks.jpg