21/06/2009 by stupidgirl_no1.

Last night was our friend Hugh’s 30th birthday party so Ray came to stay so the boys could go to it.  We all met up at the cinema in town and saw Transformers, which was awesome.  Then we came back to the house for Pizza Hut before going over to Hugh’s.  He had got Guitar Hero and a pipe among other presents so much fun ensued!

I left much earlier than the boys, and obviously drank a lot less!  So this morning I was a bit chirper than they were!  Unfortunately this did mean that Ray was with us on the morning of his first Father’s Day.  Nicole came round to pick Ray up and brought Lucas - and didn’t it turn out they had matching tshirts on?!  So cute!!

Whilst they were here Lucas needed to go for a wee nap but didn’t seem sleepy.  So it seemed like a good time to test out the baby swing that my Dad gave us.  It worked perfectly!

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20/06/2009 by stupidgirl_no1.

So I’m sitting with my feet up after a tiring week of feeling tired all the time!  Happy to report I haven’t had any more blacking out incidents and Bryan has stopped asking me every time I breathe out too deeply if I’m okay, bless him!

Ooh before I forget Nicole has entered a photo that Bryan took of Ray and Lucas into a competition so any votes would be appreciated.  Just go to: http://www.hippbabyclub.co.uk/competition_search.php type in Unique ID Number 15680, click Search, then click Vote Now.  Thank you!  You may of course look at other entries but none are so cute, or so well photographed as this one.  What’s that you say?  Biased?  Me?  Pffffttttt…..

My wee visitor arrived yesterday.  As some of you know I use the website Twitter to keep me amused, and provide company when I’m alone at work or when hubby is off playing XBox, Sims or whatever.  One of my twitter pals decided to share with us all her little friend and he is now travelling around the country visiting some of us.  Full story here.  We then in turn share our antics with him when he is staying with us so I have been trying to entertain him - whilst not using up too much of my very limited energy!!  My efforts are here.  My favourite picture so far has to be this one:

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17/06/2009 by stupidgirl_no1.

Hugh called me, from the gig, to say thanks for being pregnant and that they’re having a fab time.  Am so glad he’s making the most of my tickets.

I’m now listening to the new Kasabian album and enjoying the domestic bliss of washing up.  Bet it doesn’t take me as long to get home after the joy of the music!

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17/06/2009 by stupidgirl_no1.

Tonight is sad.  Since October when I bought tickets I have been looking forward to tonight as I was due to go to a concert at Murrayfield featuring The Enemy, Kasabian and Oasis.  Three bands I love.  I knew that if I got pregnant I wouldn’t be able to go and I had Hugh lined up as willing to go with me or with one of his other friends, depending on my “state”.

Well he got asked in March if he’d like both tickets as that was us pregnant.  Obviously I don’t regret that we are pregnant and having a baby in October at all, its just sad that I have to miss what is obviously going to be a fabulous and wonderful concert!  Some of my pals are there and were texting or msn’ing earlier saying how excited they were or that they were on their way.  I hope they have a fab time, but meanwhile I might have to *pout* all evening…

Texted my cousin Tony earlier, he’s the guy who introduced me to Ian the drummer from Kasabian.  Rather than giving me sympathy he said he’d seen them in Leicester and it was the best gig ever.  *sigh*.  Ah well, he’s having a baby with his wife next week and they are both fine - and coming to Scotland in August and we arranged to meet - hurrah!

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16/06/2009 by stupidgirl_no1.

Am currently firmly planted on the sofa, with a glass of water and a constant supply of food from the lovely chef cum husband of mine!

This morning on the way to work (for which Bryan always drives) I had a wee blackout in the car.  Didn’t feel too good and before we managed to get me to my work, and a water tap, I passed out.  Poor Bryan wasn’t sure what to do but stopped the car and slapped me round the face until I came back round!  I was having a lovely dream until I heard his panicked cries of “Maria!  Maria!”

We weren’t far from my work so we went in there and got me some water, and I set up the coffee room so that the  solicitors wouldn’t be without their coffee!!  I then phoned the midwife and she advised me to go home, eat something, and wait till she got there.  So Bryan took me home, planted me on the sofa and made me a sandwich.  Since then I’ve been eating and drinking and watching cheesy movies (important medicine obviously).

The midwife came by earlier and tested my blood pressure which is fine, and listened to the baby’s heart beat, also fine.  That was Bryan’s first time of hearing the heart beat so at least he’s done that now!!  Anyway she asked if I’d gone without breakfast or was stressing about the day ahead, to which the answers were no.  She has suggested I eat something, or at least have a milky drink, before going to bed.  I’ve also to cut down on my morning chores.  I’ve got an appointment lined up for next week with her anyway so we can see how I’m getting on then.  In the meantime I’ve just to eat regularly and rest as possible.  Its a hard life.

So it was a bit scary but seems to be okay now, and we’ve now double checked that we have all the necessary numbers in each of our mobile phones as well so at least that’s a good job jobbed!

On a lighter note, we had a lovely weekend.  We went down to Edinburgh and met up with our ex flatmates Lyndsay and  Iain; his wife Laura and their gorgeous daughter Rose.

Click on the photo and follow link to my Flickr page to see more of our trip!  We had a lovely meal out and then went back to their flat for a good catch up with all past news, and all Lyndsay’s wedding and hen night plans - very exciting!

The next day we met up with one of Bryan’s ex workmates for a lovely lunch before heading back up the road to our hungry cats!  I felt really guilty as I needed a nap on the way home, even though I didn’t drive a mile of the whole trip!

Was a really good trip though, especially seeing how easily we all got on even though we hadn’t seen folk for a year!  Is terrible how life gets in the way sometimes!

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09/06/2009 by stupidgirl_no1.

That’s us 23 weeks pregnant already!  Time is flying by.  The baby is now moving around quite a bit and kicking now and then, the last couple of nights Bryan has managed to be looking as it kicked as you can see it from the outside!  We’re all keeping fine.

Anyway thought you’d like to see how I’m developing!

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31/05/2009 by stupidgirl_no1.

Well sorry to be boring but we have had another nice weekend and another exciting development in the world of bumpiness!

First the weekend - Bryan spent it with his cousin Ray and their mate Gary.  I believe drink, pizza, xbox/PS3 and Star Trek movie were the main ingredients of the weekend.  Meanwhile I took the excuse to nip down and visit my parents’ for a wee trip.  My photos from the trip are available on Flickr, just click here.  My favourite picture is probably this one of a red squirrel:

I spent the weekend watching him/her and the family eating nuts, running across the garden and playing together.  A couple of times I tried to creep up for a photo but gravel and heavy pregnant footsteps aren’t a good cover!

I must admit to watching Britain’s Got Talent this past week, and made Dad have it on in the kitchen whilst he tried to do Saturday night’s guests as I wanted to see the final.  I was supporting Julian Smith so was a bit disappointed he only got third but hopefully we’ll see more of him anyway.  I did think the winners were absolutely amazing as well.  Mum was supporting the Scottish lady so was disappointed she only got second but I didn’t see that refusing to smile was much of a talent….each to their own!!

I got two lovely surprises when I got to my parent’s place - neither of them could wait to give me…presents!!  Mum had found a lovely baby sleeping bag with “Rufus the Bear” on it, rather fitting as our first Gordon Setter was called Rufus!  And then they had seen in a shop a lovely baby swing, which was something I’d mentioned wanting a baby seat or swing.  Mum said it was too early to buy stuff for bump but Dad insisted that it might not be there nearer the time so they had to get it right then!  He was so proud of it and had it set up swinging and singing with a teddy in the seat to demonstrate when I walked in!!!  Think they might be excited about their first (and let’s face it, I’m an only child and not likely to do this again) and probably only grandchild!

And lastly, what was the exciting development?  Well I could say that my parents now have wi-fi in the hotel so I was able to Twitter from the garden, the kitchen and my room quite merrily!

But actually, the truth is, that this morning the baby moved, and I was able to watch it!!  Yes my bump was wiggling!  It was quite a bizarre experience but I guess I’ll need to get used to it now its started!!  All references to Aliens will be happily ignored so dinna start!!

Tonight I went into town and met my friends Jenny and Rob for dinner and a catch up at Pizza Express.  Bryan was invited but had eaten enough pizza, and not had enough sleep, over the weekend so took a rain check!

Hope you’re enjoying the sun too, and not being as silly as me - walk on Aberdeen beach on Friday and got sunburnt bit under chin, drive to Trossachs and back and got one sun burnt arm.  Oops!

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25/05/2009 by stupidgirl_no1.

Bryan and I are finally off work for a whole week together, with very few plans to occupy us.  Should be a nice break! 

We had a busy weekend to start with though, and have been getting practice in with the baby stuff.  My cousin Lynne came to stay on Friday night with her 15 month old son Euan. 

The cats hadn’t experienced a wee toddler before so that was interesting to see what they did!  Then yesterday Nicole and Ray were over for lunch with Lucas, he’s 5 months old and just going onto solids so nappies are “developing”.  Yikes!!   Lydia was round too so it was nice to catch up with everyone - and Bryan made us yummy meatballs and then an apple tart.

This morning my “not quite cousin” was round for morning coffee and her due date is this Saturday, she thought it was coming this weekend but not quite happened yet!!  She came with her Mum so it was nice to have a catch up with both of them, and have the chance to show them our house.  Caroline and I should be on maternity leave at the same time so maybe we’ll manage to meet up at some point too!

As for the exciting development - Bryan woke me up last night as he finally felt baby move! Hurrah!  Had to check with him this morning to make sure it was real but he assures me I wasn’t dreaming!  Trust me to be asleep when it finally happens, I’ve been desperate for him to feel baby’s movements as I feel shelfish having it all to myself.  Told Mum earlier and she seems quite excited, guess it will make my visit to their house this weekend more enjoyable as they can have a feel too!!

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21/05/2009 by stupidgirl_no1.

Yes I am blogging about that baby thing - again!  Afraid its quite heavily on my mind these days, and getting heavier on my hips!

Yesterday was our 20 week scan as that’s us halfway through pregnancy.  Its a detailed scan so they can check for abnormalities so you get to see the kidneys and bladder and stuff.  We did see his/her wee hands and feet and the heart beating too which was amazing.  My favourite bit was when baby took a drink and we could see the wee mouth moving and everything.  It really is a tiny person growing in there!!

So there you go, all fine and dandy, although I did snigger slightly when she commented on baby’s normal brain.  Not sure which parent baby got that from!!!

And no, we didn’t find out the sex, they don’t tell you in Aberdeen and we are looking forward to a surprise on 5th October, or thereabouts, anyway!

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14/05/2009 by stupidgirl_no1.

Just got test results back from our 16 week blood tests with the midwife and they are all clear - hurrah!  Next stop 20 week scan on Wednesday 20th May.  Photos will no doubt follow!!!

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