Sashybo - Back Again

Hi Bob & Kirsty. :hello: Been a bit rubbish updating here, just feeling tired.

The gammon was lovely, might try chucking some root ginger in with the ginger ale or try ginger beer next time to make it a bit stronger. The ginger preserve glaze in the oven was really nice though, would definitely do that again. Had a nice time with my mum up and showed her the nursery and stuff we have ready.

Bob, my midwife did point me towards the birth plan section in my notes but I don't know that I'd have anything really specific to put there. I'll have a think and a read - next midwife appt is on Tues but is with a different midwife due to the bank holiday on Monday. Baby has only just stopped kicking/punching the usual midwife everytime she touches the bump - he/she doesn't like strangers touching! :rotfl:

Thanks Kirsty, I'm trying not to get too set on anything in particular regarding the birth, although I know I'll be upset if I have to go down the more medicalised route rather than staying in the midwife led unit. Have been very healthy so far though, so hopefully all stays well. No idea how I will cope in labour to be honest - DH is more scared than me atm. :eek:

We both enjoy getting out into the garden and getting it looking nice but it is time consuming. Didn't actually do the re-potting of the tomato seedlings until Tuesday - had a fairly laid back day on the Monday. DH finally got there with the new taps on the bath. :j

I finish work 2 weeks today,:eek: only 4 more late shifts then doing 3 days of special duties, then 2 early shifts & 4 days special duties the week after so can choose my own hours then more or less. Getting a lot more tired now so mostly looking forward to finishing. Another retirement on my shift has been announced so that's another collection to start & card to organise before I stop and pass it to someone else to finish.

Have booked myself an appointment for a cut & blow dry next week as my hair is ridiculously long and thick atm - will prob be my last haircut before the baby arrives. :eek::)

My sister bought and delivered the moses basket to us, so DH has built the rocking stand for it and we just need to wash the bedding for it. :T

Thanks Kirsty, it's helpful to know what other people have considered with birth plans, will have a think.

Feeling very tired now, finished work just over an hour earlier than usual tonight, would normally just be heading home at this time so hoping the extra rest will help. Will head to bed shortly - had a few things to do around the house as DH working late shifts as well this week.

Got my plug plants for the hanging baskets delivered yesterday - although for some reason Y0del thought that a "safe place" constituted my front doorstep - again!!! :mad: Also the pack of plug plants is designed to be posted through the letter box so why leave it sitting there where anyone could see and take it?!! :mad:

Planted them out into hanging baskets this morning - got mostly fuschias with a few petunias. Will need to buy some lobelia as really like that in hanging baskets as well. Will also get some upright lobelia & verbena for my pots and front border as they are very bright and cheerful.

Tomato seedlings are doing well and courgette seedlings looking good too - one is massive already. :j The potato plants are coming through at the top of the bag now so hopefully not long until they get bigger, flower and give us some new potatoes. :T

Need to go through both mine & baby's hospital bags tomorrow before work. Think I have everything for the baby packed (minus the shawl) but forget what I have/don't have for myself and sure there are a few things I still need to put in. Getting nagged at to have bags & notes in the car just in case.