27 Weeks...

Firstly I’m on time, yay me!

So this week, I am reliably informed that Baby O now weighs the same as a cauliflower, thanks Baby Centre.  I’ve loved using the fruit and vegetables size comparisons over the last 27 weeks.  To think that it wasn’t all that long ago I was having a picture taken with a raspberry!

This week has been a good week, I’ve settled into a good routine at work and whilst I am still tired it is now bearable, not the bone crushing exhaustion I was feeling at the beginning of last week.

Still no stretch marks and so far no real heartburn to speak of, long may this continue, but I do seem to have gotten myself back onto a pretty poor sleeping routine.  I am tending to wake at about 3.30 and then have trouble dropping back off, which can leave me feeling like I’ve only had a couple of hours sleep rather than the  6 I am actually getting.  Fingers crossed this won’t last too much longer, or if it does that Baby O will stick to this schedule when he arrives!

Lots of lovely movement this week, mainly in the during the morning at work and then when I go to bed about 10.30ish.  I’ve also noticed him kicking a lot when I wake up in the night.  I really do love feeling every little movement, especially when I am in meetings at work…it’s like a little secret between me and my boy!

Outfit: Maternity leggings - Seraphine, Boots - Dune (old), Jumper - Jigsaw (I also have this in grey!), Necklace - Primark (old)

Tourists In Our Town

As I start to consider the fact that I am not going to be living in London for much longer it is dawning on me how little of London I know.  To try and rectify this Mr O and I will be attempting to explore a new area every weekend for the coming months.

We kicked off our mission yesterday, making the most of the sunny morning, with a trip to Primrose Hill.  I’m not going to lie on first inspection I was a little disappointed, it was more of a large mound than a hill, but the view from the top certainly did not disappoint.  We were lucky with it being such a clear day we could make out all of London’s landmarks and identify a few new ones (Caledonian Clock Tower I am talking about you!).

We grabbed drinks at Anthony’s Delicatessen in preparation for the hike ahead of us, and while their latte’s didn’t quite hit Mr O’s exacting standards I can definitely recommend the hot chocolate.

Where to next weekend…maybe Hampstead Heath or Northcote Road.  I think I need to start a list of places to visit…

26 Weeks...

A little belated as I was actually 26 weeks on Tuesday, but this first week back at work has been a killer!

I really need to work on my posture!

I've been feeling pretty good this week…lots of movement again which I just love.  I'm starting to be able to see movements as well as feel them which is ace.

I've struggled a bit this week in terms of clothes…I think I might have to give in and invest in a few more maternity options as a lots of my non-maternity clothes are now being stretched to indecent levels!

So far, I still don't have any stretch marks.  Fingers crossed I'll stay this way, but if I do them it will be worth it.   When I first found out I was pregnant I started using Johnson and Johnson baby oi gel, I moved on to Bio Oil in my second trimester and this week I have graduated to Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil…a gift from a VERY generous friend.

In this photo I'm wearing old Russell and Bromley boots, Seraphine leggings, H&M maternity top (no longer online), old Gap cardigan and a necklace that I can't remember for the life of me where its from…

Must also work on my hand heart!

Birthday Shenanigans...

Yesterday I turned 35…35, how did that happen?!

I didn't plan my day very well what with is being my first day back at work and following a pretty sleepless night the thought of going out to dinner at Franco Manca, as planned, was too much to contemplate.  Mr O saved the day by bringing Franco Manca to me, in my bed!  It could not have been a more perfect solution.

I went for the 'No.4' which has Gloucester Old Spot ham, mozzarella, buffalo ricotta and wild mushrooms on the signature sourdough base.  If you're in the Chiswick area I would definitely recommend a visit…not only is it delicious it's super reasonable, can't go wrong!

Mr Sandman...

With sleep seeming to be ever more elusive these days and therefore more prominent in my thoughts, I've found myself keeping googling pyjamas…specifically the type my Grandad used to wear! Bear with me hear, I'm thinking practically, they will be perfect once Baby Boy is here for breast feeding.  These are a few of my current favourites…

Marks and Spencer La Maison de Senteurs Pure Cotton Cool Comfort

ASOS Woven Floral Pyjamas

PJ Pan Luxury Flower Bud Pyjamas

Lets hope these beauties lull me to sleep soon!