4 weeks left!!

Well it's been a while since Mummy wrote an update so I thought I had better do so.

Lots has been happening as usual lol.

Specialist check up and scan
As per Daddy's entry (below) we saw Meera on Monday and she asked us to get a more detailed scan which we did yesterday. Scan results are all good - the blood flow from the placenta to you (via the umbilical cord) is good and everything looks well - Mummy and Daddy saw for themselves that you are definitely a boy!! The only worry is that you are little on the small side for your dates at 2.4kg but the scan technician said not worryingly so (17th percentile). We will see Meera again on Monday so will ask her thoughts then too. It was lovely to see another detailed scan again but no great images for upload though - will just have to wait until you pop out! The technician did say you were chewing on your umbilical cord though - well gumming it given you have no teeth yet :o)

Breastfeeding classes
We had our two breastfeeding class sessions at Wellington Hospital on Monday 2nd and 9th November. The instructor, Penny Wyatt, was just amazing - so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Even Daddy thought that the classes were good value and very informative - we just have to wait for you to arrive now so that we can have some live practice!

We would definitely recommend the classes to any first time parents (prior to birth) and Penny is also part of the Mamalicious Team so you can go to the classes via them as well.

Antenatal classes
We had our last antenatal class on Tuesday and had a shared supper. Again definitely something we would recommend to parents - so informative and such a wonderful relaxed atmosphere. Mummy has decided to also enrol for Baby and You classes once you arrive and we have our first coffee group meeting on Wednesday 25 November at 10.30am.

Hypnobirthing classes
These finished up a couple of weekends ago and again we found them good value - though we are a bit "classed out" so to speak!! The most helpful thing I think we have learnt is the breathing and relaxing techniques :o)

Our very last course/class that we are doing is on 1 December and that is CPR for Babies and Toddlers!

Work
7 more sleeps to go until I finish!! Not that I am counting of course lol. Mummy is getting a little sore now (I think because you are head butting my bladder you cheeky monkey) and can not sleep as well so I am definitely ready to finish work next Friday (20th November).

Baby Shower
Aunty Flop threw a baby shower for Mummy and you last weekend and it was lovely. Everyone was so generous and it was nice to catch up with lots of people at the same time! Aunty Flop did a great job organising it so you will have to give her lots of cuddles when you arrive :o)

Your room
We haven't made as much progress here as Mummy would like - perhaps all those classes lol...Mummy also tends to need naps over the weekend for some reason! We have managed to start sorting out your clothes and we should be able to get the majority of things sorted out this weekend so watch this space for an update and more pictures!

Well I think that is everything that has been happening to date...whew!! Best go and get a few other jobs done before I need to head off to work - did I mention 7 sleeps to go!

Lots of love, Mummy