I could not resist this tiny gingham shirt from Baby Gap the other day… OH has a very similar one from Ben Sherman. Albeit, OH, is more into his plain oxford shirts these days – but we won’t tell anyone that ;o
OH and I both wear Converse too – so will definitely be getting our little one into them as soon as he needs them! 😀 He’ll be wearing his with some titchy shirts and dungaree’s however; old school.
Did you dress your little ones in similar clothing to you or your partner?
MM.
Wishing you all a very merry Easter!
I’m not a massive chocolate fan, so didn’t receive any chocolate or sweetie related Easter gifts. I did buy OH a Creme Egg Easter egg and obligatory Lindt chocolate bunny of course 🙂
I am currently roasting up a lovely piece of lamb with rosemary and garlic instead, while OH bakes a Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Apple and almond pudding cake.
MM.
We’ ve been super organised during this pregnancy – despite all the scares and the tests and the anxiety. I think the being organised has been therapeutic in a way; and has given us something to keep our minds focussed 🙂
Here are the first picture’s of Baby Boy’s first bedroom – he’s going to be in our bedroom for around the first six months however! I did say I was organised, didn’t I?
We painted the walls first – ‘Willow Tree’ by Dulux. We must have painted the room at around 12 weeks. We needed something to do while awaiting CVS results.
We then went to IKEA at around 18 weeks and bought all the furniture! Check out the little dog-bum hooks!
This is OH putting together the cot. All very exciting!
Then putting the shelves up! He very much enjoyed using his new drill and fancy spirit level 🙂
I’m particularly enjoying my curtains, which I hemmed and put up myself. It’s quite a small room, but feels so cosy and nice. We just need July to hurry up now!
MM.
I have been after these sunglasses for AGES. I absolutely love them. So iconic but classic at the same time. I have a small(ish) face, so find glasses/sunglasses difficult to fit – and even more difficult to ensure they don’t slip off when bending my head down.
I’m really struggling to find Maternity clothing, that is fashionable and comfortable, without a hefty pricetag – oh and to fit a petite 5 footer! So I thought, ‘sod it’, I’ll treat myself to those sunglasses! So I did 🙂
This pair are an authentic Vintage pair – with gold frame and green/grey lens. Very very very much looking forward to them arriving. Will post more pic’s when they do.
What are your favourite sunnies, and why?
MM.
It has been revealed this morning that actress Megan Fox is pregnant with her first child to husband Brian Austin Green. Megan has always shown devotion to her step-son, Kassius, so no doubt that she will make an amazing mother!
Anyone else going to be on ‘bump-watch’?
MM.
So it was recently brought to my attention that the lovely Crave Maternity website now offers an Outlet section!
You can shop all of their clearance styles by size – which makes it much quicker to shop. Also, each item is only available while the stocks last – so you have to be quick! No hesitating!
Shop now>> Click here to shop the Outlet section!
It’s just been revealed that Mad (wo)Man, January Jones, ate her own placenta after giving birth to her first child last year.
The placenta hold key, essential vitamins that can boost energy after a draining birth. But what are your thoughts on consuming your own placenta? Do you know anyone, or have you yourself eaten your own placenta post-birth?
Would love to hear your thoughts!
MM.
Tuesday 20th March: 4D scan! Fetal Heart Echo (Echocardiogram) and 20 Week Anomaly Scan at UCLH.
This Tuesday we went back to the Fetal Medicine Unit for a repeat Echocardiogram, doubled up with our 20 week Anomaly Scan. We are absolutely chuffed to say that every appears normal and all of baby boys organs are working correctly. So we will have no further review organ-wise, which is great news! The specialist was also (more than!) kind enough to surprise us with a few sneaky peaks at a 4D scan of our baby boy! It was absolutely incredible.
The extensive scan did however highlight that in some views there was a suspicion of Talipes (club foot). But in other views both feet appeared normal. The specialist also noted that the range of movements in all joints is normal. So this basically means that we have to go back to the FMU in about 4 weeks time to have a repeat scan to confirm or exclude the suspicion.
If it is found that one of his feet are a little on the wonky side, there are tons of things that can be done – without the need of surgery. So we’re happy.
Just also curious to find out if you had a baby with a suspected club foot and your experiences? What happened after the birth?
Here are some measurements and findings from the Anomaly scan that you might find useful. We were told these measurements were pretty much spot on for gestation, 21+4 weeks.
Biparietal Diameter (BPD): 52.4 mm
Head Circumference (HC): 189.1 mm
Abdominal Circumference (AC): 168.0 mm
Nuchal Fold Thickness (NT): 5.3 mm
Nasal Bone: 7.3 mm
Femur Length: 34.1 mm
Estimated Fetal Weight (BPD, HC, AC, FL): 416g / 15oz
MM.
I was browsing Uniqlo.com in search of baggy shirts that would be big enough to fit over my massive bump; when I saw this new range – “Uniqlo Undercover“. A clothing range for families of today, in collaboration between Uniqlo and Jun Takahashi’s UNDERCOVER clothing label. I’d always said how the brand should branch out into Childrenswear – and here it is (albeit limited in styles!).
Here are my favourites – obviously, I’m biased towards Boy clothing now that we’re having a boy, but there are some cute Girls and Unisex styles too!
Kids U:U Zip up Parka, Green, £49.90. Click here to purchase this style online at Uniqlo.com
Kids U:U Oxford Shirt, Blue, £19.90. Click here to purchase this style online at Uniqlo.com
Kids U:U V-neck Long Sleeve Cardigan, Blue, £29.90. Click to purchase this style at Uniqlo.com
Kids U:U Rain Coat, Blue, £39.90. Click here to purchase this style online at Uniqlo.com
Kids U:U Cotton V-neck T-shirt, Yellow, £7.90.Click here to purchase this style at Uniqlo.com
There are also some Babies styles arriving at Uniqlo.com on 16th April, so keep checking back for those!
MM.
Baby size at 22 weeks: 28cm long.
Baby weight at 22 weeks: 430g.
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I’m feeling great – still! Definitely feel like I’m getting enough sleep, so have more energy. My bump is pretty massive – although the baby boy inside is in proportion! So that’s good.
Baby Boy is still moving about lots and lots. He’s certainly enjoying himself.
We were at both UCLH and Broomfield this week. Will be writing up the results of both visits shortly.
So what is happening to baby boy this week?
Fig 1: http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/fetaldevelopment/22weeks/
Your baby’s legs aren’t curled up so tightly to his tummy now. This means he can be measured from the top of her head to his heels, instead of his bottom. He is proportioned like a newborn, albeit a thinner version since his baby fat hasn’t yet developed.
Although he’s getting heavier every day, his skin still appears wrinkled and translucent because he needs to gain more weight. His lips are distinct and his eyes are formed, though the coloured part (the iris) still lacks pigment. The pancreas, essential in the production of hormones, is developing steadily.
He can now hear when you talk – try singing or reading to them and see if you get any kicks in response.
MM.