23 Week Pregnancy Update!
The baby is now a little more than 500gms and measures about 29cm. Her hearing is established and can make out a distorted version of my voice and my heart beating along with my stomach rumblings.
The biggest part of my belly now measures almost 35". My tiny waist which used to be 24" now measures 30". I started off my pregnancy at 59kg and dropped to 57kg due to morning sickness. I now weigh 62kg which is quite good, I thought I would of put on a lot more weight at this point but thankfully I haven't.
I can now feel her moving a lot more frequently, it feels like soft taps which are sometimes quite hard. I can also see my belly move slightly when she pokes me! :) I'm still using the Body Shops body butters all over my body and an extra layer of 'Neal's Yard - Mother's balm' on my bump and breasts and I have no stretch marks to report yet!
Sleeping in a comfortable position had become quite impossible so I purchased the Dream Genii pillow. I have to say it's brilliant, it supports my back and my bump and I wish I got it sooner!
I spotted a potential hospital bag at a bargain price and snapped it up!
I got it for £19.90 from Butlers, it's huge, sturdy and brown. I heart it! Also, my husband wont have to feel funny carrying it, I could never give him a girly floral bag to hold. :)
I also got this little blue bag to store bits and pieces which will also go inside the hospital bag. It's rather large and is from H&M for £4.99.
I got a few things for 0-3 months for the hospital....
I have been making notes of EVERYTHING I have to do as I am a listaholic. How cute is my notebook? It's from WH Smith by the way.
Here's my list for the hospital bag - click to enlarge and tell me if I need to add anything! :D
I told you we had already decided on her name, and we have stuck with it (not revealing it yet). I got some gorgeous fabric letters from Mama's & Papa's that I will hang on the wall above her cot. Awww :)
I also couldn't resist this patchwork dress... obviously! But it's SO cute, I want to wear it hehe!
Also, I found a picture of my hubby when he was little and doesn't he look so cute? He actually looks like a little girl! :)
How are you feeling today? I can't believe I will be exactly 6 months pregnant in a few days, I honestly can't wait to meet her, hurry up 1st of October!
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Soon she'll be here :D
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I find out what my baby is on Thursday which is super exciting, everybody is telling me I'm carrying a big boy by the looks of my bump, but suppose nobody can be too certain.
I hope all is going well for you and baby :) x
Such cute clothes too aww!
I'm such a listaholic too haha
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I was looking at your list trying to see if you forgot something.. hm.. charger for your phone and camera. Makeup wipes if you feel too tired to cleanse your face properly with a cleanser.
Remember to keep all the little things at the hospital, like yours and her's hospital bracelet ;) If she gets a little hat or something right after she's born - KEEP IT! lol
I'm so excited to see her!! ♥
@Esma Saol canim, inshallah hayirlisinlanda dogum yaparim :) xx
@Elly Same way, I could never not find out :) Good luck with the scan!
@Michelle I already got some makeup wipes, they are already inside the bag, and I will deffo keep the bracelets :)
@Andrea, thanks I will look into it :)
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I used to feel Lily and actually see her foot/hand move across my skin so strange. I could grab it sometimes. Amazing isn't it! Your making me broody, love all the clothes!!
:) love the name!! xxxxx
You're almost making me wish I was pregnant again so I could go through all of the exciting planning stages :)
You might even have your baby on the same day I had my daughter (Sept 27).
Looks like you're going to have such a stylish and lucky little girl aswell!
I'm glad to hear you're feeling good, and your bump is so cute xx
One thing I tell all my friends to add to their hospital bag is a hot water bottle!!! You'd be surprised how much they help with the contractions pain, I don't know what I would have done without mine!!!
All the best xx
Glad your feeling good, I love the little outfits for the little one soooo cute :D
Wishing you all the best and keep us updated xxxxxxxxxxxx
Just a bit more and she is here!
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@Laura Awwww come back to blogging! :)
@Holly Sssh with the name lol, and omg so crazy that you could sometimes grab her lil feet, that's amazing, I can't wait!
@Belle I'm not, I jotted down knickers and maternity bras don't scare me haha :)
@Marshall, right I'm adding the hot water bottle to the list :)
@Katie I have lots of 3-6 month onesies, I'm going to get one newborn outfit too just incase she's tiny!
@Farah Wow nobody told me anything like that here, I simply turn slowly to turn to the other side... :/
@Nilufar hehe :) I'm glad you enjoy reading the posts :) All the best to your cousin! x
Also from my experience, baby gros are the best to put babies in at least for the first few months as it makes it easier to carry them, change them etc and they seem to be more comfortable and happy overall.
Hope this helps and good luck! :) x
I hope all is going well for you and baby , cute baby clothes mashallah :)
as a suggestion you could keep a whole outfit for the baby in a large zippers bags like a complete set and make at least 3 sets each one in a zipper bag by its own so when the nurses want to change outfits for the baby you can give her a neat bag that hold every thing.. how about that :)
You are looking amazing! :) xxx
oh those baby dresses are so cute <3.
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