I can roll!!

Hello everyone,

Mummy has finally managed to get me on Video rolling over. We thought you may all like to see how clever I am so here is a video for you.

Mummy has also taken some more before and after photo's while we were at Grandma's the other day!

 Well, we must go and get ready for Mum and Baby group. Sorry it's short and sweet.

Lots of Love

James

19 Weeks Old

Hi Everyone,

Today I'm 19 weeks old!! Mummy and Daddy cannot believe how quickly I'm growing. Some clothes that fit me last week don't anymore!! Some clothes Grandma bought me last week now do!! Mummy thinks I grow overnight!

As you can see from the photo's I've grown quite a lot in 19 weeks. The picture on the left is when I was 1 day old and the picture on the right was taken this morning!

I'm really enjoying nursery and Mummy and I now go to Mum and Baby group on a Thursday. I'm making lots of new friends and some of them will probably be going to my nursery. There are lots of classes we can go on and do and Mummy is really interested in tiny talk which is a mixture of nursery rhymes and rhythm time and sign language. Some of the other mums are interested too. Mummy is also thinking of taking me to swimming lessons but it is quite expensive so we have to ask Daddy first to see if we can afford it!!!

Me sitting in Bumbo

Me and Jayden playing at Mum and Baby Group. Jayden will be coming to my nursery in May when his Mummy Lisa goes back to work.

Anyway, Bye for now,

Lots of Love James xx

Happy New Year Everyone!!

Hello Everyone,

I've told Mummy off as she hasn't updated my blog for me for ages so here we go!!

I Had a lovely first Christmas. This is my outfit that Mummy bought and Auntie Serena knitted my hat for me. I had lots of lovely presents and money and Mummy enjoyed opening them for me. I'm looking forward to being able to open them myself next Christmas!! Christmas day was spent at our house this year and I got to meet my second cousin Jason for the first time. We had a family picture taken but it was a little blurred!!

February 8th was my first day at Nursery. Daddy asked Mummy to consider me going so Mummy could have a little rest and I really like going as I get to see my friends and play with lots of different toys. My favourite is the Jumperoo!!Also there is another Villa fan in my room so Mummy says I can definitely be his friend!!  Alex is my room leader and she takes really good care of me while I'm there. I go on a Tues afternoon and a Wednesday morning. Mummy took my picture on my first day.

I have my own cot to have naps in and they tried to make it as homely as possible by putting a mobile in there for me and mummy bought my sleeping bag in. I haven't been able to go today though as I have a bit of an upset tummy. Instead I've stayed at home with Mummy and played in my chair seat that Melissa has lent me!! Mummy thinks I look such a big boy now I can sit up!!

Well, bye for now. Hopefully it wont be so long before Mummy posts again.

Lots of Love
James x x

First week on our own

Hi Everyone,

I've just had my first week on my own with Mummy as Daddy has gone back to work. On Monday we didn't really do anything. Mummy caught up on some sleep while I had a nap and then Daddy was home before we knew it!!

On Tuesday we went to see Grandma and Grandad again. Grandma insisted on Mummy taking a new picture of us without her having her apron on so here it is!!

We had dinner and then I got to meet Great Auntie Ena and Great Uncle Ron. They enjoyed having a cuddle and Mummy took a picture for me.

On Wednesday Mummy took me for a nice long walk in my buggy. We walked (well I was actually asleep for most of the journey!!) to the doctors to get my prescription and then Mummy went and did some shopping in Tesco. We were out for a good hour and a half and Mummy was very sleepy by the time we got back (unfortunately by then I had woken up for dinner!!)

Our Health Visitor Hayley came this afternoon.She bought me some books for Mummy to read to me and talked through a few things like doctor's visits and baby clinic. She also weighed me and I'm now 7lb 15oz!! Mummy was very pleased and so was Hayley as I'm gaining weight nice and steadily.

On Thursday we popped to Tesco for Mummy to get me a few new clothes and some other baby things. We were there a lot longer than Mummy anticipated as everyone (as well as us) were trying to double up there clubcard vouchers!! I had my first ride in the Shopping trolley but again I was asleep most of the time!!

On Friday I played on my play gym (kindly donated by Elizabeth, Alistair and Melissa) and Mummy put me on my tummy for the first time!! On Saturday we popped to Babies R Us while we waited for Daddy to finish work. Then Mummy's friend Julie came round for a cuddle.

Today, (Sunday) we're all having a day of rest as I kept Mummy and Daddy awake crying until 1am! I've been suffering from colic and it's not very nice. Mummy went to boots this morning though to get me some new medicine and we're all hoping it works better than the infacol I've been taking.

Next week Daddy has to stay away a few nights so I will try and be a good boy for Mummy!! Will update
you all again soon,

Lots of Love
James xxx

First Visit to Grandma and Grandad's House

 

Hello Everyone,

I've finally made my first trip to visit Grandma and Grandad. I had a lovely day and had loads of presents to open when I got there. Mummy and Daddy are going to have fun writing all the thank you notes for me!! They also have to go and open me a bank account to put my £2 coins in that Grandma and Grandad gave me.

Grandma had the first cuddle. She has decided she wants to be Grandma rather than Nanny as she doesn't want to be refered to as an old goat!!!

Grandad had the second cuddle but I upset him a bit as I started to cry!! It was my dinner time and I was hungry! Mummy and Daddy gave me my bottle and I went to sleep for the rest of my visit!

I went through to see Ursula and and Fred next door with Mummy but I slept through that as well. Milk makes me very tired!!

I hope to visit again soon and maybe meet Aunty Ena and Uncle Ron too.

Bye for now,

James xxx

Ready and Waiting!!

Hi everyone,

This will probably be my last post now until baby arrives. I've just been for my last (hopefully!) midwife appointment and everything is looking really good. My blood pressure and urine are fine. Baby is 2/5ths engaged and in a good position. According to my tummy measurements the baby is already 8lb!!!!!!! I asked how accurate this was and she said it was more for giving them a rough idea that baby was growing well. Plenty well enough I think!! Gonna get on my birthing ball later to help him along I think before baby grows anymore!!!!!

Anyway, I hope to update this with a photo and info after the birth, while I'm in hospital. Thought it would be the easiest way to let you all know.

Bye for now,

Rachel and Bump x x

Lady of Leisure!!!!

Hi all,

Just a quick update as haven't been on here for ages!! I'm now 35 wks and 3 days!! I finished work yesterday and was presented with a lovely flower arraignment and a card! Will miss everyone but am about ready for a rest. We'll I say a rest but there's so much I want to do before baby arrives.

Today was a busy day. Had my phsyio class. It was a group session designed to give you ideas on how to move properly to avoid pelvic pain and some exercises to try. There is an opportunity to go back for a one to one but I don't think I'll bother. The support belt my friend has loaned me seems to really help and baby could be here in two weeks if it gets impatient!!!!!

After this I went to a breast feeding session which was really interesting. We were given lots of pointers and advice and it answered a lot of questions and hopefully will help.

My next midwife appointment is next Wed so fingers crossed everything is still going to plan. My bag's are just about packed (just last minute things to put in), and I'm off to do some last minute baby shopping with Grandma to be next Thursday!!!

Bye for now,

Rachel and Bump x x