Simple Joy

An Anniversary, A Birthday, A lunch out, Great company, A well mannered, cute, happy babe.

A magical afternoon.

A Lucky Elephant

Today my lovely Ma bought Pip a present at the antiques market....

A lucky elephant, what a guy....from India, and totally cute!

Thank you Ma

xxx

It's all about Pip's Room

We have been chatting a lot about what Pip's room is going to look like....

It's so tough as we only have a limited amount of space...

But our ideas are big!!

Add into the mix we are not sure whether Pip is going be a boy or a girl... staying team yellow is so hard in times like these :)

We are thinking turquoise and yellow...no plastic...vintage toys...lots of colours, animals, and art

Let the fun begin!

Images all via Pinterest

Our First Pip Purchase

My Grandma told me a story of how she wouldn't buy a pram for her first born until she held him in her arms. Two days after he (my uncle) was born she went down to the pram shop and brought a brand new silver cross for him, she went on to have 2 more children who were pushed, soothed, and enjoyed that pram.

I have coveted these pram for ages, and to be honest I don't have my Grandmas patience....so I spent rather a long time on Ebay until I found one that was the right pram for the right price.

It was a total bargain and I NEVER win anything on Ebay so we were very excited about our first purchase for our little Pip.

I know they are not practical, but hey, a happy, sleeping baby is worth the impracticality... we adore our vintage pram!!

The tiny beat of a heart

Yesterday I had a midwife's appointment

I heard our bambino's heartbeat for the first time

It was amazing

Grow big & strong little Pip!

xxx

...and there is your baby!

As i explained to the Sonographer what happened on our weekend, I was at my lowest, convinced that i had lost our beautiful Pip.....then as the cold gel hit my tummy, and she moved the transducer over my belly...she turned the screen, and uttered those words which swelled my heart....

"and there is your baby"

S/he is in a great position, 10 weeks 6 days as of yesterday. 4 cms long! Waving away, swimming in his/her amniotic fluid like a tiny whale, looking completely content and happy.

To say we are thrilled is an understatement. I can only hope this is the last scare we have with this little Pip...s/he is keeping us on our toes already!

One happy Mum

One happy Dad

One happy Bambino

Happy days

xxx

A Waiting Game

This week has not started well...This lady is so terrified of the outcome of the weekends events.

This weekend I had a heavy bleed, I fear the worst, but I'm trying so hard to find the positive in this situation.

However I'm preparing for the worst, preparing my mind for what might lie ahead.

We are praying for a miracle, a tiny glimmer of hope is all we need.

I feel so attached to this little Pip, I cannot imagine losing s/he so early on.

Tomorrow we have an early scan (10 weeks) and we will find out.

Until then dear friends.

ZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Now I love my bed. As a little girl I adored bedtime, being read a book, in the bottom bunk, feeling safe and secure.  I don't think that feeling has ever left me.

Now I'm in week 8 and I flit between being unable to sleep, to being unable to stay awake. This new sleep pattern is not going down well with me. I always knew sleep would be an issue when we had the baby...but already??? Boy, I'm so tired it is ridiculous.

That lovely sickness has also hit, here was me thinking I had got away with it, no such luck. I feel queasy most day but it normally the smell of something that sets me off....did you know boiling water has a smell? and that our saucepan drawer smells really bad....and our fridge.....jesus nose please calm down!!

On a positive my belly is feeling so firm, and the Wonderful one says he can feel my body changing....he fell asleep with his hand lovingly resting on my growing belly and it felt so good ;)

We have been discussing names, and have some great ones in the bag. Planning some trips away before the year is out is keeping me excited for the next stage, when I hopefully will feel amazing!!

We are hoping to get our scan date through soon, then somehow it will start to feel real, I cannot wait to see our little Bambino's face!

xxx

How are you feeling?

Some people know about our secret....a select few....

They keep asking how I am....this is a hard question, as I hate to be negative....but the truth is I feel crappy!

I wish I could sleep....stop feeling dizzy...& sick...I wish I had an appetite, and didn't need to pee so much...

...But hey, I think every pregnant lady would say the same.

On a positive, its all starting to feel real, doctors appointments, tight trousers, the rush of hormones and I feel I'm going to enjoy being pregnant.... in fact I'm going to love it. 

Making a life is an amazing process and I'm thrilled that I have been blessed to go through it....I cherish this experience so much.

I thank the stars every night xxx

Baby inspiration

Yes I understand it is very early on in our pregnancy, but as a girl who loves to plan, I have been looking for some baby inspiration to help us decide how we are going to change our home into a baby heaven, while still keeping our style.

I really don't like modern prams, this is something we agree on. This all might change when we have a baby and the practicality hits us, but for now we love the vintage Silver cross prams. Doesnt it look so roomy and comfy??

We recently found a HUGE world map....I love the idea of putting this on our wall for the Pip to dream of all the adventures which are waiting for them.

We have a limited amount of space in our tiny home, so we will need a small cot.... vintage ones seem to have  a more compact size. And often come with cute animal decals!!

Week 6 

Positive

So excited

 I have more energy

eating fresh foods 

not enjoying sweet things as much

Planning your new adventures as a 3 not just a 2

Negatives

still the dreaded restless legs

Trying to think of excuses not to be drinking

or eating my favorite cheese

peeing like a champ

insomnia, and early waking ;(

Through the negatives, we are so happy, thrilled and excited about meeting our little Pip, but first....grow, grow, grow!

xxx

A Big Fat Positive!

Life is so good,

It has blessed us with our first little Pip

5.5 weeks,

2 Happy parents,

 Happy Opa & Oma waiting to welcome their 3rd grandchild

1 Mother looking forward to her first Grandchild

1 sister who can't wait to be an Auntie

1 nervous but thrilled Mum-to-be

No sickness yet

Restless legs

Tired