Week 27 Pregnancy Update and Youtube

  

How far along? 

End of week 27. My update for the end of week 26 was a complete lost cause, sorry about that!

Total weight gain? 

I used to be 47kg, now I am 56.4kg, I think that's nearly 2 stone! Eep, and we're only just hitting third trimester.

Maternity clothes? 

Nothing new, although maternity pants are now on my wishlist, mine are so uncomfortable. I never really understood the need for these before now! I would also quite like some preggo pjs, there's a polka dot pair in Topshop I have my eye on.

Stretch marks? 

I'm not sure... I think I might have one above my belly button but I can't work out if it's just the linea nigra... I'm trying to pretend it's not there.

Sleep? 

Sleep is okay, it really hurts my hips to roll over, and I'm still getting up for bathroom visits quite a lot, but other than that it's fine. I haven't had any crazy preggo dreams for a while though...

Best moment this week? 

Hitting the 3rd trimester mark, fewf! The final stretch now. Somehow it feels like such a relief?! Anyone else get that? Now I'm like 'I can do this!!'.

Miss anything? 

I know I shouldn't say it, but I'm missing my old body now, and being able to go running. Oh, and when bending over wasn't such a massive effort.

Movement?

Movement has definitely changed, little Jeffy is doing bigger stronger movements, sometimes they are quite painful. He's so active all the time, I still really love feeling movement from him, it's got to be the best part about being pregnant.

Food cravings? 

Still chocolate, massively, I can't go a day without it.

Anything making you feel sick or queezy? 

no, nothing.

Gender? 

A boy.

Symptoms? 

My hips hurt a lot more now when I roll over in bed, and I've been getting some really bad heartburn.

Belly button in or out? 

Out!! 

Happy or moody?
 Either super happy or I want to kill someone/cry all day long. I'm all over the place!

Looking forward to? 
Getting the rest of Jeffys things sorted out and learning how to use the pushchair, bottle-warmer etc

Week 25 Pregnancy Update and Youtube

Hey guys, 

sorry this is such a late update, I should have done week 26 by now too, oops! Oh, and sorry for the lack of photo (you can see bumpy in the video though), I always use photos from my phone and sadly it got pinched a couple of days ago. 

Anyway, I've decided to learn how to use my proper camera for blog photos from now on, just bear with me!

I'll get on with the update... 

How far along? 

End of week 25.

Total weight gain? 

Just over a stone, yikes. It's hard to show through a photo, but I feel huge, like I've swallowed a basket ball or something! 

Maternity clothes? 

Nothing new, I'm trying to get away with maternity jeans and stretchy tops for as long as I can.

Stretch marks? 

Nothing yet, I've been religiously applying all sorts of oils and creams so fingers crossed it's helping my skin to stay stretchy! 

Sleep? 

Sleep has been interrupted as my back ache gets worse and swapping sides gets more painful. I also have to shuffle around my 3 pillows wedged in various places and about 3 or 4 bathroom trips a night. 

Best moment this week? 

When stef and I were cuddled up on the sofa and little jeffy started going crazy in there, Stef thinks he felt a finger haha 

Worst moment this week? 

I woke up with a horrible cold and not being able to take medicine when your ill is really not fun, honey and lemon sucks! 

Miss anything? 

I made a cake this week and realised that I couldn't devour any of the cake mix or lick the bowl because of the raw egg... Boo!! It was very upsetting and felt like suh a waste of good cake mix haha 

Movement?

Movement is constant, and very strong, I can now even feel him when I am walking along which is very strange and when I'm riding on Stefs Vespa. 

Food cravings? 

I just want to eat everything if I'm honest, I'm starving all the time. 

Anything making you feel sick or queezy? 

Nope! 

Gender? 

A boy.

Symptoms? 

The main one this week has got to be back ache, it's starting to become more of a problem and I just can't get comfortable :( there's just no way!! I think I need a preggo back massage soon, they're just so expensive! 

Belly button in or out? 

Erm, in and out!! Depending in what jeffy is up to at the time! 

Happy or moody?

Happy. 

Looking forward to?

We booked a private antenatal class in North London, it isn't until December but I'm still looking forward to it! I'm so pleased it includes first aid for infants too.

Week 24 Pregnancy Update and Youtube

         

How far along? 

The end of week 24.

Total weight gain? 

I've gained another 6 pounds since the last time I got weighed, wow! 
So I'm on track, I've gained just over a stone so far. It sounds like so much, I feel so big. 

Maternity clothes? 

Nothing new, although we have got a few bits for the little one this week, I'll do an updated haul soon :)
I forgot to mention the lace dress I'm wearing in my video (which was very kindly gifted to me) is from Little Black Dress maternity section. The great thing about it is that it's designed to be maternity as well as pre and post baby, so basically it's for everyone. 
It's honestly the most comfortable maternity item I own and I'm going to dedicate a whole post to it soon, now I have a visible bump to show. Thanks little Black Dress :)

Stretch marks? 

Not yet, I'm definitely pushing it now, aren't I?! My Mama Mio Tummy rub butter ran out :( So I'm now using the Nspa Oil instead. I really like the smell of it. I'm now using it on my thighs and bum too (glamourous, eh?) as they continue to get bigger.
I'm dreading stretch marks. I know they are pretty much inevitable, and perhaps I wont mind what my tummy looks like after, as I will know it grew my baby.

Sleep? 

I'm still waking up in pain cos of my legs/ thighs feeling numb, and now back ache too :/ 
I can't wait to be able to sleep on my back again! 

Best moment this week? 

Definitely getting our little cot and a few more practical items, like a bottle warmer. This definitely makes everything feel much more real, and the time seem like it's gone SO fast!

Oh also, one evening, I'm not sure what Jeffy was up to in there but the top of my tummy went flat and my now outy returned to its former inny state for about 10 minutes, it was so funny! 

Worst moment this week? 

Feeling sad and hormonal the morning of week 24 and being scared that all my hormones and feelings from earlier in the pregnancy were rearing their ugly little heads. But luckily I felt better by lunchtime, I guess I would describe it as feeling more gloomy than anything else!

Miss anything? 

Sleeping on my back!
Drinking :( 6 months sober now, oh good god how I miss a stiff gin and tonic.

Movement?

The beginning of the week started off lazy for my little boy, he had a very active couple of days at the end of week 23, so I think he had just worn his little self out. 
The movements now seem to be more dramatic, lots of big rolls and things being dragged across my tummy.
Every so often I'll see a big hard round patch sticking out, I think it might be his little head, but of course I really have no clue so I can't be sure.

Food cravings? 

Hot chocolate, the good kind from Starbucks. Nutella. 

Anything making you feel sick or queezy? 

Not normally, although I did have a strange couple of hours of nausea one lunchtime at work, it's SO not fun.

Gender? 
We have a little boy tucked up in there.

Symptoms? 

Period pains, I'm not sure if these are to do with ligament stretching or if they might be the beginnings of the famous Braxton Hicks (although I'm pretty sure I would know about those!).
Back ache has finally appeared and is no fun. I'm going to join a new yoga class next weekend though so hopefully that will help. 
Oh, I've also had a few leg cramps too, ouchee. 

Belly button in or out? 

Out, very visible through clothing too!

Looking forward to? 
More baby shopping, seriously, it's the best thing ever! 

Week 23 Pregnancy Update and Youtube vlog

             

How far along? 

End of week 23, I know I say it every single week but it's going so fast! 

Total weight gain? 

I have a midwife appointment next week so I'll find out then. All I know is the waistband on my maternity jeans is rather snug right now. 

Maternity clothes? 

Stefan very kindly bought me another 2 pairs of maternity jeans from Topshop, as I've been living in my black ones and I tend to wear jeans throughout most of the winter too. So I know I'll get lots of use out of them. So, I got the light blue ones and the dark blue too, lots of choice now, thank god! 

Stretch marks? 

Nothing yet. I know I'm pushing my luck now and they are very likely to appear soon. 

Sleep? 

Sleep hasn't been great. I'm getting some hip pain this week and waking up early in the morning having to wedge a sizeable cushion in between my legs to help re-align my spine. I've also been getting pains in my lower spine that makes sleep uncomfortable. Also as I'm sleeping with 3 variously placed cushions, it's kind of a pain when I roll over I have to move them all!

Best moment this week? 

Definitely has to be on Sunday when little Jeffy started moving like his normal little self again. 

Worst moment this week? 

The worst moment this week by FAR has definitely got to be freaking out because he wasn't moving like normal. Ever since he started moving he's been such an active baby and then on Thursday and Friday last week he just went quiet. When I did get kicked it was very faint. I panicked and went to hospital, the midwife took about 15 minutes to find his heartbeat. It was honestly the most terrifying 15 minutes of my life, I was so scared. She eventually found out, way down low near my pubic bone, and said that he must be curled up tight down there which is why I haven't been able to feel much. You can imagine my relief! 
On Sunday he seemed to have moved back up to where he was lying before and was much more active like usual. I did NOT enjoy his quiet time and felt so much better when he moved back to his normal spot. 

Miss anything? 

Nothing really to be honest. 

Movement?

Nothing for a couple of days and then back to normal by Sunday, fewf. I've had some really big movements again the past couple of days which I've been loving. Movement has been more like big rolls and rippling feelings with a few big punches thrown in there too!

Food cravings? 

Chocolaaaaate!!! Hot chocolate, chocolate muffins, chocolate bars... 
We have friends coming over for dinner next week and I'm planning on baking a chocolate fluff pie. Seriously, I'm obsessed. 

Anything making you feel sick or queezy? 

Nothing :)

Gender? 

A boy.

Symptoms? 

Backache, but nothing I can't hendle yet. 
Hip Ache, like I said before.
Being a little emotional at the beginning of the week, I'll admit now I was a little oversensitive. Poor husband, haha. 
Oh, I've also had a little bit of a leaky boob on one side, ah! 

Belly button in or out? 

Well and truly OUT! 

Looking forward to? 
This coming Monday, our friends are very kindly giving us a lovely little cot to use. I can't believe we'll have his little cot next to our bed all ready to be set up. I'm so excited I can't wait!
We've also started ordering other items like the bunny nightlight above :)

Week 20 pregnancy update

How far along? 

20 weeks 6 days 

Total weight gain? 

8.9lbs!! Wow!! My midwife said it's completely normal so we are on track, yay! 

Bump is now 31.5 inches, even in the morning! 

Maternity clothes? 

Nothing new yet, I don't want to buy loads of maternity clothes as I go off things so easily so I doubt ill re-use anything for my next pregnancy.

I did get sent a lovely lace dress from 'littleblackdress.co.uk', it's still a little big for bump though! 

Stretch marks? 

Nothing yet, fewf! I finished my Nspa bump butter though, sad times. I'm now using the famous Mama Mio tummy rub and really loving that too.

Sleep? 

Sleep is the same really, my special pillows are a god send, I don't know how I'd get comfy without them! I wake up quite a lot to roll over because my legs and hips go numb, and also to pee a lot, obviously haha the little one has started waking up and fidgeting when I get up now! 

Best moment this week? 

Definitely finding out the sex, I've been waiting for weeks!! I loved how I was right the whole time, I was so adamant we were having a little boy! If you haven't seen out gender reveal video you can watch it here. I'm so glad we filmed that day, we'll all be able to look back on it :) 

Also my best buddy Laura felt our little boy kicking for the first time, that was really cool.

Worst moment this week? 

This week has been so good I don't really have a worst moment believe it or not, I've loved being preggo this week! If I had to pick, I suppose it would be on Saturday I was particularly tired, I cried after a 10 hour sleep because I was still tired and stayed in bed until 1 in the afternoon! 

Miss anything? 

I am starting to miss my figure a bit now, nothing in my wardrobe fits me or looks right. My thighs and bum are definitely taking the hit with my weight gain! I've always been very small so I'll admit it's hard to get used to my new 'mummy body' 

Movement?

This little guy is super active! When we went for our gender scan he was playing with the cord, and had his little hand pressed up behind my belly button. He sleeps in the morning, moves around for a lot of the day, and seems to be particularly active around 8-9 at night. 

Food cravings? 

Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate!!

Anything making you feel sick or queezy? 

No nothing really, I still don't love the smell of fish or chicken cooking, but that's about it, thank god. 

Gender? 

A little boy. I'm having so much fun getting all his little outfits together :) I can't wait to show you all.

Symptoms? 

My symptoms this week have really died down, fewf! As I said I've been tired, but otherwise it's been a great week. Emotions in tact and everything. Oh, I do have the little line down my tummy now too. 

Belly button in or out? 

A soft outy. 

Looking forward to? 

Buying more things for the new man in my life, it's a whole new world of retail therapy! 

Week 19 Pregnancy Update & Youtube video Second Trimester products

How far along?

19 weeks 6 days when this photo was taken, I'm actually 20 weeks today :)

Total weight gain?

I'm being weighed at my 20 weeks scan today :) 

Maternity Clothes?

Nothing new this week, I've grown into my maternity pencil skirt already though, so I'm wearing that into the office. 

Stretch Marks?

None yet, I'm being so vigilant about applying cream and oil twice a day, so fingers crossed. I'm sure when I have a big growth spurt some will appear! 

Sleep?

Sleep has varied, to be honest it hasn't been great. Between not being able to get to sleep, being uncomfortable and waking up to go to the bathroom... 
People keep saying, 'you think it's bad now, you'll get no sleep when the little one is born'. Yeah, thanks, just what I needed to hear right now... 

Best Moment this week?

Probably just being cuddled up with Stefan and him being able to feel our little baby kicking unexpectedly against his arm! 

Worst moment this week?

Definitely Saturday day, I basically had a complete emotional hormonal meltdown. I've never known anything like it, it was dark and horrendous and I never want to feel like that again. I'm desperate to see a councillor but still on the waiting list. I get so frustrated how little support there seems to be for women with pre-natal depression, unless obviously you go private.
I also had a couple of days off work in the week for the same reason. I swear someone should invent 'pregnancy leave' haha 

  

Miss anything?

Being able to control my emotions. 

Movement?

I'm being kicked as I write this! 
The little one is kicking a lot in the morning in bed when I'm lying down which is a new thing. I also got kicked a LOT when we went to go and see a horror movie at the cinema, I think it must have been the people in the audience screaming and all the loud noise! 
He/She (or 'shim' as my sister has nicknamed the baby), likes to kick a lot when I roll over in bed too!

Food Cravings?

Chocolate. I'm especially enjoying Nutella right now. Probably not the healthiest option I know, but I need a little indulgence in the absence of alcohol.

Anything making you feel queezy or sick?

Nothing really to be honest, thank god. 

Gender?

Finding out today, eek!!

Symptoms?

18 weeks and one day I had lots of ligament stretching pains, which lasted for a couple of days straight. Hot water bottles and nice warm showers helped  little. 

Tiredness, is just standard these days, but I suppose (as everyone just loves pointing out), I should get used to that! 
Waking up in the night absolutely ravenous, it usually happens about 5am, cereal is my lifesaver. 

Belly Button in or out?

Still on the top, about to pop out. 

Looking forward to?

Finding out the sex today. Obviously I feel really nervous about the scan as it's a big anomaly scan where they check everything is okay, and that's pretty nerve wracking. I woke up today feeling totally different about it, I convinced myself we're having a boy, but right now, I really, honestly don't mind what we have, as long as the little one in there is okay :) 

Youtube Week 17 & 18 Pregnancy Update...

                       

Hey guys, 
I hope you've all had a lovely weekend? Here's my week 17 & 18 pregnancy vlog update, late as per usual! I really need to get better at posting them regularly! 
Only 3 more sleeps until we find out baby Michalaks sex, I CANNOT wait!! I have always said I had a feeling it's a boy, what do you guys think? Boy or girl? 

18 week Pregnancy Update...

How far along?

18 weeks 6 days, nearly half way now, aaah!

Total weight gain?

I’ll definitely find out at my appointment next week!

Measurements are...
Bump at widest part: 30 Inches 

Hips: 32.5 inches 

Waist: 26 inches 

Maternity Clothes?

Nothing New. Just what I bought last week. So the skinny jeans and the skirt for work. I did buy a top from ASOS but immediately hated it, so it went straight back!  

Stretch Marks?

Nothing yet, I’ve been really good with applying creams and oil religiously, using them in combination with one another.

Sleep?

Sleep still isn’t wonderful, Stef bought me a special preggo cushion support pack, which you can also use as a support when feeding the baby. I’ve only had two nights using this so far so I’ll keep you updated!

Best Moment this week?

I think probably being at the movies, little ‘baby anon’ was kicking like a crazy thing!

I’ve also had a couple of moments where I’ve just felt really lovely and excited and an overwhelming sense of love for the little baby. I’m guessing this is what most people feel the whole way through!

Worst moment this week?

I’ve only had two crying breakdowns this week where I felt down, so I think it would have to be that (I’m still on a waiting list for some counselling).

  

Miss anything?

This week, no not really (I know, a first I think!!). Maybe coffee, but not massively.

Movement?

So much movement now, and now it’s on both sides too, before it was only on the left side of my tummy. I got some kicks in the morning today when I was lying in bed, normally I don’t think the little one is awake enough to kick me in the morning so that was new. Definitely feeling a lot more movement in the past few days, I absolutely love it though. There really is nothing like it. I also have been starting to feel small movements when I am up and about, where as before I would only notice if I was sitting or lying down. 

Food Cravings?

I’m so boring, nothing. But on the plus side I am really enjoying my food again! 

Anything making you feel queezy or sick?

I still can’t go near asparagus or cooked pepper. I hate the smell of chicken cooking (but I can eat chicken just fine).

Gender?

We still don’t know. Only 1 week to go until we find out!

Symptoms?

I feel like they’ve really calmed down this week. As I mentioned before I am still waiting to speak t oa  councillor, but I’ve definitely felt better the past couple of weeks.

Acne, this has taken a step up again unfortunately. I’m getting those horrible under-the-skin type spots that hurt!!

My energy levels are okay, not amazing. Still having to wax my tummy too! Lovely!
Oh and this morning I discovered some white stuff in/on my nipples, so I've been wacking on the nipple cream!

Belly Button in or out?

Still on the verge of popping out, it’s a waiting game!

Looking forward to?

Finding out the sex, I’m really nervous about it, is this normal? Where you nervous when you went to find out if you had a son or daughter?

Youtube- late week 16 preggo update...

I'm terrible at remembering to put my videos over here on my blog, sorry! Anyway, here's the last one incase you missed it over on my channel!

Youtube Week 15 pregnancy update | First trimester survival kit

Ooopsy, I realised I forgot to share this for those of you who don't follow me on youtube, double episode treat for you then hehe enjoy! Xx

Week 16 Pregnancy update

How far along? 

16 weeks and 6 days

Total weight gain? 
This weeks measurements are:

Bump at widest part: 30 inches

I forgot to measure my waist and hips, & we all know I'm rubbish at weighing myself! 

Maternity clothes? 

I've left it as long as I possibly could, nothing fits my bottom half anymore so ill pick something up this week.

Stretch marks?

None yet. 

Sleep?

I just want SO much sleep right now, feeling tired again! Sleep is fine and I've started putting a pillow in between my legs as it's beginning to get hard to get comfy.

Best moment this week? 

Starting to get proper little kicks now! 
On Saturday night, when Stefan felt my tummy he felt the baby kicking, really faint to him but he said it was the popcorn feeling! 

Miss anything?

I feel different now the movement is stronger, like there is actually a baby in there so it makes not being able to do certain things worth it.

Movement?

Lots of movement particularly in the evening now and at lunchtime. Hubby thinks he may have felt it at 16 weeks and 2 days, like faint popcorn popping, I think he felt it too!

Sunday night the baby went crazy in there while we were at the movies, I got 3 massive kicks all in the same place, the strongest movement so far!
Monday after he was moving around all day too, the most movement I've had so far. It's completly changed how I feel about pregnancy, and I can't wait for the movements to get stronger now. 

Food cravings?

At the beginning of the week I had half a box of coco pops in one evening, woops. Other wise I can eat certain healthy foods again, yay.

Anything making you feel queezy or sick?

Still asparagus. Some types of sauces, tomatoey pasta sauce and stir fry sauce, bleugh.

Gender

We don't know, only 3 weeks now until we find out, aaah! Still think it's a boy! Any guesses??

Symptoms

At the beginning of the week I had a massive crying session, I just felt really down. It's so frustrating! I feel like I just want to hibernate at home in my onsie and watch box sets with a big bag of marshmallows and just feel sorry for myself. 

To be honest, this hasn't really improved, it's gotten worse and I think I might be suffering from pre-natal depression, so I'm going to talk to my midwife about it this week. 

The first couple of days of the week I also had stretching pains in my tummy

My boobs are insanely sore, like throbbing like having a really bad headache but in my boob if that makes sense. 

Belly button in or out?

Pretty much out now, ah!

Happy or moody most of the time?

As I said before, very down most of the time, despite still being very excited about the baby and everything else on my life being pretty much perfect. it doesn't make sense, I so wanted to be one of those calm serene preggo ladies :(

Looking forward to? 
I booked a pregnancy yoga class for next week so I'm really looking forward to that, hopefully it might help with my mood! Also it'll be nice to meet some other pregnant ladies in my area.