Preggy Shoot - Sneak Peak!

The photographer said that she would load some pics on FB in about two weeks time, so imagine my surprise when I got a message last night to say that she couldn't resist and had loaded some pics ALREADY. YAY!

And.....I'm quite happy with them!

Not even a sign of a bump in the second pic... oops

I LOVE the first pic but the blanket around the shoulders is a bit corny... haha

Second pic just a bit of kidding around :) Hubbie is always bragging that his bump is bigger than mine!

I can't wait to see more!

xx

Bump Shoot!

It was an absolutely beautiful day in Cape Town today. Clear skies, sunny and warm.... who would've guessed it is Winter!

Perfect weather for our outdoor maternity shoot!

Have to say I am relieved it's over. I'm very nervous in front of a camera and I'm sure it showed. Hubby on the other hand was a natural.  Hopefuly we'll get one or two nice piccies!

Well, even if I wasn't the best model I definitely couldn't complain about the location:

@Newlands Forest, Cape Town, South Africa

Should have some pics to share in about 2 weeks! Here's hoping for the best!

xxx

Baby Shower invites

I was asked to post some pics of the baby shower invites :) (Here you go LM!)

This was the original design. The top (picture) part is actually a fridge magnet. Don't want anyone forgetting the big day!

And this is how they turned out. I think they turned out quite well and they didn't cost an arm and a leg.

Please excuse the black splotches. Had to remove some personal info.

Invites designed and printed by Mandy @ http://www.savethedate.co.za/  I actually used her to make our Save the Date magnets for our wedding more than 3 years ago!

So now the big search for decorations start. I don't even know where to start looking. At least it's going to be FUN!

Update: Week 30

I know, I know.... I've missed a few weekly updates but things have been a bit crazy around here. It's 6pm and I'm waiting for hubby to return from a 2 day trip away, can't wait for him to get home so that he can just hold me. All I'm saying is building a boundary wall in front of your house with 10 weeks to go before your due date is NOT a good idea, especially if you have the worlds most idiotic, arrogant, rude and just plain nasty building inspector :( It has not been fun!

Anyhoo.... we had a scan last week Wednesday when I was just shy of 29 weeks. Baba was doing well. He weighed in at 1.369kg and Doc estimated a birth weight of about 3.4kg :) I think he calculated that by an average gain of 200g over 10 weeks. I have a feeling this mister is going to be a bit bigger!

How far along: 30 Weeks. Only 70 Days to go!

How big is baby: 1.369kg at last scan

Weight gain: Have not yet weighed myself again since last update so unsure.

Bump measurement: 98cm

Belly button: a Half outie? LOL

Cravings: Nothing in particular. I enjoy smoked olives and can eat a whole packet but then I get so sick of them that I don't want to see them again for ages!
Aversions: I'm off a lot of things but not because they make me feel sick or anything, I just don't like the "idea" of eating them. Okay, that doesn't make sense at all... haha
What do you miss: Sleeping without getting up 3 times a night to pee (it's too cold!)  I could really do with a good glass of Pinotage.... yummmmm

Movement: Still loads. I'm not really doing the whole counting of foetal movement thing because this little one moves about 10 times per minute, never mind 10 times per hour.

Symptoms: Back ache and heartburn but it's not unbearable. Hubby would probably add moody and irritable ;)

Sleeping: Not too bad. I have to turn sides quite frequently and my back is really starting to ache when I lie down for a while.

Next Appointment: Wednesday 15 June (We are already going for fortnightly scans, don't think it's necessary yet but I just do what the doc says)

Things to do: Currently organising the baby shower (It's a couples shower, hence the reason why I'm organising it!) Invites have been made, just need to send them out. Need to organise decorations, cake and food. Need to sort out gift registries. (I feel so bad putting this on the invite but there are still loads of small things we need, we definitely don't need any more clothes!)

Looking forward to: Maternity photo shoot on Sunday. Shoe wee I'm quite nervous about this! Don't know what to wear, how to look, what to do! I know I'm over thinking it as always but I'm not the most photogenic person :)

30 week Bump pic