34 weeks

I have reached 34 weeks and my god do I feel it, the hip and leg pain is just horrible so I decided to Google it and it came up with Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) which doesn't sound good as it can cause permanent problems. Think i'll mention it to my midwife although can't expect much help from her as I bet she will say it's normal even though I didn't have this problem in my first pregnancy but we shall see.

I have one week left at work which is amazing, all of a sudden it's here but I need it as it's becoming harder and harder to get up in the mornings then driving 30 minutes for a full day in front of a computer screen. I will miss using my brain for a few months and adult interaction but I am looking forward to having December off to spend with Ollie, getting ready for christmas and the new baby, but also I am hoping for rest before going back to feeding through the night and juggling two children.

My Top Bargain Shops

My Outfits under £20 came from a mix or one of the bargain shops below; 

• Store Twenty One

• Select

• Peacocks

• Matalan

• New Look

• Asda - George

• Tesco Clothing

• Boohoo 

My Outfits under £20 posts:

• Showing off my bump 

• Twelve bargain outfits under £20

No Idea????

I have been watching Gok's fashion programme which I think are repeats but he tries to get bargain buys on the high street to compete against Brix who puts designer outfits together but OMG does he really think every day women would actually spend what he does. 

Yes the designer outfits are put together costing thousands but the high street outfits still work out in the hundreds. The best thing on the show are the Road testers as they are much cheaper that the majority of the watchers may actually buy like the lace dresses test which had a price range from £17 to £50 (that's more like it). 

I find some of the fashion magazines are the same I can imagine the market for mags like Glamour are for teenagers to twenty something even though I'm 31 I only buy the magazine if it has free Benefit make up or something similar free. The pages are filled with expensive designer fragrances and fashion......really what teenager can spend that much unless they have rich parents it's absolute madness.

Why do we not have more programmes or magazines that cater for real men/women and real bargain budgets. If you look over many of my posts you can find bargain outfits that can actually look much better than spending hundreds or thousands on one item. I've actually had complements on some of my outfits that may have only cost me a fiver.

7 weeks to go

Today I have turned 33 weeks and not feeling much better than last week just more emotional, stressed, tired and the thought of birth is scaring me probably because I now know how horrible it can be. The thought of all that pain.

On a better note just two more weeks at work to get through then hopefully I'll be able to relax a little more, I hate having to get up and feeling like I haven't slept to then spend all day in front of a computer screen, I am ready to stop.

I'm not sure how much rest I will be getting though with a 19 month old toddler, he's hard work and wanting my constant attention but all I feel like doing is sleeping. It was easier first time round as any spare time I could rest, sleep and just watch tv if I wanted.

7 weeks until due date and 5 weeks until Christmas where is the time going.

Week 32

32 weeks

8 weeks to go although I had a dream I had the baby early and it actually popped out, that might not be so bad although I seemed to be out at the time with strangers surrounding me. Anyway I had strong urges to clean on Saturday that may not be a good sign, then I panicked that I don't seem to have any definite names to call a boy or girl, I then had to wash the Moses basket bedding so I am prepared for an earlier arrival, it might not happen but I think with the way I feel at the moment makes me think it will. My hospital bag is pretty much ready aswell.

I've had a lot of pressure down below, I woke with what feels like I am swollen and bruised it actually made me cry as when walking it hurt and legs feel weak. Breathing is another difficultly so sleeping is becoming brief and broken.

During the weekend I had braxton hicks contractions, it is not pleasant and I became very tired, irritable and pretty fed up. 

This pregnancy has definitely been harder to cope with, last time I was uncomfortable and I remember not really enjoying the pregnancy but I don't remember being in pain like this one and having such a low mood most of the time.

30 weeks plus 3 days

OMG I am so so tired, I can't seem to sleep through at night as I'm uncomfortable. I can't sleep in my bed without getting achy hips plus I'm stuffy so find it hard to breathe. I've ended up sleeping on the sofa surrounding myself with pillows.

In my thirtieth week I am aches and pains, exhausted, moody, heavy and still expanding, can't walk too much or far otherwise I feel like the baby will just fall out with the pressure I have combined with sciatica, swollen feet and weak knees.

To top it off I still have just under five weeks of full time work which adds to the exhaustion and irritation, while coping with Braxton hicks (so uncomfortable) when trying to concentrate on work and trying hard to be nice to others when you feel pants.

What an experience women have to go through, has anyone actually enjoyed pregnancy?

It's hard going so I do wonder if women feel the same or do some have it harder than others. I'd love to know how you feel or felt during pregnancy, please leave your comments.

Midwife Moan

Has anyone had really good midwife care during pregnancy?

My second pregnancy and now at 30 weeks I have seen two different midwives the current lady seems young and very un-organised and I'm actually shocked she is qualified.
My first appointment with her she was answering her mobile, calling reception to help with the computer system and not really listening to me at all then to top it off while listening to my baby's heart beat she kept the door open so people could walk in and out, I was not impressed in the slightest laying there with my belly out.
Second appointment I was her first appointment but I had to wait 20 minutes before seen. She forgot her midwife number so I couldn't get my MAT B1 form which I have only just got a month later and she continued to answer her phone, it's so rude.

I had my 3rd appointment with her last Friday and still very un-organised she decided to tell me I was suppose to go to hospital to get my bloods done........what! why the hell didn't she tell me before. She wanted me to go there and then so I had to notify work and when I arrived at the hospital I was told the midwife should have given me a blood card aaaggggghh! How the hell has this woman passed her exams she doesn't have a clue.
She wants to see me in another 5 weeks and this time said I'd have to get bloods done again before the appointment but I bet she won't even have the results from the set I just had done and I don't have a blood card again.
I'm thinking I won't bother especially when they are capable of doing my bloods at the surgery, they did in my first pregnancy.

My first pregnancy I had the same midwife for 4 months who was pretty good and then they transferred her and I ended up seeing someone different at each appointment who didn't have much of a clue as they were just cover for a short time.

Well only 10 more weeks and I wont have to see the midwife again.......hopefully :)