Long before we got pregnant, we had been compiling a list of baby names that we liked. The list covered boy and girl names and we just wrote things down when we seen or heard them in books, TV shows, even real life. The list grew and grew and eventually it looked like we wereContinue reading “Naming the Newborn”
Category Archives: pregnancy
Reception Reveal
Because we had eloped, we never got to celebrate our wedding with our nearest and dearest, so we wanted to arrange a small get together to celebrate this. We had recently come out of a nationwide lock-down, but the pandemic was still ongoing so we would have to be clever and careful to keep everyoneContinue reading “Reception Reveal”
Ikea Inventory Issues
We had picked the furniture we wanted, and in what colour. IKEA had the only colour close to what we wanted, and we had already decorated our whole nursery based on this furniture. So, imagine our dismay when went to order it, and were greeted with an “Out of Stock” message. There were 4 piecesContinue reading “Ikea Inventory Issues”
Nice New Nursery
Jess started nesting quite early. Nesting is when you start preparing your surroundings for the arrival of a child. This meant we went through every cupboard and every room, sorting out what we need, and what we don’t, and making sure everything had its place. Then came the cleaning. Every room was cleaned and sterilisedContinue reading “Nice New Nursery”
Baby Broadcast
By the time our 12 week scan came along, we were so excited to share our news. Unfortunately, the nationwide lock-down made this difficult, but we didn’t want to just tell people over the phone, so we had to get creative. We FaceTimed Jess‘s sister first. Emily was trying to organise a belated hen partyContinue reading “Baby Broadcast”
Solo Scans
One of the hardest things about expecting a baby during a pandemic, is that the hospital rules on visitors are extremely strict. This meant that I was not allowed to attend one single antenatal appointment, including scans. This was heartbreaking when we found out. It boosted Jess‘s anxiety 10 fold. She didn’t like hospitals atContinue reading “Solo Scans”
Worry and Wonder
When Jess first told me that she was pregnant, my reaction wasn’t much to be desired. I just went quiet, to the point where she had to ask me to say something. I truly was over joyed, but I couldn’t help a wave of other thoughts and emotions come over me. The news shouldn’t haveContinue reading “Worry and Wonder”
Fast and Fertile
It was the end of April, and Jess noticed she was late. She kept this from me though, as she didn’t want me knowing anything might be happening unless she was certain. So, we woke up together, and she waited for me to go to work. We already had a handful of pregnancy tests inContinue reading “Fast and Fertile”
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