Welcome

Hiya everyone...

Thanks very much Jillian for setting this up. We are not really sure what to write and what you want to know. I assume that you are not bothered about my daily aliments - feeling like I could be sick and eat a sandwich at the same time, getting no sleep as I have to use the loo every 2 hours, sore knees, massive sore boobs, forgetfulness, feeling faint, I get heartburn from oatmeal, headaches and many, many more. It is a wonder that women do this over and over and over again!

We are counting down the days until the next scan when we hopefully find out if it is a boy or girl, depending on whether the baby obliges. We have about 3 weeks to go, at which time we will also be about 1/2 way through the pregnancy which is quite scary!! I want a boy (I think) and Martin wants a boy (take to soccer) / girl (look up to daddy). I guess we are happy either way and are just hoping for a healthy, sleep-through-the-night baby! We can dream!!

Madison is going to have the shock of her life when the baby comes. She is a very spoilt kitty! I am sure that Martin and I will have a shock as well so I suppose we can all be shocked together!

In terms of names, well the baby may be old enough to choose his / her own by the time we decide on a name. Suggestions welcome! Martin likes Harvey, Henry and Mason for a boy and Molly, Martha and Madison for a girl. Michelle has veto-ed all of these except Mason! Michelle likes Oscar for a boy and Marnie for a girl.

We have been trying to read as much as possible both on pregnancy and parenting but it is a minefield - millions of books, many of which contradict one another. Martin managed to find a book called 'Owners Workshop Manual' which is for Dad's and is written like a car manual. It is actually a really good book, describing and explaining everything from conception to 2 years.

I am really excited about being a Mum but still find it very strange that I will be a Mum. Especially because I will be a Mum to a Limey!

Well I will try to update this regularly if you would like me to. Not sure how often - what do you think Jillian?!

Hangin' tough, Michelle xxx


Martin here -
the flat is a mess, the cat is starving, the washing is piling up, i have to make my own dinner, and where's Michelle on the sofa moaning !! I dont see what all the fuss is about looks like a good excuse to do nothing to me.......just joshing. michelle is a trooper! I Love michelle so much and cant wait for our new chapter to begin. I am so excited!!!