Maternity leave looming
12 working days left-gosh that sounds scary! I haven't not worked in years, I'm not saying that bringing up a baby isn't hard work, it's just I can't quite believe I won't be going to school everyday. We have interviews coming up for my maternity cover, and I keep getting mixed feelings-protective over my class, my classroom, and my job, silly really!
I'll be finishing at exactly 36 weeks, so if she does decide to come early, I'm hoping she'll give me a few days at least to put my feet up.
Big movements
I know they say that towards the end of the pregnancy the baby moves less due to less space, well baby Chappos moving just as much, and at times I'd say practising her somersaults! Between each midwife visit and scan, she loves to flip round, so hoping she settles on head down soon.
Final purchases
We are just in the process of paying for our pram and car seat-need a small mortgage for that! They're due to arrive in a large MotherCare lorry (I imagine) a week on Monday, which is very exciting :) We've also bought a few little vests and sleep suits, just enough for the first few days.
Lots of support
We are still totally overwhelmed by the amount of support we've received from friends and family. Lots of friends from the past have recently been in contact to say how much they enjoy our blog, and are rooting for our baby girl. The amount of support, well wishes and prayers should be more than enough to last her a lifetime.
We've also received support in a different sense in that my little brother has recently signed up for a triathlon in aid of Turner Syndrome Support Society UK. Whilst he's super fit, he's never competed in a triathlon before. But not one to give a halfhearted attempt, he's signed up for the hardest of the 3 levels! If you'd like to take a look at his fundraising page, google 'Bob Read Just Giving' and it should be the first link. Just take a look and see how fab he is :)
Another super source of support has been emails from a friend of a friend (of a friend). For several months we've been in contact with a fabulous family who've got a young daughter with Turner Syndrome. It's really valuable to us as I am able to share all sorts of things that are on my mind, and ask lots of questions, and she's always there to provide excellent, first hand advice (as well as pics of her lovely daughters).
Busy week next week!
So, I promise that between now and my next post, I will have no more arguments with the weather. I'll be back in just under a week with the results from our last scan at Oxford (hopefully), and my bloods.
Due date - 6 and a half weeks....
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