| The girls day out was a great success! Seems I was getting my knickers in a twist over nothing! They arrived home quite late, which saw me really pacing the floor. The little dudes were so tired and grumpy, but came home armed with these little pictures they'd made for us. The Nanny had brought a friend with her as they were driving back to Wangunui this weekend. She was in extremely good spirits and said more to us in those 10 mins than she's said since she arrived! She told us how good the girls were and how much attention they'd generated, and she handed over a gift of baby clothes for us! They'd gone shopping for the baby as well. I was so happy I nearly cried! I'm hoping that this trip out has maybe brought her out of herself a bit more? Maybe given her greater confidence and made her more relaxed with the girls. I'm just so relieved and happy that the day went so well for them all. The pregnancy is taking some unusual turns. The last few nights I've been really sick - literally. I've also been woken by some pretty meaty contractions. They come, they hurt, then they go again. The feelings of cramping and pressure have definitely increased. Yesterday I bought a labour bag, the perfect size and put in there a new baby outfit and a disposable camera. Then I realised I had tons more to do and felt a bit anxious. This morning I've been tidying up the house, rattling off to Steve all these things we need to buy. We need nappies, a breast pump, mittens, booties, hats, bassinet sheets, oh my god, we've not even tried out new carseats to see which will fit. I've suddenly realised that there's a baby coming and we're not prepared! He's tried to reassure me that its not a panic, he can pop down to the shops and get some bits, and I can always take my personal affects from the bathroom. Uh, no, I NEED mini shampoo bottles! So today will see me bundling my little family out into the cold, wet day to go labour bag/baby shopping! |