Well I’ve finally bitten the bullet and started my blog – oh and I’m pregnant as well. I just got inspired by the blog of an old schoolfriend of mine Marina Blythe (nee Wooley), and I can’t sleep that well at the moment so – voila. As some of you may know I’m a bit hopeless at keeping in touch so hopefully I’ll keep this blog updated at least weekly. For the moment my news will probably be just on pregnancy, but I promise I’m interested in more than just that! It’s just that birth is the big event on the horizon at the moment.
So anyway there are a few questions that people always seem to be asking me, so I thought I’d post my answers here (So you don’t have to bore me with your stoopid questions :p)
When are you due?
I’m due sometime in late December 2006.
Is it a boy or a girl?
Don’t know – J and I want to wait until the big day to find out. Yes I know it’s the 21st century but I like surprises. However, when we find out, you’ll be the first to know!
Are you excited?
I think expectant is probably a more accurate description. I was excited at the beginning, but I’ve been pregnant for more than half a year now, so the excitement has waned really. I think I’ll get excited again when the contractions start…
Are you scared?
About the birth – no. Should I be? Actually when I think about it the only people to ask me this question are women of childbearing age who have not had children. So I think the question is really “Are you scared? I would be!” So for those women all I can say is this – giving birth is a natural part of life. Yes it’s going to hurt, so what? No pain no gain ( Easy to say now, not sure if I’ll be actually saying this when in labour). In terms of actually raising a child, thats a bit more complicated. Much as I hate to admit it, I think it’s inevitable that I’m going to make mistakes. I’m just going to have to keep my fingers crossed that I don’t do any lasting damage.
You must be sick of being pregnant by now?
Actually no-one has asked me this question, but it seems to be implied in some of the comments I get (e.g. ‘Oh you poor thing’ or ‘Don’t worry it’ll be over soon’.) I’m actually quite enjoying being pregnant, even right from the start when I had ‘morning’ sickness 24/7 for the first 20 weeks. J assures me that I was misery to live with over that time, but I don’t remember it that way! It’s quite amazing how your body changes and prepares itself for birth. For me my ligaments have loosened up quite a lot which has resulted in pubic symphisis , but that is nothing compared to the feeling of a baby moving inside you. Although J is convinced I have some kind of alien in there.
So anyway, I’d better go to bed now. please comment , so I can see that people are actually reading this blog!
November 3, 2006 at 8:19 pm |
Hey Meena,
Glad I inspired you…
I was so amazed by the changes to my body during pregnancy! Did you know that your heart moves up and into the middle to make room for the bub! Also, your rib cage angles out about 10degress (? I think) also to make room.
Isn’t that unbelievable!! The little person must be pretty important if we make all these changes for them!
Looking forward to hearing more about how it all goes!
Marina
November 3, 2006 at 10:08 pm |
Will definitely be trying to keep posting! I had no idea about my heart moving, But I have noticed that my ribcage is much wider than it was before. I often feel like my diaphragm is a bit constricted – even though I’ve bought new clothes to accommodate it!
November 4, 2006 at 9:38 am |
oooh I didn’t realise you were pregnant.
It’s hard to fathom those woman that are about 7 months pregnant without realising it! The body seems to do much altering; how can they not notice their hearts are in their throats. At least they avoid the pregnancy police and stupid questions like us ‘others’ ask!
November 4, 2006 at 9:46 pm |
I guess my first post is a bit sarcastic, but unfortunately I get impatient when I get those questions ALL THE TIME. This does not augur well for car trips – Are we there yet? No. Are we there yet? NO! Are we there yet? NOOOO!!!! Anyway I was reading a few tips on how to write a decent blog, and it seems that writing things that are inflammatory is the way to go…
November 5, 2006 at 12:45 am |
The blog is a great idea Meena – also I reakon say it as it is!!!
I guess the rest of us are just intrigued and ineterested in your experiences!
November 5, 2006 at 10:26 pm |
Meena, is this blog on that list of things J left for you to do now that you’ve started maternity leave … or are you just procrastinating?
November 6, 2006 at 12:07 am |
Talk about yummy mummy! Meena, you look beautiful. I am so very excited for you. I am certain J will make a great dad too – cautious, sensible and there to pick up your nappy bag if you leave it behind
Joy!
November 6, 2006 at 4:10 am |
Um, yeah… J left writing a blog on the list – along with watching Judge Judy and doing my nails. He’s gonna be so happy when he gets home.
November 7, 2006 at 12:15 pm |
Hey Meena,
So that’s what a blog is. Haven’t actually bothered looking at anybody elses when they’ve told me about them. I’ll definitely keep an eye on it. You look great and from what I can hear in your tone of voice (writing), much more relaxed and into the whole thing now that you don’t have to work. I only have 3 more weeks of uni and then I’ll be down to chat with you and (if you don’t mind) feel the kicks, tumbles and turns of my little neice/nephew in the making…
Chat soon
November 10, 2006 at 5:32 pm |
hey there – just got the email saying the little man (as yet unnamed) had arrived. Congratulations to all 3 of you and I hope you’re feeling ok and he is doing fine in neonatal care. Now the real fun begins…. let me know if I can help you out at all (albeit from afar). xox Lorana
November 11, 2006 at 10:21 pm |
Hi you guys,
We (Robin, Anna and Oscar) would like to officially welcome little Tharmaby Motarajah into the world. As a parent of three years myself I can pass on the best advice I can give.
If it bites you on the face don’t let it onto the couch ever again.
We miss you guys (even the little one, quite difficult since we havn’t met it yet)
P.S. LOVE the name original and stylish, good choice guys!!
November 14, 2006 at 10:04 am |
Oi! Welcome to our brave new World babay!
Congrats you two on your baby boy birthing! We will the three of you well and can’t wait to see you all together in your home sweet (energy efficient) home!
We will let you settle in before harrassing you for a visit though. Hope you are feeling well Meenie!
Love Gav, Ness and lil’ T
November 15, 2006 at 5:55 am |
I’ve just come home, but little Spike will be in hospital for at least a few weeks, maybe more, however he is a healthy, bigger than average baby. At the moment I’m focussed on trying to express breast milk every 3-4 hours so that Spike doesn’t go hungry. The 2-3 hour intervals I have between expressing are spent trying to relax, eat, sleep,not worry too much, talk about it all with J and spending as much time with Spike as I can.
Thanks everyone for the flowers, presents and good wishes. I think all childbirth experiences must be stressful, but in all the books I read I skipped all the sections on premature babies… So while I was expecting this time to be stressful, I didn’t expect anything like what J and I are going thru. So please bear with me, and don’t call me, I’ll call you. Blog comments, Emails and SMS are great as I don’t have to deal with them if I don’t want to! At the moment I really need time just with J and Spike so that I can focus on getting us thru the next little while.
Love Meena
November 16, 2006 at 12:33 pm |
Hey Meena,
Glad to hear you doing ok. I had to do alot of expressing for Charlotte, in fact for about 3-4 months. It’s takes alot of time but don’t be too hard on yourself, the midwifes really push breastfeeding but with a premie baby it’s alot harder than most as long as they get milk for a little while it’s all good. Don’t feel bad if you have to give a little formula . I beat myself up heaps with Charlotte because breat feeding never came easily and they kept pushing me until one woman said, just give her some formula and it wasn’t til then that she finally gain weight.
Anyway it’s good to read you blog, do focus on getting though one day at a time, all the best.
Looking forward to reading more.
love victoria.