Nesting

With less than 5 weeks to go (and if we can trust our midwife's gut then it should be about 3 weeks to go) the nesting syndrome is kicking in. We managed to clean out the cupboards, throw away needless junk, and set up the nursery (the most fun part of all).

Below are some sneak preview shots of bits and pieces but you will have to wait to see the entire picture!

 

 

You might have noticed a prevalence for blue and you might remember that we dont actually know the sex of our little one. The reason for the choice of blue is:
1. I like it (our wedding was blue, my lounge has touches of blue, the ocean and the sky are blue)
2. It is fresh and calming - it brings a lightness to the room, which is otherwise warm with textures of beige and earthy tones
3. I prefer blue to pink

Does this mean our potential little girl will have an identity crisis? Im not even going to answer that.
Does this mean that we cant introduce other colours in the future? Duh...

So in answer to all the people who said, "Oh, I have to know, because I have to prepare." Does it look like I am unprepared? Gosh, that was the silliest response to our choice to hold onto surprise and mystery through out my pregnancy. Just because you could not wait to find out does not make me unprepared. Cue cartoon punch.

So whether we end up having...

...our house is ready. It is filled with love not just from us but from grandma & grandpa, cousins and aunties as well as the crew of special friends who I consider family through and through.

And as for me? These are the things I am grateful for:
1. I am still wearing my jeans & my wedding ring.
2. I still do not know what heartburn is.
3. I dont have trouble sleeping although the excitment makes falling asleep a bit tricky these past few days
4. I haven't experienced Braxton Hicks
5. Shredded bran - thank you!
6. I have about 5 stretch marks (and these are on my one breast since it doubled in size in about a week)
7. Bio Oil
8. Friends and family that have been outstandingly generous and warm
9. My husband who holds me while I cry from the hormones, who makes me laugh at the silliest things, who calls me beautiful everyday (I'm not joking - everyday!), who is brave, strong and valiant - my true prince.

Its almost time for our greatest adventure to begin.

Because sometimes only a Cappuccino & Chocolate Croissant will do...

For the sake of those around me I have indulged in my ultimate treats - a decaf frothy delicious cappuccino paired with a flaky, soft, thick and indulgent chocolate croissant.

You know I am under the weather when you see these two items on my desk. Usually just the cappuccino will do the trick but today I needed a double dose of decadence to entice a smile onto my face.

The desire to be at home nesting is growing stronger everyday. It is making the world outside that bubble seem hectic, overwhelming and unnecessary.  It seems this little baby is changing me already, definitely making me softer and more sensitive. I used to be a ball-breaker at work and now a few harsh and bitchy words reduce me to tears. When I told the hubby about the incident he said, "A year ago you would have torn that bitch to pieces." And it is true but now I just want to play nice, get through my day without any drama - WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME BABA?!

But I like it :) I like being softer, gentler, nicer. All those walls I built up around me, projecting nothing but hard-ass is tough work! Its easier being less aggressive but when someone is aggressive with me I am caught unawares and those words cut straight through the now non-existent walls hence the chocolate croissant & cappuccino this morning.

All I know is that it is a long weekend - thank goodness. I can finish up the nursery, spend some time with my bestie, have long baths, read a book and go to yoga and leave the chaotic world behind for just a few days.

3 more weeks of working life - counting the days...