Packing my bag.

So I have finally gotten around to packing my bag for the hospital. I don't know why but I kept putting it off. 
Denial perhaps?!

I thought I would share a few of the things I popped in there :)

My new slippers from Peter Alexander. I just needed something with a bit of sparkle!

Maternity nightie and matching robe from Peter Alexander.

Save our Sleep by Tizzie Hall. Thought I better refresh myself on this baby biz. I lived by this book with Jasper and it worked a treat! He was sleeping through by 8 weeks. 

Fingers crossed it works again :)

Also can't forget a cute little outfit to bring the baby home in.

I can't seem to get away from stripes at the moment. I am drawn to them. Including for myself, which is probably not the wisest choice for a heavily pregnant woman!

Of course I have also packed the obligatory black undies, bonds maternity singlets, leggings etc. I have also packed the makeup and hair straightner ;)

So I am 37 1/2 weeks now but the way this baby is growing I might be getting induced earlier. I have a dr's appointment tomorrow so I will see how we go.

 I know I've pushed out 2 x 9lb babies before but this one feels and looks even bigger!

I know I keep meaning to post pictures of the nursery but someone who shall remain nameless (Simon!) keeps delaying putting up the finishing touches eg a huge wall sticker. As he is worried about the paint not being dry enough or something! I have also just bought this print from etsy but in red :)

Here is a peek of the room.

Also a big thanks to all your best wishes regarding my mums house and the flood. Turns out she was one of the luckier ones and had no water damage. My other family members still haven't been allowed back to their houses yet.

So that is where I am up to at the moment, I will keep you posted :)

Simone xx

images from my iphone

Bump pic - 31 wks.

This is me and my bump at 31 weeks.

Yippee I'm on the home straight :)

The baby is measuring 2 weeks ahead so I'm having another BIG boy (both the boys were 9lbs 1 oz)

Things I am doing at this stage of pregnancy  are - 

* living in my black stretchy skirt from Sussan

* craving watermelon

*waddling

*my iron levels are quite low so I am munching on green vegies, having red meat twice a week and taking an iron supplement.

* i have to have a pedicure asap as I can no longer reach my toes myself comfortably!

*sleeping with about 6 pillows at night, trying to find that perfect combination :)

Simone xx

image via my iphone

Lazy days.

This is how I have been spending the last few days.

 The sun, the sand and a drink in my hand.

My drink of choice at the moment is icy cold water with a splash of apple and raspberry cordial. Yum!

These lazy days are the perfect way to spend the last few days of Simon's holidays. I love having the four of us home together.

I had to share this pic of Jasper applying sunscreen to the baby before we went for a swim. It's a little blurry and was captured on my phone but it was so cute and one of those moments that just melts you!

27 wks

This is the first Summer in a while that I have worn a bikini without the worry if my stomach was sticking out too much!

How are you spending these lazy days, or are you back at work already? Are you wearing a bikini this Summer? How do you like your cordial? Weak or strong?

All the important questions!

Simone xx

first image via pinterest 2nd image my own.