Weeks 14 and 15

Things that have happened since 14+1:

• Rachael's Hen weekend, which was lovely fun but I totally overdid it by wearing heals too much and walking too far.  Couldn't do the main event on the Saturday night as I was just exhausted and looked rather puffy - I think/hope Rocky understood; I was upset that I couldn't go but knew that my body was telling me that I needed to rest
• Sickness Returning - what's all that about?  My sickness had virtually disappeared but came back with a vengeance over the long bank holiday weekend, its still there a bit now, frustrating!  Really bad sickness too that's really hard to manage - feel better today though so that's good.
• Sense of smell increased again - yesterday in particular, I think this is linked to the above
• Starting to feel flutters and rolls - this is amazing! I think its Loppy or something Loppy related moving around in there, it's in the same spot as last time and just feels like my tummy is flipping, like being on a roller-coaster, or in a lift.  It's very weird but an unmistakable feeling that I remember - the kicks come next - yayyyyyy!
• Getting a tiny bit apprehensive for my 20 week scans - its just a little niggle at the moment, I need to learn to control it so that I don't drive myself mad over the next few weeks.  I think feeling increasing movement will help with that
• Beginning to feel more and more uncomfortable - god what am I going to be like in 5 months time!? - my back now aches when I'm in a position for too long, I'm getting cramps in my thighs at night and certainly feel uncomfortable in the stomach region when I've eaten too much or towards the end of the day.  I'm still getting RLP and lots of twinges but I'm coping (I realise this sounds really moany - sorry)

Loppy is beginning to hear sounds this week, which is awesome and makes me want to talk out loud to him all the time.  When I saw Freddy on Tuesday, he put his little face up to my tummy and said loudly 'Hallo Baby!' I hope Loppy could hear his big cousin talking to him!

Overall so far I'm enjoying it much more now I know that the little heart is all good.  I cannot wait to meet my little baby and learn all about being a mummy.  I'm thinking about the reality of it all much much now, although I'm still holding off from buying anything until after 20 weeks.  I just love the anticipation of what's to come for the rest of my pregnancy and beyond.

Love Helen and Loppy

15+4