New Kid In Town!

Introducing Sophie Agnes Martine Allan
31 December 2010
9lb 3oz








Worth the wait!

Lots of Love

New Year......New Life....

For James and I this couldn't be truer!!

This New Years Eve we are not only preparing to welcome in the new year but also a whole new exciting life!
Yesterday I was admitted into hospital to prepare to have our baby by Cesarean section, today, New Years Eve 2010!
Our 'little' bundle of joy is not looking so little and after a thorough growth scan last week we were advised that, for both my safety and the baby's, we should choose an elective c-section.
I was hoping that I would have a chance to have her naturally and am a bit sad that I won't get to experience a natural birth but my instinct is to trust that the doctors' advice is the best course of action to keep our baby safe.

So very excited and a little scared I wish you all fabulous New Years!
Enjoy your celebrations and I'll see you all in 2011!!!!

Lots of Love


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A Quick Hello.......

From our little VIP!






Just thought I'd share a couple of images from our 3D scan!

Have a lovely weekend!

Lots of Love

xxxx

Life Is Sweet....

But not for me!!

I'm sure some of you have noticed my absence from our little world recently. hanks to everyone who has E Mailed, I'll be getting back to you :)

I've been taking a bit of time out after finding out I have developed gestational diabetes 4 weeks ago.

After beating myself up, thinking I had done something to harm our little girl, the diabetes midwife explained to me that this annoying condition is thought to be caused by my pregnancy hormones increasing my resistance to insulin resulting in elevated blood sugar. This, in turn, means that our little baby is making her own insulin to keep her sugar levels down which can result in her growing too quickly (as insulin is also a growth hormone)

James (as fabulously supportive as ever) and I have had to really concentrate on being as healthy as possible to control my glucose levels, analysing each meal and drink, walking as often as possible and remembering to test frequently. We have done really well, keeping my daytime levels within limits without the need for drugs! Unfortunately overnight I need a bit of help in the form of a little injection of additional insulin


At the moment things are working out just fine and after a growth scan I'm pleased to report that we seem to have caught things in time and Baby is well within the 'normal' range for her growth!
I am being well looked after, both at home and by the hospital, and am doing my very best to look after my precious load!

Apparently I'm in good company......both Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek suffered from the condition during their pregnancies!


Now I'm just hoping I can get into shape as well as them after Baby arrives!

Lots of Love

xxxx

That Friday Feeling........

Happy Friday!

I'm sooooo looking forward to the weekend, even though it's going to be spend pottering round, getting on with sorting out the house
(ooh the kitchen is 95% there just need to add the finishing touches!)
It's nice just for James and I to be home at the same time (shift work can sometimes be annoying!)

It off to John Lewis on Sunday to have a look at the cot I have fallen in love with and get a few bits and bobs needed for the house :)

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
Don't forget there is still time to enter my giveaway! You only have to leave a comment to join in!!

Lots of Love

xxxx

Baby Steps....

I'm long overdue in telling you all about these beautiful little baby shoes my lovely friend Michela sent us!

aren't they cute?

She explained that it is an Italian tradition to give pregnant women booties as a symbol of luck for a healthy pregnancy and baby!

When we arrived on our honeymoon some dear Italian friends has decorated our awning with ribbons and bows and lots and lots of flowers and left these on the table!

Such a lovely tradition don't you think?

Obviously Victoria and I felt the need to add to baby girl's booming shoe collection!
Look at these cute little boots!

And these little Chanelesque shoes (Just like Auntie Victoria's!)

I'm thinking of starting a new English tradition. It involves the new Mummy receiving shoes of a different kind!!!

Are you with me?

Lots of Love

xxxx