Week 32 - Last week at work

This is my last week at work. I still had some annual leave so I take that first and then it will smoothly go over into maternity leave. Lucky me, I still have a German contract, that means that maternity leave starts six weeks before the due date. I plan to stay at home with the baby for six months - let's see how that works out in the end. This is the first time to have such a long break from work and it seems a bit weird. But long hours in a sitting position start to feel a little bit inconvenient so I am really looking forward to my time at home.

I still have so many ideas for my nursery and I also need to get the last few items on my shopping list. Such nice stuff as a breast pump for example... So it shouldn't get boring.

Week 31 - Gym Class

Yesterday me and the baby had our first little fight. She was pushing her feet so heavily into my belly that I thought my belly was about to burst. And I mean not just one kick, no, constantly pushing. Then I pushed back hoping she would stop it and move around. But instead she thought it was a fun game and pushed even harder... In the end it was just I guess because my jeans have become so tight so that she had to move upwards and that was why she had this strange position. So from now on the jeans are stored away and it's little dresses time. Tried it today and much better for me and the little one. We are back to our normal good team spirit.

By now I have already put on 12 kilos. But my doctor says I shouldn't worry. Maybe it's a little bit less next week? Stay tuned...

Week 29 - Fit to fly

This week we went on our last flight for probably the next couple of months. But we already made plans for the next trip when the baby is six months old. My doctor had to write a letter for the airline saying that I was still fit to fly. But the lady at the check in counter was still not quite convinced seeing my belly. But finally she gave me the ticket. We only stayed for three nights but it was still nice to be away from home and see something different.

Week 20 - Show it or hide it?

This week I told another one of my colleagues that I was pregnant. She couldn't believe it. When asked if they hadn't noticed my little belly she responded they had only noticed that my bum was bigger than before... Thank you, girls!