Bumdate: 24 Weeks

Hello good people,
Am back again with another bumpdate.
I can honestly tell you that the baby is definitely getting bigger. No more hiding.
My bump is all over the place.
But, I think that's a good thing coz it only means we are getting closer to meeting our baby for the first time.
How far along am I: 24 weeks 4 days
How am I feeling: Right now? Sleepy. Generally feeling good
Total Weight Gain: Maybe 6 kgs or 13lbs. Sometimes I feel so huge yet at other times I feel too tiny.
How big is Baby:According to Baby Center, baby is the size of an ear of corn. Really, that sounds weird. Anyway, lets just say that is the size.

Source: babycenter.com via jan on Pinterest

The baby is a foot long this week.
Maternity Clothes: Yes, all the way. Am thinking of shopping for some more this week.
Stretch marks: Not yet. However, for the past week I had this weird rash on my breasts that spread to the neck and was really ugly. I went to the doctor and was given some medicines which have worked miracles. Its now clearing up and I am slowly going back to showing off my cleavage! (better do it while you can, right? Who knows what will happen when the baby is here.)
Sleep: Am always sleepy. But I think I was a little overworked last week. Hope to catch up on sleep as the week wears off.
Best Moment of this Week: I could say Sunday when my hubby's family came to visit my parents. It was a really good day for us.
Movement: Lots of movement. The baby likes to start moving around when am lying still or just silent and relaxed which is similar to last week. He also moves when I eat or drink something. Am yet to master what he likes and what he doesn't.
Food Cravings: Most definitely! Loving soups and comfort food. I've been having a terrible cold so I've been really specific on what I eat. I found a really nice website called Hellofood that delivers food from my favorite local Nairobi restaurants at a very low cost. Am loving it coz now it means I can actually eat what I want without the stress of cooking or physically going to the restaurant.
Food Aversions: I just don't like strong smelling food. Thats it.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button In or Out: Kind of almost out. I can actually say it is overstretched. This baby is really getting big.
What I miss: Feeling more energetic and not having to take medicine every night.
What am looking forward to: More baby shopping. Cant wait to get the baby some more clothes and cute stuff that just makes me wish the baby was here already.
Milestone: 6 months already!!Doing good!!Am proud of me, hubby and baby!

22 Weeks Bumpdate

Hello amazing people,
There I go again, vanishing from the surface of the earth and when you think I'll never come back, I pop out again.
Talking of popping, someone has popped. And when I say popped, I mean some part of my body has really popped.
If you read my previous post which was like a month ago, I think, I spilled the beans on my pregnancy.
I am doing pretty well and although there are still no pictures, I still want to give you a bumpdate.
Its been a good ride so far and I only hope it gets better.
We are already past the halfway mark and time is waiting for no woman this time around.
So here we go:
How far along are you:  22 Weeks and 3 days
How I'm feeling: I feel pretty good these days. Hunger pangs do strike now and then but am doing Ok. Also, I've been bloated this week but today woke up feeling better. Also I've got this newfound enthusiasm for life. Guess thats what comes with being a first time mommy.
Total Weight Gain: Am not really sure, but at the last doctor's appointment, I had gained a total of 5 kgs or you can say 11 pounds. My mum was a little happy about this since she has been telling me that am not gaining enough weight.
How big is baby: I hope baby is big enough. According to BabyCenter, baby at this age is 11 inches long and the size of a spaghetti squash.

Source: babycentre.co.uk via BabyCentre on Pinterest

Maternity clothes: Yep, none of my jeans fit anymore. But there is one that I still squeeze into even though I cannot zip up.
Stretch marks: No. Hoping that they don't show up any time soon.
Sleep: Am kind of sleepy these days. I never stay up past 10.30 except when am working night shifts. However, this week I've not slept too well. Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night to tell hubby that my baby is not allowing me to sleep. I think I need some extra pillows.
Best moment this week: On Saturday, my sister and I went shopping and bought some baby clothes. Some onesies, little warm sweaters, socks and a warm hat. It felt so good and made everything so real. I really do adore my sister and she is great company esp. for shopping. I think she will be a great auntie.
Movement: Yes, the baby is very active. Especially when am relaxed, I feel like there is a boxing match in there. But I love it, so very much. Sometimes baby kicks when am at work or in a serious meeting and I just smile to myself thinking that no one else can feel it but am actually carrying a human being inside of me.
Food cravings: Yes. I've been craving fish for the longest time and I've not yet gotten around to eating some. Think I should do that today.
Food Aversions: None.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In. However, it is not as in as it was before I got pregnant. I think that as the baby gets bigger, it is coming out more and more.
What I miss: I miss wine or just some kind of alcohol. I juts love my baby too much to take any at this time.
What am looking forward to:Oh, am so looking forward to the ultrasound two weeks from now. I cant wait to see the baby move about and maybe have a peek at his nether regions to know the gender.
Milestone: Just getting to 22 weeks is a milestone by itself. Feeling he baby move is also a big milestone. I've started doing some shopping too and I think that's a big milestone too.

Welcome 26 and A really big announcement

Hi there? Somebody, Anybody???Are you still out there?
Do you still come to this little space to see if I've updated anything??
Am sorry I've disappointed you over the last few months but there has been a lot going on.
Please bear with me and lets hope we can take this journey together all over again.

First things first: Today is my birthday. Am 26. Holy cow!!Am getting really really old. Like really old.
But am happy about it all.
It has been a great day, though a work day, all the birthday wishes made my day but most importantly, hubby made my day. Thank you to him.

Now onto the big announcement:

Source: Uploaded by user via Janet on Pinterest

Yes, we are PREGNANT. Oh my God!I've been waiting to find the right moment to blurt it out on here but there seems to be no right moment. I don't know if its pregnancy brain or its just me not knowing how time is flying. I think its just the joy of being a first time mom.
Am 18 weeks and that is almost halfway there and we are so excited. I hope you can read the excitement from these words. The whole experience has been life changing and I hope to share more with you as we go along!
Am so blessed to be carrying this little bun in my tummy and I already cannot and I repeat cannot wait to meet him or her.
I can only hope for much more fun and joy as this journey continues.
All your support and advice is highly appreciated.

Facts of Me

Its been a long time since I blogged.
I miss it, a lot but I cant seem to get it done.
We lost our camera and that has taken a toll on my blogging..
And then there are some other good things going on and I cant share them with you yet..so I just find myself kind of in a block...
But anyway, lets explore a little about me...
-I trip a lot, I dont know whats-up with that. My hubby sometimes holds my hand as we cross the road as he says I might trip and fall at the center of the road.
-These days am a crazy sleeper. I sleep everywhere and anywhere, and I start dreaming in like 2 seconds.I even sleep on my desk at work and start dreaming like immediately.
-Am obsessed with mangoes right now. I've already eaten three and its only 11 a.m.
-I love reality TV, Giuliana & Bill, Tia & Tamera, The Bachelor are some of my favorites.
-Am good at keeping secrets. I never tell, like never.
-I think I'll never use my degree...
-I dont like drinking plain milk..I have to add chocolate or something
-I do love food, but I dont eat as much as I would like.
-My hubby loves pork and I love it too but he is kinda obsessed and we almost always disagree on what kind of meat to buy. His choice=pork always.
-I think I've come to the end of my facts.

Currently and Thankful Thursday

Am currently:

Missing my mum and the entire family. The holidays were so good so its not abnormal to suffer from a little homesickness.

Thinking about the year ahead. There are so many projects going on in my life right now and I cant wait to see them come to fruition. I can only pray for the best.

Considering eating some fish. I just miss that taste. Must make it happen soonest.

Loving my hubby. He has been super caring this year and am getting used to it. Am totally loving it.

Am thankful for:

-health...I never say this enough but am so grateful for a healthy body.

-My two families.

-Chilli sauces(am loving pepper these days)

-My sister(she is absolutely the best)

-my smart phone(which I actually don't own but hope to get soonest)

-all of you and your lovely comments that I love so much.

-the sunshine..its really sunny around here.

What are you Thankful for???

Talk to Each Other

It is a New Year, that for sure I understand very clearly.

But I don't understand why I've been slacking when it comes to blogging!

I really don't.

It is also hard to understand why it has been difficult getting my creative juices flowing this year..

I think am still in the holiday mood...

Today I just wanted to talk about how silent we've become

We have stopped saying the things we need to say!

I sometimes think it is because we have found other outlets that allow us to let out our feelings...

We no longer talk to the people that matter

I am a victim of this in some ways...

Instead of telling my family or a friend how happy I am or expressing my joys and pains, I say it here on the blog.

It gives me joy to share it here but the relationships I have with those that matter are neglected..

We use Facebook, Twitter and other means to share what is on our minds, instead of saying it to our husbands and wives..

We forget that exclamation marks and smileys can never replace the excitement on someone's face when we share some exciting news!

I just want us to talk some more

Talk to each other, face each other, smile, laugh, cry and listen to each other...

This way, we will keep the joy of human relationships..

We will enjoy our conversations more..

And life will be more satisfying...

Happy New Year

It feels like its been too long since I've written here,

But a break is always helpful..

And it was Christmas, so all sorts of excuses are acceptable.

Anyway, am here to say how thankful I am for this New Year.

There are many who may have wanted to see it but didn't..

Am thankful for one thing that I cant talk about right now....but something so special and exciting.

Am thankful for family...the holidays were perfect because of all of you

Am thankful for a beautiful year ahead..

One full of blessings,love and joy

One filled with little surprises and bundles of joy

A year of success, fun, laughter and many many hugs and kisses...

Thank you and Cheers to 2013!

Yarn Along: What I've been upto

Last week I did not post my updates and adventures with yarn.
But this week, I made sure to take pictures so I could show you what going on here.
I can totally say that am in love with crocheting.
This little hobby that I discovered many years ago but only decided to work on a few months ago.
I absolutely love it people.
I dont know what it is but I love crochet.
I cant get enough yarn and I keep looking for more projects to immerse my hands into.
Onto the projects:
I started this small ripple blanket and am working on it slowly..no hurry. Its my go to project when I have nothing else to crochet.

Next up: my first cowl/infinity scarf.

Lets just be honest, I always wanted one but I was too lazy to make it.
Now I did one and I cannot get enough.
I wore it Yesterday when it was raining hard and the cold was biting.
Am now making larger ones, that wrap around the neck at-least once or twice.
Some people have asked some questions about what I make and now am dreaming of opening an etsy shop [encouragement would be highly appreciated]
Anyway, on Thursday am off to celebrate my sister's graduation. Lots of traveling, then I get to go to my parents for Christmas and am so excited.
It is truly the season to be happy and jolly.
Hope you are having lots of fun and preparing for Christmas...lots of food, laughter and overall joy!
Love you loves!

WE ARE QUIET

We honor all the departed souls and pray for peace for the families