Doctor frustration...

Hello,

I feel I have to proceed this blog with a warning *Rant ahead - read at you're own risk*. 

Now that we have that unpleasantness out of the way, what's got my goat you might ask? Doctors... This week I had a check in with an obstetrician, I wanted my estimated due date loooked at because none of the scans and measurements are matching up with the dating scan and I have this paranoia that bubs will be too big and it will be too late to do anything about it. The doctor dismissed me pretty much and said "the first scan is always the most accurate" yada yada - not great bedside manners if you ask me. I was the last "client" of the day and it felt like he was in a hurry to get home. I got a referral for the growth scan in five week's time - which funnily enough listed that bubs was measuring ahead on it - a) because I'm worried about his size and b) during the the morph scan it come up as bubs has a white splodge on one of his heart chambers. While the doctors ruled it out as being serious, apparently it happens in five per cent of all pregnancies it's still a worry, particularly a google search revealed it can be a soft marker for downs.

On brighter news I did the Glucose Challenge Test (GCT) last week and the results came back clear which was a bit of a relief for me. 

Today I received this gorgeous little parcel which made me smile - it was a win which makes it all the more fun. 

In my gorgeous little parcel is 

-Boon grass
-Boon twig
-Boon feeding mesh
-Buggy hooks
-B.box bottle brush
-Mimijumi nipple
-Bath ball

'Til next time..

S xx

Nursery love...

Hello,

It all gets a bit more real once you start putting together the cot and change table. I'm one of those people that like to be super organised, so consequently our nursery is pretty much finished and has been for about two months.

I thought I would share some photographs of our nursery to date.

Before painting

After painting

Bassinet (Tom and Milly)

Some A + A love

Tall boy

New lamp

My vintage ladder project before

Ladder at the end

Valco baby glider

Wall decal to add in some colour

Bugaboo cameleon in sand

Just need the baby now.

As you can see it's pretty much finished - just need to wash all the clothes and stock the change table.

Hope you enjoyed looking, feel free to make a comment or let me know what you love for your nursery. It's been a long week for me, so I'm off to make some raisin toast and sit down with the current issue of Practical Parenting that arrived in the mail today. 

S xx

Bottle confusion...

Hello,

The topic of bottles came up in my Due In Group (DIG) today - a topic fraught with emotions, thankfully it was kept positive and on topic.

The decision - whether forced due to circumstance or chosen - is one that is deeply personal to each mother and should not be criticised. I hope to be able to breast feed bubs, but if by some way I'm unable I have no qualms about using formula. As long as bubs is getting fed it's much of a muchness for me.

While the intention is to breast feed at this stage I've been looking at bottles to have to be able to express for those times where a bottle is easier and also to share the load somewhat with hubby and allow him to get more involved in feeding. 

Before today I was pretty sold on the Closer to Nature range for bottles, steriliser etc. But now, I've been looking at two other options.

The first is called Mimijumi - a rather unique looking bottle which is designed to not only replicate the breast atheistically, but functionally as close as possible. I love the idea and the look of them. If the product will help ensure a seamless transition for bubs whether we're weaning or just using them for the occasional feed, then that's half the battle won in my eyes. 

They come in two sizes "very hungry" and "not so hungry" and the nipples can be changed as bubs gets older. Price wise they are on the high side at about $30 each, but they do come with a 12 month warranty and I'm a firm believer of paying for quality. 

For more information check out on mimijumi check out http://mimijumi.com.au/newborn-care-mimijumi/

The second product that caught my attention is the Kiinde twist starter pack which retails for about $80. Basically this is a complete feeding system and you can express into these bags which connect into a bottle - the premise is that there's no transferring breast milk from a pump to bottle, the kindle twist bags are freezable/heatable and form part of the bottle. 

I like that it's all in one and there's no messing around. However, the downside is, if I do have trouble breast feeding it would not be possible to mix formula in these so it would be a pointless purchase.

So many decisions and so many products out there once you start doing research. Now I'm wondering which system will suit us best, whether we're better to go for a more generic brand or go with something that is modern and cutting edge? How many bottles will I need? And then of course, which pump system should I buy? Have you tried either of these products, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

S xx

A little bit of luxury...

Hello,

As my belly continues to expand and stretch my clothing options have sadly not kept up, particularly in the sleepwear department. More often than not my bedroom attire now consists of a pair of trackies and what ever top looks remotely clean and secondly will fit.

I decided to splurge this month and order myself a pair of maternity pjs from Mama y bebe which arrived. While I loved the pants they were too small, upon checking the website I come across their return policy which basically will see them mail you out a different item including a parcel bag to return the item directly to them! My replacement pants - the amalfi style - arrived today and I'm over the moon with them. Comfy, pretty and most definitely not my trackies.

Along with my pair of striped pants, I got a long sleeve maternity top which has this uber cute bit of lace under the bus - allowing ease of access for night time feeds; as well as those days when getting out of your pyjamas just isn't that appealing. Hubby was quite amused with the "boob access" as he put it which is a win-win for him.

I can't wait for bed tonight and it will make a nice change for my other half to have me looking semi-respectable again.

A big thank you to Mama y bebe for producing these pjs, I will be back again without a doubt. To check out their range of pjs, maternity wear and baby clothes visit http://www.mamaybebe.com.au

S xx

Hello and welcome...

Hello,

Congratulations on stumbling across my little corner of the internet...Little Bambinos Love.

My name is Stacey and I'm currently pregnant with our first child, a wee little boy. We're currently at 25 weeks and counting and eagerly awaiting what September will bring and the many challenges and adventures.

It's been a thankfully straightforward pregnancy to date and I managed to avoid morning sickness and the likes. 

I'm a journalist by trade and passion which prompted me to share my journey with the wide world web throughout the rest of my pregnancy and into the unknown world of motherhood. Writing for a living is nothing new to me, as well as writing for a weekly print publication I also freelance for a number of magazines - just to keep the money coming in to fund my flourishing addiction to all the cutesy baby clothes out there...and blankets...wraps...oh and toys. 

I also have a number of children's picture books in various shapes of completion which I look forward to being able to test on my own children night after night. 

Apart from my writing, I'm wife to my husband, Sam, who is a butcher and mum to our three fur-babies; Hunter and Milla our Malamute and Husky respectively and one rather grouchy cat Bella.

I also enjoy photography, yoga, movies and trying out new things and recipes - although I seldom enjoy the meals I cook. My new thing at the moment is crocheting, so far I can't make heads-nor-tail of the youTube videos so it shall remain a "new thing" for a little while longer.

Thank you for visiting and to be sure to come back soon for a sneak peak at our little boy's nursery.

S xx