I Went to the Midwife, and Now We’re Going to LONDON!
By michelle | June 30, 2009
My hubby is being sent on business to London, and I am going with him!
I had to wait until after my 30 week check-up to make sure I was allowed to go.
I went this morning, and everything looks great:
- BP- 120/72
- Weight- gained less than a 1 pound since two weeks ago
- Baby Measuring- 32 weeks (apparently, for the last two months, he has been measuring two weeks ahead. We’ll see if he is going to be early or just a big boy)
- Cervix- outside partially dilated, but not on the inside- which means I am allowed to fly
- Baby is not head down yet- I think that is because he is constantly doing somersaults!
- As for the anemia, my iron supplements were making me throw up; so I am going to try to just eat a more iron-rich diet and then they are going to check my blood at my next appointment
I have to be careful when I fly to make sure I am hydrated and not swelling. My midwife warned me that I will have contractions, but not to worry too much about them unless they are severe. I’ve already been having contractions for weeks; so this shouldn’t be much different than what I am already going through.
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We are bringing to kids to my parents’ house for a couple of weeks while we take our first vacation (and business trip) away from the kids. I have never left Spunky, and the last time I left Punky was when Spunky was born (two years ago); so this is a big deal for ME. I know the kids will be fine, which helps a lot. I am so looking forward to just enjoying time with my wonderful husband.
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Not only is this a special trip for us, but we are going to be staying in style!
Our hotel in downtown London is a luxury hotel! The first part of the trip (before my hubby starts working) will be paid for with lots of hotel points. We basically just have to pay for my meals, flights, and whatever attractions we go to see.
I am SO excited!!
10 Comments
Keri on June 30, 2009 at 2:43 pm.
That’s great. When do you leave? Have a lot of fun. The kids with have so much fun with Aunt Doss and Uncle Sev and Aunt Laura..
Martha on June 30, 2009 at 3:28 pm.
Wow…enjoy yourselves…your children will be in good hands! My sister went to London recently for a wedding and had a great time. I’d love to go! I’ve always liked the Beatles…and just watched “Help!” with the girls, they loved it just as much as I do!!!
Rebeca on June 30, 2009 at 4:22 pm.
First, so glad your pregnancy is going well. Second, whoohoo!! London, watch out! How exciting for you both. I hope you have a fantastic trip together. How long will you be gone? My husband lived in London for a couple years, but I’ve only been there for a few days. Would love to visit again. So excited for you!
Rachel on June 30, 2009 at 9:12 pm.
So great to hear that you are going! Enjoy yourself! You really deserve the time away! Especially before the next little one comes. Take lots of pictures for us. We’ve never been to London, though we are due for a visit. We have friends there who ask us to come and stay with them.
Joyful Days on June 30, 2009 at 10:43 pm.
So happy for you! Enjoy and take lots of pictures so we can see.
Blessings,
Julie
Pres. Kathy on June 30, 2009 at 10:46 pm.
How exciting! We went to London three years ago and we loved it! It is such a neat place. We did a lot of shopping there. The food isn’t that good, FYI. Don’t worry about the kids – they will be fine. Enjoy your time with your husband. You will have to tell us all about it and show us pictures.
Michelle Mowat on July 1, 2009 at 6:56 am.
How fun! It is so nice that you can go with him!!!
DebD on July 1, 2009 at 7:20 am.
have a wonderful, wonderful time. I loved traveling with hubby on business trips because as you said, you travel in style! He doesn’t travel much anymore since Sept 11th, but there are some very fond memories.
I also used to fret and worry about the kids – the few days leading up the the trip were the *worst*. Once the trip started it got easier.
Renee on July 1, 2009 at 10:17 am.
Woohoo!
Elizabeth on July 1, 2009 at 11:15 am.
Have fun!! I still need to get to London and England! I look forward to hearing about this via your blog! Enjoy it!!! You are in my prayers!