We have just been for our second scan - the anomaly scan. It's a funny mixture as it is a serious scan, with lots to check and lots of measurements to take. On the one hand every little measurement makes you more and more nervous, and on the other you are so excited to see your little baby, and for us to find out the gender. We took my mum with us time which I was so pleased about as she was so excited and said she was really honoured to be there. My mum does so much for me so that meant a lot to me. Mum said it was the most beautiful baby ever, with such gorgeous feet, I had to keep trying hard to keep my belly still and not laugh too much.
To a lot of people's horror we wanted to find out the sex again. So do you want to know??
Squiggle is going (touch wood) to have a baby brother! I really would be happy either way but I'm just so happy now I know and extra excited as I'm picturing everything. Squiggle refuses to accept it is a boy as she had decided otherwise, but my inkling was right! Although my pregnancy has been similar in so many ways, my tummy and shape just felt different.
The scan has put my mind at rest in many ways, and raised new worries in other (like the large head)... but all in all a happy and special day!
Monday, 29 October 2012
Saturday, 27 October 2012
Roll on the fun – Hello Kitty Tri-Skates
What you need for roller fun...
A sense of adventure, no fear and a need for speed...
Check!! My daughter always wants to go on every ride at the fair, and is the child in the supermarket shouting "faster mummy, faster" while I puff round with the trolley. These are perfect for her.
Just a little bit of balance...
We are slightly lacking in this department – one of my little ones favourite games being 'let's fall over'. So naturally I had to wonder if the skates are the best idea?! I say you only need a little balance as they are really very sturdy and balanced themselves. These Tri-Skates are recommended for ages 3+ so I guess you'll know when your little one is ready for them, we are holding hands at the moment but still having lots of fun.
3 wheels!
Tri-Skates as you might have guessed have 3 wheels but they look like your modern day inline skates. I had never seen nor heard of them before but they are very, very cool!!! I had no idea you could get such great looking skates for this age group. They absolutely look the real deal. They work a bit like stabilisers, as your child gets used the skating you can transform them into inline skates which is a great idea.
Check!! My daughter always wants to go on every ride at the fair, and is the child in the supermarket shouting "faster mummy, faster" while I puff round with the trolley. These are perfect for her.
We are slightly lacking in this department – one of my little ones favourite games being 'let's fall over'. So naturally I had to wonder if the skates are the best idea?! I say you only need a little balance as they are really very sturdy and balanced themselves. These Tri-Skates are recommended for ages 3+ so I guess you'll know when your little one is ready for them, we are holding hands at the moment but still having lots of fun.
Tri-Skates as you might have guessed have 3 wheels but they look like your modern day inline skates. I had never seen nor heard of them before but they are very, very cool!!! I had no idea you could get such great looking skates for this age group. They absolutely look the real deal. They work a bit like stabilisers, as your child gets used the skating you can transform them into inline skates which is a great idea.
My daughter has lots of older cousins she looks up to so these are perfect for making her feel like she has the real deal and is rolling with the big girls! They are comfy, easily adjustable and sturdy and look really good.
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| Disco wheels! |
I still remember my first pair of roller skates (blue velvet with a rainbow in the side), hopefully these will be one to remember too. They are for foot sizes 5-8 which is quite a good range but a bit of a shame for us as at just approaching 3 my daughter is already a size 8 (taking after her mummy) so they may not last her as long as I would have hoped. I don't think there are any other size option but they fit really well now and she will enjoy them while it lasts!
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| You can transform the wheels to create 2 wheeled inline skates! |
They make such a great, special Christmas gift – I love Christmas pressies that you all get to play together with over the holiday season and these zoom into that category. I think this winter we are going to be out on the street, finding our wheels and having lots of fun!
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Pick it up!
This weeks gallery theme is just perfect for us! My little girl absolutely loves books and everyone knows it. She has loved them from a young age, my husband and I were shocked when we spotted her still only one reciting back to herself 'going on a bear hunt'. It's funny as she would never do that now, instead when she pretends to read books now she makes up her own stories which actually is even more amazing! I love hearing her imagination at work.
When it comes to my daughter - when you get that worrying silence and you wonder off to see what mischief is occurring - 9 times out of 10 she is just sat with a pile of books. She goes into her own world and is completely engrossed.
Word of warning... never start a book with her and don't finish it . This will lead to lots of tears. Also don't expect her to move, answer you or hurry out the door while she is pretending to read. It is much easier to let her carry on and just lift her up and put her somewhere else. She won't even notice.
Hence this photo from our holiday to Loch Lommond, she had been happily 'reading' on the bench... so rather than attempt to remove the book - up and off she goes and everyone is happy!!
This is our entry into this weeks gallery , head over to the sticky fingers blog and check out the others.
When it comes to my daughter - when you get that worrying silence and you wonder off to see what mischief is occurring - 9 times out of 10 she is just sat with a pile of books. She goes into her own world and is completely engrossed.
Word of warning... never start a book with her and don't finish it . This will lead to lots of tears. Also don't expect her to move, answer you or hurry out the door while she is pretending to read. It is much easier to let her carry on and just lift her up and put her somewhere else. She won't even notice.
Hence this photo from our holiday to Loch Lommond, she had been happily 'reading' on the bench... so rather than attempt to remove the book - up and off she goes and everyone is happy!!
This is our entry into this weeks gallery , head over to the sticky fingers blog and check out the others.
Monday, 22 October 2012
Scout My Own LapPup Review
Meet Scout – the LapPup (yes a genius name indeed)! This is a great little toy with plenty of fun engaging features. We already love Scout as we have a funny, cuddly, singing version of him and so were pleased to try out his very own laptop (or LapPup).
My daughter just loves having the perfect opportunity to copy me and daddy and say "I'm just going on my computer", she has been in her element testing out the LapPup. Scout is really lovely for younger children who enjoy the lights, all the sounds, and the easy to push buttons. He is nice and lightweight and easy for little hands to grab onto. When you give him a shake he also makes a good rattling noise. As children get older they can learn from the shapes and the colours as they interact with the toy in different ways.
My daughter loved the songs he played and have fun dancing around to them. Our favourite feature however had to be that when you close the lid Scout plays peekaboo with you, every little ones favourite game! A lovely little toy in my opinion and great choice if you are stuck for present ideas for curious little ones.
We are passing him on to our 9 month old friend who found the lap-pup lots of fun and very engaging.
You'll be surprised my almost 3 year old gave it up when you watch the video and see how much fun she was having testing it out!
My daughter just loves having the perfect opportunity to copy me and daddy and say "I'm just going on my computer", she has been in her element testing out the LapPup. Scout is really lovely for younger children who enjoy the lights, all the sounds, and the easy to push buttons. He is nice and lightweight and easy for little hands to grab onto. When you give him a shake he also makes a good rattling noise. As children get older they can learn from the shapes and the colours as they interact with the toy in different ways.
My daughter loved the songs he played and have fun dancing around to them. Our favourite feature however had to be that when you close the lid Scout plays peekaboo with you, every little ones favourite game! A lovely little toy in my opinion and great choice if you are stuck for present ideas for curious little ones.
We are passing him on to our 9 month old friend who found the lap-pup lots of fun and very engaging.
You'll be surprised my almost 3 year old gave it up when you watch the video and see how much fun she was having testing it out!
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