13th September

Finished my first bottle of Raspberry Leaf tablets which are supposed to make the second stage of labour quicker. Hopefully I won't need too many of the second bottle! Also watch the Man United Liverpool match. James was convinced that we would lose but we actually won 2-1. Finally we went for a walk along the Mill Lane as it might be the last weekend alone. Here's hoping.

12th September

I'm not the most patient person at waiting for events or things that I want. I normally plan to save up for things but cave in and buy them first and save the money later (at least 1/3 of my new camera falls into this catergory). So this late stage of pregnancy is a challenge for me. I think that part of it is the fact that I am so excited to meet this little person and the fact that I have to return to work on April 20th so every day that passes means one less day with him/ her. Fortunately my Mum and Dad came to visit today which cheered me up and gave me something else to do. Thankyou!

11th September

Finally the nursery is finished. Now all we need is a little pumpkin to live there, hopefully within the next ten days because I'm getting far too impatient and excited to meet him/ her. Enjoy the copious amounts of pictures!

10th September

Another day passes. I am enjoying the time to craft and watch what I want on the TV but I still know that I am waiting for something better to happen. Today my new book finally arrived which filled up some of the time. We also got our weekly delivery of fruit and vegetables from Riverford. It all looks delicious.

9th September

Finding myself falling into a little bit of a routine whilst James is gone. I normally go back to bed after he has left. Use the computer for a little while to check my emails. Do some crafts and watch "Without a Trace". Check my prompt for Shimelle's class and check James' email. Wait for his call at 12pm. Eat my lunch (apple, cheese, bread, raisins and milk - I used to hate milk!). Watch two episodes of Desperates Housewives. Do some chores. Watch two episodes of "Bringing Home Baby" as research. Watch Frost and have a cup of tea when James gets home from work. It's all very pleasant but I can't wait for Pumpkin to get here. I have a feeling that Pumpkin might be late so this could be my routine for a few more weeks yet.

8th September

Today's exciting trip involved visiting the new Tescos in Cullompton. I was able to quickly snap a quick photo - people must think that I am mad, but I was able to purchase the ingrediants needed to made some mars bars cakes - which I think need a little more practise! I was also able to snap a few pictures of the Mill Lane.

7th September

Cooked (well James did) lunch for Pat and Tim. Bought a dessert for the first time that I can remember which wasn't ice-cream. Spent part of the evening trying to photograph the moon. I kid you not when I say that I deleted 17 pictures that were fuzzy or just appalling. Need to keep working how to use the new camera. Made my first Christmas card. Not sure how much time I will have over the next few weeks.