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Less than two weeks to go until the baby's due date, and I'm taking a short break from blogging. It's so I can concentrate on the essential stuff - like lying here on the sofa, knitting teddy bears, going through Beanie's wardrobe to sort out clothes for the new baby, working on my husband to persuade him of my choice of baby names, drinking tea and annoying friends at work by phoning up for long chats. The outside world has become a scary and exotic place, since I'm more or less house-bound these days. Even a trip to the end of the road has become quite an undertaking. Husband gets worried if I suggest going out on my own, after I collapsed outside our local library last week and had to be rescued by Beanie's granny, who scooped me up in a taxi to take me home. Then I ended up in hospital on a drip a few days ago, where the medics advised rest. So, I'm trying to scale back commitments wherever I can. Blogging's become a bit of an addiction, so it'll probably do me good anyway to take a break for a while. It's not for ever; I plan on being back in the autumn, when things should be getting back to normal. Any other new or expectant mums reading this, best of luck to you all. I'll be thinking of you. And I'll ask my husband to post about developments with me and our baby as and when they happen.

Posted 27 June 2008 15:58

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Comments

Louise said:

Although I completely understand your reasons for taking a break... I am really going to miss you! Although I don't always write a comment, I read it regularly and always find it so interesting and entertaining.



Massive good luck with the birth of your baby and I hope everything goes wonderfully well for you.



I look forward to reading all about it soon!

Take Care

Louise and Anna xx

Posted 27 June 2008 18:46

pierre l said:

Best of luck. We'll miss you.

Posted 27 June 2008 19:35

21st Century Mummy said:

Ditto...good luck Helen. Hope all goes well. I look forward to all your news. xxx

Posted 28 June 2008 16:44

Juliet said:

Good luck!! Do ask [tell!] your husband to post news (time, weight, mother and baby doing well, etc, etc) asap after the birth! All you readers will be rooting for you and looking forward to your return to the blogosphere when you feel ready. xx

Posted 28 June 2008 21:14

DownToEarthMother said:

Ditto! Good luck and look forward to reading all about it when everyone is good and ready. xxx

Posted 29 June 2008 13:21

Expat Mum said:

OOh, how exciting. Just remember - routine, routine, routine, they love it. When I had my second, I didn't miss a beat because he just had to fit into my schedule with the 2 year old. As a result he ate, slept and pooped like a good 'un and was a really good baby. The toddler years, well....let's just say boys and girls are different.

Good luck and enjoy the baby.

Posted 30 June 2008 04:34

bushra said:

oooh, look after yourself! i expect you will need all the energy you can get once Beanie part 2 arrives. good luck, i hope the birth goes well x x

Posted 30 June 2008 09:11

Helen said:

Thanks, everyone. It's been great reading all your kind comments.

Posted 30 June 2008 17:03

potty mummy said:

The very very best of luck Helen. Will be thinking of you - and wondering...

Posted 30 June 2008 20:47

Joyfulgirl said:

You need this rest now - well done for taking it - and huge good luck for the weeks ahead. Thanks for all the wonderful posts in the past - your voice has been a real comfort and joy.

Posted 01 July 2008 09:06

EdinburghMum said:

Good luck from another Edinburgh mum (newest baby 5 weeks old).



We've not met but I read regularly - and had my fingers crossed for you since the Kings theatre.

Posted 01 July 2008 11:22

beta mum said:

It's such a wonderful moment - meeting a new little person. And then watching as they join the family.

Enjoy it - as much as the exhaustion allows.

Posted 01 July 2008 21:53

iota said:

We'll all be waiting for news, so tell Va-vay to do his duty (even if it means spending a bit less time with his favourite bins) and do a post or two. Perhaps a photo as well?



All the best, Helen.

Posted 03 July 2008 17:39

Helen said:

Thanks for these kind comments. It's made me happy reading and re-reading them.

Posted 06 July 2008 01:00

mae said:

hi there ! just discovered your blog - great stuff! just starting out myself...blogging-wise. Have been a mum a bit longer - have a 15 year old girl and 9 yr old boy...take it easy, and enjoy the next few precious weeks. Wonderful to see your child fall in love with the baby - magical!

Posted 07 July 2008 23:40

Trish said:

Hi Instructed by eldest daughter V (fidra) to read your blog laughed ++ done many a waterbirth but remember that you cannot have an epidural in the pool. So chill and relax and in a week or so all will be a wonderful blur and you will enjoy BF all night and feeling exhausted !!!

Take care Trish

Posted 10 July 2008 18:55

Hadriana said:

Hi and Good Luck with the impending new one! I hope it all went well (just looked at the date of your posting and the calendar)...How come you have said you will do the Edinburgh Book Festival? That's only 4 weeks away...you are brave! Have got my ticket and hope to be there. Enjoy these wonderful first few days and weeks with the little one. They are exhausting but worth it!

Posted 16 July 2008 16:55

Omega Mum said:

Best of luck. Sorry haven't been around much myself. Will be looking forward to hearing all the news.

Posted 26 July 2008 15:24

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