busy week

well its been a busy week with daughter number one's birthday. We took her to the fireworks display in Ponty on Sunday night, then she had her own little tea party with a fireworks display on Monday. Not really sure who enjoyed themselves more - Mia or Huw!! We had Mia's parent's evening tuesday night which was lovely. Mia had a glowing report as per usual, and was told what a delightful young lady she is, which is always nice to hear. On Wednesday, the much anticipated uncle Gaz birthday present arrived, which is always one of the best ones. Mia ripped it open to discover the Dance game for the kinect, which we've all been sujected to since wednesday - thanks Gaz! although it is worth not watching what we want just to see Huw doing some Shakira moves!!
The baby is growing well and i seem to have exploded!! i even have a bum! as my mum keeps reminding me - cheers! got on the scales this week which was a bad, bad move as i've put on a whopping 9lbs since this pregnancy started. Huw told me its the baby, however, she only weighs a pound so we cant really blame her, his next argument was water retention - im going with this!!!! Annoyed with the weight thing i vowed to return to the gym properly, no more splashing around in the pool and relaxing in the jacuzzi - hello treadmill!! so got up this morning and dropped the car off for its MOT before heading to the gym. it didnt really go as well as i expected as i had a stitch after 8 minutes walking on the treadmilll and thought i was going to die on the crosstrainer even though it was only on the second setting! never mind, i do enjoy swimming!!!
wel its fair to say that i'm definitely looking pregnant as strangers, work colleagues etc are starting to walk up and touch my bump, which can be a little unnerving at times. what is it that people feel they can touch you? family members yes, joe blogs from down the street?? GET OFF!!!!!

                                                                         23 weeks