Only 4 Months to GO!!!

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Well, it’s been a bumpy ride to get though to week 22! With both Mum and Dad running into a few rough patches, however and fortunately we have weathered through a time that has inevitably made us both stronger.

Baby Update...
A week ago, I was fortunate again to get an emergency scan to how the lil' man is doing, to see if all the winters misfortune are stressing him out. The sonographer pointed out how well he was growing and moving around in there, yet again flashing his scrotum numerous times (definitely an Engels man!). Mama was a little worse for wear, but our little baby seems to get bigger and stronger every day, and nothing to really be concerned about!

Our son regularly lets me sleep through the night, without too much disturbance (another story through out the day) it almost feels like he is training for a marathon in there.

Bo, has been hired full time as a masseuse, gratefully always on hand... even trying to talk some sense to the baby, and try to give his mama a break from kicking!

We have started receiving baby clothes from family and friends, which is most appreciated. Bo and I are working through checklists, to make sure that we are prepared for the arrival of baby Engels. Hopefully, Bo & I will get started on the baby's room, a little paint, some blinds and a bit of storage re-organisation... should be good as gold!

We have a WELL ROUNDED tummy these days that only gets more noticeable each day - maternity shopping for me is on the cards. And the ever elusive photos (some have been taken) just not uploaded yet!

Oh... and we have a name!

Love to love you... Mum, Dad & Son.

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