I have reached the point of having the word 'very' put in front of pregnant and this brings its own set of things to address. Hospital bags, crazy nesting moments and elbows or knees sticking out of my belly at random times. It means more appointments with doctors, slowing down and finally finishing work for a bit of a break.
It also brings about the inevitable baby shower question. I have had some lovely friends offer to organise one for me, so I can just turn up and not have to lift a finger, but I just can't do it. It's not me. I feel I have to explain why instead of people assuming I'm just bah humbug about the situation.
I understand it is tradition in Australia, but back in Scotland it's considered bad luck to celebrate before the baby arrives and I can't get my head round that old superstition which has been drummed into me from a young age. Add to that I'm not drinking (obviously), the GD has me on a very restricted diet and if a party doesn't have some booze, or at the very least cake for me to enjoy, it's not a party as far as I'm concerned. It's more of a strange form of torture that I'm supposed to get excited about!
So where does that leave me? I think we will break from the normal Aussie tradition and have a Meet the Bean afternoon after my parents head back to Scotland after their visit. That way everyone gets to meet the baby, TBM can be there too and I can enjoy some cake (fingers crossed the GD disappears with the placenta!).
Did you have a baby shower or go for something different? Would love to hear what worked for you and your family.