I'm feeling hungry pretty much all the time. I don't remember this from my other three pregnancies but maybe it is more important to ensure that all nutrients are freely available to the fetus now that I'm over 40. I trust my body and eat anything beanie baby fancies. I also work out so I'm hoping not to turn into a total blimp. The gym has never felt this much fun before for some unknown reason...
When is too soon to start thinking of names? I can't help it. I'm already thinking of names. Initially, I wanted to go for something really 'out there' like Quasar for a boy or Nebula for a girl... but with more thought as well as input from friends and family I'm leaning towards slightly more traditional names.
Adam Quinnlan for a boy... maybe... And an 'N' name for a girl... maybe Nereida (thanks Catti) or Neytiri. My youngest daughter wants it to be Kathy if it's a girl. She's obsessed with Wuthering Heights. But like I said on a FB thread, nothing is settled until I have met and greeted the baby. My other three only have two names so in the name (no pun intended) of fairness we should give beanie two names as well.
I'm finding it difficult to focus and I'm finding that sometimes when I listen to long strings of information they get all jumbled up in my mind. I feel stupid, simply put. But it's all good. Having a sharp mind wouldn't do me any favours when the baby arrives. I might as well prepare for living in a milky fog while breastfeeding, which I intend to be doing for a minimum of six months.
To be perfectly honest, I quite enjoy slowing down... A slower mind makes everything slower. Patience seems easier to come by too. I'm not saying I don't get hormonal. Ask my partner. But I'm mostly a happy bunny. Oh, and please ignore any typos - I certainly intend to do so.
Tomorrow's Halloween. I'll be celebrating Samhain, the Pagan New Year. I plan on honouring the Crone Goddesses Hekate and Hel. Bright Samhain Blessings to all my Pagan friends and Happy Halloween to everyone else!
