I think I'm going into LABOUR!!!!

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I think I’M GOING INTO LABOUR! Yes, since six o clock yesterday evening I started having contractions every hour and it stayed at that frequency until a few hours ago where they have become a lot more frequent and a lot more STRONGER!

At the moment there about twenty minutes apart and I’m really hoping this is the real deal because I don’t want to wait any longer. Pain-wise I prefer these contractions than the pain I’ve been feeling throughout this pregnancy. I know most of you reading this will be probably thinking “what the hell, she prefers contractions over…” But yes, compared to the Sciatica, SPD, Joint Hypermobility Syndrome, Musculoskeletal Pain and the other entire problem I prefer labour contractions!

Anyway, I’m going to go as staying in one position is not possible at the moment and typing is quite hard. So, hopefully the next time you hear from me will be when my unborn sprog is born.

Until next time,

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Making Aqiqah Preparations

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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been trying to slowly prepare for my soon to arrive sprog’s Aqiqah. But today I’ve spent the day trying to do as much as I can before my little sprog arrives.

:: Making Unborn Sprog's Aqiqah Plans ::

An Aqiqah is Islamic ceremony which celebrates the birth of a child through sacrificing animal/animals. How many animals depend on the sex of the child, its one animal for a girl and two for a boy. In countries where Islam is the predominant religion, the sacrifice can be made by the father himself or a member of the child’s family. However, as that is not allowed in the UK, there are specialised halal butchers that can take care of the sacrifice for a cost. The Aqiqah is recommended to take place on the seventh day after the child is born, if it’s not possible to take place on the seventh then it should take place on the 14^th day and if the 14^th day is not suitable then the 21^st day is recommended. What is done with the meat from the animal is up to the parents/family of the child, for instance it can be shared out amongst the poor, friends and family or it can be used to have a celebratory dinner on the day of the Aqiqah.

I’m hoping to have the Aqiqah on the seventh day if everything goes well with the birth and my plan is to have a small gathering with close friends and family. For the gathering I’m planning on cooking a meal using the meat from the sacrificed animal alongside with other food. I also intend on shaving the baby’s head which is also a religious requirement but I would do it anyway to promote new hair growth.

:: Aqiqah Menu is sorted! ::

I want to have a themed party depending on the sex of my little monkey and planning for that has been very hard especially buying colour decorations, tableware etc. But I’ve tried to find one neutral colour for both of the sexes. Which is Blue, yes I know you’re probably thinking blue is predominantly a boy’s colour but I feel blue goes very well pink and white which is the theme if my unborn sprog is a girl and if it’s a boy then the theme colours will be blue and brown.

:: So far I've bought some small favor boxes, card stock for decorations, cupcake cases and striped straws ::

So for I haven’t been able to do much physical planning most of it has been mental or just making notes. I’ve managed to work out what food I’m going to prepare, I’ve made my party printables (banner, dessert table labels). I have bought little bits and bobs (as you can see in the picture above). I still need to make a guest list, plan the basic design of the Aqiqah cake and after the sprog arrives need to send out invites and do the SHOPPING!

So, that’s been my day. How has your been and what have you been up to?

Anyway, I'm going to eat dinner now so until next time,

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37th Week: Very Weak

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I know my 37^th Week Update is a few days overdue, but I’ve been poorly as usual and I haven’t been able do much rather than stay in bed over the last week. Anyway, here is a quick diary of my 37^th week which I’ve spent feeling very weak.

As I’ve already posted, the beginning of my 37^th week started off with me leaving the hospital last Sunday. After a horrible experience in the hospital I thought I might start feeling better once I got home but as I hit the next few days things just got worse! Over the week I started to feel really weak, I haven’t been able to sleep more than two-three hours a day due to chronic pain and my tummy just feels really big and heavy. I now also suffer from chronic, agonising, killing musculoskeletal pain (the list of words can just go on! The pain is on upper right-side of my back and it’s not constant but it attacks me a few times a day and when it does I feel no relief, nothing helps, and I can’t stay in one position for more than a second!

My 37^th week has been very emotional as well. Emotional due the pain I’ve been feeling. I’ve been finding it quite hard to control my tears and control feeling depressed about how I can’t do much. I do hope this doesn’t go on for any longer as I really don’t like feeling like this. I really want to enjoy the last few remaining days of my pregnancy.

My unborn sprog has been very, very, very active and at times so active that he/she has been causing me a lot of discomfort. My midwife has told me that everything seems to be perfect in regards to my unborn sprog’s heart-beat rate, the size of my tummy and the position of the little monkey!

So, that’s my 37^th week, how is/was your 37^th week and what did you get up to?

Until next time,

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