Off we go again!

6th Dec 2014

This weekend we have found out we are expecting Doherty baby number 2. 

While it’s a bit of a shock and very much sooner than expected, the man above clearly had other plans for us, I am starting this week happy and excited about the next few months and years to come.  If not in absolute denial of sleepless nights and juggling 2 under 2!

Another one of these!

 At the moment we shall concentrate on Christmas with James and all the excitement and ripped paper that it brings as well as some quality time with family, especially as Ali returns to the UK in 11 days.  Not that I’ve been counting down since the summer...

It is strange to think that something that is about the size of one of James’ fingernails at the moment can already have had such an effect on mine and Pip’s outlook.

Already we have briefly discussed cots and car seats and childcare – the practical things that pop up now we have had a baby.  Last time it was names and room decoration and other more romantic thoughts!

Pip said this weekend that he was looking forward to seeing James as a big brother, it was a very touching thought but not something I’ve gotten my head around yet.

Pregnant – yes, a new baby – yes, getting maternity clothes and newborn things out the attic when we put the xmas decs back up in Jan - yes.  Anything further than that is beyond me at the moment, I’m pretty sure planning for Christmas is the main distraction…

Christmas last year

 I plan to revive The Babycake Tales for this pregnancy but I cannot promise as many home bakes and I’m pretty sure I’ll run out of size comparisons very quickly.  I may simply refer to food generally, possibly baby rice cakes (revolting) or jelly molds (yum!) – 2 current favourites  of James.

So here we go, pregnancy number 2.  Here’s to a fun journey!