Baby number 2!

I am so excited that we are expecting again. I really did not expect to be pregnant as quick because it took a year to concieve Sofia, so it was a plesant suprise. We decided from her first birthday we would see what happened if i got pregnant we would be happy but if not we wouldnt stress ourselves like last time.

We wanted our kids to be 2 years apart so it was nice that the new baby is due 1 week after Sofias second birthday, we literally couldnt have timed it better.

The baby is due November 16th so i will have 2 November babys.

I dont feel nervous this time around for when the baby comes, we have done this once before and i still remember everything for a newborn since it wasnt that long ago. I feel confident this time and i know not to worry over everything like i did with Sofia.

I am opting for an epidural this time around i had a very traumatic birth with Sofia and i feel so anxious even when i think about it. I felt like i didnt get the experience i was hoping for doing it all natural and i homestly regret it because i was too exhausted after to care for her. I know i can do it without drugs but if ive learnt anything its that you dont have to prove anything to anyone. As long as the baby and i are safe that is my plan.

We are finding out the babys gender in 4 weeks and i really cant wait. We are both convinced its a boy but we dont mind either way. We had the gender scan with Sofia in Dublin and we found it amazing there so we will be going to the same place again. We have our names picked out finally but we wont be telling till we know the gender.

14 week bump!

Sofia's 18 month update!

My little baby is 18 months, what the hell!
Shes a proper toddler and so advanced for her age im amazed by how fast she learns something just by being shown once. She has a very cheeky personality and certainly loves the attention.

Potty training!
Very early i know but Sofia has shown a big interest she knows what a potty is and to sit on it. She understands wee wees and will go into the toilet as soon as you say it. For now we are just easing her into it and praising her when she sits down. She almost had her first wee yesterday but didn't make it in time and she was so upset but we assured her it was ok. I am wishfully hoping she is day trained by 2 but im just going to let her do it in her own time.

Chatterbox!
Sofia never stops talking and mumbling away she can say lots of words and put 2 or three together at a time. She knows our close family all by names and can decipher between everyone. She is constantly learning new words and understands everything we say to her. It can be a good and a bad thing because she has just learnt how to say no!

Playschool!
A month ago we had strongly considered taking her out of creche but within a few weeks she has taken to it so well and shes a better child for it. She was very socially shy and wouldn't go to anyone but family and we were getting a bit worried. We didn't want her to grow up that way so we decided as young as she was it was better to put her in now a few days then have her crying going to school later on. As soon as we get there she runs straight in and plays with all her friends and she loves her 2 teachers they are great with her and have really brought her out of her shell.

Milestones!

• She has started potty training.
• she loves Minnie mouse and playing piano.
• she sleeps from 7 till 7 on a good night.
• she only has 1 bottle before bed now.
• she fits into nearly all her size 2-3 clothes
• her shoe size is a 5, she has big feet like her mama.
• her favourite food is carrots and fish.
• she is very affectionate and also very hyper.
• she had her first holiday to England this month.
• she is a complete tomboy.
• she is going to be a big sister this year 😊