Preggers book I have, which I linked to previously but can't remember name of, suggested taking at least 4 weeks off before due date is best if possible because putting feet up, increasing blood flow and just aclimatising to next step is worthwhile. Interesting because everyone seems very focused on work until you drop (everyone meaning most people, employers and books etc) which sounds contrary when you think on it.
Em - ski fancy dress how about goggles and a wooly hat? Or if you have one of those furry hats, an all in black outfit, big boots (snow, furry, uggs), the furry hat, gloves and two ski poles (obv sticks of any description would do)?
We're back from a "quick" sat am sort out sofa, get lights, try to find friend who had her baby recently a stocking trip. Nowhere had stockings. Nowhere. Am now sipping tea on sofa, trying to resist urge to nap and MrM is snoozing. Need to go to Sainsburys, sort out dinner, buy some more wrapping paper, wrap gifts and start on this proposal that I must finish by end of tomorrow. Then I also need to pack.
Research today has uncovered that whilst I am indeed suffering delicious cold at present, much of the sniffles I have had hitherto have been rhinitis rather than a cold. Prevention - nada. Cure - nada. But post birth it'll go away. Great. Apparently 30% of pregnant women suffer from it. Would have been nice if MW or Consultant had suggested this previously. Ah well.
Cat has just snuck (leapt claws out) on to my shoulder, so my attempts to remain cat hair free have been foiled. Blast. Purring is v v loud. I think Socs will recognise purring more than any other noise once born.
Weather here also vile.