Being a lovely, perfect day, and since Michael is off playing football, I decided to walk over to our peaceful, relaxing, private garden to lay in the sun (yes, like a big beached whale) and do something productive (yes read my trashy magazine). I unlocked the gate and found it full of people walking around. I thought, “Wow, everyone had the same idea!” and I settled into a nice grassy patch. Then more and more people came. Lots of French people for some reason… or at least a lot of …

I went to the doctor today for a regular appointment. I thought it was a  midwife appointment, but apparently I was wrong!!! My midwife appointment is in 1-2 weeks and they have to refer me from the doctor’s office to the midwife’s office. What a lot of chasing around. Anyway, I got to hear Baby’s heartbeat, which was very strong, and the doctor felt around to see his positioning. He has “nestled” down between my pelvic bones although he is still floating. Basically, this means he is floating along, upside …

A few days ago I started having what are called Braxton Hicks contractions. They are perfectly normal and common, and they don’t hurt at all – they are just the way your uterus trains for the big event. It is weird, though, my belly gets super tight and hard, and then Baby wakes up and starts kicking. I’m sure it doesn’t feel very good to be squeezed from every direction. Or maybe he is kicking with glee… hard to say.
I have my next midwife appointment on Thursday afternoon, but I …

After our unbelievabe waffle experience, we were feeling a bit parched and decided we really needed hot chocolate. It was a cloudy, drizzly day – perfect for warming up in a cozy room with something warm to drink. We found our way to a place called De Proverie. Joanne ordered a cappucino, and John, Michael, and I ordered hot chocolate. After a few minutes, the waitress brought me what looked like a big cup of pure, melted chocolate. I was half thrilled, and half dreading the fact that I was …

On Wednesday we went to Bruges, and I found waffle nirvana. Words cannot explain how good the waffle was. I almost don’t even want to attempt to describe it, but I will do my best. First of all, wipe out all concept of waffle from your mind…  these aren’t waffles like you get at your local breakfast place, and they are certainly not Eggos. And for those of you who have your own waffle iron… I’m sure your waffles are great and all, but…no. These doughy bits of heaven were …

We moved into our new 2 bedroom flat. Now you can all come visit!

Man the harpoons! Jen hit 24 weeks!

Baby kicks me all the time now! ALL the time. I actually really love it. Today, pretty much non stop from 8-10:30am it was kick, kick punch, stretch, kick, swing, swirl, kick. Michael is still not believing that I am pregnant – telling me that anyone who eats as much as I do is bound to gain a few pounds. He is also wondering what color the stork who delivers baby will be. Hopefully Baby gets my brains.

So with this article in mind I headed outside today. I walked throughout Hyde and Holland Park taking it all in. The weather has been nothing short of spectacular in London lately. It is 63 right now and there isn’t a cloud in the sky. Even I know this won’t last, so I decided to keep in spirit and blog from the great outdoors. If you read my last entry you’ll know my O2 Mobile Broadband thingy is slow. The good news is that it is just as slow out …

Dear High Speed Internets,
I miss you. Please come back. Without you I find myself exasperated, cursing your less quick relatives. I’m going crazy. I don’t like waiting for a minute while a site loads up. I like it better when I can open 80 things in new tabs and flip through them at any speed while streaming the latest tunes from Breakbeat or Pandora… Why hast thou forsaken me oh internets?
Anxiously Awaiting Your Return,

Michael
I now have an O2 mobile broadband USB thing and honestly, if I have to use this …