Ruby is 8 weeks old now and growing by the day. She had her postnatal check on tuesday and is tipping the scales (quite literally) at 12lb 5oz and is 57cm long. So in 8 weeks she has gained 4lb 2oz and grown 7 cm, what are they putting in the formula i ask myself. With her little chubby cheeks she is pretty damn cute though and all the receptionists at the doctors were all fussing over her although she wasnt all that impressed by them. But she was even less impressed by her first lot of vaccinations, i'm sure the whole of stoke on trent must have heard her scream. And we have got to go through it all again in 4 weeks times, something to look forward to.
We went buggy shopping last night. Ruby has been using the buggy we bought for her sister as it has the whole travel system thing going on but i decided the buggy is just too big and clumsy and a nightmare to get on and off buses and when we fold it in the back of the car it takes up half the boot space which is quite an achievement as we have an estate. We went to mothercare 'just to have a look' who would have thought it was so difficult to choose a buggy. There is so much to consider whether you want 'compact telescopic fold' or a 'lightweight flat fold chassis' and whether you need 'four way suspension' or just 'air-filled back tyres for greater suspension' not to mention '360 degree monofork front swivel wheel and disc brake' (what the hell is that!!!) you can even get one with a built in docking station for an ipod so you can play nursery rhymes to your baby while out and about. Then of course there is which colour to choose sulphur or pistachio, indian spice or strawberry. I just wanted a buggy that looks half decent and that ruby can sit in! we ended up leaving with a loola which has all round suspension, handle mounted lock to switch between fixed or swivel wheels and lightweight aluminium frame, they were sold out of pearly grey so we went for sport red. Most importantly we didnt need to take out a second mortgage to afford it . And after all that was Ruby impressed by our choice? I dont think she even noticed that she wasnt in her usual buggy that's gratitude for you.
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Blimey Pepples-ricicle - can't believe what's involved with buying a buggy! It sounds like it might have been easier to buy a car!
Hi ya!
u ok? I'm 28 weeks pregnancy now, he is kicking a lot and I've got a backache sometimes! won't be long till September!
Hope u r ok!
good luck 4 everything!
Garfield
Hi Pebbles-ricicle-
I've been meaning to comment on your blogs for some time now. I'm sorry it has taken this long.
When it comes to talking about babies, I'm not really sure what to say.
But here goes anyway. I know how our children must be cherished. It is obvious that this is a magical time for you. That's why I think it is great that you blog regular updates on her progress. It shows what a caring parent you are. Much respect to you.
I know the importance of the early years with our children. The bonding process is so vital in the child's and ourselves wellbeing.
My little boy was taken away from me by his Mother. How I miss not being a part of his life for some of those vital early years.
So Pebbles-ricicle, I say to you. I wish Ruby, yourself and all that love her, much happiness and much contentment.
Heck, the Kaiser Chiefs even sang a song about her: "Ruby, Ruby,Ruby, Ruby...
Warm wishes adanac67.
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