I can't wait to get this little bugger out of me!
I'm so excited, but at the same time I'm crapping myself because I know I'll leave everything to the last minute. The major stuff is pretty much taken care of, its just a case of having a big spring clean, clearing out the junk from the cupboards to make space for babies junk and re-aranging the bedroom. We've got all the big things such as the pram, moses basket, cot, high chair, travel cot, car seat etc. We've got loads of clothes for him, really gorgeous little things. We just need a changing mat, bath set, bedding and a new matress for the cot. Oh, and nappies! I've known from the begining that I'm definatly going to breast feed and the more I've learnt about it, the more important it is to me, so there wont be that massive hassle of fiddling with bottles and making up formula, although one of my aunties seems to think its imperative that I have a sterilizer 'for dummies and things'...I don't really want to use dummies, I think they look like some kind of alien breathing aparatus...but I'm sure they'll be days when they'll come in handy.
I've made a massive decission not to have any drugs during labour. I spent alot of time reading about all the different options and all the bad points seem to outway the good. They either seem to be not powerful enough to make much of a difference, or they make you feel detatched from the whole thing. I don't want to be detatched from it! Its an amazing thing, and its the only time I'm ever going to experience it, so I want to experience it fully.
I'm definatly not having anymore children after this. I know it sounds like a silly thing to say before my babies even born, but theres no way on earth I'd put my body through this again. Besides, because I've chosen to do this so young, it means they'll still be plenty of time to do the other things, like have a bit of a career, a wedding, travel a little. Despite popular belief, dreams don't just die and your life doesn't just stop because you've made a baby. Yeah, I'll except that its going to be tough, maybe hellish at times, but it'll also be amazing. In a way, I do wish we'd given ourselves more time to experience more together, but I know we're going to be together for a long long time, no matter what, and the rewards will taste so much sweeter after all the hard work and waiting to get there. It just takes a bit of effort and consistancy....which I'm not exactly known for, but these things seem to come naturally when you find the person you're meant to be with.
Anywho...
Oliver starts his graphic design work experience next week, I'm so proud of him. I just hope they'll give him a chance to do some proper work so he can show them what he can do. He's really talented... and I'm not just saying that because he's my partner. Infact, he's so good and enthusiastic about it that its made me want to pursue the same thing. I'm going to look at studying at home, doing some art courses in the evening maybe. Oliver thinks I'll be really good at it and he's always said he'd like it if I went back to college in a couple of years. We'll just have to see. I can't afford to make another wrong decission about my career because it wont just affect me anymore.
I'm being kicked in the ribs right now, so I'm going to go and eat lots and mess with my newly outie belly button!

bahaha kicked in the ribs eh? im sure he'll b hell on weels and kicking all sortsa things when he comes out, im glad to hear things are workin out for u, its wonderful., whats the babies name?

It's good to hear that you're excited for what's ahead.  What you've said is perfect... there's no better way to approach it.  If nothing else, the whole experience is worth an infinite amount of wisdom.  Early or not to have a baby, you'll be so much better for it, in the end.  Best of luck with everything!

I hope everything is going well with him :]
Best of wishes and best of luck.
I'm sure you'll be a fantastic mother!