After just over 3 weeks in Australia, I have finally returned to Japan for the remainder of my pregnancy. It was particularly hard and emotionally upsetting leaving my loved ones this time round, but it's time to settle down, get organised, and rest. I am so grateful to those special people that took the time out of their busy lives to see me, and thank-you to Mum and Dad, who treated me to a beautiful going away lunch with family and close friends, where myself and our baby girl were truly spoilt.
After a helter skelter type of September and October, it's wonderful to have our little family of three back together again. I've been rushing around like a mad woman, often forgetting I'm pregnant, and then wondering why I'm so sore and exhausted by early evening. Not to even mention all the international travelling with a 14 kilogram, and incredibly active, 17 month old. How different it is to the first time round, where I was so careful and so gentle on my body. That, plus all the climbing and jumping Billy does all over me, it will be a miracle if she arrives in one piece. All preparation for her life with an older brother though, I suppose!
Here are some pictures, taken this morning, at 26 weeks. I think my belly has grown a fair bit over the past few weeks. Hopefully it's mostly baby, and not all the good old Aussie junk food I indulged in!
Speaking of food, I've got the biggest sweet tooth this time round, and almond croissants are all I can think about!! You must admit they look pretty good. Dean & Deluca make the best ones so a trip to Roppongi Hills may have to be on the cards this week! With an espresso... ahh, pregnancy heaven.
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