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Sunday, 13 August 2017

Baby #2 - 4D Scan

This is probably my last pregnancy and have decided to do all things from 4D scan, maternity shoot and even a baby shower. None of which I done when pregnant with Corey 7 years ago. Didn't really bother me back then as they just weren't really a thing but now as you may know are absolutely huge.

In my opinion I think 4D scans look a bit freaky and I have a feeling I am not the only one who thinks so too. However, I really wanted Corey to come along to a scan to see his little brother as children aren't allowed at my local hospital. My mum even came along with us this time as she has never been to a scan of mine with Corey and this bump so far.

I headed over to Humpty Bumpty near Milton Keynes, where I had my early gender scan which you can see here. If you are local to the area then I really highly recommend them. It is a beautiful place - very calm, relaxing and extremely friendly staff. They even have a play area in the scan room for younger children who may get bored as well as a big sofa for the family who come along!

Despite Corey being a right pain in the bum and just talking non-stop getting on my nerves. As well as a baby who at first didn't want to play ball. It was really good in the end!

I had a normal growth scan at the hospital only a few days before this 4D scan which revealed I am growing a chubby giant this time round. All I can say is that I am a bit glad I won't be having a natural birth.

We did get a lot of pictures from the scan on a USB but I have decided to just share my favourite three. So have a look and then find out why I love each one..

In this little beauty is a lovely little smile from my boy. This moment was truly magical when on the big screen as Corey was just so over the moon with excitement to see his little brother smiling.

I mentioned above that he is a giant right? Well the whole time he had this gigantic foot of his kicking himself in the face. Not sure whether to be worried or proud that he is that flexible?!

The sonographer pointed out how you can tell he is a little chub by the indents under his eyes which show he has chubby cheeks. This picture really shows that chubbiness!

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Although I wasn't a fan of these 4D scans to start off with. After having one I am totally in love. It was truly amazing and to share this moment with Corey and my mum made it even better. To see the little human that is growing inside my bump. To see the little smile, chubby cheeks and big foot. Just makes me all the more excited to meet this little bundle of join very soon.

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant then I highly recommend you get booking in for one of these 4D scans even if like me you did think were a little freaky. You will soon change your mind!

I would love to know what your opinion on 4D scans are?!

Sunday, 25 June 2017

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - Sunset Safari Event

Well the lovely ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - in Dunstable sort of near my area held a big event on Saturday 24th June. A 'Sunset Safari' where it was open from 6-10pm for us to have a look around and they had some extra special bits going on too. As well as the usual talks and feeds - there was also food stands, live music, face painting, train & truck tours, stilt walkers and more. Entrance for this only cost £21 something when pre-booked. So a couple of my friends and I immediately booked tickets. I was so gutted I couldn't take Corey but he was at his dads and I think frankly it might of been just too tiring and late for him anyways.

Luckily the weather was pretty decent. I was a little worried after the heat wave this week but there was such a lovely cool breeze which was so needed. All the animals were out and not hiding for a change. Is it just me or not but every time I visit a zoo the animals are hiding?!

One thing I was not really disappointed with but was a bit of a shame. They were doing a walk where people could follow the Elephants. But they quickly had to be cornered off due to massive amounts of people which was just a bit too much for them to handle unfortunately. So instead everyone crowded around. It wasn't very well planned. Although the elephants done great and looked amazing - I couldn't help but feel sorry for them.

But being almost 25 weeks pregnant and suffering with SPD (like bad hips unable to walk much)! Well lets just say as I am typing this up the next day to get posted, I am actually bed bound from the pain of walking so much. It isn't very nice at all but the evening was worth it.

So over all I had an amazing time with my friends and I am really glad I took my little camera to take some pictures that I am very proud of so just had to share. They did have a finale of 'fire and glow' which I am so gutted I missed but we couldn't get there in time so instead headed to the gift shop and purchased some rather cute goodies.

Enough of my rambling for now, lets get stuck into the overload of pictures..

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - Event - Sunset Safari

Another great aspect about ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is that it looks onto Dunstable Downs, which I never realised how beautiful it is until now especially when the sun was setting..

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - Dunstable Downs Views

So there you have it :) I hope they plan to do more nights like this in the future. Did you attend or would you if they done another?

Do you love zoos as much as me? I love a visit and try to go at least once a year. I can't wait to take Corey again but next time with our new little addition to our family too :) I really want to do ZSL London Zoo again as has been few years now and want to see if can compete to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

But they do have two Silent Cinema nights coming at the end of August playing Jumanji and Lion King. I think I might have to book along with Corey. Check it out here.