Doctors and cars

The doctor said I'm between 8 - 10 weeks. So our baby is roughly the size of a monkey nut! It's nice to have it confirmed. We will have the first scan after Christmas.

I've been trying to convince Harry to get a new car today. One that's sturdy and with a good window view for baby. He wants a Toyota Prius, I'd like a VW Toureg. It's so strange actually putting things into place for our new addition.

I'm starting to feel nauseous in the afternoons, especially when I'm hungry. Things are starting to happen! I can't wait to tell people, especially my family. They will all be over the moon and very supportive. It'll be the best Christmas present ever!

Work is going well at the moment. I suppose that is something I'm a little bit anxious over. I LOVE what I do - both presenting and teaching yoga. I'd like to think it's something I can still do with a baby. Obviously family comes first but I am pretty sure I can work from time to time. And whilst I'm pregnant, as long as I look after myself, I'd like to carry on doing bits that I enjoy.

Talking of yoga, I'm still practising at home. It is fabulous. I feel so energised once I've done the series. It's gonna be my saviour as I get bigger, I know it will.

Another overnight shift

It's so frustrating that I can't really enjoy the moment because I'm worrying about working all night. It's 2.26 am and I'm on air until 8 am! It's really tiring and I just feel a bit floaty during the day. However, I only have one more to do on Wednesday morning and that's it.

We went food shopping today and I wanted to buy organic everything. I'm very conscious that whatever I put into my body, my baby eats as well. I did some yoga earlier too which was lovely. I think I'll do quite a lot at home - again I am so grateful that I understand the postures enough to teach myself. The pregnancy postures are wonderful and will keep me strong.

Mum gave us a baby book today - all about pregnancy and birth. Harry was reading it in the bath and yelled down to tell me that by now, our baby's head and legs are growing and its heart is beating! We're going to the doctors tomorrow to see if we can find out exactly how far gone I am. The nurse estimated it at 5 weeks but wasn't sure.

The beginning

Tuesday 24th November 2009, 09:00... "Mum, it's positive...yes, I'm sure."

This moment will be remembered forever. This week has been the most surreal of both Harry's and my life so far. We're actually having a baby Ellis. I've had to do a couple of overnight radio shows which has meant I've had no choice but to procrastinate for hours. I'm exhausted and cannot wait until I finish my final graveyard shift. Then I can concentrate on being totally healthy.

I feel pregnant but I don't look it. I have this fluttery feeling inside. And everywhere I turn, there's a baby reference. Mum calls it 'filtering'. The nice thing now is that we are VERY excited. I have no idea why our baby wanted to happen now but that's life and we must be grateful for our blessings.

So there's a lot to do in the next 9 months. We have to turn our study into the nursery, clear out the house to make more space and get married! The lovely thing is we can now have the 'intimate' wedding that we've always wanted without any explanation. No big expense, just a meaningful ceremony and a lovely dinner with family and friends.

I look back on the past year and smile. It's been incredible...Bikram Teacher Training, my presenting career, getting engaged, Daniel getting married, Joey's wedding, Nanny getting better, Harry on tour with the British Lions, Mum finding her new love, Dad having another baby and to round it off...I'm pregnant! Thank you Universe.