midwife's muse

Fat feet and frills

Daughter had antenatal today, legs, feet and hands easily twice their normal size. Midwife told her to give up work now, only another two weeks daughter promised. Apart from the swelling, and the size of Baby Bean, all is well. We went and bought a new mattress for the crib, she's borrowing Jacks, and I became all mushy over the baby clothes. Due to her size I have been cutting her toe nails for the past month or so, and today I gave her a complete pedicure. I'm going to start recommending foot massage to my ladies if they have swollen feet/ankles, it works marvels, by the end the swelling had reduced considerably and the residue was no longer solid.

Jacks Mummy has started childminding this week. She is looking after a really cute little girl, huge brown eyes, cheeky grin, and hair long enough to put in bunches. Ellie is 4 months older than Jack and the difference is amazing. I wouldn't say her vocal skills are much more advanced but her dexterity is way better. It's lovely having Jack, he is a real boy, but being with Ellie I really hope I have a Grand-daughter, at some point. Little pink, frilly socks, pretty little dresses, yes I know 'she's not a dolly', but it would cheer an old ladies heart.

I am really enjoying this week off work, just pottering around doing nothing in particular, and I've still got another week!!! I shall be comatose by the time I'm supposed to go back.

1.4.05 17:03