getting bigger by the day

Well I've hit 25 weeks and am certainly growing! I can't see my feet any more and the little man inside me is full of energy. Even at this stage he wakes up each morning with Nick and me and kicks around a bit before settling back down until Nick gets home (that's the usual pattern). I am already beginning to feel outnumbered, as he obviously can't wait to get out of there and start being his dad's side kick.

But all is great in Rome. When it's not raining monsoon-style it's glorious and sunny and the visitors we've had have been perfect and lovely to see. Tan and Colin are here this weekend and then next Sunday we're heading back to the UK for Christmas (just a week). 

This pic is of my bump a month ago but it's the only pregnant shot I have at the moment. I'll surprise you all in person! Lots of love. K&N xxx

it's a boy

Well as you all probably know by now, we found out last week it's a boy! Great news as it's what we suspected so have already adjusted to the idea. All is good here. The bump is growing and it's getting colder in Rome, but all is peaceful and calm. More soon. x

p.s. here's his hand from our recent scan – maybe not the most amazing picture you've ever seen but we love it :)

bye bye bingo

My dad leaves today after a week. He has suffered my hormones more than any other (Nick disagrees this point which makes me worry) and despite doing all of the washing up and buying cute Ethiopian outfits for baby Russell has had a sinister Kate following him around for the last 6 days barking at him. Sorry :) If I give you my Mandarina Duck sunglasses will you still like me? Safe trip home. Love you. Kx

baby names

As per Jess' request, please add any suggestions you have for baby names here. As you all probably know, the main runners are currently Luca and Lola. But all suggestions welcome... just click the comment link below. Ta Jess, will add Carla to the mix, although she is a dodgy character in EastEnders isn't she? x

a visit from mary and kate

We had a lovely visit from Mary and Kate, during which they walked about 10 miles a day and managed to eat about 986 variations of fried courgette flower. They also brought home-made chutney, 5 pots of marmite and the cutest baby clothes. Thank you! x