Have you ever had weeks where you feel completely 'mojoed' out? I seem to be in one of those slumps! I hate it, but for some reason, pregnancy hormones and me dont seem to mix when it comes to creativity! By the third trimester when pregnant with Kaitlyn, my scrapbooking became completely non-existant!! Dont worry, I have not yet stopped scrapping, but it all just seems like hard work right now! I dont have those wonderful mental images of layouts that often come to my brain, so it all feels very forced! Hopefully I can work through it and get the mojo back before the next 6 months are up!
I have only been managing one layout a week at the moment and that is because I have to for the Color Combos Site! LOL! Luckily I have a few layouts already done for Prima, so that is good. One went up on the blog this week. I am not one for scrapping pictures that I have taken indoors with a flash, but I need to get over that when priceless moments need to be recorded and how cute is this little girl caught in the act of taking Mummies chocolate biscuit and sipping her hot drink!!
Lots of Prima goodness on this layout! I just love those felt matties all cut up on my layouts and i have kept the backing as well as it is a lovely Kraft colour, so I can make double use of it!
Changing the subject completely....this little bubby I am carrying is very quiet at this stage! I am yet to feel a strong kick! Miss K gave me a great big solid kick (make that 3 in a row that even Paul got to feel it and I could see a little ripple under my skin!) right at the beginning of 15 weeks and she kicked me hard all the way through. Ethan gave me a solid kick while I was hospitalised at 15 weeks with a threatened miscarriage and ultimately found a great spot under my ribcage to take out his baby aggression later on, and Cameron was kicking me at 14 weeks. Lachlan, being the first kept his kicking undetectable until I was waiting for my 18 weeks scan, but this little baby, no big kicking yet! Sometimes I feel a little concerned as I am halfway through week 16 now, but then I take one look at my weight gain and tell myself not to worry, all his energy is going into growing, not kicking!
The kids went back to school this week and Paul went back to work! Talk about bringing reality back with a big fat thud!! It is full on rushing in the mornings again, complete with me nagging for the kids to get ready on time, stop talking, eat your breakfast, get your shoes and socks on, brush your teeth!! You know the drill, I am sure that it happens in most households! I keep dreaming that one day they will all be self-motivated and I can just get up and quietly get myself ready in the morning! O'kay, I might be dreaming.
Now, just a little teaser for my parting note......I'm working on something really great, with a couple of extremely talented ladies.....and it is going to be wonderful, and anyone in Adelaide, or willing to come to Adelaide can be involved!! Soooo exciting! TFL!
Seriously, kicking you THIS early??? Probably because you are rail thin, so you can feel everything!!!!
Awesome layout, I needed someone to show me what to do with that frame, could never buy it before!!!
Posted by: Jing-Jing | April 30, 2009 at 02:49 AM
I remember the feeling on feeling mojo-less when I was pregnant with Makenzie. It's almost like your brain wants to, but your body is saying no...lol. I bet it's hard when you have so many scrapping commitments too.
Oohh, sounds interesting. Can't wait to find out more!! A trip to the big smoke might be on the cards for me...hehe!
xx
Posted by: Belinda Venables | April 30, 2009 at 10:43 AM
I can so relate to how you are feeling at the moment. I ended up going inactive for most of my DT's, because the hormone inbalance gave me mood swings and an inability to want to create. It is the worst feeling, and so frustrating. Due dates are a killer because its really just too hard. So I am thinking of you. Don't worry about Bubby not kicking, she/he is just asserting its individuality from your other kids !!!!!! Emma wasn't a kicker - but Madi was Kung Fu Panda. I think the baby is just too comfortable and relexed for its own good !!!!
Love all the Prima Goodness ... never fails to impress.
Steph xo
Posted by: steph devlin | April 30, 2009 at 04:11 PM
O i had NO mojo for both boys, so i KNOW where u are at!! And i wouldnt worry about the kicks..remember 25 weeks without knowing!! and everything was/is fine!!! He makes up with kicking me now..gawd nappy changes...sheesh!!!
And willing to travel to Adelaide..hello..thats me...whats going on??? LOL
Luv n hugs
Leonie
Posted by: Leonie | April 30, 2009 at 05:25 PM
I can't wait for the Adelaide news to be revealed - I am really missing going to crops and scrapping weekends. Let us know and I'll pick Belinda up on the way :-)
Allie
Posted by: Allie Collyer | April 30, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Janine you will be complaing soon about how much the baby is kicking you lol.MMM interesting what you might have in mind.Take care Kerry xx
Posted by: kerry murray | April 30, 2009 at 09:14 PM
Lovely news about your baby boy Janine. :) I wonder will his name end in "n" like your other children's!!!!??
I just saw your new LO for Color Combos, it's a gorgeous combo, could I ask where you got the strawberry pp from, please? I love it!!!
Posted by: Donna Coddington | May 01, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Adlaide hmmmmm......im going to watch this space...maybe allie B and i can all visit together LOL
Posted by: charmaine | May 01, 2009 at 08:38 PM
No baby kicks? Gosh, I didn't expect them until 19-20 weeks! You are obviously VERY in tune with your body, or too skinny!
Well, don't stress about no kicking. My baby is kicking me non-stop and I wouldn't mind a breather! Youch!
Love the chocolate lips LO. SO CUTE! Have you cut Little Miss K's hair? I also have some "n" names for your baby to end with. Been giving it some thought... x
Posted by: Kym Piez | May 02, 2009 at 05:21 PM