Today I solved the ‘what am I going to wear on Friday’ predicament. The mutts and I are being photographed for Our Family – a book Israel is photographing which will be sold to raise funds for the Children’s hospital (yay). I found some great dark washed denim skinny maternity jeans and a cute little empire line white top, which will suit our beach background and hopefully show a little of my bump. I may need to eat a bigger lunch on Friday so it pops out further in the afternoon because, at 18 weeks, I still just look like I’ve been indulging in too much Ben & Jerry’s, rather than looking properly pregnant!

THE DAY is finally here. Such an important ultrasound. Is everything okay? What flavour is it? Is everything okay? (Again, because I’m really worried & hope it is.) Do the mutts and I look okay in this?

What a day ahead. In a couple of hours I’ll know if I’m having a daughter or son. It changes things from just “having a baby” although it’s hard to explain. It makes everything that bit more real and final. I haven’t had much sleep. I’m so excited, but am nervous as well. I hope everything is okay.

How cute are my family? Mum got her hair done last night (although I’m not sure if this was just timing!) and my sister called to say she was looking at outfit options for our big day! Then my sister sent a text this morning at 6:52: “Did anyone get any sleep? It’s a big day for our family! I am a bit beside myself 🙂”

It certainly is a big day for our family – only a few more hours now …