24 weeks, 0 days

Uncle Erik..

..couldn't resist to play with little Erik for a big part of the night, but who could blame him when JR is so cute?

Sunday May 30, Helene turns 35!

This was celebrated by a nice dinner at the house on Lidingö.

Saturday May 29, lunch at Sturehof with Billie!

We followed it up with some shopping and a movie: Sex and the City 2. Good times! The day started early for me since I gave Erik a ride at 6 in the morning to Mårten's bachelor party, so I was totally wiped by the time Billie and I got back home at midnight.

Robbery

This morning we got a wake up call from a neighbour who told Erik that their motorbikes got stolen from the garage during the night. These wicked thieves broke the garage door or made it open somehow, then cut the locks of the bikes and took them. I feel so sorry for Erik. When winter is finally over and he can start to enjoy his motorbike, then some idiots steel it just before summer kicks off! I know for a fact that his favourite time in the day is when he gets to ride that bike. Well, if you believe in karma, those thieves won't be happy for long, even if it's a poor consolation at the moment.

23 weeks, 0 days.

This used to be my comfortable pants. They used to just barely cling onto my hips. Not anymore..

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..as well as Magnus, who couldn't resist to take the stroller for a ride. It was his and Melissa's first night off together since Olivia was born, so he got a little wild and crazy there for a while..

Birthday dinner with friends tonight.

Cat and Melissa came over..

Picknick in Hagaparken earlier today.

We started off our day with a huge breakfast on our sun soaked balcony. It was really warm, so Erik and I packed a bag with something to eat, drink and sit on and went down to the water to enjoy it all. It was great! I love these warm, lazy days in the sun. That gives me loads of positive energy!

Yesterdays movie: "The Joneses"

The film is a smart, funny and easily available comment on the consumption frenzy that characterize our society. I really liked it!

At the movies with Cat!

Yay, I've got plans for tonight!

To be honest, it would have been a drag to spend my birthday alone, so I am happy now that I am waiting for Catrin to come home from work. We are going to walk to the city center and grab a movie. The weather is great too, finally a bit of warmth in Scandinavia! Then again, it is my birthday so things are just the way they supposed to be!

B-day presents from Ingela and Ernst.

Since I am a rock collector of sorts, I got a soap that is cleverly disguised as a rock! Also, a cute card with a contribution to my next shopping spree.. Birthdays are great!

B-day presents from Moni, Zoli and Per.

A very much needed hair straightener, hair products and some white tea. I love "feel good" stuff..

B-day presents from Erik.

My favourite perfume and body lotion, a nice day cream and a foundation. Now I can feel pretty even though I'm getting bigger and bigger!

Birthday present from mom and dad.

I have been checking these shoes out for quite some time now. They are perfect for summer!

My 29th birthday!

This is the bouquet I got from my colleagues. That along with the many congratulations on Facebook really made my day, since Erik is working abroad and I have no plans for tonight.

The first morning walk this spring!

What a great feeling to do it in sunshine! Too bad I can't move as fast as I used to, but at least it is a start.

22 weeks, 0 days.

I'm getting bigger by the day, and it's no joke! Where will this end??! I am seriously worried.

Mimmi and Monsieur are over for dinner!

Spettkaka, a Skåne speciality and my favourite cake!

Presents!

My birthday is coming up next week and for that reason we are celebrating me tonight!

Having lunch together in town!

My favourite toys from back in the day.

Erik and I are visiting my family in Kristianstad. We are staying in my childhood room but not alone, we are surrounded by my old buddies! I have also said hello to my old friend, the piano, which I've missed greatly. Unfortunately my skills aren't the same as they once were, but it was still nice to hammer away a little. Funny how comforting old, familiar things and surroundings are!

Guess who I paid a visit to yesterday?

Yup, the hairdresser. She convinced me that I should be kinder to my hair and baby, so we went for a darker do that would require less chemicals. She promised me no red shades.. And what did I end up with if not that! But the icing on the cake has to be my eyebrows that got bleached into nothingness... All I can say now is thank heaven for make up!

New shoes for a new season! Although the theme stays consistent for me over the years...

Pregnancy gives me great nails and I'm celebrating them with a french manicure!

I painted them myself. Not bad for a rookie, right?

It is sunny, but the temperature isn't what one would expect in May..

Having lunch in the sun with my hubby!

Mrs Whale, week 21 + 0 days

The headline speaks for itself.. I haven't gained any weight in a couple of weeks but my body keeps changing anyways, and not in a cute way either. This pregnancy thing is clearly overrated. Although I feel more at ease and calm than ever before. I guess those hormones do some good too..

The parts..

I'm trying out the car seat for the baby. It is also very light and easy to move around with. There is also a unit in which the baby can sit upright. The whole carriage is complete with a matching bag, baby carrier, seating bags to the different parts and a cover for the rain.

We just got our new baby stroller!

Erik has it for a test drive in the apartment, and according to him it manages the curves well.. Thank's mom and dad for the stroller, it is very much appreciated!

Happy concert goers. Even the little guy in my stomach kicked to the beat!

At the Monsters Ball, lady Gaga concert!

It is as everything else with this lady; grand.

White chocolate pannacotta with berries for dessert: a favourite!

Erik was the chef of the night, as usual.

The Kloses were here yesterday on Friday night dinner. An adorable little family, don't you think?

Wednesday night dinner with Mr Hansson and in near future Mrs Hansson!

My belly, 20 weeks. Halfway!!!

Yup, this is what plus eight kilos looks like. Let's just say that I don't feel so slender anymore..

My new maternity pants are great! They are so comfortable! I fear that I will never go back to my way-too-tight-with-no-strech-jeans after this.

Taking a walk in Hagaparken with Catrin.

Erik went for a jog but we took it a little bit slower, but it feels like the hour long walk did good too.

Moni and Per, just before heading back to Skåne.

More pics from Strandbryggan.

This weekend has been a busy one. On Friday Erik and I celebrated eight years together and had dinner at Erik's parents. On Saturday we went back for 1st of May lunch and a quick peak at Helene and Mikael's new land that they will build their house on. Today Móni and Per had a couple of hours to spare in between getting off the cruise ship they had been on all weekend and the train home, then the shopping at NK with Erik and bumping into an old acquaintance from Kristianstad. All this in blazing sunlight!

Out on a shopping spree with Erik at NK..

Lunch on Strandbryggan with Erik, Moni and Per!