Im sarah and i am currently pregnant with my second child. My beautiful daughter Danni will be nearly 2 when her little brother or sister is born. God help me!! In fact the baby is due 11 days after my birthday and 11 days before Danni's birthday!!

Im 23 years old from Wolverhampton in the west midlands but will be 24 when little one is born. I was working as an administrator for the MoD but now im a full time bottom wiper (for my daughter and my partner!!!)

I am really looking forward to having two kiddies drawing on the walls and weeing on the carpet!! No honestly i cant wait and im really excited. Im a little more nervous about labour this time around as i know what to expect now. Last time i didnt really think about it and it all happened so quickly it was quite a shock. All in all i was in labour with Danni for 2 1/2 hours but did have contractions for 3 days beforehand.

Danni arrived exactly on her due date which was 2nd February 2006 and was born at 1.38am. Which is part of the reason i think this little one may arrive even earlier.

Here comes Adam Junior.....

Week 14 - Feeling so much better now. The all day sickness has nearly gone and the head aches are easier. Have a bit more energy and can start enjoying the food i love! Although when i do cook something i fancy when i sit down to eat it, i have totally gone off it and cant seem to eat it. Seems such a waste but im sure ill get my appetite back soon. I hope i do anyway... looking forward to a nice curry with chips lol.

My bump looks like im 5 months pregnant and i cant remember being this big with my daughter. At this rate ill be fit to pop at 6 months.

Week 15 - Where are the weeks going? My pregnancy seems to be flying by. My 20 week scan is the 4th September and i cant wait because i have decided to find out the sex of the baby. Im sure im having another girl. I dont mind whether its a girl or a boy though im just really excited.

I am feeling great at the moment and the only downside i have found is that i have to keep going to the loo every 5 minutes during the night so im not getting much sleep.

I can feel the baby moving already too which is amazing. They are only slight butterfly feelings but there is definately a baby moving around in there.

Trying to get my daughter used to the fact she isnt going to be the only one soon but she doesnt understand just yet. I did ask her if she wanted a baby and she nodded her head to say no. Oh well.. i still have 5 months to try and convince her!!

Week 16 - The sickness has come back this week for some reason so i have spent quite a lot of time with my head stuck down the toilet! Other than that though im feeling good. Only three weeks and i can find out the sex of my baby. Im so excited. I didnt find out with my first and kept it as a suprise but we cant wait this time!!

Heartburn is slowly creeping up on me. I have been suffering with it for a while now and it seems to be getting worse. Dont believe the old wives tale about heartburn meaning your baby will have a full head of hair because thats rubbish. I had heartburn throughout my first pregnancy and my daughter was totally bald until 13 months.

Week 20 - Well me and adam have been for my 20 week scan and guess what... we are having a little boy. We cant believe it. I was so sure it was another little girl. It does explain why i have been feeling so sick this time around though, Just goes to show boys are trouble right from the word go!!!

So Danni is going to have a little brother! Sounds so weird. The lady who did the ultrasound at the hospital was really nice and checked quite a few times to make sure it was def a boy. Adam was hoping it was a boy so he got his wish. He wanted a girl when we had Danni so he is lucky!

Everything looks fine and baby looks healthy which is good. I can start buying loads of blue things now which will be strange as im used to buying Pink!!!!!

Week 24 - I think the sickness has eventually gone for good now!! Thank god. Just got major heartburn and its gets worse at night. At least i can go back to eating what i enjoyed before. Although im still not keen on eating cheese at the moment. I have cravings for fizzy cola which i never drank before.

Think Danni sort of realises whats going on and now she will point to my belly and say baby! She will also kiss my belly too and wave which is so lovely.

Been racking our brains over names but we cant agree on anything. I love the name Ellis but Adam isnt keen now!!! We had this problem with Danni and didnt choose her name until she was born!!!!

Been buying loads of baby grows and little blue shoes etc. So far it has gone so quickly and im enjoying it. Im really big as well. My bump is much bigger than when i was having Danni. I think actually i was probally this big at 9 months with Danni. I hope to god its not going to be a 15 pound baby!!!!! I just about coped giving birth the first time.

Week 25 - Its been a funny week this week. Danni has her final teeth coming through and i have started being sick in the middle of the night!! We are going away to Wales for the weekend this week so im really looking forward to it. I think baby will enjoy some fresh sea air and i will enjoy relaxing!!

Im still craving cola i just hope the craving stops once baby has been delivered!! Kicks seem to be really strong this week which is a good sign of a healthy baby. He just seems to want to keep me awake in the middle of the night though. Think he wants to play. I was sitting in the bath the other night and he kicked so i pocked my belly and he kicked back! Was such a lovely feeling. He did this about 6 times. Think he is going to be a cheeky little thing!!

Week 28 - Feeling massive now. Looks like i have a massive watermelon up my top. Im a lot bogger than i was with Danni.

Went to see the midwife last week who told me he was now facing downwards, so looks like he is getting himself comfy and ready. Still seems like ages away but it will soon be here. Im really enjoying being pregnant, even if i cant bend down to put my socks on :0

Have been buying lots of little boys clothes and have got loads now. I just hope the scan was right and it is a boy or we will have brought lots of blue clothes for no reason!!!

The kicks are getting so strong now. Even as im typing this he is kicking away. Makes me flinch sometimes as it is so strong.

Oh and we have both been thinking about names again and Adam and me both like Callum. We will more than likely change our mind again but thats his name for now.

Week 30 - I cant believe there is only 10 weeks to go until we see our little man. It has gone so quickly. Starting to feel a little more tired more easily now and have been in bed for about 9 o clock every night. Did my Christmas shopping this week as i wanted to get it out the way before it got too busy and i got too big. I couldn't believe how tired and hot i got walking around town. I just about made it back to my car :0

The kicks are amazingly strong now especially at night time. I cant wait to see him, i just know he is going to be so cheeky like Danni.

I have been craving rice crispies for the last few weeks which is quite strange as im not normally too keen on them. Cold apples are another favourite.

I have started to pack my hospital bag too as i have a strange feeling he will arrive earlier than he should. Got loads of clothes for him but still need to get a steriliser and bottle warmer but will get those in the next few weeks.

We actually thought i was going into labour the other day when i was driving. I was having dull aching pains in my stomach. Like early contractions and exactly the same as they started with Danni. I had them for a few hours but after a bath they stopped. I presumed they were just braxton hicks but i did get a little worried.

Im feeling really good now and havent had sickness for a while. Apart from feeling tired and my little man kicking the hell out of my belly i am feeling brilliant.

I keep cleaning the house from top to bottom too just so im ready in case he decides to make an appearance.

Week 32 - I cant believe there is only 8 weeks to go. My heartburn doesnt seem so bad now but i am feeling much more tired. I am so glad i have done all my christmas shopping as i dont think i would of been able to get round town with loads of bags with how big i am now. I have been having twinges now and again for the past week or so. I had a really sharp pain in bed the other night that was so bad i thought it was really happening and it scared me!!! I cant wait to see my little man but im so worried about the birth. Im really keeping my fingers crossed it will be just as quick as Danni.

I can no longer bend down to put my shoes and socks on and have to try and bend my legs to the side of me and get them on like that. Also driving is really uncomfortable too. Whichever way im sitting i cant seem to get comfy and end up going to lie on the bed as its easier.

I feel like i have got no room at all in my belly now and its getting a little harder to breath.

I do think that my baby will come early but im hoping he wont come before christmas so Danni can enjoy a Christmas on her own and be spoilt before he comes along!!

I saw a friend with her newborn baby and Danni got so jealous when i picked this baby up. I hope she doesnt feel too pushed out when the baby arrives. I will try and spend as much time with her as possible which shouldnt be too bad as newborns tend to sleep a lot at first. She can be my little helper and help me look after her brother. Adam is also having two weeks off work which will help.

We are still thinking of Callum for his name and haven't changed our mind yet. We are thinking of spelling it with a K though.

I cant believe the movements at night time that this little monkey makes. They are so strong and slow now. When i have my hand on my stomach i can feel his leg going from one side to the other. Its amazing but makes me cringe at the same time. I feel sorry for him in a way as he cant have that much room left now.

18 days to go - Less than 3 weeks to go. I cant believe how quickly it has gone. Im looking forward to having my baby with me now and meeting him for the first time. Im really excited. The past week i have been feeling really big and heavy and have been suffering with a really bad back so im counting down the days now. I have loved being pregnant but the last few weeks do seem to be dragging a little.

I have packed all my hospital bag ready now for me and little one. Everything is ready for him to come home which will be so nice.

I have still been having really bad heartburn non stop. The only day i didnt get it was Christmas day which was nice.

We had a lovely Christmas and it was lovely seeing Danni open all of her presents, it just seems strange knowing it will be her last Christmas on her own!!

I think i have forgot how to look after a baby and keep worrying i wont know what to do but i think it will come back to me.

I thought i was going into labour on new years day, about 2 in the morning as i was having really bad contraction like pains and i couldnt sleep. I think it may just be practice contractions and my body getting ready for him to make an appearance.

I did think i would of had my little baby by now but he obviously isnt ready just yet! It would be strange if he made an appearance on his exact due date as Danni was born on her exact due date too. I will make a guess that he may be born around the 18th??

Me and Adam are both really excited now so i hope he doesnt make us wait too long!!

14 days to go!! - The days seem to be dragging along now. Im feeling exhausted allday too. Even when i have just woken up it feels like i have had no sleep at all. I feel like a walking zombie at the moment. Its quite difficult to get to sleep at night time now too as i cant get comfortable and i am in a bit of pain. I have an appointment to see my midwife on friday so i shall see how things are progressing then.

Its my birthday on Friday too and im hoping he doesnt make an appearance then as im hoping to have a nice relaxing day and get treated to lots of nice things!

I have been craving cookies dipped in tea for weeks now and can easily eat a packet at a time. I still like cold apples too which is a bit more healthier. Might as well make the most of eating what i want though because as soon as my little man is born i shall be eating only healthy foods. At the moment i constantly feel hungry and i am always eating something. God knows how much weight i have puton, i dread to think. I just hope he hasnt put on as much weight as me otherwise ill be giving birth to a 3 stone baby!!

6 days to go!! - Less than a week to go and still baby does'nt want to make an appearance. Get a few shooting pains now and again but they definately arnt contractions. Have been trying everything to start things off. Been eating lots of pineapple and doing lots of housework. There is nothing else in the house to clean as everything is spotless.

The midwfife came out to see me at home a few days ago and everything is fine and baby's heartbeat is very strong. Got to go and see her Friday to check position he is lying in.

Me and Adam have changed our mind again about his name and now we are back to square one and cant agree at all!!

It seems like everyone around me is having their baby's and im the only one still pregnant. I suppose he will come when he is ready and is just enjoying being nice and warm and comfy in my tummy.

Im still suffering with terrible heartburn and i cannot wait until it stops. I cant believe how bad it has been actually.

Im really starting to think about what my little man will look like now and its really exciting. Apparantly i looked nothing like my brother and i still dont now but Adam and his brother were the spitting image of each other. Both me and Adam were born two years apart from our brothers just like Danni will be so im hoping she will be just as close as we were when we were growing up. She is getting very bossy too so she will be the Bossy older sister just like i was!

I have sorted out the cot and car seat this week and made sure everything is fresh and clean for him. I still cant believe there is going to be a little baby here in a few days. It will be hardwork with the two of them but will be well worth it.

3 days to go!! - Saw my midwife and she tells me that i am 4/5 engaged now. Seems like this little man is going to keep us waiting. They do say men are lazy and he is definately living up to the reputation!

His heartbeat is really strong and everything seems perfect with him.

Still feeling really heavy and tired all the time but i can wait another few days to meet him. If he doesnt make an appearance this week then i have to make an appointment to be induced but im hoping i wont have to do that and things just happen naturally.

0 days to go, my due date!! - Well its my due date today and this little man is still adamant on staying where he is. I really thought he would of been here by now. Im praying he makes an appearance soon as i really dont want to be induced.

I am feeling fine, still have heartburn but apart from that im great for nine months pregnant. Im getting so inpatient i just want to meet him now.

Adam starts his paternity leave on Friday which will make it easier for me as Danni has a sickness bug and is hard work at the moment. The midwife will give me a date to be induced on Friday. It seems like i will be pregnant forever.

Im hoping the next time i write in this diary that ill be writing about my beautiful baby boy. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

My Birth Story

On the 23rd January i was 1 day overdue and becoming a little inpatient but started having little cramps which i didnt think much about as they wernt painful. On the 24th i woke up and decided to do my weekly shop in case baby decided to make an appearance.

I went shopping with Danni and my mom and i started getting more painful contractions and they were every 20 minutes or so.

I got back to my moms and contractions were then eve3ry 10 or fifteen minutes so Adam finished work early and we went home.

The contractions were becoming stronger and i had a bath to ease them which helped a little.

About 6 o clock i got my mom and dad to pick Danni up as the contractions were quite strong and making me sick.

I was still walking about and tidying up as i didnt think i would be going to hospital for a good while.

At 8 o clock we had to make our way to the hospital as i decided i needed some gas and air and wanted to be checked out.

We got the hospital at half 8 on the Thursday night and i was finding it hard to stand up. We got to delivery suite and the midwife checked my blood pressure and then checked baby and she told me i was 8cm dialted which i couldnt believe as i didnt think i would be that far along.

I got changed into my labour night shirt and we made our way to the delivery room at 5 to 9. I jumped on the bed as i could no longer stand and felt the urge to push. Adam was next to me holding my hand and as i pushed our baby's head appeared. I pushed twice more and our baby was born at 9.05pm.

I couldnt believe how quickly my labour had progressed and i was so happy at how calm and relaxed i had remained.

Our little man was placed on my chest while Adam cut the cord.

He weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces. He is absoloutely gorgeous and has lovely black hair and long fingers!!

We are so in love with him and cant stop smiling at him. Danni loves her little brother and keeps kissing him every chance she gets.

I couldnt of asked for an easier pregnancy or labour and i am just so happy my little man is finally here with us.

xx