Guest post by Kizzy

Choosing a babies name is not as easy as you would think. I can remember when I was younger, dreaming of one day having children and names were so easy. Yet when I was expecting my first baby, we found it really difficult to find a name we both liked.

Bounty have some wonderful pages to help with ideas for boys names and girls names along with name meanings. So if you want to avoid a ‘Harper Seven’ (!) scenario then definitely have a look.

We only decided literally as my eldest son was born what we would call him. When we had our daughter, we new early on that we were having a girl and had kept the name my eldest would have been if he had been a girl and used that. Yet when I had my little man, he didn’t have a name for over 7 days!

Baby names are an important decision as they are the first thing most people will see or hear and if they are like me, they will associate it to anyone they know with that name and presume they have similar characteristics! (such as Horrid Henry!)

Another thing to consider is if you want a name that can be shortened.

So although you may think naming your baby is an easy decision, when it comes to it, it can be the hardest thing you will have to do for them!

An interview with Melissa Moonie. She is 41 weeks pregnant….yes 41 weeks. Here’s what I asked her….

What did you do for the sickness you had in the beginning?

I ate small and often, stuff like nutrigrain bars and rich teas. I also drank cooled boiled water because iced water just made it worse.

What are your top pregnancy tips?

Assume you will go late and then you won’t be disappointed!

Spread buying stuff and getting organised for the baby over the whole 9 months and then you will have stuff to do at the end and you won’t get bored.

When you start getting tired at work, go for a walk, or go outside and get some fresh air.

What have been your most valued things during your pregnancy?

Black loose trousers that I bought from the Next Directory for £16, in fact I bought two pairs.

Palmers cocoa butter, I have used it since 4 months and don’t have any stretch marks (lucky you)

What was your favourite shop for maternity clothes?

New Look, I bought normal stuff just in a bigger size, and a few things from the maternity range, which is really reasonably priced.

What about for baby stuff?

I bought loads of sleepsuits and vests from Tesco because it was quite cheap but still good value. I bought my moses basket and sterilizer from Argos. I wouldn’t have thought of going there but it was really good.

What has been your lowest moment?

Having sickness in the beginning and going overdue.

What has been the highest point?

When I was between 6 and 8 months, I had lots of energy and felt really healthy.

What advice would you give to others about surving 40+ weeks?

Keep a sense of humour! Plan something for everyday even if it is trivial stuff like housework or taking the dog for a walk, it gives you a reason to get out of bed.

And finally what advice would you give to the partner, family and friends of someone who is overdue?

Be prepared for mood swings and irritability. Talk about something other than the baby, like yourself and what you have been up to.