Baby Shower!

A few weekends ago my fabulous friend Megs threw me a Baby Shower! I know I have said it before but this time I will try to put photos in for you to see. We played 'guess the baby photo' and 'ping the nappy on the baby' and we also had my friends write a little note for the baby onto a calico square which I will attempt to make into a quilt one day for our baby! I am so glad that the photo worked!

I was a bit disapointed that some of my girlfriends didn't even reply with 'sorry I can't make it' but we had heaps of others, heaps of food and lots of laughs - the best was when my mum was taking a photo of Megan and I and we both went to kiss eachother on the cheek at the same time and nearly met on the lips! How hilarious! I was crying with laughter!



We have our second last antenatal class tonight. We have really had fun and learnt heaps. I am very grateful for Peter and hsi willingness to learn all of this preparation stuff together. He is already a fabulous dad. He has begun 'chatting' to our baby by getting right up close to my tummy and saying 'Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad..'. So beautiful and funny. That is the amazing man I married!!

I really need to get going and onto the cross trainer, I have found that it makes me more in control of my energy levels - and helps me sleep at night - also my little kicker is moving so much I need to rock him/her to sleep!

Thanks for listening,
M.

Ladybug, Ladybug Where Have You Been?

The other evening Yo invited me to the Rhododendron Gardens to view an installation exhitibtion by a local artist. She had been working with the Rhodo Society and the Gardens to create an exhibit that taught the 'Secrets of the Ladybug' - a reflection on the lives of women and their importance in the world.

It was really great. We followed a pathway guided by rocks painted like ladybugs which led to a lawn of flapping flags - gorgeous colours and ribbons! Spectacular. We wove among the flags and read the wisdom.

Taking stock of life and truely listening to your spirit are things I am not great at but am learning along the way - this was an opportunity to reflect on the women in my life, be grateful and celebrate our differences. Thanks God for allowing me to have truely powerful, gracious and hilarious women in my life from which I can learn.

Now That I Have Finished Work...

I did try 3 times to put a picture here but it hasn't worked sorry!!

Hey guys, thanks for visiting my blog and for the comments!

I have finished work now and am getting ready for the 'big day'. The bags are at the door and yes, though a little early, we are ready for our baby to come...just one more thing to go...THE CAR! We really need to detail our car and put in the car seat. Now that Peter is back working in the city for a little while things will go on the back burner - patience patience.

The most wonderful, exciting and fabulous event happened the other day. My friends Anna and Derrik in Adelaide gave birth to their 9.5 pound baby boy Cody Edward Ewer. He was born at home with a midwife present after a long 36 hour labour. Anna didn't need any 'synthetic' pain relief (wonder woman) and though requiring a few stitches, is perfectly healthy and so is bub. I am so proud of them for choosing their method of delivery and sticking to it. They are amazing people. For me...NO WAY! Give me the hospital and the doctors/midwives/people who know more than me, and DRUGS! He He He.

The other fabulous event was our Baby Shower! Megs I know you will read this so THANK YOU AGAIN! So many people have called me to say they had a great time and 'isn't that friend of yours, Megan, just wonderful and funny!' I appreciate you so much! I still don't know who some of the photos were of - preggo brain - but had a ball and am still eating left over scones, trifle and lollies. Just the thing for bubby. Makes them happy I hear...

I am currently reading the fantastic book by the fire that Jeanette gave Peter for the Baby Shower. I plan to get it for another friend who is expecting...the husband that is...for his birthday....keep it a secret please...I can't stop laughing and am compelled to read about the adventures of impending fatherhood of an Aussie guy who has been through it all- three times! SO GOOD! Peter might get around to reading it someday! If he can get it from me...

Anyway, back to the barefoot, pregnant woman thing I've got happening at the moment...great to be home relaxing.

Thanks for listening,
M.

Can't Believe My BUMP Is This BIG!!!

Hi again! I can't actually believe how long it has taken me to write in my blog! Sorry to all of those who have waited patiently for me to actually do it...Megs, Bruce and Graeme...

I have been a little distracted...

1. Teaching Rounds - I have just completed the first stage of teaching rounds at Selby Primary School with Grade 2. My supervising teacher was fabulous, the students were delightful and though sometimes I got really tired, this was by far my favourite set of rounds!!!

2. Working Nearly Full Time - yes, still at the Bookshop until I feel I can't cope any more (like maybe last week..). They have already thrown me a goodbye party in case I just stop turning up! So funny.

3. Being Pregngnt - well, I guess you can see for yourself just how a large bump out the front could possibly distract. I actually think it distracts other more than me because other people STARE at me...Perhaps it's how I am carrying low, or maybe that my top here looks like a beach ball... oh well. We are all doing really well. Peter is so excited and just yesterday began chanting 'Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad' to the baby. We are such a team! Bubby's room is ready, and we have the car seat, pram etc.

We have been going to antenatal classes which have been hysterical...the instructor, Chris, actually brought out a knitted uterus like from Kaz Cooke's 'Up The Duff'. I almost fell off my chair! There are people I know at the same class - a chef I used to work for and his partner. It's nice to see a familiar face. Otherwise it's a great night out, we get tired but are certainly now aware of many more options for our labour.

4. What's Going On Around Me - Peter's grandpa is really not good. He is still in Rehab after numerous falls, pneumonia bouts and general old age things happening. He will most certainly go into a nursing home or hostel. I really pray that he and Nana get a chance to have quality time together before he goes.

Well, that's basically what's been happening....

Chat again soon,
Thanks for listening,
M.