I haven't blogged for a long time because I haven't really had anything to blog about. While what I read says a lot is going on inside, not much is happening on the outside or with news to report.
I am now in my 2nd trimester which is apparently the best trimester of the 3, so the books and apps say. I am getting a little bit of a bump, but it is very little and it's just that I can't suck in my tummy like normal, because there's something there. When there is a bump I plan to post a photo.
I have been feeling quite off most nights which isn't very fun. Not too sure what's doing there. I'm trying to work out if it's that I'm eating too much, or not eating enough but I really have no idea. It's probably just changes to my body and it was a bit slow to catch on.
Christmas was lovely but also a bit overwhelming - I couldn't help think what this next year holds, all the changes and things to plan and do, the last Christmas of it just being James and I. While it is very exciting I keep getting very overwhelmed by it all and what is ahead - I think too it's because so much is unknown and while you can plan, you don't know how everything is going to go. We do need to think of a fun name for bubs but I really can't think of anything that sounds fun and not cheesy or too close to anyone elses names. Hmm... if you have any ideas, feel free to let us know :-)
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
Friday, 16 December 2011
We saw bubs!
What a day today has been. Quite an emotional rollercoaster. After this morning where I found out 2 doses of sad news related to cancer, today we had some happy news to see our little baby and hear it's heart beat. :-)
We met Dr Booker. He seems to be a very friendly man. He went through initial questions and then he said we'd go and get an ultrasound. In a little side room he put on the jelly stuff and then we saw our little bub. Still very surreal that it is really in there. It looks a lot bigger on the screen than what it is (I know - it's obvious, but still). The heart beat was there and as Dr Booker said, the baby looked like it was pulling faces with us. It was quite active, jumping around and waving its arms and hands. Yes, there is only one heart beat and only one baby (thank goodness! With all the sarcasm about it from different people, we started to question if it was going to be more than one). He also said that by bp is perfect too so all is good.
We then went and chatted with the midwife who was also very friendly. She ran through some different things, was very happy to answer our questions and chat about different things. We decided that we wouldn't get the 12 week proper ultrasound because we would just do it to see the baby - what we did today. So yeah. The next time will be at 18 weeks and around 19 weeks we'll wet the other ultrasound to check lots of things.
So we think we've told all people we need to tell directly. We are now putting it on facebook to cover the other people that we know, but don't have numbers for. Very crazy and exciting times ahead!
Here is a little picture of the ultrasound that we got. There were a lot of better images in what we saw but this is the little keep-sake that we got. It's even waving at you :-)
We met Dr Booker. He seems to be a very friendly man. He went through initial questions and then he said we'd go and get an ultrasound. In a little side room he put on the jelly stuff and then we saw our little bub. Still very surreal that it is really in there. It looks a lot bigger on the screen than what it is (I know - it's obvious, but still). The heart beat was there and as Dr Booker said, the baby looked like it was pulling faces with us. It was quite active, jumping around and waving its arms and hands. Yes, there is only one heart beat and only one baby (thank goodness! With all the sarcasm about it from different people, we started to question if it was going to be more than one). He also said that by bp is perfect too so all is good.
We then went and chatted with the midwife who was also very friendly. She ran through some different things, was very happy to answer our questions and chat about different things. We decided that we wouldn't get the 12 week proper ultrasound because we would just do it to see the baby - what we did today. So yeah. The next time will be at 18 weeks and around 19 weeks we'll wet the other ultrasound to check lots of things.
So we think we've told all people we need to tell directly. We are now putting it on facebook to cover the other people that we know, but don't have numbers for. Very crazy and exciting times ahead!
Here is a little picture of the ultrasound that we got. There were a lot of better images in what we saw but this is the little keep-sake that we got. It's even waving at you :-)
Thursday, 15 December 2011
One more day!
This morning I woke up, excited but a bit freaked out that tomorrow we go to see Dr Booker, our Ob, and hopefully hear our baby's heart beat. I am looking forward to it, putting my mind at ease that the baby really is in my tummy and is doing well. But it still is a bit crazy all that is going on.
I am enjoying hanging out with James, going out for special dinners and stuff. It's nice to be able to go out as we don't do it often. And we know that in a year we won't really be able to go out either so we are enjoying it now :-)
I am enjoying hanging out with James, going out for special dinners and stuff. It's nice to be able to go out as we don't do it often. And we know that in a year we won't really be able to go out either so we are enjoying it now :-)
Sunday, 11 December 2011
I made it!
I made it! It is now holidays :-) What a tiring term this has been. What a crazy year this has been. I am hoping that next year will be a bit easier with new children and knowing the content... Hopefully.
This last week has been a bit crazy. My emotions have been a bit up and down. I think it's because it's the last year that I'm going to have my own class for a whole year for a while and that I won't be teaching at Christmas time next year. So crazy and blows my mind away a lot of the time.
Health wise, I have been fine. Not sickly, just tired. And things like work Christmas party finishing at midnight have been an unfamiliar time to see.
Next Friday we go and see the ob so will probably have some things to write then. Until then I plan to just sleep in, start organising some things, catch up with people and do some planning for next year. Good times indeed.
This last week has been a bit crazy. My emotions have been a bit up and down. I think it's because it's the last year that I'm going to have my own class for a whole year for a while and that I won't be teaching at Christmas time next year. So crazy and blows my mind away a lot of the time.
Health wise, I have been fine. Not sickly, just tired. And things like work Christmas party finishing at midnight have been an unfamiliar time to see.
Next Friday we go and see the ob so will probably have some things to write then. Until then I plan to just sleep in, start organising some things, catch up with people and do some planning for next year. Good times indeed.
Monday, 5 December 2011
Weekend of Fun
This weekend Jenny and Maddie stayed with us which was wonderful! It was so good to see them after such a long time! Jenny had a wedding on Saturday so James and I were lucky enough to look after Maddie for the day. It was good practice for what is to come!
In the morning we took her for a walk and she went to sleep (as planned). It was a 50 min sleep which was ok. We then got ready and went to the church markets. It was funny seeing the looks and having each person we new say the funny line 'wow, that happened quickly'. She was great though! Loved walking around looking at the different stalls, just walking around, being carried and meeting different people. She also got to meet Oscar for the 1st time which was cute. We then headed home for some lunch, followed by another walk to go to sleep again. She did go to sleep (such a good girl) and James and I had a bit of down time. Later that afternoon Jens, Howie and Oscar came around to play. It was funny seeing Oscar and Maddie both be unsure of eachother (I guess because of the age difference) but still be kind to each other. We played inside and then on the grass outside. We waved a Chilli in the tree and saw the windmill spin. All good fun. Then it was bath time, dinner time and bed time. Maddie went down for a bit but then wanted to hang some more so James and I took it in turns walking with her in the hallway, sitting with her on the couch and bed with her dozing on and off.
At the end of the day, how did we feel? Exhausted? Yes! But loved the day? Yes! We both are amazed at how our awesome sisters do motherhood so well and how the survive day in and day out.
Hoping that we can do the same in 7 months time.
We also had family BBQ yesterday which was great to see everyone and chat with them, but by the end of the day we were very tired! So last night was a night infront of the tv - for James to watch the V8s before he heard any news about who won/lost, etc. and for me to fall asleep infront of it on the couch (as per usual).
All in all a great weekend! Thanks Jenny and Maddie for coming to stay!
In the morning we took her for a walk and she went to sleep (as planned). It was a 50 min sleep which was ok. We then got ready and went to the church markets. It was funny seeing the looks and having each person we new say the funny line 'wow, that happened quickly'. She was great though! Loved walking around looking at the different stalls, just walking around, being carried and meeting different people. She also got to meet Oscar for the 1st time which was cute. We then headed home for some lunch, followed by another walk to go to sleep again. She did go to sleep (such a good girl) and James and I had a bit of down time. Later that afternoon Jens, Howie and Oscar came around to play. It was funny seeing Oscar and Maddie both be unsure of eachother (I guess because of the age difference) but still be kind to each other. We played inside and then on the grass outside. We waved a Chilli in the tree and saw the windmill spin. All good fun. Then it was bath time, dinner time and bed time. Maddie went down for a bit but then wanted to hang some more so James and I took it in turns walking with her in the hallway, sitting with her on the couch and bed with her dozing on and off.
At the end of the day, how did we feel? Exhausted? Yes! But loved the day? Yes! We both are amazed at how our awesome sisters do motherhood so well and how the survive day in and day out.
Hoping that we can do the same in 7 months time.
We also had family BBQ yesterday which was great to see everyone and chat with them, but by the end of the day we were very tired! So last night was a night infront of the tv - for James to watch the V8s before he heard any news about who won/lost, etc. and for me to fall asleep infront of it on the couch (as per usual).
All in all a great weekend! Thanks Jenny and Maddie for coming to stay!
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