I can not find words to describe the feeling of seeing this baby for the first time. I don’t know what I was expecting but as soon as the ultrasound was turned on there they were - arm in the air, crossing and uncrossing their legs. Albert or Kennedy was suddenly real. And a tear […]

Caught up with a few old friends today. They all appeared incredibly happy for us when I told them the news. They also seemed incredibly surprised when I answered their questions about marriage.
At first it was “are you getting married too?”. Then it was “well you can always elope if you don’t want a big […]

When something like a hospital stay breaks up your week, it can make it an awfully tiring time. I didn’t get up til 8.30 this morning and I had a short 15 minute nap this evening, just before dinner. It’s wearing.
Looking at the bright side, I’m aware of why what happened, happened, so I know […]

Ok, better now. Not 100%, but a lot better than I was on Tuesday or even Wednesday night.
Poor Tony. The amount of crap I put him through. And he just takes it in his stride, stands beside me, rubbing my back or soothing me with a hug. I’m pretty bloody lucky he’s so understanding.
So I […]

I’m in trouble with Rae and there’s really nothing I can do about it. I found out my blood type today (B+, what a happy little type that must be) which is great for me. Not so great for miss O-. Because she is RH negative and I’m RH positive and as Rae has already […]

It began yesterday afternoon when Rae got home. She had been trying to pee for most of the day but couldn’t. A quick call to her obstetrician had her heading off to local GP who promptly sent her home with a test for the following morning.
Thankfully the obstetrician called back later to see how she […]

Come August a few things will change, but it’s the odd ones that catch you by surprise.
I just realised that if I robbed a bank and if I was caught a newspaper would most likely include in their description the phrase ‘father of two’.
I’ve never thought of myself that way until now.

Telling people is one of the best part of this pregnancy so far.
This morning I got to tell three ladies who once worked for me and who still make my coffee every morning. Like everyone else there was that nanosecond pause as what you’ve said registers and then big smiles, I actually thought one lady […]

I’m quite happy sleeping on my right hand side. I’ve just read that it’s not good and better to sleep on your left. I’ve been told to not sleep on my back from week 20 onwards. And there ain’t no way that I’ll be able to sleep on my tummy.
Harrumph.
There are so many rules […]

Rae opened her email the other day to a question.
?So, when are you due??
It was from a friend of hers, B. And she hadn?t told him anything.
?Due for what?? she replied.
?The baby.? was the response.
She sat there for a while going through all the likely suspects in her head, checking them off one by one.
And […]