Nearly 10 weeks!

Tomorrow marks ten weeks that my most amazing little guy has been out in the real world. I still can't believe that I created this most perfect, smiley, gorgeous boy!

Master Nate has been talking much more and having little "conversations" with everyone. From the minute he wakes up in the morning he is full of smiles and talk. My fave thing to do in the mornings is to unwrap him from his swaddle and watch him stretch out and smile at me, its so cute to watch.

Tilds has been doing good as well. She is getting ready for big school next year by learning to trace words and learning to differentiate sounds. She already knows how to write her first name but we are starting on her last name. I am so proud of her progress, she really is a smart little cookie!

On the wedding progress... Well, we went to a wedding expo with both our parents and were talked into having a string quartet playing for the ceremony and we are now getting the whole day filmed by a videographer. We are sending out our save the dates tomorrow and we are still trying to decide on a design for the wedding invitations! So many different designs to choose from! Its coming around so quickly, it still doesnt feel like that long ago that the Mister proposed but its actually been over a year!

Stay tuned for more baby updates and wedding progress!

Its already been a month!

It feels like only yesterday I was in hospital about to give birth to my 10 pound bundle of joy! I seriously can not believe it has been a full month! Its been an exciting one, having to relearn pretty much everything! Newborns are just so precious! There are some things which I absolutely love, like his beautiful newborn expressions, his soft skin, his gorgeous little sounds he makes and his newborn smell.

I honestly thought this time round would be so much harder than the first, but its actually easier, although, the tiredness is a bit of a pain.

I've also had my ups and downs with breastfeeding this time round. With my beautiful daughter, as much as I tried, she just wouldn't put on weight from breastfeeding. This time round we are trying everything possible to get past the 6 week mark. We are on drugs (Domperidone) , lactation cookies, SNS feeding systems, you name it and we are probably trying it!! We are getting there, slowly. We are having twice weekly visits with the health nurse to make sure we are having a steady weight gain.

Tilds seems to be a bit better with him. She loves giving him cuddles and being a fantastic little helper. If you need a nappy she will not only bring you a nappy, she will get you a wipe and a bag, put the nappy in the bag AND put the bag and nappy in the bin. She is super awesome! She seems to find him much more interesting now that he is making more noise and is a lot more alert which is great.

Anyways, it's time to go feed little mister. Keep an eye out for future posts!

x

41/40

41+1

Well today, I am officially 41+1 weeks pregnant! I never thought I'd make it this far AND still be pregnant.. come on baby, it's really time to come out!

We had our antenatal appointment, induction booking and ultrasound last Friday. Booked in for our induction on Wednesday. We go in on Tuesday night and the do the whole insert the gel thing. I'm really nervous about the whole deal. I don't want my waters broken, I want to start labor naturally! Labor hurts enough as it is without the gentle lead up with contractions haha!

Bubs @ 40+6 days. It's his head and apparently he is that low in my cervix he has a permanent forehead wrinkle =P

Well, what ever happens, happens for a reason I guess. Miss bug was a whole 9 days late and I was due to be induced the day after she was born. I still have one day left to do this on my own, come on body, don't let me down!

41+1

Watch this spot for baby pictures, and birthing story!

39/40

It has been a pretty long time between posts. It's not that my life is uninteresting and what not, its just the I have been so darn busy! This has been the first time since finishing up at work that I've actually had the want and effort to write something down. 

Baby is progressing well and we are nearing our EDD nicely. He moves about like a trooper, so very strong already! He lets me get minimum sleep at night, I have never had insomnia this badly before. Worse then insomnia is that weird sleep thing where your not sure if you are asleep or awake? I had that last night.. feels like I haven't slept a wink. At all. So tired.

And then, on top of insomnia, I've been given dreadful heartburn and reflux, I burp a ridiculous amount of times throughout the day, when I do sleep I snore.. but at least I'm looking good and feeling healthy!

We finished the nursery off on the weekend, its looking rather cute, even if I do say so myself. We also did the whole massive house clean/ nesting! I started a quilt for bub, which probably wont get finished til after he is born and we finished off all his washing (about time really). 

Miss Bug has been going well, we had a week long stay at the hospital 2 weeks ago due to an infection but she seems to have bounced back well and is back to her old happy self. 

So, for now, we just play the waiting game and see how much longer we wait for the newest addition to make his appearance into the big wide world!

I cant wait!

29/40

This pregnancy is just flying by! The last few weeks have probably been the easiest out of all of them... despite the constant squirming in my tummy I have barely felt pregnant (besides not being able to bend over at all). We got an ultrasound on the weekend and our little cherub is doing well and looking quite handsome if I may say so myself.

I am, however, counting down the weeks until I go on maternity leave! Bring it on! With this week finished I will only have five for weeks of work to go.. sounds like a lot but I am truly hoping it will be as easy as the last couple of weeks. 

Also, I have come to realise that a baby sitting DIRECTLY on your bladder is a bloody pain! I have never ever had to go to the toilet so much in my whole entire life.

On another note, we took Miss Bug to Newtown Festival on the weekend and she had an absolute blast! My lil thrill seeker went on all the rides and chilled in the sun listening to the live music and ate a sausage sizzle. 

Lovely day out had by all!

Stay tuned for more happenings!

Circus night!

Tilds & Daddy

Tilds & Mummy

Inside the Circus!

  

Last Friday I found out the circus was in town, so in typical me style, I convinced Tilda's dad and my partner to come along with Tilds and I to the circus. I haven't been to the circus since I was a child, and it was Tilda's first time. 

We arrived and brought our tickets, ringside, brought our popcorn and doughnuts (can't see a circus without popcorn!) and us adults got coffee, we then proceeded in to sit down. The second it started little Tilds was mesmerised! Her eyes looked in wonder at the lions, tightrope walker and trapeze acts. I found it more interesting to watch the gorgeous expressions on miss Tilda's face then to actually watch the show. 

It was a pretty cold night, but I am so glad we went. In a sense it was very nostalgic for me. It brought back so many memories from my childhood. My little brother and I, watching the elephants, lions and clowns, eating our popcorn, and jumping in our seats when the tight rope walker nearly slips, but instead makes a full recovery and follows it up by doing several back flips on his tight rope!

Oh how I love the circus!

point & shoot

We had Matilda's 2nd Birthday Party on Sunday. It was such a good day, and the best bit was that the rain held off til the end of the party. Here are some happy snaps of Tilda's big day.

On another note, today is my birthday.. It's been great, I've been getting lots of snuggles of my beautiful little girl, and I am looking forward to going out to dinner tonight to celebrate! 

So that's two birthdays down, and one more to go. It's Tilda's actual birthday tomorrow, after all the birthdays are done with it's just fathers day and Christmas to worry about until next year.. yay!


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wordless wednesday

 

Its an old-ish one, but I love it.

Joining in with

faith hope and a whole lotta love 

Happy easter!

sunday selections

On Thursday we went to a field and took some photos. Here are a couple of my favourites!

Tilds had a great time running around, and we got there just as the sun started to set.

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Preparing

So, in preparation for tonight, for my flight, I am clearing out all my SD cards. I have way to many pictures and I really need to get off my backside and get them printed.

Here are a couple from the files.

point & shoot

Doll house fun at Nana's!!

Tomorrow we fly to Queensland so we had a pretty easy weekend, just chilled out at home and at Nana's. 

It was nice to finally have some peace and quiet away from our busy schedule.

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My Beautiful Girl....

 

Thought I'd share.

Can't sleep so I'm editing pictures.

This was taken yesterday.

She is getting so grown up.

She turns the big 2 on May 31st. 

Already she is chucking massive tantrums.

This morning, it was because she didn't particularly feel like wheetbix, she decided to protest and throw herself on the ground and stomp about.

When she does have a little protest I can't help but have a giggle because she is so hilariously cute with the angry, disgruntled expressions she makes.

I love her so very much.

My sweet Tilds.

What a week!

The view from where I "slept" thursday night.

Helping mummy make the beds and get the coat hangers.

Just tricking! Actually jumping on the bed lol

Choc-chip muffins (more like cupcakes).. Yum

Milk and a muffin

It's been so weird getting back to normal. 

I was fine on monday this week, not a hint of illness what so ever. 

Tuesday morning I was feeling a bit off, but went to class only to leave and hour or so later cause it was getting worse. 

Wednesday I finally went to the doctor, who gave me some meds to take and told me to keep my fluids up and rest. 

Thursday I went to court with my friend so she could get the ADVO against her ex. She only got an interim order (lasts for a month). He is fighting it and denying everything. We got home at 2:30 pm, she dropped me off at Matt's (Matilda's dad) house because Matt has been helping out heaps with Tilda this last week. I went for a nap, and by the time I woke up I couldn't swallow so I took myself to hospital. I was kept overnight. Really bad case of tonsillitis. I hadn't eaten anything or had any fluids in about 48 hours so they hooked me up to fluids and antibiotics. 

I was released friday morning feeling a lot better, but still not 100% so I took things easy.

Tilda was at Nan & Pop's house on saturday and home for saturday night. It's been so nice spending the last couple of days at home!

Today Tilds and I cleaned up, played outside, tossed the ball around, drew with chalk, baked muffins, ate grapes and just hung out and had fun, she is now having a nap.

Today is the best day I've had in what feels like such a long time.


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If you are interested in our yummy muffin (cupcake) recipe..
here it is:

CHOC CHIP MUFFINS

What you need:

2 1/2 cups self-raising flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup NESTLÉ Dark CHOC BITS
(we only use half a cup or less, nothing better then a hyperactive toddler)
2 tablespoons melted margarine
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla

How you do it:

Preheat oven to 180ºC.

Line 12 muffin pans with paper muffin cases.

Sift flour into bowl, stir in sugar and choc bits.

Stir in combined remaining ingredients, mix well. Spoon mixture evenly into muffin pans.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked. Cool on wire rack.

Allow refrigeration time.

Easy as

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Toddler proof!

Merry Christmas!

Hope everyone had a great Christmas, we certainly did and we both got spoilt!

Cant wail til the new year!

x