Short But Sweet

Posted on August 16, 2008
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On Sunday we drove 45 minutes to a lovely B&B down the south coast for our honeymoon.

We stayed in the Portsea beach hut, a gorgoeous little cottage close to the beach.

As we walked in we were welcomed by freshly picked lavender, chocolates and champagne. The cottage was decorated with small vintage trinkets, adding to the quaint atmosphere. The Spa bath was big enough to float a 7 month pregnant woman , so got the thumbs up from me.

We spent the night watching DVD’s, eating cookies and Weis Ice-cream and visiting the nearby towns of Victor Harbour and Goolwa.

Bliss!

Married.

Posted on August 12, 2008
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This is how we celebrated our first meal together as a married couple.

It is a tradition passed from daughter to daughter, sister to sister - to indulge in Hungry Jacks ( Burger King) after the wedding ceremony.

Here I am adorned with Hello Kitty towel, enjoying my first bite of wedded bliss.

The Newlyweds, with Chris our best man.

Shoes or Guitar Hero?

Posted on July 27, 2008
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I saw these Marc Jacobs babies in Myer on friday night.

I can’t stop thinking about them. I even convinced myself I could wear them under my wedding dress.

Now I’m stuck debating.

Shoes or Wii?

26 weeks

Posted on July 25, 2008
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After a grueling week of waiting, I had my results from U/S.

My prayers were answered. The baby is ok. Everything is fine.

The abnormality on the original U/S, just shadows being cast by prominent lips.

The hospital staff fondly nick named our daughter ‘ angelina’.

All is well. Baby is kicking away, life is back to normal .

Thanks for all the well wishes, support and loving messages.

World Youth Day

Posted on July 18, 2008
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Taken at Bondi, World Youth Day 2008.

Ring Ring..

Posted on July 16, 2008
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My obstetrician Rang me this morning. She told me that she recieved the scans. Then advised me the U/S was still “not clear” and she has made an appointment for me with the radiology department in the childrens hospital this monday. She said if anything comes up to make an appointment with her in the following days. She told me to take care. I really like my obs. She is so sweet and caring.

I am wondering where this blog will end up over the next couple of weeks/months?

This could be an interesting journey.

25 Weeks & Sad Possibilities

Posted on July 15, 2008
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Today I had my check-up with my obstetrician at the childrens hospital.

She arranged for me to have another ultrasound for the afternoon as the previous U/S were unable to get a view of the baby’s face, as she was hiding with her back facing my tummy.

I had my U/S at a radiology clinic, near my house. Baby was making it very difficult for the sonographer to get a good view as she had her hands up to her face. Finally after a few different positions, we had our pictures. I finished my scan, and waited a while for the x-rays to give to my Dr.

The radiologist called me in for a chat. He gave me that ” don’t panic ” speech.

He then explained that the baby appears to have a possible abnormality.

I could clearly see two distinctive lines on the lip of the baby going up to the nose. He explained the possible abnormality is called a cleft lip, or double cleft.

I had an idea of what this was. I had seen it on a few TV documentaries.

I felt sad. I felt guilty. I went home and cried. I rang my mum and cried. She cried for me.

All these emotions whirled around me this afternoon. I wondered how my partner would feel. Would he be sad? Would he feel dissapointed? Why did this happen with the man I love, and not the man who didn’t love me?

I felt bad feeling bad. Like I am being selfish feeling bad over something that is only cosmetic. But it’s more then that. It is my reality. No-one ever expects the picture book baby to have a part missing. It is a shock. It is something that will take time to get used to.

I don’t know what is going to happen. I don’t know if everything will be ok.

I will find out soon enough when I see the specialists in the childrens hospital.

For now, I will try and sleep. I will try.

24 Weeks & Counting..

Posted on July 2, 2008
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This week hails the 6 month mark. My Belly is noticably bigger, hard and sore. My hair is growing out an ash brown colour with unattractive white strays making an unwelcome appearance. My skin is very nice, plump and glowing!

I feel exhausted. I have such limited energy at the moment, I wonder how I will cope in a few weeks time. I am trying to cope with my fibromyalgia, pregnancy and anxiety to the best of my ability. It’s been a hard road so far.

Late night food runs, hot milo and random laughs are getting me through.