Jump to now

Obviously lots has happened, since my last blog post was at 37 weeks pregnant, and Stella is now already almost 3 months old!
Well, the first 8 or 9 weeks of her life are too tough to describe, so I'm skipping forward to happier times i.e. the awesome 3 weeks we spent with the Kyles in Natal. It was during this time that Stella seemed to improve so much, and even get into some sort of routine! She started smiling and chatting (well, I call it chatting), and has turned into a real fatty! She's absolutely adorable, and I think she crept into the hearts of all at Sight Hill. Thank you Goose, Bash and Ticky Tyler for everything!

Here are a few highlights from our trip ~~~~~~~~

We went down to help celebrate Tyler's 2nd birthday ~



Stella entertaining us with her smiles and facial expressions ^^




She loved bathing in the big bath with Mom or Aunty Goosie, and Tyler :)


Cosy by the fire ♥


Tyler's cute new bangs!


Even Fixile loved her!


Bonding with her cuzzie xxx





We dressed her up for the Farmer's Market - fun!


Look at my cute shoes!



We spent lots of time outdoors - why not, when Natal is so beautiful?!









We are missing those 3 stacks already, and look forward to being back!

37 weeks

I've become Indie's new best friend. She comes into my room every morning and evening for a neck scratch and roll-around. Personally, I think she's just using me for my bed...


I finished work on Friday, so I've finally started sorting out the room for Stella's arrival. I must admit it's making me extremely excited :) And Sangyeon is arriving in 10 days!!! So I have lots to look forward to ♥

Baby shower

As if Janine didn't have enough to do with Mom's party, she organised my surprise baby shower for the Monday too! And managed to keep it a huge surprise!! She made a great effort and the party was perfect - many thanks to her for organising such a special day. I must admit, it felt weird to be having my own baby shower, but Noa helped to take the edge off by leading the opening of the presents - thank you to my little helper! I was really spoilt and got loads of amazing things! Stella is a lucky little girl. I have a lot of preparing to do before she comes...have to find space for all her things!

Surprised!

Help from the little ones :)

Eat eat eat

Hmmmm....now what do I do with this?

Can't believe there's only one month to go...

Mom turns 60!

We had a party for Gogo Linda on Sunday the 20th March, since she was going to be unavailable for the next month! That's our mom, busy busy busy.
The party was a great success, even though lots of people couldn't make it. We were sad not to have all the brothers and sisters there.

Happy 60th Mom - may the next lot of years be just as amazing and memorable as these last ones! We love and admire you loads :) XXX

30 weeks

Meeting Owen

Mom and I were in Kimberley on Sunday, and popped in at Colleen and James to say hi and finally meet little Owen. He is tiny and precious and is adored by big brother Troy.

Unfortunately he didn't seem to like my camera much...


Colleen has given me so much great advice and insight, as well as providing me with my third-trimester wardrobe! Very grateful :) Thanks Colleen!

How's your back, Jack?

This is what I've been feeling like for the past few days....I seem to have over-extended myself doing ball exercises last week. The thing I've learnt through all this is, you just can't do things the way you used to before falling pregnant, no matter how invincible you think you are!
With lots of rest, Arnica oil (thanks Janine, and Mom) and a bit of heat treatment, I'm feeling much better. Going to be taking it very easy from now until labour day!