What started out as another blog about pregnancy after infertility, became a story about the joys, worries, wonder and laughter created by our beautiful daughter Isabella and precious son Lucas.
Saturday, November 05, 2005
41 Weeks
Today I'm 41 Weeks pregnant.... one whole week overdue and I've been Braxton Hicksing like a trouper. But that is the problem... they are only Braxton Hicks. Ernie just does not seem keen to leave the premises but I'm planning an eviction for about Wednesday if she can't get her act into gear by herself.
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Ernie and the Melbourne Cup
Here's a funny story that I think is worth sharing about our little Ernie and the Melbourne Cup which I forgot to blog about earlier.
Jochen has his last day shift on Sunday 30th October, before he started his time off in anticipation of the little ones arrival. When he got home I asked him if he had put her in the work sweep. His reply was something along the lines of "funny you should say that, wait there I've got something to show you." I was on the couch as wasn't going anywhere. He came back and gave me two pieces of paper which listed who had drawn which horse. Right at the top of the first page next to the name of Makybe Diva (the favourite for the race) was 'Junior Jock'. Wow - could she have done any better. Makybe Diva was attempting to do what no other horse had done before and win three consecutive races and was definitely the sentimental favourite.
So Tuesday the 1st November came and the race was on. We both sat on watched the race live on TV, me cheering like a nutter for a Makybe Diva to win. Wouldn't you know it she did and I think that little Ernie must be one of the luckiest little girls around. I think she was probably the first unborn child to win Jochen's work sweep - which I think is pretty funny. Ernie now claims something like $30. I hope she doesn't spend it all at once, that is if she can manage to get it off her father. The amazing thing is that Jochen had only initially put his and my names in, it was only when the organisers said that they had a couple of extra places that he put in other $2 for Ernie to go in the draw as well.
Anyway because it is such a historic event I thought I'd include a picture of Makybe Diva and her jockey Glen Boss.
Jochen has his last day shift on Sunday 30th October, before he started his time off in anticipation of the little ones arrival. When he got home I asked him if he had put her in the work sweep. His reply was something along the lines of "funny you should say that, wait there I've got something to show you." I was on the couch as wasn't going anywhere. He came back and gave me two pieces of paper which listed who had drawn which horse. Right at the top of the first page next to the name of Makybe Diva (the favourite for the race) was 'Junior Jock'. Wow - could she have done any better. Makybe Diva was attempting to do what no other horse had done before and win three consecutive races and was definitely the sentimental favourite.
So Tuesday the 1st November came and the race was on. We both sat on watched the race live on TV, me cheering like a nutter for a Makybe Diva to win. Wouldn't you know it she did and I think that little Ernie must be one of the luckiest little girls around. I think she was probably the first unborn child to win Jochen's work sweep - which I think is pretty funny. Ernie now claims something like $30. I hope she doesn't spend it all at once, that is if she can manage to get it off her father. The amazing thing is that Jochen had only initially put his and my names in, it was only when the organisers said that they had a couple of extra places that he put in other $2 for Ernie to go in the draw as well.
Anyway because it is such a historic event I thought I'd include a picture of Makybe Diva and her jockey Glen Boss.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
4 Days Overdue
So today I'm 4 days overdue and she doesn't look like coming any time soon. A couple of days ago I thought it might have been happening when I had Braxton Hicks contractions every 5 minutes for about 2 hours but it fizzled into nothing. I wonder if when it really does happen that I'll be so relaxed because I'll just think it is more Braxton Hicks. I'm still pretty happy being pregnant although I am getting more and more uncomfortable as she runs out of room. I wish the head butting of the cervix would stop that would have to be one of the most unpleasant things.
I forgot to tell you about my last OB visit on Monday. Everything is still fine and she still has plenty of amniotic fluid around her which is good. Her heart beat and my blood pressure are fine and she is still measuring 38 weeks. The midwife thought that I wouldn't be having her anytime soon as she said I looked 'far too happy'. Hmm..... Dr Simon must have been having a really good day as his bedside manner was the best that I'd ever seen it. Laughing and smiling. We discussed what I wanted to happen as I was over my due date - he would be happy to induce at any time or let me go as long as I need to to go into spontaneous labour. I think I'll compromise at around 10 days if we get to that point. I'll also be monitored more closely now just to make sure that she is okay. On Friday we will be having a CTG of her heart to make sure she is not distressed and then we will seen Dr. Simon again on Monday and decide at that appointment when I would be induced if she doesn't come all by herself. I'd rather not be induced but I really don't want a horribly overcooked baby either, who by the way will be still getting a bit bigger each day. Smaller is better.
Anyway I thought that would post this picture of me taken yesterday I as I was dancing around getting tea ready. It's been a bit hot and I don't have much in the way of summer maternity wear so I was trying to keep cool.
Jochen thought that I looked pretty funny so he took this photo.
I forgot to tell you about my last OB visit on Monday. Everything is still fine and she still has plenty of amniotic fluid around her which is good. Her heart beat and my blood pressure are fine and she is still measuring 38 weeks. The midwife thought that I wouldn't be having her anytime soon as she said I looked 'far too happy'. Hmm..... Dr Simon must have been having a really good day as his bedside manner was the best that I'd ever seen it. Laughing and smiling. We discussed what I wanted to happen as I was over my due date - he would be happy to induce at any time or let me go as long as I need to to go into spontaneous labour. I think I'll compromise at around 10 days if we get to that point. I'll also be monitored more closely now just to make sure that she is okay. On Friday we will be having a CTG of her heart to make sure she is not distressed and then we will seen Dr. Simon again on Monday and decide at that appointment when I would be induced if she doesn't come all by herself. I'd rather not be induced but I really don't want a horribly overcooked baby either, who by the way will be still getting a bit bigger each day. Smaller is better.
Anyway I thought that would post this picture of me taken yesterday I as I was dancing around getting tea ready. It's been a bit hot and I don't have much in the way of summer maternity wear so I was trying to keep cool.
Jochen thought that I looked pretty funny so he took this photo.
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