Category Archives: Pregnancy

Telling Stories

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

  So here’s that post about birth stories. It’s taken time.  I hope I am going to make sense here; it is hard to find words for events as huge as giving birth, and my brain’s still a little bit … Continue reading →

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He is here

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

  Batu Elias 18th October 2012, 1:36 am 3.1 kg

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40 Weeks

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Here we are, still there. We are at the point where our dear elderly neighbour jumps out of her door the minute we pull up in the car, to see if the baby has arrived. Friends ring up to check, … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

A Friday ritual (just a day late this week..) inspired by SouleMama. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savour and remember. A happy weekend to all … Continue reading →

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One for Mama

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

I finished the Mama Vertebrae, using up the last little snippets of yarn. It didn’t turn out perfect. If I did it again I would follow the option of narrowing the sleeves, for one. And I wished the yarn had … Continue reading →

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36 weeks

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

  We are nearing the home stretch.. Days before my last appointment, baby turned head-down, thank you very much. The little bottom is still pushing right into my ribs though, so sitting down isn’t great. And let’s just say my … Continue reading →

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Weekending

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

This weekend was a first sorting of old baby things. I can’t tell if I’m not a little too early for all this, but then, the rain will start tomorrow, and who knows when the laundry will have a chance … Continue reading →

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The littlest Quilt

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

This quilt is my fourth and the smallest one yet. There are oh so many reasons I love this quilt. Mainly, because its components have already added their little stories to it. You may recognise the little squares – they … Continue reading →

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28 weeks

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Here we are, in the last trimester, and suddenly everything has moved a little bit closer, a little more into my consciousness. Of course, there is the breathlessness when I only think about going upstairs to our bedroom, the heartburn … Continue reading →

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22 Weeks

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

Weeks: 22 Bump: 92cm Everything is growing well and happily. We had our second ultrasound scan two weeks ago, and everything is looking good. The little bean is rumbling and kicking. My husband and Kaya have both been patient and … Continue reading →

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