I'm up late because I haven't felt baby kicking much today. So made myself a cup of tea, but of course I can't just sit on the couch and watch tv I have to be doing something.
She has been kicking and moving a lot lately so maybe she's just having a quiet day.
We still don't have a name for baby. Her middle name is Diana, after Myles' Mum. And her nickname is Gobbie. Poor girl. Her Aunty, Myles' sister, in her hunt for baby names came across some Irish name which sounds like Gobnet. And when you're talking about baby alot it's much easier for her to have name...so she was called Gobbie for short. Myles' family will probably keep that nickname for her even when we do find her a name. I might use it when she's misbehaving and needs to be put in her place :)
The cup of tea hasn't worked...might try a midnight snack!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
caleb update
Sunday nite my son developed a high temperature. All day he was a bit tired and didn't eat as much as he normally does. So gave him panadols throughout the nite. But at about 5am he had a temperature of 39.4. So we zoomed off to emergency at our local hospital. Stayed there for a few hours trying to get a urine sample. But of course he had just had a wet nappy and didn't want anything else to drink. So the doctor told us to go home since he had no other symptoms. And in a couple of days take him to our family doctor for a check up.
So Monday nite he still had a temperature and about 3am tues morning it shot up to 39.8. We tried giving him nuorefen but he spewed it up. We were so worried we took him to emergency again. They checked him and basically sent us home. Just as we in the waitng room waiting for my brother to pick us up he spewed so we told the duty nurse and she kind of brushed us off saying he's a sick kid so spewing is normal.
They must have thought we were over cautious parents. But we are 1st time parents who are not use to their little boy being sick so yes we were worried. We've learnt now that a fever is not a bad thing and not to rush off to emergency :)
Today caleb is much better. still not eating as much but his temp is much better. hoooraaaay!!!
I kept thinking to myself. How do parents cope with their kids being sick - much worse than this. He's so small and can't communicate with us apart from the cry and call 'mum' all the time. Maybe it will be easier when he can tell us what hurts. I hope so!
So Monday nite he still had a temperature and about 3am tues morning it shot up to 39.8. We tried giving him nuorefen but he spewed it up. We were so worried we took him to emergency again. They checked him and basically sent us home. Just as we in the waitng room waiting for my brother to pick us up he spewed so we told the duty nurse and she kind of brushed us off saying he's a sick kid so spewing is normal.
They must have thought we were over cautious parents. But we are 1st time parents who are not use to their little boy being sick so yes we were worried. We've learnt now that a fever is not a bad thing and not to rush off to emergency :)
Today caleb is much better. still not eating as much but his temp is much better. hoooraaaay!!!
I kept thinking to myself. How do parents cope with their kids being sick - much worse than this. He's so small and can't communicate with us apart from the cry and call 'mum' all the time. Maybe it will be easier when he can tell us what hurts. I hope so!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
house and home
found a place! We looked last weekend and applied for one place and found out this weekend that we were successful. Hooray!
The place met most of our requirements and all 3 of us liked it. My only worry was that it would be too far from the train station for Myles but he said it was fine. There is no more swimming pool so will have to take my nieces and nephews to public pools and beaches more. But its big enough for my cousin to hold his outdoor wedding reception if he chooses.
And added bonuses - it has two of my favourite trees - hibiscus and frangipani. Saw it again today and the backyard had lots of fallen frangipani flowers so of course I pictured me and my children collecting them all and filling the house with its scent. Especially the bathrooms - yip have two which is great when there are lots of people.
The rooms are a great size and have built ins, floor boards throughout the house except for the kids room which has a carpet that looks like it could cope with messy little ones :) That was an added bonus because floorboard can be cold in winter for little ones.
There are two fire places, not useable but great looking features and I have a window seat in the master bedroom. Plus air con in the living areas which will be great for our hot summers. The backyard is a great space for the kids, not too big, and very private. Plus great outdoor spaces for hanging out.
And its close to our church. What more can I ask for? Oh yes, i can see it being a very cosy home to raise little ones and for family gatherings. Thanks, LORD.
The place met most of our requirements and all 3 of us liked it. My only worry was that it would be too far from the train station for Myles but he said it was fine. There is no more swimming pool so will have to take my nieces and nephews to public pools and beaches more. But its big enough for my cousin to hold his outdoor wedding reception if he chooses.
And added bonuses - it has two of my favourite trees - hibiscus and frangipani. Saw it again today and the backyard had lots of fallen frangipani flowers so of course I pictured me and my children collecting them all and filling the house with its scent. Especially the bathrooms - yip have two which is great when there are lots of people.
The rooms are a great size and have built ins, floor boards throughout the house except for the kids room which has a carpet that looks like it could cope with messy little ones :) That was an added bonus because floorboard can be cold in winter for little ones.
There are two fire places, not useable but great looking features and I have a window seat in the master bedroom. Plus air con in the living areas which will be great for our hot summers. The backyard is a great space for the kids, not too big, and very private. Plus great outdoor spaces for hanging out.
And its close to our church. What more can I ask for? Oh yes, i can see it being a very cosy home to raise little ones and for family gatherings. Thanks, LORD.
Monday, April 07, 2008
update
it's been a while. We're back in Sydney. Lots of things to organise...baby preparations, doctors, and house hunting.
I'm super tired, and caleb is super active, makes for a great combination :)
Myles is back at work but he played one volleyball game and sprained his ankle and fractured a bone in his foot. So we would both be house bound if it wasn't for my brother driving us to view houses, and doctors appointments.
I'm eager to move before it gets to close to my due date - June 29. Still no name for my little girl and i think we've brainstormed every girls name there is...well it feels that way. worked my way through a baby book...plus all myles' siblings many suggestions during our time in NZ.
That's all my news. My son is growing so much he's almost getting too heavy to carry around. He's learning so much at the moment. Mimicking words and actions. He's such a boy - he thinks everything is a drum. My back, the floor, pots, the table, chairs, etc.
I'm super tired, and caleb is super active, makes for a great combination :)
Myles is back at work but he played one volleyball game and sprained his ankle and fractured a bone in his foot. So we would both be house bound if it wasn't for my brother driving us to view houses, and doctors appointments.
I'm eager to move before it gets to close to my due date - June 29. Still no name for my little girl and i think we've brainstormed every girls name there is...well it feels that way. worked my way through a baby book...plus all myles' siblings many suggestions during our time in NZ.
That's all my news. My son is growing so much he's almost getting too heavy to carry around. He's learning so much at the moment. Mimicking words and actions. He's such a boy - he thinks everything is a drum. My back, the floor, pots, the table, chairs, etc.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Diana
My mother-in-law went to be with our LORD, Frid 7 March. It was a shock because it happened so quickly. But the way she went was a blessing - in her sleep peacefully.
She was an awesome kind-hearted woman who lived a full life. I am thankful that she was saved and believed in the LORD.
I am thankful for these blessings:
She was an awesome kind-hearted woman who lived a full life. I am thankful that she was saved and believed in the LORD.
I am thankful for these blessings:
- Diana was able to return to England, where she was born, and visit her old home and her parents graves
- She was able to visit her son in England whom she hasn't seen in a few years.
- Diana visited her sister in Canada whom she hadn't seen in more than 30 years so that was really awesome.
- She was able to go on a cruise and visit Australia a few times to see her grandson and sons.
- She did a lot of travelling to places she had never been to before.
All these things she was able to do in the last few years since she retired. So she was so pleased that she had fulfilled these important milestones and felt she had lived a very full life.
I'm grateful for these blessings. Especially that she met Caleb and knew that the little one to come is going to be a girl with Diana as her middle name.
She is a great loss and we will miss her so much, and I want caleb to always know how wonderful his Gran was and how much she loved him.
To Faith and Lill, thanks so much for your prayers and awesome words of encouragement and faith. Your words really filled my spirit. Thanks so much.
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