I don't know if it's because there is someone SO much smaller than Daisy now that she seems so very BIG. She has grown up in the last 2 weeks - physically she has gone through a huge growth spurt where shoes & clothes no longer fit, and she seems so very heavy to lift now. She has decided that she … [Read more...]

The weekend was great. Quiet, but great. I guess when you have a little lady who needs sleep and plenty of it, that your days are spent at home. Poor Daisy has been very patient with all the time we have spent here. In our pyjamas.Saturday we ventured out into the world and headed off to a Christmas … [Read more...]

The week (this very looooong week so far) has been filled with lots of firsts. First day at home by myself with both ladies. First drive in the car with both ladies. First days back at daycare for Daisy while Harper and I are at home. First baths for both kids one after the other. By myself. All … [Read more...]

Not sure when/why/how she learnt ALL the words to this number...but we discovered Daisy singing away to this and had to share...Rob said that her Godmother will be particularly squealy with excitement. So Amelia, this one is for you!Pearls and Princess dress standard attire for performances of … [Read more...]

So here we are at day 7 now, catching our breath and trying to get into some kind of rhythm of this new life. I can't tell you just how different it feels this time around. It's SO good not to be completely intimidated by someone so much smaller than me, while I still don't really know what I am … [Read more...]

Take a look at these little ladies getting to know eachother. Quietly. Slowly. I am in LOVE. … [Read more...]

We arrived home safe and sound this afternoon and thought the least I could do was get some snaps up of the little peach (her breath honestly smells like peach. It does).Once we catch our breath more details will follow. Oh, they will follow. In the meantime I hope this will quench your thirst. … [Read more...]

Happy to announce the arrival of Harper Lucy Macdonald born 27th Oct @ 8.35pm. Exhausted but so happy. She is a PEACH! … [Read more...]

Time certainly has been a little warped for me at the moment.I can't believe that I finished up work over a month ago now (great that I am taking 6 months off and have already used up 1 - but that's another story). The days are both fast but weeks are so, so slow. The nights uncomfortable and long, … [Read more...]

What else is there to do at this stage? And in this appalling weather? Sit around and go mad? Me? Never! Head to the nearest shopping centre, do a weekly shop (yes I really did just do this - I am sick of not doing the shopping because I figure I will be in hospital) and pretend not to notice the … [Read more...]

So to speak. I am mostly sitting, trying to avoid the inevitable swelling of the feet that has occurred at this late stage. I cannot lie down much as it is SO uncomfortable (which makes sleeping hard even though that is exactly what I need). I am trying not to focus on anything much, just go with … [Read more...]

At least when you are feeling a little hormonal you can console yourself with food. Today for me? Custard. But not just any custard. Pauls chocolate, extra thick custard. My Mum got me some and it made me feel better for at least 6 minutes and so that's something. And then I was telling Mum that at … [Read more...]

Trip to doctor revealed that babe has backed it up OUT of the birth canal and I am where I was 2/3 weeks ago now. It has also tuned posterior so all limbs now facing out.Am beyond disappointed. Frustrated. What other words could I use? Can't even be bothered to think of them.I know there is NOTHING … [Read more...]

I can entirely NOT do this anymore.I am cranky. Uncomfortable. Teary. Frustrated. Did I mention uncomfortable? Tired. Angry and generally pissed off. Oh and teary. Actually it could be classified as crying. Teary is perhaps an understatement. Sometimes sobbing. This CANNOT go on. I am borderline … [Read more...]

When I think back to just a few weeks ago and the pace and craziness of our lives, it's hard to believe that we are the same family now. Life has been slower. So much slower. And quiet. And less stressful. And lovely. I have SO enjoyed these past 3 weeks since I have finished work it has been bliss. … [Read more...]

Today I had to go and pick up a few more nursing/maternity bras. And I got some really nice ones. And was professionally fitted. And that's all GREAT!Except.I am a 14E (36E). As in E for elephant. Told you so.Not much else to say really is there. Imagine when the milk comes in. I will be a 24K or … [Read more...]

Sorry for those who have come on over to check whether babe has arrived. Alas, no. I know, you're all like "isn't she 46weeks now?"Alas, no. The truth of the matter is that my 'official due date" isn't actually until next week. I know. NEXT week. I have been in denial of this date, I guess because I … [Read more...]

Whilst I am feeling pretty good (all things considered) by 7pm at night I am exhausted. We took this video of Daise the other night when she was SO tired. She was on no sleep for the day and could barely keep her eyes open as she ate her sausage rolls (oh the nutrition!) for dinner. Rob and I … [Read more...]

Yesterday I should have been resting, putting my feet up while I had the chance without a 2 year old to chase after, but yet I found myself in some sort of nesting frenzy. FRENZY I tell you!I organised the babies room, made up the cot, washed every piece of newborn unisex clothing I could find from … [Read more...]

At the hotel where we stayed on Friday night we awoke Saturday morning (in our new room - argh!) to open the window to a courtyard and some *ahem* art. Sculpture art. Daisy took one look and asked me "why the penis Mummy?" I quickly got up from bed to walk to the window and have a look myself, and a … [Read more...]