I have had every intention of writing, but lately I get home and just veg... poor Deric, his wife is such fun lately!!
I have my last day of work tomorrow, bigger bonus is its a half day. Then I can chill and finally spend time reading all those books I should have read a while ago.
My last doctors appointment was good, we are at 37 weeks (2-3 weeks left)- I am progressing well, but she still needs to get bigger before I start wishing her into the world. The problem is I don't think there is enough space! I waddle around, and when I walk to the loo I am grateful for the rest when I get there. But we are so excited for our new beginning.
I will send some updated pictures soon, so prepare yourselves for my ever expanding body. I am 108cm/42" now (I started at 73cm)
Thank you for all your emails and comments that have come in lately - I so enjoy reading them
Cheers for now
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Happy New Year
Our New Year was very LAME considering what we have done over the past few years! I did surprise myself by staying up till a whopping 12:05am though. Quite an accomplishment!
Deric and I went back to work today. I will officially be stopping work on the 16th January..... just time to do nothing! I am counting down the days. As Tash says 'no one thanks you for staying up to the end'.
I am in the Braxton Hicks phase of the pregnancy (36 weeks) - I am forever waiting for a contraction to be over. But they say its the body's way of practicing for the real deal (who knew there was so much to pregnancy!)
This year should bring new beginnings to all.
With Sarah and Zack, Mikey B and Kelly, Corey and Todd either having just received their bundles of joy or waiting patiently for them. There are also so many of you guys moving country or homes (what is it with our friends and family moving around so much?)
Also Claudia and Jannes getting engaged on the 27th Dec... Congratulations......I could not be happier for you both!
I wish you all the most wonderful year!
Deric and I went back to work today. I will officially be stopping work on the 16th January..... just time to do nothing! I am counting down the days. As Tash says 'no one thanks you for staying up to the end'.
I am in the Braxton Hicks phase of the pregnancy (36 weeks) - I am forever waiting for a contraction to be over. But they say its the body's way of practicing for the real deal (who knew there was so much to pregnancy!)
This year should bring new beginnings to all.
With Sarah and Zack, Mikey B and Kelly, Corey and Todd either having just received their bundles of joy or waiting patiently for them. There are also so many of you guys moving country or homes (what is it with our friends and family moving around so much?)
Also Claudia and Jannes getting engaged on the 27th Dec... Congratulations......I could not be happier for you both!
I wish you all the most wonderful year!
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Baby's Room is Done!
We are ready - the baby's room is done. We decided on Safari - so there are animals everywhere!!!
I also had my baby shower two weeks ago, it was a surprise given to me by my friends in NC, Oriana and Rose..... they tricked me by getting me to Oriana's house. Her husband called and told me he had to take Oriana to the hospital - asking if I could I look after their baby!!!! I threw some clothes on and rushed over there with no make up on!
I arrived, they opened the door and there were a whole bunch of wonderful friends all standing at the door shouting surprise!!!!
They also got hold of some of my USA, SA and London friends emails, who emailed me their wonderful thoughts of us..... needless to say I was in tears as they were read out!
THANK YOU ALL!!!! I am so lucky!
I have not seen the pictures from that yet - they are doing something sneaky with those too!! I'll post them when I get them!
Friday, December 29, 2006
Christmas Time 2006
Tomorrow is a year ago that we had our wedding (30th December 2005) Can not believe it was only a year ago. I have been playing the 'what were we doing this time last year' all week. It was such a great time......
This year we are very much on a slow go - mainly cause I am struggling to move and always tired. I think this is the longest time we have ever stayed at home and not had to go to work.
I am due in 5 weeks!!! We are hoping to have the baby in 4 - but I guess I have no say in it really.
Mom comes on the 3rd Feb, so that is coming up quickly for her too! This will be her first trip to the USA and I shudder to say she will be arriving in Fayetteville...... I will make it up to her later!
Keep posted on our blog - we will keep you updated as the weeks progress. You can also add your comments so we can see your thoughts too.
Keeping in touch with everyone is very important to Deric and me. We do hope this helps us even more.
Love to you all
This year we are very much on a slow go - mainly cause I am struggling to move and always tired. I think this is the longest time we have ever stayed at home and not had to go to work.
I am due in 5 weeks!!! We are hoping to have the baby in 4 - but I guess I have no say in it really.
Mom comes on the 3rd Feb, so that is coming up quickly for her too! This will be her first trip to the USA and I shudder to say she will be arriving in Fayetteville...... I will make it up to her later!
Keep posted on our blog - we will keep you updated as the weeks progress. You can also add your comments so we can see your thoughts too.
Keeping in touch with everyone is very important to Deric and me. We do hope this helps us even more.
Love to you all
Holbrooks First Blog!!!!
We (Joanne) are extremely excited about our new blog! With all that is happening we can now update you with photos, news and information on our growing family and all of our adventures.
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