Pink, pink, and more pink....

Sorry its taken so long to get on here and officially welcome and introduce our beautiful little daughter (yes it really was a girl, despite all my doubts!!!). .........................

12 hours old 25/02

JACINTA GRACE

arrived at 7pm last Sunday, and has stolen all our hearts.

She is a beautiful little girl, and already we couldnt imagne life without her.

Its hard to believe that she is a week old .

She is feeding and sleeping well, although seems to prefer her big sleeps during the day!

She is a contented little baby, and is such a snuggle bunny!

She weighed 8lb 8oz, was 49 cm long and had a head circ. of 37cm!

all dressed and waiting for Daddy to pick us up and take us home 27/02

1-03-2008



Her birth was a little dramatic. After waiting since 2am when I had my first leaking of hind-waters, I had managed to dilate to 6cm by 3.30pm with only mild pre-labour pains, and no very regular contractions. Ive never had to wait for my labours to kick in before, so it was a long day trying to get things moving. Our little princess was floating around in so much fluid, that there was no pressure from her head to start any 'real' labour happeneing. Too much fluid to attempt rupturing the membrains, so we had to wait for nature to take its course. By about4.15pm things finally started to happen! The contractions finally became regular and I was now actually in labour! By 6pm, the contractions were on top of each other, my blood pressure was through the roof, and after another internal I was still 6cm, she was still not engaged and so still wasnt putting any pressure on my cervix! I layed on the bed, and at 6.22pm my waters finally broke with a huge gush. The next half hour saw lots of painful contractions ( I did manage to do it with out needing any pain relief) I started pushing at 6.45pm and at exactly 7pm little Jacinta was born. Her extra long cord was wrapped tightly around her neck and twice around her body, so after a few scary seconds and one big hurried push, as they couldn't get it unhooked, she was born very blue, and whizzed off to the resus trolley for a few breaths of oxygen...they were the scariest few minutes of our lives, and the sound of her cries were the sweetest sound we had ever heard!

Jacinta & Mummy. 1 hour old 24-02-2008

The doctor couldnt believe the length of her cord, or the amound of fluid that a was carrying....no wonder my tummy was so huge and felt like it was going to explode by the end of it all. This shot was taken on the Friday before she arrived. I was 39 weeks, and huge!


Im loving all these pretty pink clothes, and the pink cards, and the pink balloons, and the pink flowers. I never thought Id would be a mummy to a little girl. I was quite content with my three gorgeous boys, but obviously someone had different plans for my life, and Im so, so glad that we now have our little princess!

29-02-08

Caleb, Nathan and Isaac all adore their little sister. Isaac is always wanting to hold her, or "I hold him?" as he puts it, and is always telling me "cinta my baby!"

Caleb & Jacinta 27-02-08

Nathan & Jacinta 25-02-08

Isaac & Jacinta 29-02-08

Jacinta has been really settled since we came home, and Im feeling great. I guess thats the one good thing about feeling so crap towards the end of the pregnancy, once its over every thing feels SO much more comfortable, and even nights of broken sleep are so much more restful than the sleep I wasnt getting before.

Thanks so much for all the emails and messages of congratulations that have been arriving daily. We really appreciate them, and the fast that so many people have been thinking of us! By the looks of the hits on my blog over the past couple of days, lots of you have been checking in waiting for photos and more details LOL sorry I kept you waiting so long!

starting to feel organised

There is only 18 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I must say Im starting to feel a lot more organised. The carseat has been reversed and all the straps adjuted to fit, so all Craig has to do is put it in and hook it up when the time comes & the seats have been fitted into the back of the wagon -at least we can all fit in there now.

The cradle is here and all made up - so cute! Ive painted (with the help of my wonderful Dad - thanks Daddy!!!!!) the two chests of drawers, and there is only the wardrobe to go...cant see myself getting that done before bubs arrives, but you never know! I cut up the flat cot sheet I had and have made a cushion cover, trimmed a sheet for the cradle, covered the lamp shade, and covered my baby feeding pillow. Im not sure my sewing machine knew what was going on actually sewing fabric instead of paper! LOL

All the baby stuff is washed and packed away. Most of the junk is cleaned out the nursery, and Jode is dropping off a glider rocker chair for me to feed in sometime today I think. Ive nearly managed to track down and collect all the baby gear I lent out to people thinking I wouldnt need it again!

Here is a picture for all those who have been asking....me with my massive belly - surely it cant get much bigger! and the nursery set up. (Still not game enough to paint over my blue wall in the nursery - just in case!!!!)

Still on the to do list - the wardrobe, buy a special teddy for bubby, get this house clean and organised (still waiting for that nesting instinct to kick in!) print off thank you note cards, and Im sure there is a heap of other bits too, but I cant remember them atm!

The countdown is on....

I just looked at the little counter thing on here and on EB and there is only 38 days till our little bubbas due date....so probably (hopefully LOL) a few days less than that till she actually arrives - eeekkkkk that seems so close now, and there is still so much to get done.


Belly update.....feeling huge, everything is uncomfortable, and awkward. Not sure how much more this belly can stretch LOL.

Ready for bubs arrival - NOT!!!! Did one huge wash of clothes etc, it was so cute to see all that pink hanging on the line.Started sanding back the wardrobe ready to paint - got bored of that real quick....perhaps when the boys are back at school next week I might try and get it finished.

The treehouse dinky daisy pink wall paper border I won on ebay never arrived, and the seller hasnt answered any of my emails GRRRRRRRRRRR...not like it cost me heaps, but it matches the cot linen etc I got, and I want it!!!!! fingers crossed.

Been checking out lots of stuff on etsy lately. Ordered myself this gorgeous silver pendant yesterday...present from Craig when bubs is born LOL its buy it myself in this house or miss out!!!

As soon as I saw it, I loved it. Reminds me of our little family. The two swirls at the bottom are Craig and I... joined by marriage (the heart)...linked forever to our four children, symbolised by the four loops at the top. Yeh I know way to much thinking by the hormonal pregnant lady LOL but for some reason thats just what came to mind as soon as I saw it.

I also love these funky nappy bags.......mmmmmmmmmmmmm......might have to wait till I save up a bit more $$$$$$$$ before contemplating if I really need one!

We spent last weekend away at a beach house with some friends. Had a nice relaxing break before bubs arrived. the kids were really good.....lots of swimming, boogie boarding and bike riding - boy did they eat and sleep well!

Only a few more days till the kids are back at school! They are looking forward to going back, especially Caleb who will be in a 6/7 class this year with a great teacher, who he has heard is really good. He is really looking forward to it. Nath has the same teacher as last year, and is looking forward to getting back with all his mates. We havnt really done that much over the holidays. Ive not had the energy really! Thank goodness for the Xbox they got for christmas, boys to play with next door, the mulberry tree down the road and their bikes and scooters, and a few well timed sleep overs with friends and family! Been plenty to keep them amused most of the time. Ive got all their books etc, just need to get motivated to get it all named.......and pick up the school shoes off layby...and get Caleb some new sneakers....and dig out some school uniforms because the new stuff I ordered isnt arriving at the school till the first day....must get on to all of that.

'twas the season.....

Christmas rundown for 2007.......

7th Dec - Nathan & Isaac decorating the tree. Caleb was helping put up the lights outside.

....all done!

11th Dec - Food for the end of year school parties (thanks for the inspiration for these Nat!) 15th Dec - Caleb & Nathan were shepards in the living nativity. The boys have been a part of this nearly every year, since they played baby Jesus the year they were born.
23rd Dec- Local Christmas Pageant, Caleb & Nathan were in it with the school. Isaac & Teddy had lots of fun watching!24th Dec - Everything set up ready for Christmas lunch tommorrow

25th Dec - unwrapping pressies ......Lunch at our place
27th Dec - Georgia came to play while auntie Vic hit the post Christmas sales
31st Dec - Chilling in the pool for New Years Eve. Isaac spent most of the time jumping in,

and was exhausted and in bed by 7.30pm. We eventually dragged the others out at about 11.30pm!
Happy New Year everyone! Huge hugs to a few of my friends who are dong it really tough atm, due to different reasons. I hope this year is the beginning of new things for you!

Merry Christmas little bubba

How cute is this...Its a fisher price nativity. You push down the little angel on the top and it plays silent night. Im not usually one for 'cutesy' nativities, but I loved this one as soon as I saw it. Its a Christmas present for my unborn bubba...we have set it up already though so that Isaac can actually touch and play with one of the decorations, and of course so that bubba can listen to the music!

We put the tree up and decorated the house on Friday night. Its starting to feel a lot like christmas! I have to put up my nativity today, then I will post some tree and decoration pics.

Time for an update!

Time seems to be whizzing by quickly at the moment. Only this week and next week of school left, Isaacs 2nd birthday has been and gone, preparations for christmas seem to be in full swing (except at our house...must do something about that!), and Ive only got about 12 weeks of this pregnancy to go.

Ill fill in the details with photos......

Isaac and I spent the actual morning of his birthday with my Mum doing some xmas shopping. She got Isaac a huge muffin and his very own 'coffee' baby chino for morning tea...he was delighted!We also popped by to see Santa. I wasnt sure how Isaac would react this year. He has been starting to get frightened of things lately. He is terrified of the posties bike motor bike at the moment...never worried him before. He loved him! He sat and chatted (gabbled) away to him for ages, they let me take my own photos, he got a little gift and gave Santa a big cuddle before we eventually dragged him away.

Isaac has always been a real water baby..nothing has changed! (if you want to see a pic from last year, the huggies site is using a shot of Isaac on the promotions page for this years little swimmers competition...very proud Mummy here!) He has loved these hot days when he can get out and splash around in a few cm of water in his little pool. Thankfully we have enough rain water to let him play with some...it all ends up on the thirsty lawn anyway! We have also been for a few swims in SIL pool, and a trip to the beach.

So I have done a little christmas preparation. Ive designed my Christmas cards and had them printed...now just have to get them in the post LOL Im amazed that Caleb actually co-operated and put the Christmas hat on for the photo - sure that wont happen for many more years with out some serious bribery !

Finally a couple of belly shots. My 18 week shot is on this LO....

and this is 24 weeks

Im due to get Nathan to take some 28 week shots in the next couple of days, so I will share some more then. Ive definately popped out more since this one was taken. Everything is going well with the pregnancy. Seems to be lots of pregnant people around atm...Ive got a few friends expecting. One of them (Craigs cousin Angie...Isaacs god mother) is due only a couple of days after me, so thats exciting. It was wonderful to catch up with her and her family last weekend while they were holidaying in Adelaide. Belly rubs to all those other gorgeous and precious little bundles still in thier Mummies tummies!

Hiphip hooray

So cute........................... as everyone finished singing happy birthday to Isaac last night, he threw his arms in the air and yelled hiphip ray, then clapped his little hands together and repeated it over and over again as everyone played along hoorayed with him each time. Two is such a cute age age (most of the time LOL).We had a lovely family party last night. The weather was beautiful, the food yummy and the birthday boy obliged and had a three hour sleep before his guests arrived, so was in a fantastic mood all night.The cake..mmmmmmmmmmmm...definately not my finest achievement!!! but Isaac loved it and knew it was scoop so thats the most important thing. He didnt care that the icing was messy, and the cab had a precarious lean. It was bob and coop, and it had coclates for dirt! It actually doesnt look to bad in this shot. It was one of those cakes best viewed from a distance!

He was spoilt with lots of gorgeous pressies. Bob DVDs, a scrambler toy (from bob the builder) a bob tool belt (are you seeing a pattern here LOL..he loves Bob atm), a little digger toy, and a little tykes rocking horse. We gave him one of his pressies yesterday - a new bike. He has to wait till Monday to get the other bits and pieces weve got for him. Nothing like spreading your birthday out for days!

Thank goodness we decided to have his party yesterday instead of today. Its going to be 37 today. Needless to say we are going to visit SIL for a dip in the pool this afternoon.

Time to Celebrate

Tomorrow we are having a party to celebrate Isaacs second birthday. (His actual birthday isnt until Monday) I cant believe its been two years since he came into our lives! Happy Birthday little man!!!! I thought Id share some pics from the last two years to show just how much my sweetpea has grown up! They are about every four months. Just as well there is another bub on the way, or Id be feeling even sadder about the 'loss' of his babyhood!!!!

I know Ive been a very slack blogger lately, but I just dont seem to get around to updating much. Everything is going really well with my pregnancy. My belly is expanding rapidly. Im 25 weeks today, and Im sure with the lead up to christmas and new year that the time left will fly by.....well here's hoping LOL!!!!

Before I forget...............HUGE birthday hugs to Jamie who turns two tommorrow!!!! Have a wonderful day mate - sorry we couldnt be there, we will be thinking of you!

ggggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr the photos jsut wont line up properly!!!!!!!!!

transformation & new toys

As much as I love this....

it will have to become a little girls room at some stage, so Ive been searching for inspiration...so many choices (if the budget was unlimited!!!)

I was rearranging everything in there yesterday (we have guests coming and they will sleep in there) and said something about being sad about having to paint over the beautiful blue wall........Craigs comment -"well why do you need to change that?....suppose that means you will want new curtains too!" Well YES!!!!!!! what did he think, his wish of this bub being a girl would come true, and after three boys I would just pop her in a nice blue nursery -ummmmmmm NO WAY. I finally get m,y cahnce to let loose LOL

Ive also got a couple of new toys to play with.

Craig got me a new phone last week.

Its been years since I updated my trusty old mobile, now I have this flash little phone. It will probably take me years to work out how to use it LOL

More excitingly (is that a word?) I have one of these to play with too.

My friend has updated to the latest 400D and Im having a play to decide if I want to buy this one off her....like Im going to give it back!!!!! Complete with camera bag, filters, 18-55mm lens and a 90-300mm zoom lens. Im lovin' it LOL although Ive only used the auto settings....manual will take me the rest of my life to master I think!

Yippeeeeeeee the kids go back to school tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ive got my cousin and her two kids arriving for a week today. So excited to see them! I havnt even met baby (8mnths) Coops yet. It will be nice to have some adult company. I best get and finish off the housework before they arrive.

Ive been shopping

for someone really special !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How cute are they...how teeny, tiny are they, and dont you just LOVE the colours....hint, hint, hint!!!!! :)