tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764076648256359742024-03-05T14:02:07.517+02:00The Franken family diary...........This is a diary of just being an every day mom to a special little boy named Connor and wife to hubby Frank.Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-15876315695353476012010-06-10T10:14:00.004+02:002010-06-10T10:36:30.019+02:00Paddling<div style="text-align: left;">I can't believe i nearly forgot to share these pics with you all!</div><div><div><div><br /></div><div>A few weeks back, Frank decided to take Connor on his first paddling experience. Connor was of course beyond excited about it. We took him to the lagoon here in Toti and the boys had an absolute blast. Frank reckons Connor's 'a natural' at paddling and Connor can't wait to go again.</div><div><br /></div><div>Just look at these pics:</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQ_j2N1BfS0kk1YmSTaQsqiEZAFZ4mfglF4EtBrYkVRsSGJuw_GxX689AGYRx2k6f60NrpihLpbf_kh0h1FD7mjNHl0h6rzV8-uf-qPMOHwXW6Goy7_ysDkAv351qXVBIc2Fn01nly9U/s320/1st+Paddling+experience+002.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJmrI5rsg5F4rtU7ddCSpQUwqLgN6oDWQNKETtZqyBO34xshVJC4JXdjTHPH8Lh5Jfw6zjGOma0s4wCQzs0ybvr6CrjxeSUDhuEMBuwZJR9KErkbN2Rv81znrdUvfqCQLNFBD2oOw11ZI/s320/1st+Paddling+experience+003.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipCfOo2xXQDRRIcVl7hm_3n_KMLulqw2X8RnTAv-vwOirORNCY_6C5TQHv9xHE8rjpgnjvxb-F3cp9s3zCX31wfozqCDSmdERX7hSmUjhhG4UFh7LniuYHL7pNDGtYrxHtsDjlZFJQRDw/s320/1st+Paddling+experience+011.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwspxeXVhNRBEY5R1qFtOJPeXExKi8YOhgcjmTYLvveOp4F4dtwRTpF8W_IvQRYNR_riOpztXfjB9vj5zVahyMvUIVFwaojt5bPchw2i_ThFJGdGCVZzYvyvJ7M8QMBEFAOq7ajhPQMA/s320/1st+Paddling+experience+009.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCs3T_KHGYbkJWzGtc39DwJlEEbeMWJkxAmC1yrzgEh7j-5i8GkcFZxUnOB067p9fzHYeQEiokR2hPIYNbRhxGFkjpsx41V4Lrm4260zC38v23X1bUkBI0vIyv5QRcToh4Om-DmLoIW8/s320/1st+Paddling+experience+012.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaC_Za1AjN9Dxhw2TirKelfN_6r-RONp5BBe_HlL1njGUnYZIC_QZPaPChLJi_Uu2YDrwKNU30to2-ly4NgiiL6NpYOfp88uSLGilOQ0EWPC71aHJCAOpFpbhfkKuwmuUYwo97ZekSOWU/s320/1st+Paddling+experience+013.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibm8ripz3Q-8dR05Tei1WwDS4gccqkZUDBs8mSZkQPAibDdv7UC_F_TQHg1oYOvUhjeVrWVvQJBs1-e1vu-aogc2tnxszQY6m-vnOzg7Y17ARTGwPC9hO0u7mlulbthEyOf9bgJS4431g/s320/1st+Paddling+experience+018.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaAehL01_BIrxuYi23hOEYv21PO-Zbwj-uvl-ScrNG3y4WZa9kTwAcSAhDMkkVwLrWOVtYqqdx2loj6rAgY48MkaAchXkU2LEOgNRTkKacnsRpgGe7k7wTNsUUx_WPVBvoDRRD_OR2CTg/s320/1st+Paddling+experience+019.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Good fun!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a></div></div></div>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-5639965973865004942010-06-10T10:08:00.003+02:002010-06-10T10:14:06.627+02:0030 Wks and growing......<div style="text-align: left;">This week marks the thirtieth week of pregnancy! Wow i have grown big time as you can see in the pics below.</div><div>I am feeling relatively good except for the ongoing tiredness! To be honest I am battling a bit to entertain Connor as I feel I just don't have the energy, but try my best none the less.</div><div>So this means only 8 more weeks to go! I am excited to meet the new addition, but wonder how I will cope with my two boys once he arrives. I guess it's normal to feel like this and I guess you just make it work - well I sure hope so anyways.</div><div>I have a doc appointment next week, so will keep you posted on our progress.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTO24-m8WB7f5K-dq1n9OKmha9n3KHo2xPYh-meU3-HHYKFn1JmUqGt7CloNZGJquCedpr96HTLGPiobXwkVV3VNq21OjbxGQyxWcog-4WhQFrYVyuyc5xU0xG0tnjAMBkHuFBC3UIls/s320/30Wks001.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjakGq-5q5qInaMIXR66ztDQGl3BViKG3o0TC5z7npQdy5TtIjuC_qO1AiCPVrLtsb0IXECNHCT4VmXEysCpAlR2pNc0OLyX83Z4kcakgy6hfkS8iRrzk723XKGa9dDEGDtw8YrdjMoNpc/s320/30Wks002.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>TFL</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-74466800991678362512010-05-21T09:21:00.001+02:002010-05-21T09:32:13.474+02:0027 Wks Update<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; ">All went very well with our appointment yesterday.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br />Little dude is weighing in at 940grms <img src="http://mommy.co.za/forum/new/images/smilies/happy.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; " /> <img src="http://mommy.co.za/forum/new/images/smilies/happy.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; " /> He was very busy and all his measurements were excellent! We saw his little chest cavity moving up and down which shows he is practising breathing for when he's born - too cute man!<br /><br />They detected a bit of blood in my urine so will be sending it away for analysis. Doc says it could be a bladder infection but because I had the fever the day before he felt I had to go on an anti biotic (yes again <img src="http://mommy.co.za/forum/new/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif" alt=":roll:" title="Rolling Eyes" style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; " /> ) to clear up anything until we get the urine results back. Luckily it's not too serious & I am sort of happy to be back on the anti biotic as my chest is starting up again!<br /><br />Otherwise a great appointment.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">And here's my 26wks pics: </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-q5NQUJbbcAPeAvRMIUOi6L82SbbepB0u0UxoUoLyVKfGX4536Rl1IO3ownaOdmSzf-3ou87hGpvfAz8eRt52snZHa_9bdkiQ-ptuOwe-vMUIzeDuNghrFLDSavDCHkYmwOuHDsknHc/s320/26+Wks+003.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCuSrbDy1nMh7dKnv0fKWXLU2sFRJRnM1GOHJZMDwI70VnKqy-pyh9keJnB-QZUHirpt1M_vctqQ5zyXuy2z-C-qfpcoe2cYNEqLVLZTE_oYvxJjjVaTRiy49bMcVbeqjjdeAJV6nfhA/s320/26+Wks+002.jpg" /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; "><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmafapuhFUdo_RkneYzhVYH5RqlVxMLGrvg8jsuP1n8BWeRR_lXiGgO2JX0N_u7GRzVam7aHdZ3RXJJpJMoDvTLefUJ_7XUZlfE9C9RllKvireQ1HfgLWZu0IozKGTzzRz7IeKENHKv4/s320/26+Wks+001.jpg" /></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-90212640027629972462010-05-03T13:26:00.003+02:002010-05-03T13:41:15.078+02:00Connor's first catch<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div>The day had to eventually come & our big boy eventually caught his own fish! He was so proud that he demanded pics and wanted to carry the poor thing around a bit! Yes it's only a rock fish but it's still his first catch!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well done my boy, we are very very proud of you :)</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJEIqYnZtiwlacIP78RTAWhLp8544-NQSec7K0n43tPkAgL6BIn4SYKMMz82mJ4F2ZN88oZy2qvh3CeE951NutqrXcihX3CtI81H1lSpAUC8MaJQsA5WPmdfCbytraMOkGB6yH9pE1gpI/s320/April+2010+053.jpg" /> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXI76TM0tqsHCle0sK3WwZxegvOk35IrrV8UkhRIQVYOLfjGW-h8I1arYUXxScYYaIS1Lc3O3vPq7yYNcP4AENtQbXF-ZgaxU_3kCSMfgIT-mHvbkzdHJ31UXWqe0-F-jl6EQq_G4n-E/s320/April+2010+054.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4W-e0wW3VZ7h_ImkfKjfyM3gR6vyhMPmTDI61hiTbNXHZh1Wa2GRUIod60W17ow61WfcoyYBpxLpwpC98ayMqBIkXnuUhLN0_glJn3-4MN4JAmF80crvKqjZMmC_od_ocMQpbcCYKrU/s320/April+2010+055.jpg" /> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-SXr3IRyeqZhFxLob-Y2oHrZoVpQCrDUAavDwB35Bx_xSizv8pYyPx6h1mCk-q1VDHCFm8XXd-d3EkPcgJRjxt5R1tXAPIod_glw5DGQ-bTKCLEjfW3tayMUE9kiGqU1vt83OFtMgP8/s320/April+2010+056.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>TFR</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-45269988314391430692010-05-03T10:52:00.005+02:002010-05-03T13:21:19.503+02:00Things<div style="text-align: left;">Well we are at 25 weeks today & growing very very rapidly! So rapidly that I have decided that only healthy fruit etc is going to pass these lips from today onwards!</div><div>Here's some pics taken yesterday:</div><div>(Had to take it in mirror as Frank's not here)</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiltmXSsm4THChJJVQi6ozgABsL0WbELuEpxs2MV7QruxRnVkm5ntgPHe9ei7hmh1SKwuPZd-OK9Ckoyv9mAm7bjMIvFN1JffvLgy_-KDwnrK_K5LdH3KGMDXYUkQkAO616wjXDFEatdLs/s320/24+Wks+001.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>And Connor took this well 'interesting' picture from the bottom!!</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkE0PA1d_Vral-1cO5GPuxs2PxyRgFxQAwL5iFNFKwXixQFhCx5o4OtiGbTGorM3KFR7kZ5EYbCpQ2yr2Sk84PfZfbtWrrTZ8LzlCHLNcGW6pvwwbrUKGRhxG7q0oP_i76DZup6o1CcI/s320/24+Wks+002.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Connor with his baby in belly :)</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTib2TZJCW3w55bXAvpQo2LEfwzJUbCwHI_Eb0j08Ha_9nljzCguEJM_jgbjFB1Ty64f8uM7F10TO2Z9K3Z2OVrJyIWAy1HyD5bDLXkQI_5jH9M1ZQtRUh-biAhGx9OHs6xAAe06ROgUs/s320/Connor.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Last week I had my sister come and visit with her three boys! Wow what a handful that was, 4 boys to entertain every day, but it was awesome and am already missing them all! Connor had an absolute blast with his cousins & I actually just kept him off school for the week to play with them. Our days were mostly spent on the beach, but also had shopping etc to do! </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's some of the pics:</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVcCr9c8zdmN6nBOYjTHKK6hYhhH-onThCOd4DlP_1o5vh_jadcaVDqlFjulj0muUJvZP8BH1LeAHjz_Dr0Q_dIszAMVGKeNmYIwPJK9-F_YxawRxSO2FTUcanVAZcJ_iqTzue49M3gg/s320/April+2010+009.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Ycqo-j5c8tpsAkGXwbCy35oJgxbk2fcEWdBPkUQZMp1N2W8zJ1SEtsU9HI38HMR22xh8gr9F7VwPlNIlpKSsR-3aGi4iAUb9rAd6BPQMrORkvlHBxdsVqSp3O_jnzXfLixnh2c83HcM/s320/April+2010+033.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVv6HlnFjXvt1Cc66haepRSnSJ0NxGf9p6_lqTPJRegq4wQO_0-0kw-g-95_L-T4mU9uJZlcJuntudDuExP2ypdwDpteFC9o4WNhKX5Ek1i9g-Xt_Qxp1w_WBmt8Yyl-yTiDLytuIx2bc/s320/April+2010+051.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>TFR</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-66494589791257499862010-04-22T14:38:00.003+02:002010-04-22T14:49:18.497+02:00Fishing fishing fishing<div style="text-align: left;">We had Frank's club competition over the weekend & I am pleased to announce that he came second in the comp, which wins us a trip to Mozambique! Although it will only be once baby is born (because of malaria) I am so excited as it's somewhere I have always wanted to see!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Connor of course loved every minute of it and jumped in on the action of taking pics! Secretly he thinks all the prizes and fish caught are for him - sweeti pie.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's some of the pics:</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnW0HjfpMMBFbImehQy0xFubeiyEexVN8B9J9XxHQB4gbu8c3yvvdFbINqJHdoqGjMIkVcsP7o3sXm1KNTyYrWk5urYH36WRpXKImOAyPM1PQ2Y0OBGFub4HSr10tW7EbVdK45wgsNyE/s320/April+2010+005.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpnXOpszTQRz435Zh_guFzgQ-mDzHyTfvQA2ryw8Scs5KS4K8Vd1yeW406jXze8X7tyYLOhTLG4AjhJ3bdbcCG1d0c5kU5V2U8nzs7bbA7eeF2qdAhS4KdnHv5xH0Gnjp_5p1vMo-02U/s320/April+2010+007.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJ25q3aRkfVj8aL1l_5FPQMxyT0gR87-XlDy2TQLI6jt3t-Zm10c6PpTPDLghgJTXRw0WtystXLnbykCAvff4NY0FZ97mupomFbYZOyhsuBHj2cnOmCD8vpIjFcbuf9F7XQTSPMJRxEM/s320/April+2010+008.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdWtTt6CLRCS-OuW-N30SlGi8n_srgm8k-nrIQqv4pM689nvWWwoL_hdhKDyRt7fmgswgGwGKjzSJG3j2jfpYc4CdmgCPdzRiQBfSCnE1EwjBRi5EicH4Yr1Y6j1QlWI2j147U1CZXxhk/s320/April+2010+011.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-17520725853720904402010-04-22T14:16:00.005+02:002010-04-22T14:38:14.543+02:0023 Wks<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Well i am excited to say we had our gynae appointment today at 23.4 wks!</div><div>It was so awesome as we got to see little dude opening and closing his mouth (drinking amniotic fluid) and even saw a glimpse of his little tongue! So precious!! He is weighing around 670 grams now & seems to have long legs :)</div><div><br /></div><div>The funniest thing is he is lying in there with his little ankles crossed which is something Connor did and still does when he sleeps. And of course it goes without saying that Frank does the same thing when he's sleeping!!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have put on a whopping 5kg since my last visit, which came as a bit of a shock (until I remembered all the creme easter eggs i have been eating) but figure there's no good stressing about it now, will have to just gym extra hard once our little bundle arrives.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am going for my 4d scan on the 3rd of June which I can't wait for & our next gynae appointment is on the 20th May!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's some of the latest hippo pics:</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXkWY-1TgiW-uyGqmL_UnpCUYUs5jMY2F_PvspelftyF77NKwVLfJhXesboABHaqvl92bpnqo2HG3TPLoB0b-TxGPhmYcvtDfnLFSkRD3qc2hwswOYCxjAjHeBcx5r3ZRD05ThQKnBo4/s320/23+Wks+001.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhwRlP8eGIaL39MfIs6RACEYYJBj8RwObaS7aQYhBwg39_PWjjfaR3Ye9YSfiu3m2-abBhyphenhyphennJYmf_eDqlcBxK_T68gF2BZEdnMmISXn7GZQ1VOQ6JOS8C5WZvheVArT_2E8hU_dBA6ygE/s320/23+Wks+002.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXXA4jGsGFOq2dbxU8K1N_4jEdiF77fQmxxdosJ1bbp9S0xyZ4sk4D5VmQSjfgt-DYCXZpvrAkDB1YIRwjTslzRuXRshPA7VAEzKiTL_s2Usc0fRJ5VJXgHZcoEJbWcIh230VL8lPvnWA/s320/23+Wks+003.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-90672399071751240612010-04-08T16:07:00.003+02:002010-04-08T16:17:32.790+02:0020 Wks<div style="text-align: left;">I am feeling lots of movement now, especially in the evening and am loving every minute of it! It really helps to build a bond once you feel the little life moving inside of you!</div><div>On a downer, I have been hit with bronchitis and an ear infection and am really battling to breathe a the moment. Doc put me on some anti biotics and cortizone for my chest, hope they start working real soon! Oh and yes all the meds are preggy safe ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's my 20 wks pics:</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuV2dIq3v4N4rnCJg3CpTIWRwTmUNZbctYIG0g0ZW5_WRuNxxgKBebCN4KMc2LqYxGZsW_p4FqIsq1whA1V1HCKGpBUH5gNh2jB3R_Tj5dsY8-L8pybGjRz2uq2cEWYm7lHZLWcr50ZMU/s320/20+Wks+001.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3OfS-_YSG_2ViZQvdgX_bdGglQr-tP_7jcvVOu_kvsCPruXI2_idVlTwzwjfBNlj2O38jDD_Q3-JiXG-H0Eyuzry-N2lIPtWs4P3A9aVtAqc_KfJoQY2MRTAVBn-OwRDca7nMgNuUiA/s320/20+Wks+002.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-14423135782288511272010-03-25T08:34:00.002+02:002010-03-25T08:46:29.527+02:00Looong weekend<div>Well the weekend past was a long weekend for us with Monday being a public holiday. It was awesome as we went and camped in Scottburgh. Scottburgh isn't very far from us (about 20 min drive) but it was still nice to get away a bit. Connor loved every minute of it & loves sleeping in the tent. The only problem is it was so flippen hot we nearly melted! Luckily we were right on the beach so when the sea breeze did actually blow, it cooled us down a bit. We also spent some time bathing in the rock pools which was very refreshing!\</div><div><br /></div><div>My mom headed back to the uk on Monday too, but will be returning in July sometime, so it's not long before we see her again :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Connor has his school photo's today, so we gelled and spiked his hair for the occasion - I will share the pics with you once I get them :) Connor also showed me his smile that he's going to do for the picture & also said he's going to show the cameraman his muscles whilst he take the pic he he he The school holidays start tomorrow until the 12th April but luckily the school is still open for the kids to go play, there's just no 'official teaching', just playtime during the holidays. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have my detailed scan tomorrow which is where they check all the baby's organs etc, so will share those pics next week too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tfr XX</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-7134567442469810352010-03-24T15:57:00.002+02:002010-03-24T16:08:53.809+02:0018 Wks pics<div style="text-align: left;">Well I think I am definately growing???</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihB8ZOaJwSvxtC_UGzNVO5X5m9QpC0wjMZrPhG199OHMD0XIvIoceGRXsPPefayXYxnQf9_uZmKt8eHWlym6YULQ4xMgstvBHuw6VtiS6TpRsfRZEolnPVdXD7Mu_IzJ3-bQvAEtQWOg/s320/18+Wks+002.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtuEWHyP7K74ZGxuwEutPUqEZk03WV9HJ0ZtQ5MGqFQoLDK1sJW2NYi6M_apQL2PRnQqoYrmv6fyW4_CHO0-JuS7Jc9zdJ7VXkcL-LuoV1k4_kOZB8PB3RJFPwry-1XvFEQCQTr5lQPs0/s320/18+Wks+001.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">PS Xcuse the marks on my tum ;)</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-34038446016793979462010-03-15T09:23:00.003+02:002010-03-15T09:33:15.934+02:00Update on everything<div>Ok so a general update since the last post:</div><div><br /></div><div>Connor's parent's evening was too cute. It wasn't a one on one parents evening as such, more as a group thing. The kids showed us the songs they sing at school & we got to have a look through the work that they have done so far. We had a general chat with the teacher then & apparently Connor's doing very well. Des (Connor's teacher) said that Connor is good with colours and shapes & that he's adjusted to school very well. I am so very proud of my 'big boy'!! </div><div>Speaking of proud, Connor did a number two in the loo last night! I know it's not big to many of you, but to us it's ground breaking he he he. Lets hope it was the start of good things :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Our Joburg trip was awesome. Connor loved playing with his cousins again and it was great getting to see the family again! It was so nice to have some cooler weather too, as it's been so hot here by us that it's nearly unbearable!</div><div>On a down side, we were broken in to on the 6th March and the thieves took our two tv's, jewellery, dvd machines and radio. Aaaai what can I say? It sux about the stuff, but the thing that really irks me is the fact that these aholes break in, take what they want & then get away with it!!! I also think it is the builders guys that were here as they were a bit dodgy and whomever broke in, new our big dog as no one would risk coming in with him normally. Unfortunately though, we can't prove it & we don't know where they stay, so we just have to accept it and move on :(</div><div><br /></div><div>Not much happening here this week. I will be taking Connor to the doctor today as he has had a bad cough for the past two weeks now. I wasn't too worried about it, but he's started coughing more & is wheezing too so decided to rather take him and get some more meds.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyways, have an awesome day & hope to update again soon</div><div><br /></div><div>XX</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-14974887031488479692010-03-15T09:10:00.005+02:002010-03-15T09:34:25.792+02:00It's a ......................<div style="text-align: left;">BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Wow I am so happy and excited! I thought Frank may be a bit disappointed (as he wanted a daughter) but he seems over the moon. He said he always wanted a brother to play with as a child (he's got 4 sisters) and knows that Connor will love it! Connor is excited already & is asking when 'baby brother' is coming! So exciting, now I can go and get the room and stuff sorted out.</div><div><br /></div><div>I went and lay on the bed, waiting to be scanned & the doc started. He asked a few minutes later, do we want to try and tell the gender?? To which I replied, I just saw it's another boy ;) Doc was shocked and asked how do i know, so I told him I saw it. He double checked and was surprised that I was right & said 'i guess you have a well trained eye' he he he. Hey if i wanna know, i wanna know right??</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the evidence & I don't think there's much doubting it?</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZxNtLhXn39QonUETdd3s80pH-Jpj4CNfwUul5vBOE_n-D4ulJ4U7vTQe32luNdxvPzkee95_CSq_obk6L_R7jVKheOroZ2f6Lir5CUSui-3wxY0nyJtsNJOilEpcmz2_sLWnu3y2BiWM/s320/k1.JPG" /></div><div><br /></div><div>And the 17 weeks profile pic:</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWaVCqoQQnl_TpSciorItBZGRWiom872kEBVkgabXK1kxqvnwKsNEYokdm0fF_WscdEbsWixxGFXFOCbzb_Ir_2R7YGLB1sOLUwADHaf39r3jhOW4-RIQ4IuPPj7obgdViv9PDl5yryc/s320/k2.JPG" /></div><div><br /></div><div>So precious !!!</div><div><br /></div><div>The downs blood results came back 1 in 5010, so that's all good!! </div><div>Next appointment is the detailed scan on the 26th March 2010, can't wait to see our 'little boy' again :) :)</div><div><br /></div><div>TFL</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-75361964212996903902010-03-01T13:46:00.002+02:002010-03-01T13:49:23.577+02:00This week<div>So I mentioned earlier that I had my bloods drawn today & will update you as soon as I get results.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then tomorrow night it's my big boy's first parent's evening. I will be going alone (with Connor) as Frank's in Jhb for the day. I can't wait to see what he's been doing in class & to hear what his teacher has to say. Of course I know I will shed a tear or two as well as apparently they're all going to sing us some of the song's that they've learned - darn hormones he he he</div><div><br /></div><div>Then on Wednesday we are flying to Jhb in the afternoon to go visit the family a bit. I can't wait, but I can tell you, Connor is waaay more excited than me. He's been counting the sleeps from 20 sleeps already :) It's going to be awesome seeing everyone again & I hope to get some pics to share with you all too!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well that's all for now, tfr XX</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-59817375826317869962010-03-01T13:34:00.003+02:002010-03-01T13:40:58.249+02:0016 Wks !!!<div style="text-align: left;">Wow it's all becoming real now he he he</div><div>I am 16 wks preggers today! I went for the down syndrome blood tests & should get the results by Wednesday. Yes for those who know me too well, I will be phoning tomorrow to get the results early :) I think I feel movement for the past couple of weeks now, but could not say for sure! I am hoping to feel some definate kicks/jabs soon. Here's a bump pic for now: </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuE6JU4N7T7unMuf0CA8znzBTedAi76H5iDKz3a1fqGNgZMpGPNaKYX-V8im4rXPtR7aGaUncN8FifAHWqyjr9_-tibnUdMRfV6vYnxfckSsLnoO1S-pT2KO_SnDzUSioDfR_3XlFMa4/s320/16+Wks.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-14604898336070228972010-02-19T09:30:00.003+02:002010-02-19T09:39:37.413+02:0014 Weeks<div style="text-align: left;">Monday marked the beginning of the 14th week of pregnancy which means I am officially in the second trimester now!</div><div>I got a bit of a 'scare' on Wednesday as i looked down at my belly - I think I popped over night. Seriously though, I mean 14 wks??? I guess the rumours are right that u show more with the next pregnancy! Jeepers here's a pic (which to be honest I was trying to suck it all in to prevent looking like a hippo)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TjEuUZdc1vzhU06-yFejWW01zBy3SbTPT3WRK5HiYRBu8yYI9VwBGJ7m3Lrpt2fQ0bcxCvJE_lOUMhWZuk2_95Dkox4jaahlAUDj0-mKtWStyt-zyf-QMAZ2ZalpOK112mC88R7PGBE/s320/14+Wks+002.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>So I decided last night that I better be brave and break the news to my little man as he will surely start asking questions soon. So last night just before our bath, I told Connor that mommy has a baby in her tummy. His response was 'why'. So i told him mommy's can carry baby's in their tummy's so that when they're big enough they can come out to be Connor's brother or sister & he can then play with them. So he told me it's a sister not a brother & put his head to my tummy to listen to what the baby is saying (yes this brought out the tears in me). When there was no response from the baby, Connor got a pen and proceeded to tattoo his sister (my belly). All in all it went very well & he seems the least perturbed by it. I also asked him if it is a sister if she's going to have long hair & he said no she will have hair like him but we not allowed to take her to have a haircut he he he.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyways, have a great weekend all.</div><div><br /></div><div>XXX</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-51514475931555450402010-02-18T09:17:00.005+02:002010-02-18T09:57:32.027+02:00Connor fishing in Mozam (pics)<div style="text-align: left;">As mentioned in my previous post, I just have to share Connor's afternooon of fishing in mozambique. This was actually in our drive way at home, but there's nothing like the imagination of a little boy......................</div><div>First of all we have to get the fishing tackle bag out of the 'boat'</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibRstdUzsHa3sHvjlTKuNvMZExtfgfHY8XJcETp4i3sMMV7UnTWH3kIhEe4i9PzRQjTbe3-fWEBMq9QKZdlQcvH87SBYMBvZLwOxRaTmFcwlyAoLtgM8FZqfQY5XG3s6pcNaRrSGR0bo8/s320/Connor+015.jpg" /></div><div>Then we have to paddle like crazy</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYSTIqjI_HvDqlOP_Q2N_WxlQeE7Ewoz6KaEW-EN71eASdpB-SA15gZU1zww4YshmGxWixWV9qHb3Uv3-SVtUFaEedDLh0jQPxaEQphQ0iOE_gwx23_gWT8ELPqBkH8tyq1RgIJ03C7N8/s320/Connor+017.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>and more paddling</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5f7AsI2pV-pbtCWTc4JglHlkdBEz_VepPj0Hs0KN33_pAOX5YMAM01b0hyjtj-vH4rPqMTUtv7_KBatl3dDuNouDww-umk36UHew4EjcNXLlgY0-a4p-rS4I6sFd64x4vU0Z5f8qR1UI/s320/Connor+018.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sjoe this is tiring work</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQtDZAKz0vifRyT_czPtxVeh1nkI4gsptzi-34C_ZGyDVQ9B4bFnLQlz_lNBJzRvWvpQzN4pPYggcAVmRcou1a3VwWz9zqIR00a06TScbebd32LtHvOdpcIxUKYzPCnTRTF_1KwVlSSC8/s320/Connor+019.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Once we finish fishing, we must drain all the water out of the 'boat'</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRVU5K1QYnQ5WgKPNcthKdtiScCCyJKOtH9-tj9ki4LT6qepMFw0wcF6YEjvlSIuX5RteKJk6jNst-BBcO8vqctnRrgHn7VFkGCsn2sEtc9jmowyG23rcLOlaLjtKICl3gRtwSAdBQxs/s320/Connor+006.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWH1gYMBr5a6nYQfoBg9nu7rNLUqY4rFAmI-XW5tUU6QKLjYiGK047Y0KUl-4ZqIQoGQlwlV6S7CLeqG-y-rRIYiXNDW1RFsNCvDS2mJ0Lh1EPcm7NIoSREF2YnYO7pF5Te8uOAJNKRAE/s320/Connor+005.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Oops, don't bump the head whilst draining the water</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1vdMW-sMzyhvw748S1pjs6HvrkJcq3upYEZSIOI1cuZL0bL9bxAIZtCR1AY_b7Aon8ImaDsEUZ-Xu5h3sbFQVYGKDuy1FXzpjiJB5-A-jEsjv2SxiKcX_OefXxsgh0EbMAMgBEv2qBzI/s320/Connor+007.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>When everything is finished and clean, it's time to head of to the 'fishing shop' to buy some more tackle.....................................</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOIaHr8wG5BXWYtyGL-VHSOl0zqWQsej_0HO-5V8iyfVOU-v-bO-vvKdL2iBRr4z4l_dWPSvKYRSOO1TnRNg0m5wJsqDodgEStoWHZ8phWCFo7W7ldMHh3nPIgmNDkAvRVcVxxYZxj86Y/s320/Connor+008.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcM72miJDvWzd12cjXxe-op4T0DATzmYbNUgQTi2Ml74lzHehGXW-yqgVBqJ8HqzV4el-DRQOrfI3Gzl77cy_Wu5Dt8RHvbPTmrurSbYbPae2V-kbEgFPytJChqJSJC9j8uWwzAJp1qF0/s320/Connor+011.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLkjT02Y2maVDsnAJI3zbib6fWmgxLo967CnCRQZaLwcufMxxtd6LGMFnRffQ6C_W9F-u53vugT8pqmxmDFBna8N_Mw17i7yme-Orr-rCl9cKFKMsH8sPTocLh-Qbg8WEiFJgYXe3Jp3U/s320/Connor+003.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt5Lwf9nNEnw1irb8KI6_BDjlYvYkYHp0c8QLYSMBula3uGVRPseexqlp9nMjsUnreD3DqcfXwOHRgzxoTq1kMb7EMUUwjOkhO_hTIMzGhEFWOtUm8kXxzW5Bp1ZLpIic1nFCrb9YIFNs/s320/Connor+009.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>And just a pic I adore of my boys!! (no we are not keen soccer supporters, but my sister bought him the kit whilst overseas ;) )</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KIf57L9plu7vvjVyE-DXfKegFRHUfXqQ1uwV9GJvMoB7geC40xdfWlJlYUEh9obn0nPBBXEhL0fXOL6LVncWlTV2CAQfe_p2c28sLBfWUt8vEcS5KS7GeXzzylns-JFhyphenhyphenR6-MvdI384/s320/Connor+014.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">TFL</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-19943818809758275562010-02-17T09:37:00.003+02:002010-02-17T09:56:08.042+02:00Things to share..............<div style="text-align: center;">Well since my last post, we had a gynae's visit! All seemed good & baby has certainly grown! We tried looking for the sex (which in hind sight i found hilarious trying to find the sex on a 8cm baby) but couldn't see anything yet. The baby measured a week ahead of the dates, but we are sticking to my original dates as well I am just always right he he he. Our next appointment is 10th March, so holding fingers we will see the gender then. Here's the 13 wks scan pics:</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHA9o6ZCu0hk9vRfRugMFhh2EwvIU6CGoKexm8mMplezusV5UN4WJTFPyMGPyUV3HxysIM_f-QJ1YWlRoIRFeS9R5UKHsmsjuTs5jZWTIweS27Ax9BZXck7tupGEtRaWNiv3xKC_hYC6A/s320/13+Wks+001a.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Connor has settled into school & actually looks forward to going in the mornings. I still take him in and sit with him during assembly, but then he goes to class with his teacher after giving me a big kiss goodbye. He is so sweet at the moment, don't get me wrong, he has his bad moments, but overall he's too adorable. Some of my favourite things that he says at the moment are Disonaur (for dinosaur) and when i ask him if he needs a wee he says 'no fanks'. I took some pictures of him pretending to fish in moambiq (I told him his dad was fishing in mozambique and of course now he pretends to go there) so as soon as I have downloaded them, i will share them here.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My brother in law (Ryan) offered to fly Connor and I up to Johannesburg to go visit. So we took him up on his offer and will be flying there on the 3rd of March. Connor will be missing 3 days of school, but I guess it's not too bad????? Can't wait to see the family again!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">TFR </div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-78594386936496305052010-02-08T09:29:00.002+02:002010-02-08T09:39:26.608+02:00Monday and not so blue!<div>Wow what a start to the day! I took Connor to school this morning, only for him to give me a kiss at the gate & go into school with his teacher!! I was so proud of my big boy, but couldn't help shedding a tear at the thought of him being such a big boy he he!</div><div><br /></div><div>The weekend went very well. Friday I picked Connor up and took him for a much needed (ok only in my eyes) hair cut. We then played all afternoon & then went and got some McDonalds for supper! Yip while F's away, we may eat the stuff ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday we got up and I sanded all the rust off Connor's bike & then sprayed it with silver spray! I don't want to pat myself on the back here, but I must say i think it looked rather good! We then went and had a shower and then proceeded to the shops. I had promised Connor a shark tattoo (yes the temporary ones) if he filled his reward chart up for the week. (He gets a sticker for eating supper & sleeping in his own bed every night and once he has filled the whole week with stickers, he gets a reward). We of course couldn't find the darn tattoo, but the lil guy settled on a new pair of Ben10 shoes, and Ben10 playing cards. We went past Ouma and Oupa and then headed home! We were exhausted today because the temperature reached 39 degrees today and that is excluding the humidity (which could add another 5 degrees) - draining!!</div><div>Sunday we cleaned house a bit and then headed to the in laws for some lunch. Once again it was sooooo hot that we couldn't even play outside as it was just too too hot! We had an awesome afternoon with toys all over the place & then had an early night & headed to bed!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Frank's coming home today from Mozambique & I can't wait to see the pics of the big fish he caught!</div><div><br /></div><div>TFR</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-86638536707056837422010-02-04T09:13:00.006+02:002010-02-04T10:03:22.042+02:00Weekend<div style="text-align: left;">Last weekend we went to a fishing competition in Salt Rock and we camped there for the weekend! Wow let me just say, the caravan park that we stayed at is one of the nicest we have ever camped in and it was right on the beach. The tidal pool is right in front of the caravan park & you just walk straight on the beach. It was awesome.</div><div>It rained on the Friday, but luckily only after we had put our tent and accesories up. The saturday was the competition and shame the fishing conditions sucked! There were 230 entrants into the competition and out of those, only 25 managed to launch due to the massive surf! Frank didn't go out but we supported from the beach. We camped with friends (Daryll & Lisa) and their little boy (Matt) and Connor got along famously & tired each other out! </div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXioY6c8QAxl2L3noox8wUQxDmkuGzF1braAYjWhwW-SJT5HVAhpTra4ezOwhagk0zLROse0gPU_eb1jN1RQ_8RwuvnxJ91ErOw0L83gZ2byZ97B7xGa5OVEi4N6jdIsAx3qn2uvj9Qg/s320/Salt+Rock+006.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>On our way home on Sunday, we stopped off at the animal farm which was a huge hit with the kids! It's an awesome place and we had a picnic there.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX10wkRCPBj7NK9gufp8hpIbp6HcplSo6COmsWpiH8fzSmGm6K64ZbCxFp0Lc8DUFZvmvLBuVtAwAIxP-JfjtOKUZK4_oznPLNkt57eC9Zdi1Npz9R228hxTY_PM1RjP6TCeFl1Vks5DQ/s320/Salt+Rock+027.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxlyfvUFuTls5nn4v1Of-8vCRZSFtIrw4MSM3BYvYyznzf8qNAXH5d4UwOy459Kf3uuZbHvIXqadHhaJUmNjTBgYX9WnOBDOD8EUZCPkFlV-7GqMvWYWcf8GlnY8SOB5v1YSKfEzrPiU/s320/Salt+Rock+002.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3mk74Gs6EyuCElLIk2wY3uwjsPmhgBs7sd50EnXAnnWTauY9uKEXd-hkF2lsG4tVzyhFers_5E4mwj0rV1hQd3Pd3PUV9zf2meuwahUJSABwoSaL0MBmEIwehlYIRwHlv0k4exnoIrCE/s320/Salt+Rock+024.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The boys fighting over who goes first he he he </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjFEQ1uAh18VkT4Tr8rG3DrQIsLkfhdNKsY8AC2oWktma3UR98YNURqCWsfmJAQGEMG7nGZFL-UrvcGwAiT-r_toZMVcb9KeUtboFt-dfZxKaVGvyLvukgyZsUNfDBi0CB9fmdwmTBgM/s320/Salt+Rock+030.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">TFR</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-80359277554023834612010-02-01T15:00:00.002+02:002010-02-01T15:07:27.539+02:0012 Wks today :) :)<div style="text-align: center;">Well I have made it to the twelve week mark! This makes me feel good as most books now say your are 'officially pregnant' at this stage as most of the dangers disappear from here on out.</div><div>I have started to feel alot better already and only have a bit of nausea here & there! Hey I may now secretly start enjoying the pregnancy now as before this I was still too worried to get excited ;) Also the nausea has prevented the enjoyment, which I am hoping will now ease up a bit!</div><div>The first of my belly pics was taken last week (at 11wks) and although i am embarrassed to show you how big I am already, I thought I would just prove to you what I have been telling everyone :</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEican1ddfjIAc5t0mLJI-Un1BMe6IGTGOH43lelFwNc7KSW5Cf0CDyiFGK09cZAagbC5PrqV8DTDnItinTWr_nyljY3SAafdMcmwEP830du0bwo1cSm36X9D61L4iXoUYfFngNuExZ52oA/s320/11+Wks.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hectic right???</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Oh well, the joys :) :)</div><div><br /></div><div>TFR</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-91561530843076828222010-01-25T09:26:00.003+02:002010-01-25T09:43:09.636+02:00Friday 22nd Jan school day<div style="text-align: center;">Wow what a difference a few days make! Connor was taken to school by his daddy on Friday & was full of smiles (ok yes i admit i reminded him that it was tuck shop too). He even gelled & blow dried his own hair so that he could go to school with 'spikes' in his hair!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK9k8uc18kPx72LWYKd9iF8ZObUh8Jat4qTmZj7yk_DVvjZ6nYduh3nf0xObQr6Dac8uQVJkVR-2NxxGWqSAalIQ7CAlsqfysNcuKbjumGk6R9yd1-K1NwVwIMNdjdZoZhIh9_paeR8o4/s320/IMG00012-20100122-0753.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Connor also started swimming last week. He goes every tuesday and Thursday and of course he loves it! It's a nice break from school too i guess :</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHboU3GuulLcwJKF5YlKJ4VEV-0wnXSVbZAPtZeBWH9hoLKhj4Wc7PZa3epyZfvoRBkBku_OD7ZRMQ5fwd-Gl4PWn-E9uqN9FhcdpKwRGkMqQqyIomteSdgL5E30LZqMQxOh6oWtR_jA/s320/IMG00003-20100121-1030.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2j-ssXCauFmFL0xno7hhic2jKMGjMMe5XpbDs9BDdgzFDeUBkndGRZ0rFL5TYt7oisYthvRcx1teU-uSw9nQQkEZQiiB0qq7qp9ZORHSnbahWGoUElH-SipU4BoHSsf136MEbOwoALVQ/s320/IMG00005-20100121-1031.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-80504884466258357512010-01-25T08:57:00.003+02:002010-01-25T09:44:40.398+02:00Connor's first day at school<div style="text-align: left;">Well it went pretty much as expected. Connor was fine the whole way to school, but once we got there, the wheels started to fall off :( It was heartbreaking having to leave my baby there & I had to fight the urge to either start crying my eyes out, or scoop him up and dash for the door! He was very upset, but according to the teacher, he soon settled in. Day three was by far the worst by means of the thoughts of going to school. What I mean is Connor started crying from waking up in the morning, but by the time he was at school he was fine again. Of course the fact that it was 'tuck shop friday' helped alot & when I went to pick him up there was a huge grin on his face. Too sweet.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's some pics taken on the first day:</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVraIuTAVxVXaouRgdvoDNocR_jq5cqQ68hNbpT6vPKYncxuKjc7-A7Kmiv-RlmDAke8Ap-5jF1L1wZ1M176tu6LNrCoijjBAN5YNna1b20mnt9XjRUAOUKuadkbMvBl83mx6e8JlIiyA/s320/1st+day+at+school+002.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6EejHz1sSyYHZmmzDpN7cKvSR5DVAu3s5yMdw4ChlY43vvvHn8amQPstrCgDL00VHeMH-0ZAQL0ZBQpSwogLOxs0_PBab-6Cflvvx83YPZuBBj3WXpEQkACs27mY3xUq_XVr6VMmuMZ0/s320/1st+day+at+school+001.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAG1DhHzW9O8Zz_82EJ5HxOJowYHs9Wp0VvzeXqbf2QmgQ-y7BupacUfftTfWcYcZnBgRHnYlsGApUy8ypiuFRka9-PpuSpul21XTShFyE8b6StfTGsAfJdkA11aMqcRPJyXQvSglJbj0/s320/1st+day+at+school+006.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQJI0qXKzxyk7_ddPTjIlRIBt_AmARN68O1RExDzY_T4H1xwOT6os4uFFl_L7YsizKfslgqplwyAXg-D2lAsRLarbUdZz-8jcIMDVJBNRsZ3wQLoNyUM3uaY4dDXyTof7iAj2d3jyBX0/s320/1st+day+at+school+007.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>TFL</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-53835013128974299512010-01-25T08:50:00.003+02:002010-01-25T08:56:44.257+02:009 wks check up<div style="text-align: left;">Ok I am terrible at updating my blog, but just wanted to let you all know that my 9 wks check up (two weeks ago) went really well. The baby measured spot on nine weeks and the due date was exactly what I had calculated (16th August 2010) too.</div><div>I was amazed to see the difference that one week can make in the development of the baby. When I was pregnant with Connor, our first check up was at 8 wks and then he was still a bean. Yip just a blog the shape of a bean. This baby had arms and legs already & was busy moving around, it was amazing to see! Frank couldn't make it due to work, but my mother in law came with me & she was so happy to be able to see her next grandchild moving around! Here's our baby's first pic:</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpH3S6RsV9R4NDQrDdHRvmxAvBV_ZctvRIuTVF4XMoF1ITe4G5Aj1UI8DuS_WPzlqodU6X6FEsJN0fNxujXibiXtPXCg9jsEdqd3hY6lNT2XGy9jYFxNiMgyPiCjX_Sy32Z1afTQ9XcQ/s320/Baby+001.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-44473891420840523882010-01-12T10:22:00.003+02:002010-01-12T10:31:43.967+02:00Back to the land of the living!!!<div>I know it's been absolutely ages since i updated my blog, so thought i better do something about that today!</div><div>We have just about recovered from a very busy yet fun festive season! Connor and I were in Jhb for a week where Frank joined us on Christmas eve. We stayed at Michelle and Ryan's place and of course the four boys had an absolute blast playing together! We then headed home (family in tow) on the 27th. Cals, Shaun, Jakes, mum and Lea all came to stay with us and it was awesome having them all here. We kept busy every day doing different things, but I will do seperate posts about that. They all headed home on the 6th Jan and we were left feeling like we'd gone deaf he he.</div><div><br /></div><div>We have a very big day ahead of us tomorrow which if I have to be honest, I am dreading. Firstly my baby boy is going to school for the first time tomorrow. I have tried to prepare him as much as possible for it, but I think it may be me that takes it the hardest! Once we've settled Connor in at school, we are heading to the gynae for our first appointment. I am approximately 9 wks this week, so just hoping that all will be ok on the scan. I am so so nervous but I guess it's pretty normal. </div><div>Anyways, that's all for now - check in soon for an update.</div><div><br /></div><div>TFR XXX</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676407664825635974.post-16416227835374058192009-12-10T09:21:00.003+02:002009-12-10T09:29:54.272+02:00I got it!!!<div style="text-align: center;">I am so so so happy and no words can really explain how I am feeling right now, but I got my bfp yesterday!!!</div><div>So I got my blood confirmation this morning, my count is 3104, which puts me in the 5-6wks time. I don't know how that's possible as I calculate to be around the 4 wks mark, but I am just so happy all is fine! My symptoms are sore boobs, cramping & sore lower back! Just to prove it, here's my tests!!:</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin3Ep2QutVGaa2fIYMou3hWtZEN2PhGGXF6UAs8XqgvLLSpwAYBWHrmrBnU0GDT40PmG0Dw3O_e6wZCKVCMTukz6VEtmGQSNm6WtAkCWFnUoMawIpf9GgbufJEGltMnLAUpPLmosAlvy0/s320/2+Bfp%27s+016.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/157/E55F04D2507A6B101538380E4A03BBF3.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600928774825413541noreply@blogger.com3