November 22, 2008 at 6:49 am (Family News)
Tags: Baby, Family, Family Photos, Photography
I thought it was about time to post some new photos of our adorable little girl – the problem is, choosing which ones to share with you as I want to post them all! I’ve managed to narrow it down a little, hoping that you will like the ones I’ve chosen. Can you believe that she’s heading towards being 10mths old!! Where does the time go? I can’t believe that soon she will be experiencing her first Christmas, and then her 1st birthday!! Oh my, here comes some more grey hair…
Cutie Pie!
That photo was taken just after she started to crawl. I’ve tried so hard to get a good pic of her crawling, but she’s just too fast and all I end up with is a blurred image.
Yummo!
This is what happens when Daddy and Chausiku go missing for a few minutes! I find them in bed, eating chocolate chip, chocolate muffins! Please notice that Chausiku is on my side of the bed, hmmmm… I must say it was a darn funny moment when Kenneth decided to clean up the crumbs with the vacuum cleaner!
Bathing Beauty
Chausiku LOVES bath time! She grew too big for her ‘baby bath’ a long time ago, and bathing her in the big bath was really painful on my back. God bless the person who created that little bathing chair, of course it doesn’t mean that she can be left alone in the bath, goodness no! But it takes the strain out of trying to support her body while I wash her. The back of it even reclines to help with washing her hair! What will they think of next?…
Getting ready for Christmas
Kaylah put my Santa hat on her and then took this beautiful photo. I know it’s a little blurred, but I still LOVE it!
I’ll try to get some photos taken of all of us together and add them here very soon.
Thanks for taking a peek. I wish for you all a beautiful weekend.
Love & Hugs..
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November 21, 2008 at 1:52 pm (Family News)
Tags: Baby, Family News, Pregnancy
Ok, so I managed to keep the secret for a week, but I can’t stand it any more, so I’m just going to have to tell you. I am cooking a little boy!! That’s right, a precious little baby boy!! 
How blessed are we!! I confess that I was terrified of having a boy after what happened with Matthew, but then I realized that I really wanted this one to be a boy. I’m convinced that God is going to show me that not all boys grow up and break their Mum’s heart. 
Last night Kenneth and I decided on a name for our little man, which we’re not telling anyone until he’s born. He will have a name of Swahili origin, just like Chausiku. If this bub had been a girl we were going to name her Amani, maybe the one we’ll have in 2011 will be a girl!! *gasp* Who said that!? 
So there you have it, the big reveal. Bet most of you thought we were expecting another girl eh? I like to keep people in suspence, but this time it was bugging me and I just had to share our news.
I honestly can’t wait to meet our little boy. I talk a lot to Chausiku about her new baby brother, and tell her that she was in my tummy not that long ago. Of course she has no idea what I’m rambling on about, but she does go very quiet and touch my tummy, so who really knows how much they absorb into their little brains. She’s so precious and I can’t wait to experience life with two little ones.
Kaylah is very excited! She’s such a beautiful, wonderful big sister, bless her!
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November 19, 2008 at 10:56 am (Family News, This 'n' That)
Tags: Baby, Health, Pregnancy, Sad, Weight
I had the appointment with my OB yesterday and I have to say I’m no more wiser than when I walked through his door. From the little he said about the placenta, I’m gathering that it’s lying low and blocking bub’s exit, but there’s a good chance it will move by 32wks. I’m not particularly worried about this as I know I have to have a c-section, so bub won’t have to be trying to get out that way. The OB didn’t seem concerned about bub’s size and said that everythings good. That was until he measured the fundal height (the size of my uterus), it measures 26cm which is apparently far too big as I’m approximately only 19wks 3days pregnant. He is so concerned that he has sent my ultrasound pictures back to the expert at the medical imaging department, and is going to phone me for a talk in a day or two. How am I not supposed to be worried? I already love this little baby so much! I feel bub moving around in my belly every day, and now at night Kenneth can put his hand on my belly and enjoy feeling this precious little bundle bouncing around in there. Can life get any more stressful! I cried alone like a fool last night, not brave enough to tell Kenneth just how worried I am. He’s an optimist and thinks doctors worry about nothing. I know I trust God to take care of this little baby, so why am I worried? I just feel like I’m being battered from so many different angles lately. To top it all off a so called friend saw me at the clinic yesterday and felt the need to tell me how awful I look. I just wanted to cry. She says I’ve lost too much weight and now I look ill, apparently my eyes look like I’m dying and I’m pale and awful!! Grrrrrr.. Maybe I should’ve told her that I want to lose at least another 10-15kg. You know, the other week my Mum told me I look like the living dead – thanks heaps for that Mum! Is anyone ever satisfied!? I’m 20kg lighter than I was in Feb this year, which makes me 2 – 3 sizes smaller in clothes, and instead of feeling good, I feel yuk. I’m becoming obsessed with my weight and even though all my clothes are too big for me now, I feel bigger than ever. The problem is my own, I have to learn to block out the opinions of others. Kenneth keeps telling me that I’m too soft – maybe I am…
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November 18, 2008 at 7:53 am (Family News)
Tags: Baby, Pregnancy, Ultrasound
Thought I would share with you all this amazing picture of our precious little bubba. I’m so in love with this picture! I protect it like you wouldn’t believe!
Doesn’t this kind of technology just spin you out? If you click on the image it will open up bigger in another window/tab.
I can’t write more just yet because Chausiku is awake and wanting breakfast. I might come back later this afternoon after my OB appointment.
Wishing you all a beautiful day.
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November 15, 2008 at 6:49 am (Family News)
Tags: Baby, Family, Family News, Pregnancy, Ultrasound
What a day we had! My morph scan was booked for 11:20am, Kenneth called me from work @ 10am to tell me that his boss wouldn’t let him leave work to come to the appointment 
we were both so sad and annoyed. I really felt bad for him as I knew how I would feel if the tables were turned 
. Poor darling kept saying how sorry he was, but I kept telling him it wasn’t his fault and that he had nothing to say sorry for. Then I realized that I would need someone to come with me to watch Chausiku while I had the scan. Kenneth suggested that I collect Kaylah from school, so I rushed to get myself and Chausiku ready and then I went to Kaylah’s school to pull her out for the rest of the day. I can tell you, it’s not easy walking any distance with a full bladder! When we get to the hospital I realize that my ‘pregnesia’ has bitten me once again and I’ve left the OB’s refferal letter on the front of the fridge. Bless Kaylah, she raced back home to collect it for me 
. The sonographer was wonderful, he let Kaylah and Chausiku come into the scanning room with me so that they weren’t alone in the waiting room. As you can imagine, Kaylah was amazed at watching bub on the screen. Technology is incredible! We got to see this little baby’s lips, nose, nostrils, and cheeks. I could see the little mouth opening and closing, it was so awesome. Bub was holding his/her little hands together and we watched him/her moving the little fingers. He/she was laying with his/her ankles crossed and the sonographer took a cute picture of the little feet for us to take home to show Kenneth. He also gave us a picture of the hands and a profile picture of the head. He showed us absolutely EVERYTHING! We watched the blood pumping from the heart for quite a while to make sure everything was working as it should. Then he showed me our baby’s little ‘bits’ and told us what I am cooking 
but I’m not going to tell you yet, so you have to be patient and keep guessing.
He said that the only things he was concerned about it that the baby seems to be smaller than he/she should be, and there’s an issue with the placenta. He wouldn’t go into details about the placenta, but said that my OB would tell me more at my next appointment. So we have to wait until next week to find out more. I’m refusing to worry about it, because no matter what happens there is absolutely NO way that I would ever terminate, NO way! I’m sorry if I offend anyone, but I am totally against abortion, no matter what the reason. It’s one of the things in life that messes with my head and heart the most. I’ll go to my grave never understanding how anyone could do that. It’s never an answer to the situation.
Sorry to get a bit off track there.
Anyway, when we got home I sent Kenneth an sms to tell him that I couldn’t possibly tell him what I’m cooking until he got home. He phoned during his lunch break to plead with me to tell him, so I caved and told him. I just felt so bad that he’d missed out. Of course we are both very excited, and I am finally starting to feel that this is really happening, especially after watching this dear little miracle moving around on the screen. It’s rather overwhelming to already be so in love with someone, and to realize that you’re finally exactly where you want to be in life. Thank you God!
I hope you’re all doing really well. Thanks so much for reading our exciting news and sharing this journey with us. I’m hoping to add some photo’s here soon, you’ll all be amazed at how much Chausiku has grown! I love that little girl so much! My heart just melts over my family. 
I am so blessed.
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November 10, 2008 at 8:51 am (Family News)
Tags: Baby, Family, Family News, Health, Milestones
Hello to all my dear, sweet loyal readers & friends, I have a confession to make, I have been BURSTING to come here online to give this update, but I knew there were some family members that had to be told first, or else I would be in trouble if they had found out through this blog instead of hearing it from us personally – I hope you all understand.
Actually, I have several things to update you all on, but the first thing I want to tell you all is that I am pregnant again!! Try not to let your jaws hit the floor!! Yes Chausiku is only 9mths old, and I am approx 19wks pregnant now, so she will only be 14mths old when the next one is born. It does sound scarey, a little, but also very exciting!! I just can’t believe it. I mean, of course it was planned, but to know it’s actually happened are two different things! I am booked to have an ultrasound on Friday @ 11:20am and we’re planning to find out whether it will be a blue bundle or another pink bundle. Maaaaybe I will come here and tell you all – so keep your fingers crossed for that bit of news!
Another huge event that happened here is that Matthew has moved out of home – can you hear me crying!? I am feeling so very confused and hurt and angry over the way it happened, and for what continues to be happening, but I just can’t bring myself to blab it all out here, not just yet anyway.
Kaylah has been booked for another appointment with the specialist in April 2009. It’s been explained to use that the tumor is not cancerous yet, and that it’s too early to remove it due to the bone still growing. To remove it now would cause her leg to become deformed and make walking a difficult task. Dear girl is being very brave. The tumor will definatley be removed as soon as it can safely be done, as to leave it there will increase the chance of it becoming a cancer.
Chausiku is on the move and there’s no stopping her now!! She is crawling everywhere and she now pulls herself up to stand and walks around holding the furniture. It’s so cute to watch because she’s so small! She has two teeth which are about to come through, finally. Poor doll has been teething for what seems like forever! She chatters non-stop, and now offers us her dummy. She loves books and likes to point at the pictures while you tell her what they are. She hasn’t been well for the past few weeks, she’s on her second course of antibiotics and I don’t think it’s doing her any good. Maybe we should try for a herbal solution next..?
I really should stop here so I can try to pop in on some of your blogs to catch up, while Chausiku is sleeping.
I’m hoping (fingers crossed again!) to add some Christmas goodies for you all to use on your blogs/websites, here’s hoping I find the time to do that real soon, hopefully before Christmas!!
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September 22, 2008 at 1:05 pm (Family News)
Tags: Baby, Family, Health, Milestones
Hello Everyone 
I’m so sorry once again for being absent from this blog for so long. I’m sorry to all who have been popping in to see if I have any new freebies, which I am hoping to have some for you in the near future.
Things have been very chaotic lately, and I have no idea where to begin to give you all an insight into the situation.
Our biggest concern at the moment is with our sweet daughter, Kaylah. She was recently sent off for an x-ray of her knee to see what has been causing her so much pain, and it is from this x-ray that she is found to have a bone tumor that is protruding from under her knee cap. She now has an appointment to see a specialist to see if she requires surgery. As you can imagine, she is very nervous and has shed a few tears from fear, poor angel. I am trying my hardest to keep her spirits high, and encouraging her to hand this all over to God in prayer. He is her biggest hope.
Chausiku is still the most placid little doll you could imagine. Her routine has changed and she is now having two sleeps during the day, both for periods of up to 2hrs each, and sleeping up to 12hrs each night. She’s still as foodeous as ever! She can now raise herself up onto her hands and knees and do a cute little jig, so it won’t be long until she’s crawling! She is also now able to sit on her own, which she loves to do while surrounded by her toys.
Matthew is still, well, how do I say it..? Giving me grey hair!
Kenneth & I are stronger than ever 
He is my best friend, and more than I could have ever hoped for.
Oops, I hear Chausiku stirring now, so I will end here and hope to catch up with you all very soon.
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August 22, 2008 at 8:22 am (Family News)
Tags: Children, Choir, Family News, Love, Teenager
I just wanted to pop in and apologise for the silence this week, life is becomming very full lately.
Chausiku is growing so fast and has become “foodeous” like her father! She just wants to eat everything she sees us eating, it really is very cute! She holds out her little arms towards the plate, mouth wide open and makes little noises – guess that’s what you’d call ’singing for your supper’?? 
She loves Tuna, Broccoli, Pumpkin, Beans, Peas, Carrot, Potato, Apples, Banana, Chicken, Beef, Fish, Rice.. we’ve yet to come across something that she doesn’t like! What a healthy little girl. She has basically cut out her day-time naps, apart from the two 10min power naps she has! But she still sleeps all through the night, so I’m certainly not complaining!
Kaylah is busy practising her singing for the upcoming choir performance on September 11. All participating schools will be there on the night to perform at the Festival Theatre. She’s very excited.
Matthew is going through some ‘teenage stuff’ at the moment, complete with attitude and sharp tongue. 
It breaks my heart.
Kenneth & I are doing great together, that man is so beautiful. I’m so deeply in love with him.
I hope you’re all doing well. I will try to visit your blogs as soon as I can.
Wishing you all a beautiful day.
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Nov 27 ~ Thanksgiving
