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I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before but being pregnant has pretty much sucked all the creativity out of me but I have managed a few layouts for the beginning of our babies album and I thought I should share them before his or her impending arrival – only 11 days to go – not that I at all expect to go on time – hoping for before LOL.
What will you be? Pink or Blue? - The obligatory layout about what sex this bub is as we chose not to find out – I began thinking it was a boy but now I think it’s a girl – I guess only time will tell.
Adore Being Pregnant – I truly have had the most wonderful and easy pregnancy and really can’t complain about anything except for the fact that I’m now a bit over it but they tell me everyone feels like this at the end.
Hey there baby – This was one of my last layouts for Buzz and Bloom – no real reason for this one other than I wanted to scrap a layout of a scan picture.
Maternity Photoshoot - This one was taken by my hubby – I know I look really serious but I kinda like it.
Pregnancy wise I am now 38wks and 2 days and feel every minute of it – really ready to meet our little one but trying not to fixate on it too much as I know sometime in the next 3wks we will have a little baby in our arms.
On Sunday when Wyatt got home from work we got changed and headed out to take some photos of us before this baby arrives in our world….here are the few we took that I have edited…..there are more to come but I have not played with them yet.
It’s amazing what you can do with a tripod and a remote – I love these pictures sooo much. It’s funny you know, I don’t realise how big my belly actually is until I see it in photos.
Have decided to dive in head first and get my scrap on tonight…..since being pregnant I have not really scrapped a lot but tonight I’m hoping to push through my block and do a layout.
I am back with an update – it may very well be a long one but I do promise lots of pictures!!!!
I do apologise for not being around that much, but I have so been enjoying this pregnancy and weekends have been full of nothing much but lazing around and catching up on some much needed rest.
I am today exactly 33wks pregnant – only 7 more to go – bub is moving up a storm inside and it is such an amazing feeling to know that it is growing well.
I had another scan on Thursday last week. It was done as at my 20wk scan my pesky placenta – as I know call it – was low. It was a great opportunity to see bub again. He/she is sooo cute. looks so much like a little person and is perfect size for gestation. Sadly though my pesky placenta is still not cooperating and is still sitting a incy weency bit low – 5mm to be exact – we don’t really have all the facts yet but should know more tomorrow as we have a specialist ob oppointment – so watch this space for another update.
Baby Photos – 32wk scan
That is bub’s foot over it’s nose!!! This made me laugh…he/she must be so squished in there.
Cute little side profile – love the nose and lips – can’t wait to see them IRL!!!
Front view – how beautiful is that chin!!!
Getting Crafty
We visited some local markets a few weeks ago and one stall had these really cute outfits for toddlers so I was inspired to have a go at replicating something similar for our little one.
I just bought some little Bonds onsies from Big W and used some left over material from decorating the nursery and I’m really happy with how they turned out.
Nursery
I have been wanting to share our nursery with you for a while but I have been to lazy to be bothered to take any good pics – but finally yesterday I did so here it is in all it’s glory.
Overall View – taken from the door way
My favourite corner - I re-purposed an old clothes basket we had and covered it in Barnslig fabric from Ikea – it’s probably my favourite thing in the room.
Close up of chair – it is so comfortable!!! The beautiful blanket was hand made by one of my students mothers, the picked the colours without even knowing what our colours were – how perfect is it!!!
Wall storage
Sleeping Corner – we bought the cot second hand and Wyatt covered some panels in fabric and inserted them into the ends of the cot.
Wall Display Thingie – Made by my very talented husband for somewhere to keep little bits and bobs
Toy Box – Again made by my talented husband – I made the cushion for the top – once bub is born and named we are going to put his/her name on the front of the box.
Wardrobe Doors – We painted one of the doors with chalk board paint so that when bub gets older it can draw all over it and for now we can write notes up there as well.
Flag Garland – made by me
Two of my favourite things -
- hand made booties – I picked these up at the Eumundi markets on a visit to mum and dads. Bub will probably never wear them as it’s to hot here but I just could not resist how cute they were.
- Hand knitted gnome – my mum has one of these sitting in here kitchen and I admired it when I visited one time so she asked the lady who made it for her to make one for us in our nursery colours….I love it!!!
Our whole nursery scheme/theme is based around the Ikea Barnslig range – we wanted to keep it pretty neutral as we don’t know what we are having and we also wanted it to be a room that would grow with a baby into it’s toddler years. All of the furniture except that which was made we bought from Ikea. We have so loved decorating it and I have loved making and painting bits and pieces to go here and there as well to give it that personal touch.
At the moment this is by far my favourite room in the house!!!!
Well that’s it for today, I’ve wasted enough time on the computer…it’s such a beautiful day here I’m off outside to enjoy it.
Yep that’s me. I truly do suck a blogging lately.
If you still pop back and check in from time to time 4 and update I apologise but life just gets in the way sometimes.
I promise I’ll update this coming weekend.
I am currently organsing a fund raising crop for the Queensland Cancer Council for the Mackay and surrounding area. Details are as follows:
Time: 9:30-3:00
Date: 2nd August 2009
Place: Mackay PCYC
Entry: $15 + small scrapbooking product donation (entry includes lunch & lucky door prize ticket)
- Cent Auction
- Mega Raffle
- Lucky Door Prize
- Games & Fun, Fun, Fun
Prizes Donated By:
- Kaiser Craft
- Scrapbooking Memories
- Magical Memories
- Scrapbooking Premier
- Kiti Q
- Buzz & Bloom
- Blue Bazaar
- & many more
Bookings Are Essential
Phone: 0415513347
E-mail:mackaycrop4acure@gmail.com
Things have been hectic lately….with report cards and the end of term I really have not the time or inclination to do anything at all other than work, eat and sleep….but all that is behind me now as today is the first day of my winter break!!!
I have in all the craziness been able to find a little time to scrap most for other stuff but here is one that I have done just for me.
The photo was taken at my big brothers wedding in May. It’s a little pretty and and soft for me but I do really like it and sometimes it’s good to try something new and different.
We (DH&I) have been having a great time preparing for the arrival of this bub…only 16wks to go…I can’t quite believe that the time has gone so quickly. We only have the cot to pick up and set up then I will take photos and share with you.
Everything is going great with the pregnancy….I’ve been so lucky so far…no complications at all….My back has begun to ache a lot but I am led to believe that, that is normal and my strategy for that at the moment is not to do very much as it’s the only time it does not hurt. Bub is really active now and forever moving about, it is such an unreal feeling, don’t think I will ever tire of it. Belly is still quite small considering but I’m not complaining and everyone assures me it will grow and grow. I only have another 10 wks of work left…can’t quite believe that either but really excited to start this new chapter in our lives. I have started pregnancy yoga, I had my first class yesterday and it was great. I can’t make it to her normal classes so I have to have private ones but it was really lovely and now I am going to try and do it at home each morning.
Other than that not much to report I’m afraid other than the Crop4ACure I am madly organising and stressing about (will do a seprate post about it in a few minutes).
We are off on a road trip tomorrow arvo (I love road trips) but will be back next week as I have a midwife appointment.
For everyone living in and around the Mackay area next weekend on Saturday the 27th of June Scrapbooking Premiere is having its store front grand opening.
I can attest to the fact that this store has an amazing array of product and you would be hard pressed to find something that you don’t like in their range.
The details of the day are as follows:
Saturday 27th June, 2009
9am to 4pm 2 Lando Ave, Sarina
Free Giveaways and prizes 15% discount Store Wide (excluding kits)
Tips and Techniques by Michelle Grant
Drop in & have a look or join us for a Free Crop (including lunch)
Phone Sandra for bookings 49432280
I’ll hopefully be there sometime during the day so I hope to see you there too!
We had our first glimpse of our baby today. It was the most unreal experience, so amazing to see this little one on the screen.
Face (this one is a little freaky)
Feet
Hand (waving hello to mummy and daddy)
and I saved the best till last -
Profile
Everything with the baby is fine as far as we know….we have a midwife appointment next week so should no more then but the technician said lots of “excellents” and “beautifuls” so I’ll take that as a good sign…only problem is my placenta is lying over my cervix so I am currently thinking positive thoughts regarding it moving in the next 12 wks before I need to have another scan to check it out.
Let me start by saying sorry that it has taken me so long to update…I know I promised to do it within 12hrs but as the title of this post says….better late than never huh?
Lot’s has been happening, not all of it wonderful so let me fill you in.
Life in General
(This is going to be loooooong)
- Heard bub’s heartbeat for the first time last Thursday, it was the most amazing experience ever. The midwife said it was really strong and I could not get over how fast it was….I knew something was in there but it feels so much more real now. Have my first ultrasound in 4 wks so really excited about that.
- I have done something to my knee – in between doctor appointments and a visit to the hospital today I have been laid up on the couch trying to stay off it – It all started on Monday but gradually got worse and then on Tuesday morning I could not walk so took the day off work to go to the doctor who gave me the rest of the week off work, sent me for an ultrasound on my knee and yesterday drained some fluid which has given me some relief. What I have done to cause my knee to swell is a mystery to me but it’s not looking real good…I have to have an MRI in 3 wks (as at this time it will be safe for bub) then a visit back to the hospital – but the reality of it all is if I have torn some cartilage which the doctors at the hospital think I have then nothing can be done till after bub is born cause I will need knee surgery….Me I’m just hoping it was just one of those things and it will fix itself and I will not have problems over the next 5 months, but the doctors are concerned that as I put on more weight it’s going to get worse…..guess time will tell.
- Harley (our one surviving dog) – had surgery last Monday to remove some lumps that were under her skin – one was sent away for analysis and came back that it was cancerous – when I heard that horrible c word again my heart was ripped in two – but luckly it was only a lump and the vet said he got good margins on it so he’s not concerned but we just have to keep an eye on her and take her back if we are worried about any other lumps that may appear.
- Our hearts are slowly healing regarding the loss of Chopper – he is home with us now – his ashes that is – and there is a sense of peace having him at home…strange I know but it just feels right.
- I caved and joined Twitter and I love it! My very clever DH put an app on my phone so I can check it from there…sooo cool. You can find me at http://twitter.com/MarniTelford
Scrapbooking
- Have found since being pregnant I have not really felt like being creative – I get urges every now and then but they don’t last very long so needless to say I have not really been doing that much creating of late other than my deadlines.
- Buzz and Bloom
- Kiti Q – I’m thrilled to announce that I have accepted a position on the Kiti Q team….recieved my first DT pack the other day and boy is it yummy…I got a heap of the new Sass stuff to play with and I am in heaven!
I hereby promise to update within the next 12hrs!
