almost over

I had my final antenatal appointment this morning and was please to know that I am 3 cm dialated! I know this doesnt actually mean a lot as with Ethan I was 3cm for 5 days then induced but it is nice to know that my body is getting ready . Even though I am booked in for my C- section on friday and shouldnt really be hoping to go into labour... I can't help but hope a little as I am SO over it all. I am hating being uncomfortable and not being able to relax and sick of the constant backache. And I know when I go and visit Nikki and little Levi today that I am going to be wanting my baby even more!!!! But I guess no matter what in 3 1/2 days it will be all over and in a non - pregnant world 3 days isn't long.

Brotherly Love

Ethan was actually getting ready to tickle Daniel in this shot.

lots of hugs and kisses

This is Daniel and "baby teddy". Baby Teddy was Ethan's best friend for his first 4 years of life and came everywhere with us. So it was only fitting that Baby Teddy had his on little "baby outfit" to match Baby Daniel.

With the baby only a week away I have been thinking a lot about the last baby nearly 6 years ago and how Ethan just loved his new baby brother and wondering how both the boys will react this time around to a new little person. I found some pics today of when Ethan first met Daniel and thought I would add them. they are a few of my favourite pictures.

ONLY ..........

16 Days to go. April 3rd is the day!

Today is a Great Day Because......

Today is the first day of my maternity leave. For the next six months I dont have to think about or talk about bank accounts, interest rates, homeloans, etc ( except my own of course!). I loved leaving the bank last night ( with a cool bag of goodies for the baby from everyone) knowing that I dont have to return for some time. While I will miss the great pay each fortnight I definately wont miss the pressure and politics of work , and will enjoy being home all the time.

The Second reason why today is so good is because today I will find out the baby's birth date. I am being booked in for my c-section today. It will be so good to know when it's coming so I can feel more orgainsed. I love knowing the day I am going in, and love even more knowing I dont have to worry about going overdue! They are the few positives to having to have a c-section, as even though it will be my third the nerves and the stress over it arent any less third time around!
And finally the third reason why today has become so good is that I received a 15% discount voucher for pumpkin patch today in the mail so I am off to buy some final baby things before my doctors appointment, as I cant let any discount voucher for pumpking patch go to waste!!!!