Here in the Southern hemisphere, or "Sunny South Africa", we aren't quite used to the colder weather. Yet this week saw snow fall throughout the country. Snow in my back yardThe last time snow fell in Joburg was 2007 (correct me if I am wrong). And for us, it isn't quite the white … [Read more...]
Week 7: Like ripping off a plaster
Hello bleeps! This week featured two rather unpleasant tasks. For me, resigning my job and for Nicholas, having his injections. Both of these turned out to be not as bad as I had thought, and once the deed was done, rather like ripping off a band-aid, it wasn’t so bad after all. Quitting my … [Read more...]
Week 6: Doctor Visits
I can hardly believe my little one is six weeks already! With two doctor visits lined up for the week, the sister at the clinic said we could leave over her visit and the vaccines till week 7, which I’m not looking forward to. In any case on Wed we went off to the gynae. Little Nic was … [Read more...]
Week 5: Latching On and Getting Out
This week has been a very good week: 1. I finally have the house to myself. Not that I don’t appreciate mom and mom in law helping out, but it is so good to have my own space again. 2. I finally got a good latch with the breastfeeding and we seem to be getting on the right track. Make no … [Read more...]
The “F” Word
First of all, this isn't the "F" word that you think it is. For a new mother preoccupied with feeding her baby it can only be one thing. Formula. Yes, bleeps, I have actually taken the step of using this stuff. I really didn't want to, but out of sheer desperation I crossed that line. It … [Read more...]
Fun times at 2am…
My milk supply seems to be running low. It has been starting to happen at night for the past few days and now it is happening in the day too. Poor little Nic Nac is so frustrated. But I think he is a lot smarter than me. It really is taking me some time to learn his cues and figure out what … [Read more...]
First 3 weeks
Hi bleeps! I know I haven't updated this blog in a while. I have been very busy with Nicholas. He is at the moment all clean, nappy changed and fed, so should be sleeping for a bit. (I spoke too soon - this post got interrupted. I fed him ( boob 15 min, expressed milk from pumping 80 ml) so he … [Read more...]
Birth Part Two: First Week Freak Out
PART TWO: THURSDAY- SATURDAY: THE FIRST FEW DAYS I ended off the first post on Nicholas’ birth by saying that it is a bit of a shock to find that the little one you have been carrying inside you for so long is now a real live baby that you have to care for. Lulu put it really well: Here is … [Read more...]
The birth of Nicholas – Part One
Hello all you wonderful blogging people! I’m sure you’re dying to know how it all went, so make yourself a cup of your favourite beverage; this is going to be a long post! PART ONE: WEDNESDAY: THE BIRTH I had to stop eating by 6am and be there at 10am for the 12 noon operation. … [Read more...]
Baby Shower No 2
Hello bleeps! How are you doing? I still have half a face! But I must say the nesting instinct is definitely kicking in as B and I sorted out the nursery yesterday, packing everything in order and feeling a lot more sorted. I had a fantastic baby shower on Friday at work. The whole school made a … [Read more...]