Parents to Be - week 5

Our second to last lesson!
We watched another quality video made in late 80's...have to laugh at the attitudes and outfits. The lesson was focused on how to feed your child and what comes out the other end. Have to admit we are looking forward to having our Tuesday nights back to ourselves.

Parents to Be - week 4

We had a special treat this week, we had a visit to the maternity ward and watched a tiny new baby have its bath. The little baby boy was so small and cried when he was placed in the warm water. I guess Leon and I will get the hang of handling something so small and fragile.

The rest of the lesson included learning how to swaddle the baby and what to expect your baby to look like after birth. We saw dozens of photos of new borns and they all looked so different. Some were very cute and other were...well...a baby. No mater what Baby Wregg looks like, I am sure we will love him/her.

Bath time

Callum tries out Baby Wregg's bath. Baby Wregg gave me a few good kicks to remind everyone he/she was watching and playing to!

First Cuddle

My First Cuddle with my nephew Callum

Craig and Callum finally arrived in Brisbane on Wednesday. This photo was taken at the airport while waiting for their luggage. Callum is full of smiles and has the cutest dimples. I fell in love instantly!

We had a few hours to kill waiting for Mum to arrive (could not get them all on the same flight) so we headed down to the shops to pick up some baby supplies and have a quick lunch.

Baby trial run

My Mum, my Brother and his gorgeous baby Callum are due to arrive in Brisbane tomorrow! As you know Leon and I have been racing around setting up nursery equipment and other such paraphernalia. Our latest little project has been repainting a chest of draws I have had for 20 years and replacing the handles with cute little teddy ones. It has actually turned out really well and looks quite cute. It will be interesting to have a trial run through and see if all our plans work with an actual baby!

Suzie’s Baby Shower

Suzie and I have the same career and have been friends since 2000 when we had our initial training together. We have been though a lot together and it was a great pleasure for me to be involved in organising her surprise baby shower.

Suzie actually lives in Adelaide with most of her family up here in Brisbane (sounds familiar) so when she had a holiday in Brisbane a few of us thought it was a perfect time to celebrate her up coming arrival. I was in charge of invitations, games and prizes. The whole day was fun and I know she really enjoyed herself.

Good luck Suzie for October, we will see your bundle of joy when we are down in Adelaide end of November.

Parents to be week 3

Our 3rd class of Parents To Be explained pain relief from simple meditation through to epidurals and spinal blocks. It was an interesting and informative session. I think our plan is to take it all as it comes and make decisions on the day once we know all the circumstances. I am enjoying that the classes are interactive and involve the students creating most of the thought processes and direction for the lesson.