George started rugby union this year and is really enjoying it. Last week he proudly received an award for from his coach for playing well.
On Saturday, much to his delight, he scored his first try and only Papa was there to see it. Unfortunately his father was at a conference and I was with Abi at dancing. But we were all very excited for him and can't wait to see him score one when we are all there.
Happy days
xB
On Friday Mackenzie and I went to Brisbane to spend a night with my sister and her family. Mackenzie was spoilt by his aunty and cousin and I was given a much needed rest.
Aunty Ju and her baby.....
We had such a nice time away that we decided to spend a second night much to the horror of George & Abi. They both love spending time up at their cousins and why wouldn't they when they have a heap of open space to play and have lots of adventures together. Last time we were all up at Ju & Tim's was for their 10th Wedding Anniversary Party. Everyone had to dress up.....Boys in an old Tux and the girls in an old bridesmaid outfit. Ju wore one of her bridesmaid dresses and pulled out her wedding veil. They both looked great.
Whilst we were up there, George & Abi both mastered riding the motorbike and spent hours riding around and around.
Not much else happening.
Happy Days
xB
.....just thought I would share a cute photo of Mr Mackenzie.....I love this age!
xB
Just before I had the baby, I managed to get a little bit of sewing done and made one of Janelle's journal covers. This one was for Zina as part of her birthday present.
The front cover {which was inspired by one of Kim's notebook covers}.
....the inside.....and I also made her a little cover for her iphone.
I have also made a few more but they are still a work in progress!
Happy Days!
xBec
I really can't believe that Easter has come and gone. The last few months have just been a blur and no doubt it will be Christmas before I know it! We had a lovely Easter which was spent with all the family, just enjoying each others company.
I tired to get some family photos but I didn't have much luck. Here are a few that turned out ok.
Mum, dad and the grand kids
All the kids
Charlotte, George, Abi and Jack
Happy Days!
xB
....means Tummy Tub time.....and a it looks something like this.....
It is one of the funniest little baths but he just loves it. The idea of the tummy tub is that they feel like they are still in your tummy.
xB
I love this photo of Mackenzie sleeping......
....16 days old....
xBec
Mackenzie Robert Michael Pullen made his entrance into our lives on the 20th March 2009 at 2.22pm weighing a VERY healthy lb 9 oz.
He is extremely calm and placid and is doing all the right things in regards to feeding and sleeping. George and Abi are so excited that he is finally here and both are enjoying cuddle time with him.
Thursday night I was getting ready for bed when I experienced severe lower back pain. At first I thought I was in labour but soon realised that it wasn't and I had done something to my back. So I went to bed with a heat back and panadol and tried to get a little bit of sleep. Through the night I could hardly walk to go to the toilet and by the next morning my right leg had pins and needles down it and it was numb to touch. Not being able to cope with the pain any more I went up to the maternity ward to see if I could get some pain relief. They decided to break my waters and then the contractions started. Just under four hours later I gave birth to our beautiful baby boy. The next day my leg and back were still really bad so I had CT scan of my back and found that I had a prolapsed disc in my lower back. The Neurosurgeon ordered some pain relief etc and said that it should resolve itself and that I was to see him in a month. I was discharged on the Tuesday, read my CT report when I got home and decided to see my GP on the Wednesday for a second opinion and also because the pain was getting worse. He admitted me back into hospital that day and I saw an Orthopedic surgeon that night. Thursday I had a MRI, Friday I had a discograpghy (contrast injected into the disc space in my spine) which found that I had 3 bad discs that needed to be replaced. Basically a bad outcome and they called the surgery off which was to take place Friday afternoon. They called the surgery off because it was going to be more complex, they needed more time to plan and prepare, more gear was needed and we had a pretty big decision to make. The decision being - option 1: replace two discs and fuse the 3rd (this would be the best option) but the problem being that we would be out off pocket approx $80,000! Yes I have the correct amount of zero's!! Medicare and my private health fund will only cover one disc and the second one costs that much. Option 2: Replace 1 disc and fuse the 2nd and 3rd. The down fall with this option being that the stuff that they put in to fuse them would draw all the nutrients out of my body and the fact that I am breast feeding my body probably wouldn't be able to cope with it all. But the biggest problem was if they didn't operate I could have had permanent damage and numbness in my lower back and right leg. So after calling the surgery off, they then decided 15 minutes later that they would do a discectomy (remove the prolapsed disc) and then we could plan another operation in the near future. So I had the operation and now I am recovering with a 10cm long wound down my back, not being able to lift, bend forward or drive for 6 weeks. So it wasn't the way that I thought I would be bringing our new baby home but at least we are home now and enjoying being a family of 5.
Happy Days!
xBec
...tomorrow will be week 39 and I would be delighted if this baby would make its entrance into our lives......if only it was that easy! I am over nesting...but I guess that moving house will do that to you.
Thought that I would share a photo of my very big tummy @ 38 weeks pregnant.
Happy Days!
xBec
