Up the Duff

The accomodation at 12 weeks

It's official, and 'safe' to spread the news. The Short Blacks are in the baking business, baking the littlest Black of all. So far, all is well. 'Gert' (as we're affectionately calling our little bun) has a good strong heart beat, all its arms, legs, fingers, toes, eyes ears and nose.... and they're all as they should be, where they should be. Naturally we're as pleased as punch.

The second trimester has just begun, and I'm beginning to feel more human again, though Gert still likes to remind me who's the boss with the odd wave of nausea.

No one ever warns you about what pregnancy is really like though, they tell you it's incredible and amazing, and warn you about morning sickness, but no one warns you about the headaches, the exhaustion, the stretching pains, the restless sleep and totally insane dreams. It's like, once you've entered the pregnancy club then everyone starts to share their 'stories' with you. "Have you had to have naps in the afternoon yet?".... Are you kidding me? I'm ready for a snooze an hour after I wake up, and don't get me started on cravings!

Truthfully, I wouldn't trade it for the world, it's an experience I'm extremely blessed to be having, but by crikey, what I'd give for a good strong black coffee and a slice of brie!

The resident at 12 weeks

Brrrrrrrrr!!!!

Again, it's been a while between posts, and if I wanted to I could blame a variety of things... but we'll just go with lazy for now.

Steve and I went for a little winter holiday, to a colder place rather than up north to escape the chilly nights. We decided that Tasmania would be a fun place to go, it's a beautiful state and the destination of our first holiday away together, so while it was rather chilly, it was still really gorgeous.

We spent the majority of our time at Freycinet Peninsula, and a night in Hobart. Given that there was a great blanket of snow up on Mt. Wellington we couldn't resist heading up there for a run around and a bit of a snow fight. It was like being a kid again.

A bit of rest and relaxation was just what we needed, (though we should've taken more time off.) Before too long the weather should start to improve and the general mood of everyone will lift with the warmth of the sun.