We finally arrived! We're finally unpacked! And to top it off the windows are slowly being cleaned (the inside at least)...okay, so the last one wasn't that great. :)
It was a busy first part of this week, with last bits of cleaning the house, bedding and etc to loading the car up and traveling to Tarbert to stay with Ruth for the night. I wasn't sad to say goodbye to the house, but I'm feeling the sadness of not being in Harris...I admit it, I miss being in Harris! What a different life it was, very peaceful and everyone knew everyone. Ah well, life moves on I suppose. So, we got on the ferry the next day, and traveled to Perth...it was a long drive, and not at all good for a pregnant lady (37 week pregnant lady I might add) . We were able to eat McDonalds food. But I lost it all by being horribly sick that night before I fell asleep. My mom thinks I did too much, I think she was right. Anyways, I'm pretty much back to normal, although my feet are swelling a bit and that feels odd, and uncomfortable, at least I can say I really only have a couple more weeks left of this pregnancy...so I can't complain too much.
Friday I got to see the unit that we hope the baby will be born at...not quite what I was hoping for, but not exactly a full dissappointment either...but not homelike enough is just it. Ah well, all I really care about is that HUGE birthing pool they have (2 of them I should say) so I suppose colours and other such things shouldn't matter too much, I won't care about it when the time comes...(not true!! I did when Aaron was nearly born! I thought the carpet looked just awful...heehee). Okay, I'm rambling about nonsense now, so I had best get off.
Tomorrow is the Sabbath, and I'm glad for it, I need a day to be able to sit and relax and meditate, read etc. Will post next week all being well. :)
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Sunday, May 03, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
An update of sorts
Since all of our stuff is packed up and with the movers now, I have lots of time on my hands! I'm kidding of course, I don't have "lots" but a little more time yes. I was taking photos and hoping to post them up but I packed the USB cable, and then asked Sam if he had something to use which I figured he might, but he packed his too! Oh well, that will have to wait I guess. But, on another note, I did find some photos in Sam's many folders of pictures of my dear children playing outside, of which I thought you would enjoy!
My sweet little boy ready to conquer the grass. :)
How sweet, they really do love each other!
Attempting to go down a smallish hill.
Not sure if he had success, I can't remember, but he sure thought it was interesting to see his reflection on the car.
So, Monday was filled with packing, laundry, and more packing, and then a meal at John Macleod's (treasurer in Tarbert). Tuesday was much of the same although we went to Tarbert to see the midwife and then stopped at Ruth's to drop off things, and pick up more boxes. Wednesday was the final packing day and by dinner time or should I say just as I was nearing completion of making dinner, the movers came and Jett and Sam had to load the things up...which meant cooking on hold and me taking care of two eager-to-get-outside children!
Jett of course is still in the midst of exams or rather just one exam, but so far he feels he is doing all right (which is good!). Yes, one more to do tomorrow (the Hebrew one)!
Next Monday night we hope to stay with the Jardines and then Tuesday is the actual date we are to leave the Island...where did the time all go?!
Oh, and I'll be 37 weeks on Monday (the time when they can consider you full term 37-42 weeks). Amelia was born at 36 plus 6 days gestation...which would be this Sabbath if this wee one did the same, but I doubt that, Aaron was born 41 weeks and 1 day gestation...soo, lots of time for the baby to decide to come I guess eh?
All right enough said, must get going. :) Next time I post all being well, will likely be in Perth.
Here is Amelia playing around the clothes line.
My sweet little boy ready to conquer the grass. :)
How sweet, they really do love each other!
Attempting to go down a smallish hill.
Not sure if he had success, I can't remember, but he sure thought it was interesting to see his reflection on the car.
So, Monday was filled with packing, laundry, and more packing, and then a meal at John Macleod's (treasurer in Tarbert). Tuesday was much of the same although we went to Tarbert to see the midwife and then stopped at Ruth's to drop off things, and pick up more boxes. Wednesday was the final packing day and by dinner time or should I say just as I was nearing completion of making dinner, the movers came and Jett and Sam had to load the things up...which meant cooking on hold and me taking care of two eager-to-get-outside children! Jett of course is still in the midst of exams or rather just one exam, but so far he feels he is doing all right (which is good!). Yes, one more to do tomorrow (the Hebrew one)!
Next Monday night we hope to stay with the Jardines and then Tuesday is the actual date we are to leave the Island...where did the time all go?!
Oh, and I'll be 37 weeks on Monday (the time when they can consider you full term 37-42 weeks). Amelia was born at 36 plus 6 days gestation...which would be this Sabbath if this wee one did the same, but I doubt that, Aaron was born 41 weeks and 1 day gestation...soo, lots of time for the baby to decide to come I guess eh?
All right enough said, must get going. :) Next time I post all being well, will likely be in Perth.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Too much to do so little time.
Common saying I know but it is a fact just now as things are getting closer and closer to our moving dates! Next week if all goes according to plan, we should have our things packed by Wednesday so the movers can collect them. And then the following week Tuesday we actually leave ourselves to go to Perth. I really need to start packing don't I? I did a wee bit today but there is still lots to do.
The main concern that I was working on today was where is this baby going to be born! I was talking to the midwife yesterday about it as well as my rhesus negative issue. Well...looks like she overlooked that and oops, didn't take blood to check my antibodies. :S Anyways, hopefully results of the blood test will be fine as I'm almost positive it is. Besides the rhogam/anti-d shot they give you *during* pregnancy is only precautionary anyways it is after wards, depending on the babies blood type, when it is important. Soo, that was a mess to clear up, and then since I was mentioning our move to Perth she checked to see if I was registered and I still am!!! Yeah!!!!! Soo, I did some phone calling to the community midwives there in Perth and was getting an appointment to be seen the 1st of may, all depending on a referral letter from the doctor here (another phone call on my part). Anyways, hopefully everything will be just about in order when we get to Perth.
I need to post pictures. I've just been busy and extremely tired lately that the incentive to get things to make it happen just isn't there. Tomorrow we go up to Tarbert, and Friday probably to Stornoway (uh, I'm not looking forward to the latter trip).
Jett is "locked" away in his room studying away for the exams next week. My poor husband, I think his body is being affected by all of this stress. And I feel there is so little I can do to help him out too, but I do try of course. He has five exams next week, Mon-Fri. I hope he does well.
Anyways, theres a little updater for you all. :)
The main concern that I was working on today was where is this baby going to be born! I was talking to the midwife yesterday about it as well as my rhesus negative issue. Well...looks like she overlooked that and oops, didn't take blood to check my antibodies. :S Anyways, hopefully results of the blood test will be fine as I'm almost positive it is. Besides the rhogam/anti-d shot they give you *during* pregnancy is only precautionary anyways it is after wards, depending on the babies blood type, when it is important. Soo, that was a mess to clear up, and then since I was mentioning our move to Perth she checked to see if I was registered and I still am!!! Yeah!!!!! Soo, I did some phone calling to the community midwives there in Perth and was getting an appointment to be seen the 1st of may, all depending on a referral letter from the doctor here (another phone call on my part). Anyways, hopefully everything will be just about in order when we get to Perth.
I need to post pictures. I've just been busy and extremely tired lately that the incentive to get things to make it happen just isn't there. Tomorrow we go up to Tarbert, and Friday probably to Stornoway (uh, I'm not looking forward to the latter trip).
Jett is "locked" away in his room studying away for the exams next week. My poor husband, I think his body is being affected by all of this stress. And I feel there is so little I can do to help him out too, but I do try of course. He has five exams next week, Mon-Fri. I hope he does well.
Anyways, theres a little updater for you all. :)
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Thankfulness
We have every cause for thankfulness every moment we breathe, but there are certain times when we have even more cause for thankfulness.
As you all know in previous posts about our car problems I can announce that the car is repaired! The cost was of course cause of worry but the Lord provided the amount needed to repair it. A gracious friend provided needed money for the cost - the Lord is good!
Another cause for thankfulness is the great possibility of getting movers to take our things to Perth! After my mother in law suggested looking into it, Jett asked Mr. Jardine and was given an ad for a removal company...well, it just so happens to be they are moving someones things to London and therefore can do ours as well for...guess!! Only £60!!! I'm amazed! Because it would cost well over that for ourselves to move it all. It just means we have to have everything packed by the 22nd but if it means less driving for Jett, and less cost overall I think we all would agree to do this. :)
And now, we have the communion to look forward to. The first service starts at noon. We were concerned how the kids and myself could go because our car wasn't due to be finished till today and it was done yesterday! So...yes, much to be thankful for.
Must get some things done before we need to leave. Have a lovely weekend!
As you all know in previous posts about our car problems I can announce that the car is repaired! The cost was of course cause of worry but the Lord provided the amount needed to repair it. A gracious friend provided needed money for the cost - the Lord is good!
Another cause for thankfulness is the great possibility of getting movers to take our things to Perth! After my mother in law suggested looking into it, Jett asked Mr. Jardine and was given an ad for a removal company...well, it just so happens to be they are moving someones things to London and therefore can do ours as well for...guess!! Only £60!!! I'm amazed! Because it would cost well over that for ourselves to move it all. It just means we have to have everything packed by the 22nd but if it means less driving for Jett, and less cost overall I think we all would agree to do this. :)
And now, we have the communion to look forward to. The first service starts at noon. We were concerned how the kids and myself could go because our car wasn't due to be finished till today and it was done yesterday! So...yes, much to be thankful for.
Must get some things done before we need to leave. Have a lovely weekend!
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