"Nothing happens to anybody which he is not fitted by nature to bear." - Marcus Aurelius Antoninus That's the idea anyway. Or so the Emperor would have us believe. I'm hoping he's right. I am now testing my mettle in the world of parenting multiple children. Are my knees quaking at the thought of entire … Continue reading Master Oh Waily’s Arrival
Tag: Pregnancy
Master OhWaily joins the Family
Just a quick note that Master OhWaily joined our family on Tuesday 1st September, at 8:06 am. It was a lovely spring morning, and he was greeted by the sunrise over Rangitoto. Yes, we had a delivery room with a view. We have been getting to know each other this week, and big sister has … Continue reading Master OhWaily joins the Family
The silence is broken
Where has the time gone? Sorry to have deserted you all for the past couple of months. I have two months of books to write about and I have also started the intermittent cross stitching once again so there will be pictures as well. But the main news to share, and one of the reasons … Continue reading The silence is broken
Mother’s Memory Aides
A little while ago I mentioned that I would post about some simple memory aides for the sleep-deprived and memory challenged new mother. Well here you go, take a look and see what you think. The first of these is for pre-natal use and is very basic. It's the Kick Chart recorder. Then there is … Continue reading Mother’s Memory Aides
The Power of the Pram
Let me introduce you to one of my pet peeves. I hate walking in crowded or semi-crowded areas. Places like busy shopping malls or shopping streets are the bane of my life. If I want to get anything new to wear or to purchase gifts, then I grit my teeth and ready my "Om" mantra … Continue reading The Power of the Pram