last night, while Ashan and the kids were out at a party.... it's my take on Bon's Colour Combo CC challenge! I like how it's turned out.... a bit busy.... but it's good to have a lot to look at ;)
lots of rubon arrows....
says it all really....
LOVE the Kaiser rubons and bling!
and more!
Love Charmane
After Church today we celebrated Nishanthi's Birthday {photos of her later - by Ashan} and I took these of the kids eating icecream....
Harmony will not look in the camera.... and usually runs away from me lately....
I did manage a photo of her curls though.... her hair is getting SOOOO LONG!!!
Chei being silly with the little fork thingy's that the little frankfurts were on.... and he LOVED eating them.... and they had SKIN on them.... something he always says he doesn't like on sausages.... silly boy!
We popped into a friends place, their daughter has a DS.... which Harmony is obsessed with.... because we don't like the kids playing mindless games - I prefer the kids to use their minds and LEARN and pretend play.... we'll see how long that lasts ;) I know how hard it is!
Love Charmane
Chei with his wolf....
and my version of Tam's Corn and Zuchinni Fritters - the recipe is HERE and NO it's not a dinner plate size.... just a side plate!!!
Love Charmane
it's only taken me a whole week to actually do anything.... I think the worry about these sugar tests got to me, and I've been feeling a bit down about life in general.... and a little frightened I think.... it's a bit daunting and worrying to think we will soon have another baby to look after - I know it's going to be a HUGE shock to all of our systems and take a while to get used to!
so this is my first layout for july.... using a mix of July Girl Kit and Boy Kit.... plus a few other bits from bons....
I LOVE the alphas in the BOY kit this month.... Basic Grey of course! I also love the Kaisercraft rubons and pearls too!
These are rubons from the BOY kit... I thought I'd use it for my journalling....
It feels good to scrap again!!!
Love Charmane
PS I've scrapped some more too - Bon's Colour Combo Challenge! Can't wait to share!!!
My little cuties yesterday.... they are so over me taking photos....
and my dinner last night....
Baked Beans are Low GI - something that I need to eat now that I have found I have GESTATIONAL DIABETES.... anyone had it? Would love more info about it.... I have to wait til this coming Thursday for all the right info, as I'll be going to a Diabetic Clinic.... Just been reading up on the net and the info the Doctor has given me....
Love Charmane
This was taken Thursday.... just the kids having fun outside....
not long after this I found out that I needed to see the Doctor the following day.... more details soon!
Love Charmane
Go and check out what the DT were all inspired by HERE.... and what we all came up with HERE..... and hopefully that wil inspire you to why not give it a go yourself? - you can win a $20 Voucher!!!
I had a lot of fun coming up with this one..... specially adding the pencil ;) you'll see if you check out the inspiration....
here is the bling again....
Hope you all give it a go :)
with no surprise the girl kit sold out within HOURS!!!!
YOu better be quick if you want the boy kit, because I doubt there's many of those left either!!!
Here's what I've done with the girl kit....
this is my fave one....
I LURVE the stickers in the kit!!!
I just had to scrap this photo... the greys were perfectly matched with the papers.....
and had to scrap this pic.... my cheeky lil chick ;)
I still have a couple of layouts that I'm working on.... hopefully tonight!!!
Love Charmane
anyone want to join me in taking a photo a day {or more}....?
It's school holidays.... so that means Chei is bored out of his brains already.... so he got out this fantastic book and followed me around while reading it.... and asking me a couple of words.... got most of them himself though the clever little thang!
and I have to take a pic of my Harmony girl....
that circular thing is supposed to be ME.... I wish I had taken a photo earlier, coz she had a drawing of Ashan which was a LOT better.... little ratbag!!!
Love Charmane
and I think the fear is setting in..... fear of not being able to cope, stressing about little things.... mood swings.... scared of the labour..... OMG.... it's starting to hit me that we'll have another bub in the house and I know it's all going to be a shock to the system and a very rocky road.... it's already started being like that :(
Did I mention that I went to the doctor's on Monday???? well I was told I needed another glucose test, because the first is abnormal - so did that yesterday.... I was also told that the baby is breech at the moment.... but there is plenty of time for her to turn....
I'll find out about the test at the end of the week I hope, and my next Dr appointment is in 3 weeks time.....
ANYWAY....
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
See what your baby looks like this week.
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.
Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife. You may be among the 1 in 10 expectant women who battle depression during pregnancy. Also let your caregiver know if you're frequently nervous or anxious.
Are you nervous about giving birth? You're not alone! Here are some common fears and how to cope with them.
• I won't be able to handle the pain.
One
in five expectant moms says this is her top third-trimester fear,
according to a BabyCenter poll. Some women know ahead of time that they
will want pain-relieving medication during labor and, in fact, most women do end up opting to have an epidural. Others are committed to giving birth without drugs.
They accept potential for pain and discomfort and learn techniques to
help them manage it. With the right preparation and support, some women
find natural childbirth deeply satisfying and empowering.
• I'll need an episiotomy or I'll tear.
An episiotomy
is a surgical cut in the muscular area between your vagina and anus
(the perineum) which is performed right before delivery to enlarge your
vaginal opening. Some women tear spontaneously
in this area during delivery — even with an episiotomy — and the tears
can range from almost undetectable to severe, requiring a significant
number of stitches to repair. Once nearly standard, episiotomies are on
the decline and experts now agree that the procedure shouldn't be done
routinely. Talk to your practitioner about how often and under what
conditions she performs episiotomies and how she might help you avoid
one, or tearing. There's some evidence that you'll be less likely to
need stitches if you start massaging your perineum about five weeks before your due date.
• I'll have a bowel movement during labor.
In
a recent BabyCenter poll, 70 percent of women said they were afraid
they'd poop while giving birth, 39 percent said they actually did, and
of those, only 22 percent were embarrassed by it. Though it's hard to
believe now, if you do have a bowel movement while you're pushing, no
one will blink an eye. Your caregivers will clean it up possibly even
before you know what's happened.
• I'll be steamrolled into unnecessary medical interventions.
The
best way to deal with this fear is to have a frank conversation with
your practitioner. If you trust and respect your doctor or midwife, you
can rest assured that she'll be doing her best for you and your baby on
the day of delivery. If she's aware of your wishes and preferences
(consider writing a birth plan), she can do her best to adhere to them.
Another way to ease this fear is to hire a doula — a professional labor assistant — to attend your birth. She can be your advocate at the hospital.
• I'll have to have a c-section.
Since one in five women giving birth for the first time ends up having a c-section
to deliver her baby, this fear is understandable. If you have your
heart set on a vaginal birth, ending up with a c-section can be
disappointing. Some moms say they feel cheated out of a vaginal birth,
especially if they took childbirth classes and fantasized about the
"ideal birth," or if they feel that their c-section wasn't really
necessary. Others say they feel as if they're somehow less of a woman
because they needed a c-section. If you have these feelings, it may
take some time to reconcile the reality of your birth experience with
what you'd imagined during your pregnancy. It might help to know that
many women find their babies' births, whether vaginal or c-section,
very different from what they expected.
• I won't make it to the hospital on time.
Emergency home deliveries are extremely unusual, especially with first babies. But if you can't shake this fear, check out our emergency home birth instructions so you'll have an idea of what it involves.
