Baby Shower - Thank You So Much!

Today, we had a baby shower, very kindly arranged by Tracy M. We were very spoiled, and received just about everything that we still needed.

As you can see in the above pic, there is tons of stuff, from toys through to toiletries and clothes etc.

Claudia and I are very gratefull for all the gists and the moral support from our friends and family. We are looking forward to the arrival of our "little" Riley.

Riley Grew-Some!

Well, today has certainly been an interesting one! We have just been for our 34 week scan with Dr. Hartman, and Riley has grown considerably. At the last scan she weighed in at 1.592kg. Today she weighs in at a wopping 2.876kg. This is at the upper edge of a big baby!

Dr Hartman said something along the lines of "So, what do you feed your baby [silence] cause she has grown so much".

He actually went back and re-did all his measurements to make sure. The second set came in at about 2.738kg.

So, when we go for the next scan in two weeks, we will know more, but for now... We have a big Baby on our hands!

Preggie Pics - By Stacie

During Chris and Stacie's fleeting visit today, Stacie very kindly took some "Preggie Pics" for us. This is a speciality of Stacie's.

The pics came out great. Much nicer that any of my attempts to date - Thanks Stacie!

Life is funny though. Today is Lara's birthday. This time last year (to the day) Brett and Lara asked Stacie if she could go the London to do their pics. Quite a coincidence, considering that Leo and Riley's estimated due dates are both 26th December one year apart.

Chris and Stacie - Kitchen Tea

Chris and Stacie dropped in today, on the way back to Johannesburg from a wedding. Melanie had managed to arrange a surprise kitchen tea. Chris knew tht the girls were coming, but Stacie had no idea.

The Parnell girl's were thrilled to see them.

Stacie was certainly surprised, but I think that everyone had a good time. It was also great to catch up with Dave, Cathy and Merv again.

Riley's Friends Move In

Well, today, slightly ahead of schedule, Riley's friends have moved in. A collections of butterfies, dragon flies and a sea horse have taken up residence above her changing table.

Hopefully these friendly creatures will help keep Riley entertained during the upcoming changing sessions. They are right above where her head will be, and just out of reach.

Their mobility and colour are the main attraction.

Riley's room is comming along nicely. We have gone for a very simple look, but added in lots of family bits. The Mickey Mouse Lamp, the old cot. Michael's horse Toby, etc.

I made up the mobile out of some spring decorations we got at the shop. Turned out quite well.

There is not much else to report until the next scan, which is on Friday 17th November. We do however enter the 34th week today. So not long to go.