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Howdy All,
A lot has been going on the last few weeks. On November 7th, friends of ours threw us a baby shower. Steve surprised me and flew in a great friend of ours from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...Karen... for the special event. Wow, what a surprise it was. Candi and Jacqui were so wonderful to host the party and they made all my favorite treats for the event. They made quiche, fruit dips, chinese chicken salad and best of all...3 different kinds of cupcakes! Everything was delicious. I had an absolutely fabulous time and really enjoyed seeing everyone. We played games and enjoyed great conversation. Thanks to all... peanut is going to be one lucky baby to have such great "Auntie's".
As for Steve, for his birthday I had got him a day at BBQ School. He scoffed and thought it was a bit funny, but we were finally able to schedule the event. What we decided to do was have it on the same day as the shower and turn it into a shower of sorts for Steve as well. The guys had an absolutely fabulous time and they learned quite a bit. I know that since that day, the guys have been BUSY, BUSY, BUSY trying out their new skills of the trade. Thanks Clint, Cam, Rob and Kyle for a day filled with laughs and great fun!
Karen was able to stay the week with us and we have been enjoying our days of leisure. We decided to see what kind of 'Christmas' stores Perth had to offer and found a few that we really enjoyed. But, wow its nothing like home. Very EXPENSIVE.... it is hard to pay a lot of money for something you know you can go to Hobby Lobby and get for 1/4 of the price. But when your away from home, you tend to change your attitude about certain things. While she was here, we were also able to take a day trip to Swan Valley for some good old wine tasting. I, of course, didn't par take in the tasting, but enjoyed lunch with her and Steve, as well as, our friends Claire and Rob. I'm looking forward to the day when I can go to do my own wine tasting in Swan Valley and Steve can be the 'skipper'!
As for me, I'm hanging in there as the pregnacy comes to a close. I've been a bit more tired these days and have been struggling with keeping my sugars down due to the gestational diabetes. I'm going to fetal monitoring twice a week now and we go next Friday for our 36 week ultrasound. Because the baby is currently breech, this scan will determine delivery date and how the baby is to be delivered. I'm trying not to have too much anxiety about the quickly approaching delivery date, but as Steve and I have realized we are soon to be parents. Its hard to get my head around the fact that we are about to be a mom and dad. We are very excited about this, as well as, nervous. What a great adventure we have in front of us and we are looking forward to it!
Miss you all!
Love,
Steve, Stephanie, 'Peanut', and Zoe
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
October 2009
G'day Mates....
Its already November 2nd and I'm still wondering where October went. Its been a crazy month filled with lots of doctor appointments and prepreation for our upcoming 'peanut'. I'm currently 34 week prego and we are estimating delivery of lil' Waggoner on December 7th. Our doctor has decided to induce due to my increase in blood sugar and size of the baby. Baby is almost 5 lbs. already...so I'm hopping not to gain too much more weight! LOL I've actually lost 3 lbs. due to the strict diet I've been on, so I'm not complaining.
We had our 32 week scan a few weeks ago and we were lucky enough to see our peanut in 3D. It is absolutely AMAZING to see the details of the baby. Steve and I just sit there in amazement and now even more excitement. It was too funny b/c the baby's lips were opening and closing...thus we felt like he/she was already talking to us! A Waggoner for sure, can't keep quiet!! LOL I've been going to have fetal monitoring done 2 times a week b/c of the gestational diabetes, and today peanut was QUITE active with hic-ups. I've never felt this before, and boy was it funny. My stomach was just bee-boping everywhere. I have to definately mark this day in the book for memorable pregnancy days.
For Halloween weekend, our friends the Batman's came from Sydney to visit. It was great fun having visitors. We spent the weekend relaxing and showing them just a few of the hot spots of Perth. That being... wine country... Swan Valley. Of course, I was the DD or as Australian's would say, the "Skipper". We definately made our presents known by hitting 6 winery's and buying in total 18 bottles of wine! Geez, I sure hope I get to enjoy some of these once the baby comes! LOL We also had some friends over, Claire and Rob, for a relaxing Friday night of pizza and beer. We always enjoy having them over and it was great that Taryn and Gary were able to meet some of our friends.
Since we don't have our peanut here yet, I decided to play dress-up with Zoe. Twice a year she gets to dress up in costume, for entertainment purposes only, and give us great laughs! While I was home in the states I picked up a 'halloween' costume for Zoe. She was so adorable in her pumpkin outfit. I'm thinking matching costumes next year... what do you think?
Steve was lucky to go to KL for a guys fishing trip. He's really been looking forward to it, seeing some comforts of home and some old friends. He really enjoyed his trip and got some great fishing in while he was there. I was quite jealous, he got to eat at Chili's and picked up some of our comfort foods (Tollhouse Choc. chips, A1, and taco rice) Amazing what we miss.... I was really happy he got a chance to see the guys, one last hoorah before the baby comes. Steve was invited to take a helicopter ride to Rottnest Island through work. He thought it was really pretty flying over the various land forms. You can tell the water is crystal blue. He really enjoyed himself.
Finally, since it's being to be feel like summer here... yes you read right, we decided to heat the pool and have our friends, the Smith's, over for some bbq and pool time. It was so great to finally have some sunshine and to get an opportunity to use the pool. Clint wasn't planning on going into the pool...but Steve had a different plan! Zoe also joined the crew in the pool, a bit scared... well maybe more than a bit, but she managed to dog paddle her way out! Go Zoe!!!
Love,
Steve, Stephanie, 'Peanut' and Zoe
We hope all is well with you all and can't wait to share more memorable events with you guys next month!
Its already November 2nd and I'm still wondering where October went. Its been a crazy month filled with lots of doctor appointments and prepreation for our upcoming 'peanut'. I'm currently 34 week prego and we are estimating delivery of lil' Waggoner on December 7th. Our doctor has decided to induce due to my increase in blood sugar and size of the baby. Baby is almost 5 lbs. already...so I'm hopping not to gain too much more weight! LOL I've actually lost 3 lbs. due to the strict diet I've been on, so I'm not complaining.
We had our 32 week scan a few weeks ago and we were lucky enough to see our peanut in 3D. It is absolutely AMAZING to see the details of the baby. Steve and I just sit there in amazement and now even more excitement. It was too funny b/c the baby's lips were opening and closing...thus we felt like he/she was already talking to us! A Waggoner for sure, can't keep quiet!! LOL I've been going to have fetal monitoring done 2 times a week b/c of the gestational diabetes, and today peanut was QUITE active with hic-ups. I've never felt this before, and boy was it funny. My stomach was just bee-boping everywhere. I have to definately mark this day in the book for memorable pregnancy days.
For Halloween weekend, our friends the Batman's came from Sydney to visit. It was great fun having visitors. We spent the weekend relaxing and showing them just a few of the hot spots of Perth. That being... wine country... Swan Valley. Of course, I was the DD or as Australian's would say, the "Skipper". We definately made our presents known by hitting 6 winery's and buying in total 18 bottles of wine! Geez, I sure hope I get to enjoy some of these once the baby comes! LOL We also had some friends over, Claire and Rob, for a relaxing Friday night of pizza and beer. We always enjoy having them over and it was great that Taryn and Gary were able to meet some of our friends.
Since we don't have our peanut here yet, I decided to play dress-up with Zoe. Twice a year she gets to dress up in costume, for entertainment purposes only, and give us great laughs! While I was home in the states I picked up a 'halloween' costume for Zoe. She was so adorable in her pumpkin outfit. I'm thinking matching costumes next year... what do you think?
Steve was lucky to go to KL for a guys fishing trip. He's really been looking forward to it, seeing some comforts of home and some old friends. He really enjoyed his trip and got some great fishing in while he was there. I was quite jealous, he got to eat at Chili's and picked up some of our comfort foods (Tollhouse Choc. chips, A1, and taco rice) Amazing what we miss.... I was really happy he got a chance to see the guys, one last hoorah before the baby comes. Steve was invited to take a helicopter ride to Rottnest Island through work. He thought it was really pretty flying over the various land forms. You can tell the water is crystal blue. He really enjoyed himself.
Finally, since it's being to be feel like summer here... yes you read right, we decided to heat the pool and have our friends, the Smith's, over for some bbq and pool time. It was so great to finally have some sunshine and to get an opportunity to use the pool. Clint wasn't planning on going into the pool...but Steve had a different plan! Zoe also joined the crew in the pool, a bit scared... well maybe more than a bit, but she managed to dog paddle her way out! Go Zoe!!!
Love,
Steve, Stephanie, 'Peanut' and Zoe
We hope all is well with you all and can't wait to share more memorable events with you guys next month!
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