Taking Stock…

Making: adjustments to my go-go-go mindset now that Baby Aus is here…we are on his schedule.

Eating: tons of brown rice – apparently it helps with breast milk production…

Drinking: Water, water and more water..

Reading: Just got this book: ‘Lifesaving Lessons; Notes from an Accidental Mother’ byLinda Greenlaw. It is dry in some places (she talks about fishing…) but I am excited to finish it. If Aus lets me.

Wanting: to have hubby here with here…damn that bureaucracy!

Playing: Oh, you know it…Reggae (of course) and Fally Ipupa and Rhumba…

Wasting: uhm…nothing really…

Creating: A scope of work for my new intern…I remember vividly when I myself was an intern. Aaaah.

Wishing: that everything could work out smoothly between the Cali disability stuff (for maternity leave) and I could spend more time at home with my baby…instead of tripping and trying to go back to work when I have barely healed from my surgery!

Enjoying: NCIS…I know, right? Well, since Austin’s arrival, Netflix has been my best friend and I sort of like the idea of binge watching the show while feeding him, rocking him…

Liking: my little sister right now…new mom with tons of advice and a penchant for maintaining zen…and with the uncanny ability to transfer her zen-ishness to me as a new mom.

Wondering: if anyone at edd.ca will pick up my call to discuss my disability rejection!!

Loving: my time with my son. Wow, I have a son. Such a trip.

Hoping: to knock out all my work in preparation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October…

Marvelling: at my motherly instincts. Who knew?.

Smelling: Uhm, like breast milk and spit up.

Wearing: an old red Mombasa beaches sarong wrap and a nursing bra. Yeah, it’s hot in Cali – don’t judge me!

Following: I always try to go to ThisisEss.com to catch up with her…I miss her personalized responses to my messages though…in my mind, we are besties…:-)

Noticing: that I am quite particular about certain things…who knew?

Knowing: that it’s bound to get better..God doesn’t give you more than you can handle…

Thinking: that  I have some of the best friends a girl could wish for…truly, it takes a village to raise a child…

Feeling: like a celebrity – already at my pre-pregnancy weight…through breastfeeding. Trust me, I did not exercise…well, the kid is a chunk so I guess he counts as ‘lifting weights’…

Bookmarking: Nothing of interest online really…

Opening: my mind to what may come…

Giggling: at the faces pulled by this little 6 week old baby of mine

Feeling: grateful for all the love and support from all over the world after we welcomed Austin…

M.

3 Weeks…and counting!

Tomorrow, at 0557, you shall be three weeks old. It has been a whirlwind – with me attempting to hold back so I don’t bust open a stitch…my inner panic at having you in the car seat when you are so little…trying to figure out why you are crying…and on it goes.

But it’s been amazing at the same time. The smiles you give me, your facial expressions, your love of sleep (halleluyah)…

I do love you and I am so fiercely protective, it’s funny.

The only issues we are having are with you burping and the discomfort when you pass gas or try to poop. I hope this resolves soon as you get older. Tomorrow, I take you walking to catch that Vitamin D sun 🙂

I cannot wait to see you get older and older!

Meeting Austin.

He arrived at 0557 on June 24, 2015. A bundle weighing 9lbs 10z. Dr. Jamie was right – he was a big baby. And what a set of lungs..!

My birth story:

I went in for an induction on Tuesday, June 23rd at 0530 and they gave me Cytotec orally to start me off. For the next six hours, I was there in my hospital bed, my mom chilling in a chair in the room, while I listened to reggae and an African music mix. And I facebooked and whatsapped. After the six hours, I was still 2 – 3 cm dilated and about 60% effaced. They gave me vaginal Cytotec and watched me for another six hours. I continued chilling and started feeling some pressure in my lower back and more tightening of my belly. It was interesting because the nurse walked in and asked me my pain scale and I answered,’I dunno…a three…’ then Continue reading

Off to the Races

And, our induction day is here. It’s early. I have not woken up this early since my high school days. I am still not a morning person.

I am excited. Nervous. A bit scared. But I got an uplifting text from one of best friends here who is like a sister, She told me I am the strongest woman she knows…and let’s do this! I called Unicorn and he was all like congratulatory…and I laughed a bit because I told him, hey baby is not here yet. He is excited but also nervous for me…

I cannot wait to meet Baby ASW!

Sunny…with a chance of POSTPONEMENT

So, we might have to pause your arrival, little man. The hospital is full. It’s a waiting game now…I am going to nap right now and we’ll see what happens…

Urgh.