my darling friend sabrina arrived monday for a short stay after racing her bike in canberra last weekend, we were SO hoping baby would arrive while she was here but alas - she had to fly back to france last night and here i am still pregnant (and missing her). i have officially never been this pregnant before as both girls came a week early and i am due today!
we watched movies, knitted, talked and talked, and ate many cheesymite scrolls in front of the fire. and when we had one day left and it had finally stopped raining, we went for a big steep bushwalk in the hopes of bringing on labour!
as you can see i am gigantic and frightened a small dog that came past us on the trail by my sheer size. despite this i am keeping my spirits high by looking at tiny knitted booties from a friend, enjoying lots of snuggles and belly rubs from two excited little girls...waiting while living in the moment :) it was such a treat to have my french soul-sis with me all week.
i hope my next post will be with baby pictures - have a beautiful weekend!
(i'm also crossing my fingers to win these fabulous cloth nappies/diapers by FUZZIBUNZ - you should enter too if you have a wee one!)
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oh! and the goddess e-course winner is:
I so need this class! I look around my home sweet home and it is more home mess home! Thanks for the chance!
You do look amazing!!!!!! I was always like 2 weeks late-and then I passed that lovely trait to my daughter...sigh.....And I did everything short of caster oil!!!!LOL!!! Many good thoughts on a quick and beautiful delivery!!!! Can't wait to see your sweet babe!!! Hugs mama!!!!
Posted by: Debi | September 11, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Oh!!! Is that one of the skirts you make?LOVE it!!!! You are sooo darn cute!
Posted by: Debi | September 11, 2009 at 11:39 AM
You look gorgeous Em! I can relate to how you're feeling. I went to 42 weeks with my little girl. I hope your little darling is in your arms very, very soon. All the best!
Posted by: Maria | September 11, 2009 at 12:48 PM
My mum tried the hill walk thing in the hope of inducing labour before I arrived (she wanted me to be born on her birthday). I was - and remain - uncooperative and late. :) It only took an extra 3 days, though, so crossing fingers you'll be enjoying the new baby soon. Sending you lots of luck + good wishes.
Posted by: Kirsty | September 11, 2009 at 02:23 PM
you are so beautiful! it makes me ready to be pregnant again! my first was early and my second was four days late... and those four days seemed like an eternity! but, worth EVERY second of the wait! blessings as your beautiful day arrives!
Posted by: courtney | September 11, 2009 at 03:34 PM
when your top photo was loading all I saw was someone jumping on a trampoline and my first thought was "she's getting desperate to have her baby!" --totally random but it made me laugh imagining a full term gal jumping!
Posted by: Emily | September 11, 2009 at 05:57 PM
aww!! you are so adorable... i love the story of frightening the dog by your size :) your baby will be beautiful. and so are you :)
Posted by: Elicia | September 11, 2009 at 06:11 PM
Sweets... I hope you are managing to get some DEEP SLEEPS in before bubs arrives.
Wishing you a wonderful birth experience.
Hugs
and
Much Love
Bxo
Posted by: Rebecca Vavic | September 11, 2009 at 06:48 PM
Hey... funny if your bubs is born on the 13th... our Joshua's 2nd birthday. Yindi and Ben. Josh and ????.... cant wait to meet your little snuggle pie.
Bxo
Posted by: Rebecca Vavic | September 11, 2009 at 06:49 PM
I'm pulling for the 12th. My eldest "elephant" turns 19 on this day and it has always been a wonderful, magical day for me.
best wishes for a safe and speedy delivery!
christine
Posted by: Christine | September 11, 2009 at 07:25 PM
i keep checking in to see if there are cute little baby pictures yet....i remember when pregnant with my son and come my due date each day my daughter would come home from school is he here yet lol, sadly he went 9 days over which must have seem forever for her lol, but she was very happy when he did finally arrive and so excited to get the day off school to met him....good luck hope you have a nice easy birth
Posted by: Tanya W | September 11, 2009 at 07:26 PM
You look gorgeous! Best wishes with the delivery. Can't wait to see the pics of baby #3. XOXO
Posted by: Andi | September 11, 2009 at 08:53 PM
wow, Emily, you look amazing...so beautiful and womanly! can't wait to hear this baby's name.
Posted by: Jennifer W. | September 12, 2009 at 12:15 AM
You look beautiful! I am so excited about winning the class. thank you so much. Hope all is well and easy delivery!
Posted by: robindiane | September 12, 2009 at 05:39 AM
Made it safe...Miss you heaps... going to make cheesymite scrool to cheer me up :)
XXX :)
Posted by: Bina :) | September 12, 2009 at 07:54 AM
such goodness. (is it possible that i could be craving a cheesymite scroll by the fire now even if i haven't the faintest idea what one is? sounds so comforting) enjoy the last phase of this pregnancy - you're doing amazing. can't wait to hear about your little one's arrival soon. warm blessings and wishes.
kristin
Posted by: kristin | September 12, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Oh my gosh... now that is pregnant. Can't wait to see the new one.... take care and I hope this birth will be easy and peaceful.
Ang
Posted by: Angie D in Ohio | September 12, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Dear Emily, I am glad you were able to spend time with your dear friend. I wish you and your family much aroha [love] as you wait for the arrival of your new little one. I hope he or she comes soon!
Posted by: Anne-Marie | September 12, 2009 at 06:02 PM
you look gorgeous - here's hoping you are welcoming your new little one right now .... enjoy :)
Posted by: Petrina McDonald | September 12, 2009 at 11:51 PM
i am waiting with such anticipation to hear about your new little one :)
Posted by: melissa | September 13, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Em, you look beautiful! :) It is so nice spending time with close friends. I hope your little one comes soon for you! xoxo
Posted by: Laura Reaux | September 14, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Your friend is very pretty. Does she have a boyfriend?
Posted by: Chrissy | September 17, 2009 at 11:38 AM