he's a growing boy!

Hello,

Ben's busy sanding the shutters in the living room, so I've retreated to my computer :-)

I promise I'll post pictures of the apartment soon but, meanwhile, just know that its exactly what we were looking for and that Ben's doing a great job of the redecorating (we now have a breakfast bar in the kitchen, shelves in the bathroom, and the shutters are being re-painted and the windows are being re-varnished). We've also plans for the baby's room and a little time to turn them into reality.

A little time.. yep, that's what it feels like!

In fact, we visited Dr Machu today for our 30/40 week checkup - and all's well. The wee boy is approximately 31cms and should grow at least another 15cms before 'he's done.' (which, I guess, means my tummy is going to have to grow some more!!). We did have another scan - which gave a great picture of his back (spine curving like a giant millipede; heart beating happily; and, legs thrashing). However, camera-shy, he kept his face hidden and so we don't have any new photos to show. What's most important, though, is that everything is going amazingly well as I move through the third trimester. My next appointment with Dr Machu is at the end of September and I have my second meeting with the mid-wife (sage femme) later this week and then every week for 7 weeks.

So, yup, things just keep trundling along...

Hoping alls well with y'all,
Robynxxx

wise woman

Hello,

Today was a big day on the 'baby calendar' as I visited with my mid-wife for the first time. Now, the first thing to know is that in France she is called a 'sage femme' which basically means 'wise woman'. And, the thought of visiting a 'wise woman' just put me in a good mood before the meeting even began :-)

We talked for about an hour and she seems really accessibble and down-to-earth. She told me about the three different hospitals or 'maternities' that Ben and I can choose for and the type fo questions to ask when we do visit. She talked me through the types of contractions I might feel from now on in and has shown me how to do basic breathing exercises - which Ben now loves because the baby reacts strongly enough when I 'breath' you can see his movements from the outside. And the movements feel really cool...they make me laugh...and if I lie on my side or in a position he doesn't like, I soon know about it - oy, you up there.. move over! is the message that comes through load and clear via a well placed prod or an inside shuffle. And the funny thing is.. I always thought it would be kinda 'Alien' freaky but its not.. or at least its not yet.

That's all to say that things are going well. I also visited with the doctor, Doctor on Saturday and he is absolutely happy with my progress at the six, yes SIX, month mark. I'm now to go back in a month for my seven-month scan.

So, if I haven't bored you too much with all this stuff, please do watch this space for more news soon!!

much love n many hugs,
Robyn