End of the Road and New Beginnings
May 15, 2011 in Uncategorized
I hope you are all doing well and preparing for the coming winter – which most days seems its coming, and other days going! But its time none the less to take out the winter woollies, refill the gas heaters and dust off the blankets. Best of all: its time for soup, stews and all things heart and gut warming, including sufficient stock of OBS (Old Brown Sherry). And for our little family its also time for the “bun to come out of the oven”. Time sure flies!
*Warning – not food related blog… but perhaps this will count towards Tandy’s Sweet Challenge? Or will I need a baby pic for that?? 
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Its been 38 and a half weeks, and in two days on the 17th of May, our Baby Jessica will be making her way into this world of ours. 
As we suspected all a long, she will be coming a bit earlier, and will be delivered via C-section, because little Madam loved all the food so much that Mommy has been stuffing her face with, she’s been growing very very well indeed. With our last visit to the Dr, she weighed an estimated 3.5kgs!!! She grew about 300gr in 9days. Hectic I tell you! And did I mention – she’s got a mop of hair! I cant wait to see her and see what she got from whom, her eyes, hair color, smile, little nose and to count her fingers and toes…
I am half calm, half nervous – it was not an easy decision to make… Kind of hoped for a natural birth, but dont want to chance it – incase she wants to stay beyond 40 weeks and by then she will be too big or you end up with an emergency C-section etc… So we opted for the ‘safer’ option. I dont like hate needles, and am really not looking forward to the op, still hoping they can/will give me something for the nerves! 
I mean lying there awake, while they operate – that part still gets to me! *wonder if they will notice a vase or 2 of wine in my bloodstream?*
So next time I blog – I will be a Mommy! A real Mommy – with a little precious baby girl!! I hope to come visit more often. Will definitely put up some brag pics as soon as I get a chance.
Thank you for all your comments, encouragement, love and hugs during my pregnancy – it was (is) much appreciated! I can only hope that one day, Jessica will also have a circle of blog friends like yourselves!!
Rather late than never: BELLY PICS!! (taken today)
Here’s to chatting to you soon!! *clink*
Lots of Love to You All,
Shaz, Hubs & Baby Jessica
xxx
anotherdayinparadise said on May 15, 2011
So very excited for you, Sharon. All the very best to you, hubby and Jessica. It’s been great to follow your progress this past few months. Lovely pics. Hugs and love to you, Mommy-to-be. xxx
sharonsmit said on May 15, 2011
Thank you very much A.D! I hope you are still enjoying your holiday!! From now on it will be baby updates and her milestones, and hopefully a few more posts about food!
Look after yourself! Hugs xxx
Sous-Chef said on May 15, 2011
What beautiful photos, all the very best for the forthcoming birth. I had a C delivery for the Troll, you will feel no pain at all, you will have a sensation of people touching you, that’s all. Don’t stress, it’s all going to be fine, looking forward to seeing Jessica.
Freshly-Ground said on May 15, 2011
Beautiful photos! Good luck, best wishes and Hell no! nobody will notice any wine besides your bed…lol.
Don’t be nervous about the OP, when your lying there and the Dr. is busy all you would think of is that someone’s hands is inside your belly, take a deep breath and imagine it is only your baby that’s kicking.
mitzireddy said on May 16, 2011
Beautiful pics – exciting times – all the best for the forthcoming birth. Almost an election baby.
tandy.sinclair said on May 16, 2011
I have tears! Good luck Shaz, all will go well xxx
Zabwan said on May 16, 2011
How beautiful you look, Shaz!!! Can’t believe that tiny belly is holding such a big baby
Try not to worry about the c-section, honey, it’s not nearly as freaky as you think it will be. Will be thinking of you tomorrow xxxxxx
EatWithPassion said on May 16, 2011
Your little Jessica will be born on my son’s birthday! Do not worry about the C section – my daughter had her 3rd child by C section and said that if she had known how much easier it would be she would have opted to do it that way right from number 1! Very best of luck and cannot wait for first post baby blog!
damsailor said on May 16, 2011
Congrats Shaz, you are looking beautiful. Good luck with everything and look forward to seeing you back asap with an update and some gorgeous pics.
chantellebell said on May 17, 2011
Oh Shaz, I can’t believe how the time has flown!
You look beautiful with your baby bump, which you will have after today no more. I know everything is going to go perfect, before you know it it will be over and you will have your beautiful Jesica in your arms.
I bet she’s gonna feel real happy and blesses once she sees what mommy and daddy has done to her room, its beautiful, and those sox are too cute for words!!
Congratulations too the new mommy and daddy, she’s a lucky little lady.
Plenty of hugs & kisses for baby Jessica and to mommy too!!
chantellebell said on May 17, 2011
Oh Shaz, I can’t believe how the time has flown!
You look beautiful with your baby bump, which you will have after today no more. I know everything is going to go perfect, before you know it it will be over and you will have your beautiful Jesica in your arms.
I bet she’s gonna feel real happy and blesses once she sees what mommy and daddy has done to her room, its beautiful, and those sox are too cute for words!!
Congratulations too the new mommy and daddy, she’s a lucky little lady.
Plenty of hugs & love for baby Jessica and mommy too!!
shazdart said on May 20, 2011
Hi Sharon, my name is Sharon too and my daughter, who is now 11 is also Jessica!!!
I just know that your little Jessica will be as wonderful as mine. Lots of hugs from us both to you both. xx
Hopestar said on May 28, 2011
Congratulations!!!!!!
*hugs*
damsailor said on May 31, 2011
Hope things are going well with Jessica and you have all settled into a routine already. HUGSxxx
pinkpolkadot said on May 31, 2011
Hoe het ek DIE gemis!!? Dit is pragtig!!