Thursday, April 7, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Nepal
Photo courtesy of Robert Shore. Check out his blog at www.arthurstace.blogspot.com
Our trip is fast approaching. For those of you that do not know, Eve and I are off to Nepal to celebrate my sister's wedding. I can't wait to travel again. It's obviously something that is in our blood, as after the wedding I'll be the only Shore daughter (Granddaughters excluded!) left is Oz for a while. I'm okay with this, as I have plenty going on and have had my time travelling - but it will be good to get my fix. Of course we're going to miss Daddy Deano and the extended family - but I can't wait to share this amazing celebration with my family!!! I'll keep you posted with lots of photos...Thursday, March 10, 2011
Taylow Swift - Never Grow Up
Your little hand's wrapped around my finger
And it's so quiet in the world tonight
Your little eyelids flutter cause you're dreaming
So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light
To you everything's funny, you got nothing to regret
I'd give all I have, honey
If you could stay like that
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, just stay this little
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, it could stay this simple
I won't let nobody hurt you, won't let no one break your heart
And no one will desert you
Just try to never grow up, never grow up
You're in the car on the way to the movies
And you're mortified your mom's dropping you off
At 14 there's just so much you can't do
And you can't wait to move out someday and call your own shots
But don't make her drop you off around the block
Remember that she's getting older too
And don't lose the way that you dance around in your PJ's getting ready for school
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, just stay this little
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, it could stay this simple
No one's ever burned you, nothing's ever left you scarred
And even though you want to, just try to never grow up
Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room
Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home
Remember the footsteps, remember the words said
And all your little brother's favorite songs
I just realized everything I have is someday gonna be gone
So here I am in my new apartment
In a big city, they just dropped me off
It's so much colder that I thought it would be
So I tuck myself in and turn my night light on
Wish I'd never grown up
I wish I'd never grown up
Oh I don't wanna grow up, wish I'd never grown up
I could still be little
Oh I don't wanna grow up, wish I'd never grown up
It could still be simple
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, just stay this little
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, it could stay this simple
Won't let nobody hurt you
Won't let no one break your heart
And even though you want to, please try to never grow up
And it's so quiet in the world tonight
Your little eyelids flutter cause you're dreaming
So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light
To you everything's funny, you got nothing to regret
I'd give all I have, honey
If you could stay like that
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, just stay this little
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, it could stay this simple
I won't let nobody hurt you, won't let no one break your heart
And no one will desert you
Just try to never grow up, never grow up
You're in the car on the way to the movies
And you're mortified your mom's dropping you off
At 14 there's just so much you can't do
And you can't wait to move out someday and call your own shots
But don't make her drop you off around the block
Remember that she's getting older too
And don't lose the way that you dance around in your PJ's getting ready for school
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, just stay this little
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, it could stay this simple
No one's ever burned you, nothing's ever left you scarred
And even though you want to, just try to never grow up
Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room
Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home
Remember the footsteps, remember the words said
And all your little brother's favorite songs
I just realized everything I have is someday gonna be gone
So here I am in my new apartment
In a big city, they just dropped me off
It's so much colder that I thought it would be
So I tuck myself in and turn my night light on
Wish I'd never grown up
I wish I'd never grown up
Oh I don't wanna grow up, wish I'd never grown up
I could still be little
Oh I don't wanna grow up, wish I'd never grown up
It could still be simple
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, just stay this little
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, it could stay this simple
Won't let nobody hurt you
Won't let no one break your heart
And even though you want to, please try to never grow up
I'm back
I'm back - and this time I'll try keep up to date.
Little Bobbie is now 7 months old and so much has been happening. I'll try fill you in over my next few posts.
Happy following!!!!
Little Bobbie is now 7 months old and so much has been happening. I'll try fill you in over my next few posts.
Happy following!!!!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Christening
Evie was just beautiful on the day, she wore a dress that belonged to me or one of my sister's when we were babies.
Evie's beautiful Godparents
Monday, October 11, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Weekend at home.
I finally took Bobbie back to Parkes this weekend! Was wonderful to see Grammy and Aunty Amanda!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Birth Story
6.30am. From the beginning my guess was on labour starting in the morning, when I got out of bed. But when I woke up on my last day of work and told Dean that my stomach hurt it didn't even enter my mind that by night our little Bundle of Bobbie would have arrived.
I came back in from the bathroom and told Dean he probably wouldn't be working that day. I texted my family, and told them not to call, as talking to anyone would probably make me anxious, but that Bobbie would probably be joining us soon. I let work know, sent Daddy Deano off to get supplies, then sat down to enjoy some television.
Looking back, I'm surprised at how calm I was. I hadn't even thought to call the hospital when mum asked if I'd let the midwives know. I rang Jen, my doula, to check!!
11.00am. The midwives said to make our way in to get checked out. So slowly we finished packing our hospital bags, had my last relaxing shower, dropped the puppy off and headed to the hospital.
4 minutes apart. As we arrived, we heard the midwife on the phone to Dr Azoury and straight away knew there was no chance we'd be birthing at Queanbeyan Hospital. I think it was in this moment that I decided not to fight it - but rather accept it. As my sister had told me, I could have a beautiful birth anywhere.
3:00pm. The ambulance ride to Canberra Hospital sped up my contractions and the midwife was amazed they reached 2 minutes apart by the time we got there. Deano followed in the car - and we were met at the hospital by Jen, our wonderful doula.
The next two hours were filled with doctor briefings, midwives coming in and out, Jen keeping a calming atmosphere (and getting us some much needed fuel, in the form of hot chips!) and the contractions becoming more and more instense.
Looking back, I am amazed at the sense of calm. I remember nothing but happiness and anticipation. I felt empowered and confident that my body, with the help of Deano and Jen would be able to handle anything. When the anaethetist came in to talk about pain relief options I had no hesitation in telling him he was wasting his time.
Thanks to Jen we had the most lovely student midwife assigned to take care of us. She was on our side from the beginning and was extremely tuned in to what we wanted.
5:00pm. Active labour. When the contractions become more intense it was time to move to the bath. What a relief! Deano sat on the edge on the bath and was brilliant in helping me through the contractions. The mood was still light - Jen and I even managed to get through a Garth Brooks song.
Jen ducked off to get some dinner and called in Rachel, our Calmbirth class teacher to take her place. It was around this time that things really got going and it took a lot of concentration, relaxation and love from Deano to get me through. With each contraction Dean and Rachel would help by running the hot water on my back or tummy. With every wave I'd motion everyone to be completely silent.
8:30pm. It was time. My body knew it was time to push, and the midwives knew it was time to get me back to the delivery suite. It was during this time, that they call "Transition", that I did lose my sense of control for just a moment, telling Dean that I was going home. I had no idea how I was going to move from the bathroom back to the delivery suite whilst dealing with ever intensifying contractions and the urge to push.
Back in the suite, on my knees on the bed. At the peak of each contraction I pushed. I pleaded with Dean and Rachel to tell me how many more pushes before my baby would be out - to which they would reply something about being one closer each time. Jen arrived back shortly after and the three of them helped give me strength to push. It took a lot force and effort to push but I knew with each push I was closer to seeing my baby. The back labour, as the baby was turned the wrong way, was so extreme. The doctor continued to come in and mutter something about getting the forceps for the stress on my heart could be too great. This just made me more determined to push.
9.50pm. Hearing that the head was out gave me the greatest sense of achievement and once again gave me the power to get my baby's body out with just one more push. Such a wave of relief and also disbelief as I turned over to have my bub placed on my stomach. The next hour is a bit of blur as I floated on cloud 9. Dean cut the cord, and I looked to discover we'd delivered a baby girl. She attached straight away and Dean and I thought she was just perfect!!! Dean was very quick to decide she looked like an Eve - and it was settled. Iwas so excited and made sure Deano rang my family to tell the good news.
After nearly 2 hours of feeding and just 9 minutes to deliver the placenta, the midwife quickly took Eve beside the bed to check her out, and then gave Daddy his first cuddle while I had a much needed shower.
I wouldn't change one thing about Eve's entrance into the world and our lives. It was powerful, calm, but hard work. It was wonderful. Deano was fabulous and I was so proud of the both of us. It was impossible to sleep that night, as I could've watched Eve sleep all night.
Although it has taken a while for reality to set in, it only took a split second to fall in love with Eve, and the same time to fall in love with Dean on a whole different level.
The tough part has now begun, and it's simply wonderful.
I came back in from the bathroom and told Dean he probably wouldn't be working that day. I texted my family, and told them not to call, as talking to anyone would probably make me anxious, but that Bobbie would probably be joining us soon. I let work know, sent Daddy Deano off to get supplies, then sat down to enjoy some television.
Looking back, I'm surprised at how calm I was. I hadn't even thought to call the hospital when mum asked if I'd let the midwives know. I rang Jen, my doula, to check!!
11.00am. The midwives said to make our way in to get checked out. So slowly we finished packing our hospital bags, had my last relaxing shower, dropped the puppy off and headed to the hospital.
4 minutes apart. As we arrived, we heard the midwife on the phone to Dr Azoury and straight away knew there was no chance we'd be birthing at Queanbeyan Hospital. I think it was in this moment that I decided not to fight it - but rather accept it. As my sister had told me, I could have a beautiful birth anywhere.
3:00pm. The ambulance ride to Canberra Hospital sped up my contractions and the midwife was amazed they reached 2 minutes apart by the time we got there. Deano followed in the car - and we were met at the hospital by Jen, our wonderful doula.
The next two hours were filled with doctor briefings, midwives coming in and out, Jen keeping a calming atmosphere (and getting us some much needed fuel, in the form of hot chips!) and the contractions becoming more and more instense.
Looking back, I am amazed at the sense of calm. I remember nothing but happiness and anticipation. I felt empowered and confident that my body, with the help of Deano and Jen would be able to handle anything. When the anaethetist came in to talk about pain relief options I had no hesitation in telling him he was wasting his time.
Thanks to Jen we had the most lovely student midwife assigned to take care of us. She was on our side from the beginning and was extremely tuned in to what we wanted.
5:00pm. Active labour. When the contractions become more intense it was time to move to the bath. What a relief! Deano sat on the edge on the bath and was brilliant in helping me through the contractions. The mood was still light - Jen and I even managed to get through a Garth Brooks song.
Jen ducked off to get some dinner and called in Rachel, our Calmbirth class teacher to take her place. It was around this time that things really got going and it took a lot of concentration, relaxation and love from Deano to get me through. With each contraction Dean and Rachel would help by running the hot water on my back or tummy. With every wave I'd motion everyone to be completely silent.
8:30pm. It was time. My body knew it was time to push, and the midwives knew it was time to get me back to the delivery suite. It was during this time, that they call "Transition", that I did lose my sense of control for just a moment, telling Dean that I was going home. I had no idea how I was going to move from the bathroom back to the delivery suite whilst dealing with ever intensifying contractions and the urge to push.
Back in the suite, on my knees on the bed. At the peak of each contraction I pushed. I pleaded with Dean and Rachel to tell me how many more pushes before my baby would be out - to which they would reply something about being one closer each time. Jen arrived back shortly after and the three of them helped give me strength to push. It took a lot force and effort to push but I knew with each push I was closer to seeing my baby. The back labour, as the baby was turned the wrong way, was so extreme. The doctor continued to come in and mutter something about getting the forceps for the stress on my heart could be too great. This just made me more determined to push.
9.50pm. Hearing that the head was out gave me the greatest sense of achievement and once again gave me the power to get my baby's body out with just one more push. Such a wave of relief and also disbelief as I turned over to have my bub placed on my stomach. The next hour is a bit of blur as I floated on cloud 9. Dean cut the cord, and I looked to discover we'd delivered a baby girl. She attached straight away and Dean and I thought she was just perfect!!! Dean was very quick to decide she looked like an Eve - and it was settled. Iwas so excited and made sure Deano rang my family to tell the good news.
After nearly 2 hours of feeding and just 9 minutes to deliver the placenta, the midwife quickly took Eve beside the bed to check her out, and then gave Daddy his first cuddle while I had a much needed shower.
I wouldn't change one thing about Eve's entrance into the world and our lives. It was powerful, calm, but hard work. It was wonderful. Deano was fabulous and I was so proud of the both of us. It was impossible to sleep that night, as I could've watched Eve sleep all night.
Although it has taken a while for reality to set in, it only took a split second to fall in love with Eve, and the same time to fall in love with Dean on a whole different level.
The tough part has now begun, and it's simply wonderful.
Twas the night before....
Monday, July 19, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Week 38
It's so soon, and so unknown! The doc doesn't think you'll wait two weeks and with the pressure I'm feeling I don't think so either.
I finish work next week - I can finally get things organised here for when you come. I have had such a busy week, your Aunty Jen even came to visit. Tonight we have your Uncle Terry's 21st out at the farm - so lets hope you don't decide to come whilst we're out of town!
Not long.
Love me.
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