Monthly Archives: October 2006

I think any pregnant woman must have squirmed through that scene in Alien when the monster explodes out of Cain’s belly. You see it pushing its way around inside his belly, before, in an explosion of guts and gore, the … Continue reading →

When S last saw our baby-doctor he commented after the ultrasound that the baby was a “Good Size“. What exactly is a “good size”? When S told me I had images in my mind of the doctor going home that … Continue reading →

One of the great things about pregnancy is that it gives you in-depth knowledge about things which, pre-pregnancy, you knew not one single thing about. So this morning I walk into the living room after a spot of gardening and … Continue reading →

The other day we we’re both at home and S was in a flurry of nesting activities. While I don’t mind the nesting, all too often it involves me — the nesting strays over towards my piles of papers, collections … Continue reading →

S just passed me this list of 10 tips for labour partners and he’s my Friday night take on it: Ask questions Can I have some of the gas now please? Bring a few things for yourself Walkman, laptop and … Continue reading →

Laying in bed last night, S got out of bed and meandered around the room for a minute or so before returning to bed. Sitting beside me she looked at me quizzically; “Did I just go to the toilet?”

S admitted last night to some serious worries about the upcoming labour. I’d been asking her for days about what concerns were paramount in her mind — not just about the labour, but also post labour — ie., baby. She’s … Continue reading →

I was reading through one of our growing collections of baby tomes tonight and came across this introduction of the eighth month — which is what we’re on the verge of: What you may be feeling: Physically Strong regular fetal … Continue reading →