Monthly Archives: November 2006

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Getting close!

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There’s a bear in my bed

As S becomes more and more “heavily pregnant” it seems her behaviour becomes more erratic, amusing and occasionally just plain odd. Nevertheless I grin and bear it, just as she grins and bears the load. Talking about bears, it seems … Continue reading

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Boy? no, Girl? no, Martian? yes

So S wandered home today after another day of meandering up and down the streets of Bangkok savouring her new-found status as a woman of leisure. As I’ve written before we’re a bit put off by all this pink and … Continue reading

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Baby School 101

Today S and I, along with 30-odd other soon-to-be parents had our first session at the Baby-Friendly-Hospital, Samitivej. The class went for a good few hours and included a tour of the birthing rooms which are really cool — I … Continue reading

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Guys dig pregnant chicks

Perhaps it’s just the type of western male that Thailand attracts, but the guys in Bangkok are really into S’s belly. Men left right and centre are tripping over themselves, walking into lamp-poles, dropping noodles from their mouths, as they … Continue reading

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VIP, Diplomats, Thailand Elite, Pregnant Chicks

Today we got our first glimpse of Thailand’s brand-spanking-new Suvarnabhumi Airport — and all we’ve got to say if it really took 40 years to get this thing together someone needs a real spanking. But I’ll not bore you with … Continue reading

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Tick tock tick tock – we’re outa here!

Today was a day of last days. Our last full day in Jakarta My last day of procrastination — spent buying 40 more fish for the pots out back. S’s last day at the office for six full months Our … Continue reading

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Packing for babydom

We’re packing for the “Babydom 2006 Tour of Bangkok” and despite the fact we don’t even have the baby yet, we’ve got: 2*family sized suitcases 1*over-sized carry-on 1*backpack 1*shoulder bag/laptop case 1*over-sized handbag When we come back we’ll also have … Continue reading

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