I am considering drafting a proposal to the Australian government. Being a sick mother should be illegal. When a mother starts to feel a worrying scratch in the back of her throat, she should be able to press some kind of alert which ensures that a team of Mary Poppins style nurses and nannies is… Continue reading 13. Ramblings of a sick, 39 weeks pregnant mum
Month: November 2015
12. Hot and bothered
I have never been very fond of summer. Call me un-Australian, but I would choose mild, overcast weather any day over hazy blue skies and heat that bakes you the moment you step into it. I was rather enjoying some of the cooler, cloudy days last week. A friend (apparently) spoke to me a little… Continue reading 12. Hot and bothered
11. Rollercoasters and other metaphors
At 37 weeks pregnant the exhaustion is quite overwhelming; I am getting very breathless and finding it difficult to stand. Yesterday I told the children that I would not be able to play “you can’t catch me” anymore. What a disappointment I am. I have never felt this tired in a pregnancy before. From my… Continue reading 11. Rollercoasters and other metaphors
10. One month in, one month to go
It has been just over a month since Miss A and Miss L moved into our home. I am pleased to announce that we have survived. Hooray! In one month, Duckling number 5 is due to be born. Wow. Time for a progress report. Daddy Duck: of the whole clan, my husband is probably struggling… Continue reading 10. One month in, one month to go
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