Cassie had some pain and they decided to keep her overnight in hospital and do a full scan the next day, they suspected a possible ectopic pregnancy. Everything is fine and Cassie she was allowed home after the scan results were done.
However the Scan showed that there are definately TWO baby's. Both heartbeats aree strong and healthy. Cassie not a happy person at the moment LOL Grandma in shock and wondering where they are all going to sleep and OMG those sleepless nights and poopy nappys.
Escher at first was happy with the news of a new baby and then she thought about all that would change and decided she didn' want another so she is NOT happy at all with the idea of twins. She wont go near Cassie and Cassie has tried to get her to talk to the baby's but she just says she will spit on them LOL (and she will if not watched carefully).
So it is going to be a long slow process getting Escher to accept the coming changes.
We took her to a baby store in the hope that she might get a little excited but she was only interested in asking when we were going to leave.
I am off to Hawaii in January and will explain all when I can catch you all in chat room I have been in a few times but noone in either of them. I am thinking we MAY leave a little earlier and take Cassie, Escher and the twins to Disneyland in the new year so maybe as it gets closer and if I am able to get the free time it might be incentive to make Escher feel better about the new arivals. Not sure on the long flight with twins however.
Anyway thats the latest catch you all soon I hope.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Over the shock
Ok now I am over the shock and have named him Oigle. Baby is due 30th August she is 7 weeks today and outgrowing all her clothes already so we are off in the next couple of weeks for an ultrasound to see if there are 2 babys. Please no.
No idea if it is boy or girl yet but I have a feeling it is a boy.
Will let you all know in 13 weeks.
No idea if it is boy or girl yet but I have a feeling it is a boy.
Will let you all know in 13 weeks.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
NEWS
Well I just thought I would pop in and let you all know that Cassie is expecting a baby in July sometime.
Think this one is a boy as she is really hitting the toilet bowl hard every morning afternoon and night.
It was a surprise and it has taken me a few days to get over the anger and shock.
No room here for extas so am house hunting again. Father isnt on the scene.. He come back to spend time with Esch cassie fell pregnant to him and he took off. Silly firl oh well Grandma will cope LOL
Think this one is a boy as she is really hitting the toilet bowl hard every morning afternoon and night.
It was a surprise and it has taken me a few days to get over the anger and shock.
No room here for extas so am house hunting again. Father isnt on the scene.. He come back to spend time with Esch cassie fell pregnant to him and he took off. Silly firl oh well Grandma will cope LOL
Monday, December 14, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Hi everyone who still wanders by here.
I hope you all have a wonderful christmas and I have been thinking about you all with your snow (I wish we had it here)
Life has been so busy I have completed my funeral celebrants course and as well as weddings I am now doing funerals.
So my weekdays are busy as well as my weekends. My Celebrant mentor Tony tells me it is going to get busier as all the proposals over Christmas and New year then Valentines day will start coming in and sadly all the deaths from suicide caused by depression.
I have been very lucky with the funerals I have been asked to do. I refuse to do childrens funerals as I couldnt handle my own childrens I cant imagine watching a parent go through that and not show emotion, I have only had elderly people who have been expected to pass on so far.
Several wiccan funerals as well which has been wonderful.
Anyway enough of me Escher is growing like a weed and is off to big school in January, she has also taken a liking for RockNRoll Dancing so she is having dancing classes twice a week and Violin lessons on 2 other nights. She asked me for a new Piano on the weekend as some of the keys on mine don't work anymore, so I guess in a few months or so Grandma will be up for a new Piano. She is showing great potential with dance and music but sadly none in singing as yet. Di I mention the sound of a cat screaching??? LOL Cassie has found a boyfriend, quite a nice young man with a decent job in accounting LOL (She said she didnt want anyone at all like her parents) He is great with Escher and is tryingto talk me in to letting him move in here however I have kept a steady no on it as they have only been together 3 or 4 months and I think that they need a little dating time before they settle down to living together as a family, plus not much room I was thinking if they stay together we may have to buy bigger (I just went smaller) oh well it happens I guess.
They have discussed moving into their own place however Escher gets very hysterical at the idea of not living with Grandma and the Dr has suggested that Cassie consider leaving moving out for a year or so. I forgot to mention that Escher started to display signs of severe behaviour problems a few months ago and we have had her to several specialists to find out what the cause could be. She will be sitting quite happily watching TV or playing and the next thing we know she is kicking and screaming and throwing things around the place. My concern was some form of mental disorder or tumor however she has been tested and neither are present. In fact the opposite her IQ is extremely high and the Dr's feel boredom has a lot to do with it, sudden changes tend to upset her so when plans are made now they are made with great care not to let her know until everything is definate and there is no chance of cancelations. Cassie is coping reasonably well with it all but struggles with patience at times.
They feel the important thing is to keep Esch busy as possible with things she likes doing which is why she has 2 nights a week dance and 2 music.
AK if your reading this I hope your sitting down because I have GAINED WEIGHT lol yep I sure have the middle age spread is catching up to me. Holy cow I have hips LOL I have actually gone up 2 dress sizes from a size 8 to a size 12 (not sure what that is over there). My Dr is quite pleased and I am feeling much much better however I dont want to gain anymore.
Still single so the weight gain hasnt helped in the gaining a man department, nor has the heavy workload.
Iggy, AK, Punkn and everyone else Have a great holiday seasonand I hope to catch up with you all soon.
You all are always in my thoughts and love sent your way daily.
I hope you all have a wonderful christmas and I have been thinking about you all with your snow (I wish we had it here)
Life has been so busy I have completed my funeral celebrants course and as well as weddings I am now doing funerals.
So my weekdays are busy as well as my weekends. My Celebrant mentor Tony tells me it is going to get busier as all the proposals over Christmas and New year then Valentines day will start coming in and sadly all the deaths from suicide caused by depression.
I have been very lucky with the funerals I have been asked to do. I refuse to do childrens funerals as I couldnt handle my own childrens I cant imagine watching a parent go through that and not show emotion, I have only had elderly people who have been expected to pass on so far.
Several wiccan funerals as well which has been wonderful.
Anyway enough of me Escher is growing like a weed and is off to big school in January, she has also taken a liking for RockNRoll Dancing so she is having dancing classes twice a week and Violin lessons on 2 other nights. She asked me for a new Piano on the weekend as some of the keys on mine don't work anymore, so I guess in a few months or so Grandma will be up for a new Piano. She is showing great potential with dance and music but sadly none in singing as yet. Di I mention the sound of a cat screaching??? LOL Cassie has found a boyfriend, quite a nice young man with a decent job in accounting LOL (She said she didnt want anyone at all like her parents) He is great with Escher and is tryingto talk me in to letting him move in here however I have kept a steady no on it as they have only been together 3 or 4 months and I think that they need a little dating time before they settle down to living together as a family, plus not much room I was thinking if they stay together we may have to buy bigger (I just went smaller) oh well it happens I guess.
They have discussed moving into their own place however Escher gets very hysterical at the idea of not living with Grandma and the Dr has suggested that Cassie consider leaving moving out for a year or so. I forgot to mention that Escher started to display signs of severe behaviour problems a few months ago and we have had her to several specialists to find out what the cause could be. She will be sitting quite happily watching TV or playing and the next thing we know she is kicking and screaming and throwing things around the place. My concern was some form of mental disorder or tumor however she has been tested and neither are present. In fact the opposite her IQ is extremely high and the Dr's feel boredom has a lot to do with it, sudden changes tend to upset her so when plans are made now they are made with great care not to let her know until everything is definate and there is no chance of cancelations. Cassie is coping reasonably well with it all but struggles with patience at times.
They feel the important thing is to keep Esch busy as possible with things she likes doing which is why she has 2 nights a week dance and 2 music.
AK if your reading this I hope your sitting down because I have GAINED WEIGHT lol yep I sure have the middle age spread is catching up to me. Holy cow I have hips LOL I have actually gone up 2 dress sizes from a size 8 to a size 12 (not sure what that is over there). My Dr is quite pleased and I am feeling much much better however I dont want to gain anymore.
Still single so the weight gain hasnt helped in the gaining a man department, nor has the heavy workload.
Iggy, AK, Punkn and everyone else Have a great holiday seasonand I hope to catch up with you all soon.
You all are always in my thoughts and love sent your way daily.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Hi everyone.
Well not sure if anyone checks in here or not anymore but thought I would drop a line anyway.
As usual I have been busy with work and family. It has been an unusually wet and cold winter also but it has been nice just the same. We always welcome rain.
I have popped into the chat rooms occasionally but they all seem to be empty so I ressureected facebook and hopefully cancatch up with many of you there.
Escher is growing so fast and as cheeky as ever. She is doing so well and will have an early entry into "big school" She is now competent with the computer and enjoys playing many games on here which has advanced her with her numbers and reading to a year or so ahead of the others.
I have started buying itunes cards and downloading music, Esch sat on my knee once whilst I did this (Big mistake) later that week I went to download some songs for an upcomng wedding and all my credit was gone. Feeling kinda peeved I emailed itunes with a strong complaint. Then went about organising music onto my little memory stiock for that weekend and my folder seemed ot have grown a little $20 worth of tunes that I didnt buy but Esch had quite happily purchased. Another email to itunes apologising for my previous one and explaining what had happened. I think they got a laugh a week later I received $20 worth of credit on my account.
Cassie is doing well and is looking at returning to study when Esch starts "big school" she has finally decided what she wants to do with her life so a lonnnnnng haul through University with a teachers degree as the target. I hope she sticks with it this time. Kirsten has almost finsihed her final year at school and doing very well, she is now a jarate instructor as well as continuing on with her music and horses and works part time as an assistant at the local vets.
Geoff is plodding along as usual, not working at this stage but has a job in his sights that will have him travelling across Australia in the trains. Hopefully he will apply and get it.
Greg has settled in with a new man in his life and I actually like this one lol. I hope it works for them. I am still single, available but dont have time for fussing about it.
We dont see a lot of each other lately as I am always locked in my office working or out and about doing something.
Summer coming up I have scheduled a few weekends off so we can get some camping in.. I love work but am missing my family and friends, online and offline.
Well not sure if anyone checks in here or not anymore but thought I would drop a line anyway.
As usual I have been busy with work and family. It has been an unusually wet and cold winter also but it has been nice just the same. We always welcome rain.
I have popped into the chat rooms occasionally but they all seem to be empty so I ressureected facebook and hopefully cancatch up with many of you there.
Escher is growing so fast and as cheeky as ever. She is doing so well and will have an early entry into "big school" She is now competent with the computer and enjoys playing many games on here which has advanced her with her numbers and reading to a year or so ahead of the others.
I have started buying itunes cards and downloading music, Esch sat on my knee once whilst I did this (Big mistake) later that week I went to download some songs for an upcomng wedding and all my credit was gone. Feeling kinda peeved I emailed itunes with a strong complaint. Then went about organising music onto my little memory stiock for that weekend and my folder seemed ot have grown a little $20 worth of tunes that I didnt buy but Esch had quite happily purchased. Another email to itunes apologising for my previous one and explaining what had happened. I think they got a laugh a week later I received $20 worth of credit on my account.
Cassie is doing well and is looking at returning to study when Esch starts "big school" she has finally decided what she wants to do with her life so a lonnnnnng haul through University with a teachers degree as the target. I hope she sticks with it this time. Kirsten has almost finsihed her final year at school and doing very well, she is now a jarate instructor as well as continuing on with her music and horses and works part time as an assistant at the local vets.
Geoff is plodding along as usual, not working at this stage but has a job in his sights that will have him travelling across Australia in the trains. Hopefully he will apply and get it.
Greg has settled in with a new man in his life and I actually like this one lol. I hope it works for them. I am still single, available but dont have time for fussing about it.
We dont see a lot of each other lately as I am always locked in my office working or out and about doing something.
Summer coming up I have scheduled a few weekends off so we can get some camping in.. I love work but am missing my family and friends, online and offline.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Mothers Day Mandy style
Happy Mothers day to all Mothers out there and Dads that are mums as well.
I am not one for celebrating days like Mothers Day, Fathers Day. Not because I feel that they dont deserve the attention ( am a mum several times over myself) but because I dont like all of the advertising hype over it.
This year they wre advertising items into the thousands of dollars price range with the Slogan Mum wont be happy unless.
This gave me the reason to sit my children down and explain to them why I wanted a $$$ free Mothers day.
When I explained I wasnt going to be happy with money spent on me they looked at me and were quite upset at the thought of not being able to show or express the Mothers Day sentiments by buying me items.
This in turn upset me, I felt I had taught them well about advertising tricks and ploys to get you to spend as much as possible. They argued it was because they wanted to not because of advertising.
So I argued back that seeing it was Mothers Day and they wanted to make me happy wouldnt knowing what I wanted make it easier for them?
Eventually they understood and my Mothers Day became one where no money was spent on gifts.
Escher made me the most beautiful card I have ever received. After having her tell me what the picture she so carefully drew depicted I placed it in my special box with her watching. She swelled with pride that it went in and the happiness in her eyes helped make my day.
Cassie received the same from Esch a beautiful picture hand drawn for her to treasure.
As there are two Mums living in the house we shared the cooking and tidying for mothers day luncheon, usually Cassie cooks and does the dishes these days so it was a nice treat for her to be able to share the chores.. I picked my mother up and bought her over for the afternoon. Esch presented her with another card she had made and it made great nanna's day.
After we ate, we piled into the car and went for a drive. I headed out into the country area along The Great Ocean Road (It took 16years to build) and we had a wonderful time stopping at different stalls, buying fresh fruit and veg from the orchards and tasted a few wines from wine growers.
Late afternoon we stopped at a little coffee shop that was tucked away in the middle of no where and had devonshire tea.
We stopped for a pub meal on the way home when it became evident we werent going to make it at a reasonable hour to be cooking.
We arrived back home late evening exhausted, but it was one of the most wonderful Mothers Day's I have spent.
Everything was spur of the moment, We had no time frame, we just took it easy and relaxed and went with the flow.
I am not one for celebrating days like Mothers Day, Fathers Day. Not because I feel that they dont deserve the attention ( am a mum several times over myself) but because I dont like all of the advertising hype over it.
This year they wre advertising items into the thousands of dollars price range with the Slogan Mum wont be happy unless.
This gave me the reason to sit my children down and explain to them why I wanted a $$$ free Mothers day.
When I explained I wasnt going to be happy with money spent on me they looked at me and were quite upset at the thought of not being able to show or express the Mothers Day sentiments by buying me items.
This in turn upset me, I felt I had taught them well about advertising tricks and ploys to get you to spend as much as possible. They argued it was because they wanted to not because of advertising.
So I argued back that seeing it was Mothers Day and they wanted to make me happy wouldnt knowing what I wanted make it easier for them?
Eventually they understood and my Mothers Day became one where no money was spent on gifts.
Escher made me the most beautiful card I have ever received. After having her tell me what the picture she so carefully drew depicted I placed it in my special box with her watching. She swelled with pride that it went in and the happiness in her eyes helped make my day.
Cassie received the same from Esch a beautiful picture hand drawn for her to treasure.
As there are two Mums living in the house we shared the cooking and tidying for mothers day luncheon, usually Cassie cooks and does the dishes these days so it was a nice treat for her to be able to share the chores.. I picked my mother up and bought her over for the afternoon. Esch presented her with another card she had made and it made great nanna's day.
After we ate, we piled into the car and went for a drive. I headed out into the country area along The Great Ocean Road (It took 16years to build) and we had a wonderful time stopping at different stalls, buying fresh fruit and veg from the orchards and tasted a few wines from wine growers.
Late afternoon we stopped at a little coffee shop that was tucked away in the middle of no where and had devonshire tea.
We stopped for a pub meal on the way home when it became evident we werent going to make it at a reasonable hour to be cooking.
We arrived back home late evening exhausted, but it was one of the most wonderful Mothers Day's I have spent.
Everything was spur of the moment, We had no time frame, we just took it easy and relaxed and went with the flow.
Smelling the roses, whiny voices and old friends.
Today I decided to take some time out to stop and relax a little.
I picked Esch up from daycare and deliberatly arrived a little earlier than normal.
Whilst sitting watching the little ones play and fight lol.. I heard a familiar voice and name.
Looking up I saw a woman around my age with her daughter and grandson talking to the staff.
I waited until they finished and walked over with the "don't I know you from somewhere" line.
It turns out we were at school together. She moved interstate after she got married and has only just returned to Melbourne after a divorce. Stayed with her hubby until the youngest of their children become established and then went their seperate ways.
Anyway with a lot of catching up to do we sat outside in the parking area chatting away. It was the first time both if us had relaxed in quite awhile and nice to catch up.
After awhile we just sat in silence, I guess pondering the conversations we had and enjoying the peace.
Mothers were comming meeting friends chatting, grabbing their kids and leaving. One in particular turned up in a brand new 4wheel drive, heavily pregnant and struggling to get out of her car. Sharon and I watched in silence with fascination. I guess we were both wondering why she would be driving a car she had trouble getting in and out of.
Anyway this woman waddled away from her car only to be stopped by another who was sitting in wait in her car, an old ford that had seen better days, paint peeling and dent marks all around.
Waiting lady waited until waddler got up beside the car and pounced.
"Hello there "WOW" you have a new car.
Waddler replied with plum in mouth "Oh yes we got it about 7 weeks ago" (I guess 7 weeks ago she didnt count on her belly enlarging)
Being a people who respects others privacy we decided to listen in to the conversation.
Apparantly waddling pregnant lady had missed a party at the laying in wait ladys home.
Apologies were made and excuses started to flow, Waddling lady's husband had lost his job 6 weeks ago and with 1 child and another on the way she wasnt thinking straight too much stress etc and totally forgot.
Waiting Lady said she was sorry to hear of the news and offered any help she could give, especially with a new baby on the way. "just call me I will be there" were her words.
Then waddling lady informed her that hubby had gained employment 2 days after his last job ended and was on a higher pay bracket. (should have been no extra worry and stress then right?)
Lady in wait was impressed but didnt seem to pick a contradiciton in there anywhere.
However she did invite Waddler and her family to dinner this comming saturday night.
Then the whiny voice started.
You know the one woman use when they dont really want to be talking to someone.
It kinda went like this. ohhhhhhhhhhh IIIIIII dooooooooont knoooooooowwwwwwww. We have been sooooooo up and dowwwwwwwn since hubby lost his job we arent sure wether we are coming or going. (Doesnt hubby have a new job with more pay????).
Waiting lady said well you have my phone number so give me a call tonight after 8pm and let me know.. we are having a few over so it wont just be us and the kids.
Waddler then remember that she had lost the paper that Waiting ladys number was written on. The real reason she didn't turn up on the last invite.
So numbers were exchanged again.
Whilst this was happening another heavily pregnant lady waddled on over (waddler2)...Stood back politely and patiently waiting for the conversation to end.
Sharon and I looked at one another, burst out laughing, then calmed ourselves down, We missed the goodbyes of waddler and waiter...However we caught part of the conversation with waddler and waddler 2. Funny the whiny voice was gone, she talked with speed and excitement, boasted about how much extra money was coming into the house and that the new car would be paid for in 6 months and then whined about lady in wait made a few nasty comments about her and then waddler and waddler 2 waddled off into the centre to pick up their children who Sharon and I both hope dont turn out to be whiners like their waddling parents.
Both of us felt sad for the waiting lady. She sounded friendly and genuine in her offers of help and invite to dinner. It seemed she just wanted to make friends.
We sat and chatted a little longer wondering if we were ever that way and both agreed that yes we have been. Feeling ashamed of ourselves we decided to wash it down with a couple of drinks at the pub. Cassie and Esch got a ride home With Sharons daughter and grandson and Sharon and I headed to the nearest bar where we sat on a stool leaned on the bar and as you do in a pub listened to more conversations around us.
We have agreed to meet once a week at day care and then head on to the pub afterwards. It seems we both like people watching and listening.
Maybe we will hit the single bars together in a couple of weeks.
I picked Esch up from daycare and deliberatly arrived a little earlier than normal.
Whilst sitting watching the little ones play and fight lol.. I heard a familiar voice and name.
Looking up I saw a woman around my age with her daughter and grandson talking to the staff.
I waited until they finished and walked over with the "don't I know you from somewhere" line.
It turns out we were at school together. She moved interstate after she got married and has only just returned to Melbourne after a divorce. Stayed with her hubby until the youngest of their children become established and then went their seperate ways.
Anyway with a lot of catching up to do we sat outside in the parking area chatting away. It was the first time both if us had relaxed in quite awhile and nice to catch up.
After awhile we just sat in silence, I guess pondering the conversations we had and enjoying the peace.
Mothers were comming meeting friends chatting, grabbing their kids and leaving. One in particular turned up in a brand new 4wheel drive, heavily pregnant and struggling to get out of her car. Sharon and I watched in silence with fascination. I guess we were both wondering why she would be driving a car she had trouble getting in and out of.
Anyway this woman waddled away from her car only to be stopped by another who was sitting in wait in her car, an old ford that had seen better days, paint peeling and dent marks all around.
Waiting lady waited until waddler got up beside the car and pounced.
"Hello there "WOW" you have a new car.
Waddler replied with plum in mouth "Oh yes we got it about 7 weeks ago" (I guess 7 weeks ago she didnt count on her belly enlarging)
Being a people who respects others privacy we decided to listen in to the conversation.
Apparantly waddling pregnant lady had missed a party at the laying in wait ladys home.
Apologies were made and excuses started to flow, Waddling lady's husband had lost his job 6 weeks ago and with 1 child and another on the way she wasnt thinking straight too much stress etc and totally forgot.
Waiting Lady said she was sorry to hear of the news and offered any help she could give, especially with a new baby on the way. "just call me I will be there" were her words.
Then waddling lady informed her that hubby had gained employment 2 days after his last job ended and was on a higher pay bracket. (should have been no extra worry and stress then right?)
Lady in wait was impressed but didnt seem to pick a contradiciton in there anywhere.
However she did invite Waddler and her family to dinner this comming saturday night.
Then the whiny voice started.
You know the one woman use when they dont really want to be talking to someone.
It kinda went like this. ohhhhhhhhhhh IIIIIII dooooooooont knoooooooowwwwwwww. We have been sooooooo up and dowwwwwwwn since hubby lost his job we arent sure wether we are coming or going. (Doesnt hubby have a new job with more pay????).
Waiting lady said well you have my phone number so give me a call tonight after 8pm and let me know.. we are having a few over so it wont just be us and the kids.
Waddler then remember that she had lost the paper that Waiting ladys number was written on. The real reason she didn't turn up on the last invite.
So numbers were exchanged again.
Whilst this was happening another heavily pregnant lady waddled on over (waddler2)...Stood back politely and patiently waiting for the conversation to end.
Sharon and I looked at one another, burst out laughing, then calmed ourselves down, We missed the goodbyes of waddler and waiter...However we caught part of the conversation with waddler and waddler 2. Funny the whiny voice was gone, she talked with speed and excitement, boasted about how much extra money was coming into the house and that the new car would be paid for in 6 months and then whined about lady in wait made a few nasty comments about her and then waddler and waddler 2 waddled off into the centre to pick up their children who Sharon and I both hope dont turn out to be whiners like their waddling parents.
Both of us felt sad for the waiting lady. She sounded friendly and genuine in her offers of help and invite to dinner. It seemed she just wanted to make friends.
We sat and chatted a little longer wondering if we were ever that way and both agreed that yes we have been. Feeling ashamed of ourselves we decided to wash it down with a couple of drinks at the pub. Cassie and Esch got a ride home With Sharons daughter and grandson and Sharon and I headed to the nearest bar where we sat on a stool leaned on the bar and as you do in a pub listened to more conversations around us.
We have agreed to meet once a week at day care and then head on to the pub afterwards. It seems we both like people watching and listening.
Maybe we will hit the single bars together in a couple of weeks.
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