The Arrival of Mya

John and I are delighted to announce the arrival of Mya Rose Backhouse at 00:47 on Thursday 30th August 2012, weighing in at 7lbs 14ozs.

Although I was initially induced in the morning, I then managed to get through 17 hours of labour without any other drugs, helped by the amazing support of John and our neighbour Dinie who was our midwife.

 We spent 1 night in hospital before settling in at home.

New Arrivals - but not Kate!

One of our Ewe's has beaten me to it.  Last night she gave birth to a boy and girl lamb.  All are doing fine enjoying a bit of the spring weather we've had today.

Pregnancy Photo Shoot Photos

The photos have finally arrived from our Photo Shoot that we did in Auckland when I was 31 weeks pregnant.

 

Babe at 37 Weeks

I've just had another scan, just to check how baby is growing and doing well.  She was a little more co-operative whilst taking the photo so you can just about see her face, bless her. 

Another scan in a couple more weeks.......if she stays inside that long, officially I am now full term and it could happen any day!!

Farewell to Chris, Lue & the Girls

I can't believe that 3 1/2 weeks has already passed and Chris, Lue and the girls are heading back to Dubai, via 4 days in Sydney.  It's been fantastic having them with us and hope they've had fun.  Chris managed to get some fishing in (andsome trout to show for it), they got to see some sights and have a week in Ohope at the beach house as well as Tiegan spending a week on horse camp. 

 

Happy 5th Anniversary

Wishing my wonderful husband a very happy anniversary. You have made our first 5 years of marriage more amazing than I could have believed and can't wait to share the rest of our life together. I love you so much. Xxx p.s.Thank you for the stunning flowers.

Scan - 33 weeks and 6 days

I had my latest measurement scan yesterday and I'm pleased to report that our little one is growing well, she actually measured the size of a 35 week old so is a good size. 

She was however a little shy (again) and tried to avoid us having a photo taken.  As you can just about make out from the picture (in 3D), her little face poking out in the middle, surrounded by hands and feet at the top and the placenta at the bottom. 

Let's hope she's a little more photogenic when she finally makes it into the great wide world.