Showering Baby Blue

A couple of weeks ago I was very blessed to have a baby shower thrown for my by besties J and K. I was a little hesitant as to whether I even wanted one, as even though I can be quite self-centred, I am just awkward with these things. My biggest fear around my birthday is: when people sing me Happy Birthday:

‘Where do I look?’

‘How should I stand?’

‘Where do I put my hands?’

Gahhh I am so hopeless!

Anyhoo, J and K were really excited to host my baby shower (I am so lucky) and knowing they would do it how I wanted without any of those horrible, horrible games put my mind at ease. We did play guess the baby’s name, and my favourite would have to be Miss C’s who has claimed #babybuchanan2014 as her own!

The afternoon was just delightful. The sun was shining (Perth doesn’t really do winter well) so we sat out on K’s deck with the most gorgeous Donna Hay inspired food, drinks and décor. #babybuchanan2014 was very spoilt with the most fabulous of gifts and a big shout out to R for the beautiful cake.

I must admit that since my shower I have been a little bit more excited about meeting my little man. Maybe as it has made impending motherhood a little more real. What I do know is that A and I are so lucky and thankful to have such supportive family and friends who will love love love our little man.

Hx

Girl in the flat shoes...plus one?

So.....A and I kinda did this.

I have always known that I wanted children in my future, but never really thought of when this future was. So we thought we would "give it a crack" thinking it would take a while, and BOOM! After less than a week #babybuchanan2014 (yes he already has a hash tag) was on his way.

So here is what we know about our soon to be family member:

• He is a blue baby (A was very pleased with this news)
• He has long legs (just like his Mum)
• His estimated due date is October 9
• He is on the larger end of the scale so may be evicted early (but as my midwife said to me, "Being so tall, you would look stupid with a small baby" - and I have to say, the woman has a point)!

I have three weeks of part time work left, so I look forward to sharing the next exciting adventure with you all.

Hx