New Beginnings

Okay - so filled with good intentions I began a blog for pregnancy updates... however, Thomas is now six months old, so I guess I forgot to keep updating the silly thing...

New Beginnings!

New beginnings for this blog - and for our family.

Thomas Carey LaBan was born 11th November 2007. I like that he was born on Rememberance Day and that his birthdate rhymes "eleven, eleven, oh seven". He was a beautiful newborn and has grown into a beautiful baby boy.

Six months is such a long time in baby days. He now has teeth. He smiles all the time - at everyone. Shop ladies love him! I can hardly do shopping without getting stopped sixteen times with the good old "Oh, he's so happy, gee he looks like you, wow, what a lovely baby" etc...

He talks a lot - like his father I guess. He sits on his own. He hold his arms up for you to pick him up. He eats "solid" (very mushy) food. He drinks from a bottle now.

He is the joy and core of our hearts. He is amazing and beautiful and wonderful etc etc etc.

We like him!

Everyday coping...

So, we have had a pretty normal pregnancy from what we can guess so far.

Amy has had a whole heap of nausea, almost all day everyday - but not actually being sick, which is good.

Carey has had to put up with a whole heap of mood swings (yes, even more than normal...) and is coping pretty well.

Saxon (our puppy) has had a baby visiting our house for bible study and he has no idea what to think of it. He just stares and sniffs. He is very curious... It will be interesting to see what happens when another baby moves in full time and he is ignored a lot more...

Amy's work is quite stressful at the moment, which is not good, but she is trying to keep cool and out of physical danger (which is sometimes a reality on playground duties).

We are keeping up to date with Doctor's appointments. The only worry at the moment is some low iron levels, but we are waiting on a blood test to confirm if anything needs to be done about it yet.

So, that's what's what for now.... We'll try to keep you posted on any developments!

Love to all!

Carey, Amy, TheLittleOne and Saxon

This is the little one at 9 weeks and 2 days. First scan on 10th April, 2007

This is us

This is us! We have been married for 7 years, and have been considering babies for a long time. This was the first year that I felt that God was telling me the time was right.

I'm glad we waited for His timing.

It really happened quite fast, almost from the moment we stopped contraception.

We have been very happy as a couple, but it is time for the natural circle of life to hit us too. Babies. Woah.

Pretty scary huh?

Welcome!

We are creating this blog to keep our friends and family up to date on our little Jellybean. Pics and discussions etc. will help keep you informed about what we are all up to.

Hope you enjoy!

Love!

Carey and Amy