Sarah Kate statistics

Sarah Kate
born 5th August 2007
time 10pm (Sydney time)
weight 8lb2ozs
length 20inches
looks BEAUTIFUL

No new photos this morning but I have sent instructions.

ok my weekend away

long and rambling be warned hehehe

I drove up to Chch after work on Tues arrived in town at 9.30 meet with friends and we coffeed and chatted till 1.30am...got to my aunties and then she wanted to chat for 30mins or so.
I got out of bed about 8.30 feeling like shit I dont do sleepless nights these days.Ihad more to come over the next few nights)
Had a few chores to attend to in town went to Classic Clothing got 3 prs of good trousers and a blazer for $95 out to airport about 12

Checked in peeved off cause they wouldnt take my case of clothes for the clothes swap cause I was over the weight limit(well they would but $45 charge). I have a girlfriend works at airport so got her to store the bag for me till I got back Monday...was good to catch up with Ava chatted for 30mins or so. Got on plane and it was nearly empty so cant see why they couldn't take my extra case.

My friend Ngaire was at Palmerston Nth airport to meet me...GREAT to see her. We had a great catch up lots of talking, lots of shopping-a great catch up.

I had spoken with ChrisH on phone and planned the time of my arrival etc for Sat. BuT on Sat morning I was so nervous to go to get2gether I rung Chris to say I wouldnt be coming but smacked myself into going and said I'd be at her place mid afternoon. Ngaire and her friend were going to "Cat's" show so dropped me at Chris door before they were off. Think Chris thought I had come for a month with size of my bag etc. Intros and the fun began...I didnt think again about being nervous. HAD A BLAST OF A TIME. I was sleeping in Chris changing room didnt sleep much was thinking about the fun time we had and my journey and where I want to head to from here...next get2gether I'll be in at least size 18. Up Sunday went with girls to Ezibuy for coffee and shopping Helena and Rachel dropped me back to Chris' before they headed back home. Janene was just leaving when we got back ssad I missed catching up with her and Miss Jorja again. Chris and I sat gabbering and blobbing for the afternoon.

At about 5 I got the txt from son (Anthony) to say they were off to hospital Elaine was in labour so for rest of evening I was on tender hooks...txt friends and family to report the news. We went to bed about 10.30 so I txt Anthony he replied Baby Soon so I guess they were busy. I lay there thinking again I had the phone close to me and on vibrate so as not to disturb the house hold thoughts of getting to a place in house that I would least cause the disturbance...wonder if house has alarm best not touch door handle and go out side incase it does (it does as it happens) thought kitchen and dining room is furtherest away from bedrooms so would head there. 12.10am I woke to phone and was Anthony...really not sure what he said but eventually got gist of mesage baby born a girl shes a woppa Sarah Kate...he was over the moon I wanted to yell with delight...spoke briefly to Elaine she was excited too. Chris meet me half way down hall with first congrate hugs I was intears by then and didtn think would be much sleep now. I couldn't txt everyone back with news was to late at night but did txt my girl friend Jo as I was sure she'd still be up she works till 11, she was awake. I also txt Mum cause Anthony was ringing her next so back and forth txt conversation with her for about 10mins. My cell phone went flat so turned it off but slept the night with it in my hand cause it was sorta like holding bubby.

Happy 30th Birthday Anthony yup it was Ant b/day 5th August

Monday was full on txting and letting ppl know the news. Packed my baggs Chris and I went to Churchyard Cafe for Brunch beaut food(had been there last time we had P/N catchup so bought back fond memories) then to some serious baby pink shopping. We went to Pumpkin Patch but caouldnt see anything filly enough...so headed to Farmers got a couple of pink sleep stretch suit things and 'PINK ELEPHANT' for me to cuddle we also had a peek at the new season clothes nothing really had to be bought just now. We headed out to airport and checked in (they never charged me for extra weight so put my cary on bag in luggage) still had all my coats and jackets and a carry bag of breakables to go on plan with me, had a coffee more chatting and u know what we still never run out of things to say...not time at all it was time to board plane.

I had time to catch my thoughts and maybe wasnt a good thing casue I started blubbing. Sarah was already 12 hrs old and I hadn't seen her....started sobbing(guess lack of sleep didn't help have also since got my period so that would have contributed to the emotions too) opened my eyes and the old lady next to me moved her hands looked similar to my own grandmothers (with arthritic knuckles etc) she passed away 25 yrs ago but still miss her...so I was really crying now and felt like a right dauwk but couldnt help myself. Then got thinking about my friend Chris that passed away in March and how this must have been how excited she felt when Ang had Miss Chloe....so thought about how she won't see her grand daugther grow..more tears. Thanksfully I was able to controll myself because I was sure pple were watching me. Also sure my face was scarlet and eyes puffy.

Plane landed meet Ava again collected my bag rung car storeage collected car and started the journey home. I wanted to check out Classic Clothing again so headed there an hour wasted cause couldnt find anything more to buy. Then headed to Hornby Mall bought myself a pink balloon with 'its a girl' and a bunch of daffodils from the Harnby Florist (sorta sentimental as my only flowers I got when I had Anthony 30 yrs ago were from Hby florist) Then went to photo shop and they downloaded my pics and printed them for me got a copy for me and Mum. Headed to my friend Leslies for a coffee and toilet stop stayed about an hour. Left at 6 got fuel and off I went already tired and nt looking forward to the long haul home...had several stops for toilet just to wake me up and stop that wide open eyes have to steer all the time cant dare close my eyes. Got home just after 10. Hubby was wwaiting up so he congratulated me on baby then I gave hime the pressies I bougth him Then went round to Mums with her photo etc and had coffee got home and to bed at 11.30.

Not happy when alarm went off at 6.30.

Have had loads of phone calls and emails from family and friends about our bundle of joy and 2 cards guess what both the same absolutley beauitful cards. Shown pics to everyone some I am sure hadnt got a clue who Anthony is but thats tough they seen his baby pics away heheehe

Tues I was like a zombie at work and actually got sent home at 3...did manage a nap in the chair. Couldnt help myself on way home bought another pink suit but think I have told ya about that.

Wed night I had early night 8.30 shut door so couldnt hear any phone calls and woke at 6.30 with alarm...bursting but rested....mind u feel knackered now been such a long slow day at work.

Today was less zombie like but ready for bed now
nite all.