It wasn't until after my contractions started with our first baby, that I gave any thought to the subject of what to wear during labour. Labour Begins Three days before my due date, I was woken by mild contractions. Of course I was so excited, I immediately woke up the … [Read more...] about What to Wear During Labour
Memories
A Walk Down Memory Lane
I've titled this post "A Walk Down Memory Lane", but perhaps what I should have called it is: "Memory Lane Doesn't Exist Anymore". To celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary, hubster and I went for a walk through the city to reminisce and re-visit all the places that are … [Read more...] about A Walk Down Memory Lane
Still Got that Honeymoon Feeling …
Even though this week we are celebrating 27 years of marriage, we've still got that honeymoon feeling ;-) . Not all the time of course - every marriage goes through highs and lows - but the love is here to stay. Some years back, I mentioned to some colleagues at work that … [Read more...] about Still Got that Honeymoon Feeling …
50 Fun Facts About My Career
In keeping with the Festival of 50 theme for 2017 (are you following along on social media? Look for the hashtag #festivalof50!), I now present for you: 50 Fun Facts about My Career 1 - My first paid job (that was not my mum or stepfather paying me to wash their cars or other … [Read more...] about 50 Fun Facts About My Career
The Bridal Trousseau: a forgotten tradition
Does anybody else remember the tradition of the bridal trousseau? To be honest, I'm not sure why I'm so familiar with the concept - because it definitely wasn't a "thing" when I tied the knot 27 years ago! Maybe it was reading my mum's old bridal magazines (she got … [Read more...] about The Bridal Trousseau: a forgotten tradition
