Next year, Anoushka will be around to enjoy all your Christmas cards !

Alison Lapper Pregnant

Artist Marc Quinn stands beside a scale model of his sculpture, Alison Lapper Pregnant, which will take its place in London's Trafalgar Square early next year.
See http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/4247000.stm

Great sounding heartbeat... !

Today's medical check... everything's ok.

last day of work !

Last day of work in London !!!

Next christmas, Anoushka will be playing under the Christmas tree !

Karl & May !

A work coleague of mine (in Guam) is also expecting in 2006... ! See http://babyforshee.blogspot.com/

Flu - dangerous during Pregnancy ?

...Apparently not, but it's recommended to have a flu vaccine.
see http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/infections/203204.html and http://health.yahoo.com/centers/pregnancy/501 for further reading.

The flu

This week Johannie is not feeling too well... with the flu. (but she still went to work... :(

Aunt Gillianie got Engaged this week, see http://bengil.blogspot.com/

Nadia's visit

We all enjoyed Nadia's quick visit from Paris...

Nadia at 33 weeks and Johannie at 30 weeks...

Pregnent lady chat...

Nadia trying some exercise...

Johannie, on her 29th week

it's getting a bit heavy now !

Ahhh, it's showing alright !

Week 28

At this point the uterus is well above the navel pushing against the rib cage and as a result Johannie feels sometimes short of breath. Sleeping is sometimes a bit difficult as the baby continues to grow, and supporting the tummy at night with an extra pillow helps.
At this stage Anoushka is now a well formed mini human and if born today would have a 95% chance of survival even though their organs are still immature. We notice that the baby picks her moments to be active - from tossing and turning to idle moments of sleep. According to research, baby's brain waves show rapid eye movement (REM) in sleep - which means that Anoushka maybe able to dream at this stage. However her peaceful moments of sleep don't generally mirror that of Johannie's - so we look forward to a budding trapeze artiste at night.

Grandma's 60th Birthday Party on Sunday the 6th of November

For the 60th birthday of Pat (Anoushka's Grandma).

Johannie in Munich / Germany

All the needed vitamines for the baby...

at the Munich Zoo... with a protruding belly

While at a Jazz concert, Anoushka absolutely did not appreciate the performance, and kicked Johannie to tiredness.

Johannie in Bavaria, in a bavarian acutrement

Johannie & Baby in Germany for a few days...

This morning Johannie (and baby) flew over to Munich - Germany for a few days (while I'll be in Slovakia on a Business trip)... This would be the 4th airborn trip for Anoushka: The First was Southern France & Andorra in June. Then, the USA in July. Greece in late July, and now... Germany. That baby should already qualify for Frequent flyer miles !

Week 27 - on the plane...

Now 2/3rds of your way through the pregnancy, Johannie and Baby are on the plane to Munich, Germany.
Johannie is steadily putting on weight and this will continue till delivery, we're told.
According to the experts, Baby's brain is going through a rapid developmental stage - with the areas responsible for intellect and perception becoming organised.
Baby will now be able to calm herself by simply sucking their thumb. Unbeknownst to babies this comforting habit also strengthens their jaw and cheek muscles.

Funny, I didn't suck my thumb :-)

 

Volvo XC90

I kind of liked these set of wheels, better than the pink ones...

Anywany, Volvo has apparently developed the world’s first pregnant crash test dummy model so its experts can learn more about the impacts of the seat belt and airbag on a mother an unborn baby in car accidents. The crash test dummy, named “Linda” by the experts at Volvo’s Safety Centre in Sweden, helps Volvo study how the seat belt moves and its combined influence with the airbag on the uterus, placenta and baby, as well has how the baby moves in relation to Linda’s body.

Pink must be the fashion lately... 

Do they have to make these wheels Pink ?

I even had a go...

trial of the pram "off the beaten track".

Everything from Pregnancy to toddlers to kids were found under 1 roof !

Some expert explaining why a "Water Birth" is much easier on both the baby and the mom...

more Jojo Maman Bebe

We found a brand called "JoJo Maman B�b�", also found at: http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/

Daryl sitting at a table, from a kids' perspective.

sitting at a table, from a kids perspective...

Fashion show of kids and pregnant ladies...

The Baby Show in London !

Quite a few booths on baby products, and the highest concentration of pregnant women I've ever seen under one roof ! 

Week 26 !

The baby is still be very active and frequently changes positions in response to noise or light. Amazingly Anoushka responds too touch and settles with the simple touch of a hand or sound of our voices.
At this stage the baby is decidedly less prune like as their protective fat continues to thickening the skin making it less transparent and human like.
Weighs almost 800gs and is about 33cm long.

Today our friend Hélène Sandapa (living in southern France) had her first ultrasound !
See http://www.magrossesse.com/sites/helen.10044394.php?rubr=13310855&PHPSESSID=43e64287569c8619c51fbf41b54320d1#

The Baby Show !

The international Baby Show in London, this weekend, see: http://www.thebabyshow.co.uk/page.cfm/Link=54/gosection=4

Binfield in it's fall colors... Will Anoushka attend this primary school one day ?

Carlos trying to feel the baby kicking, at Nando's, during Dave's Birthday party.

Travelling while pregnent: http://airtravel.about.com/cs/safetysecurity/a/pregflyer2_3.htm
yes, Johannie is planning to go to Munich for a few days...

Sunday the 9th of Oct @ London

The appetite of a pregnent lady ?!!?!

Practicing with Yeen's baby...

Yeen & Hong, Highschool and University classmates of Johannie. Yeen just gave birth to a baby while Hong is expecting in December '05.

Yeen&Hong @ uni back in 1996...