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