What??? No blog entries for two weeks? Are you guys still alive??? I know, I know - No blog entries for two weeks. Ain't we been slack???
Well, it isn't that we've exactly been slack - in fact we've been very busy. Here's the update.
1. Baby News
Kathryn is now twelve weeks along. In the baby world, we've been busy. Kathryn and I went for 10 week check-up and referal for the 12 weeks scan. We saw the heart-beating again (I don't think I'll ever get sick of that one) and bubs had doubled in size again (now 6cm head to toe). A week or so later, off we go for the 12 week scan to check the risk of downs-syndrome etc, and bubs was in good form. By now, bubs is fully formed, all arms, legs, fingers, toes etc accounted for. In fact, during the ultrasounds bubs was jumping about (just to keep life interesting for the 'ultrasound-dude'. At the end of the session we got to hear the heartbeat which was a real surprise (and trippy) as we didn't expect that from the sessions. All in all - all is in order and bubs has had a great start. A couple of days later, Kathryn was back at her regular doctor to get the final "all clear for take off" prior to heading off to Australia. I missed this sessions (as it was effectively a formality) but during the ultrasound bubs was bouncing around again and even 'waved' at Kathryn - definately a special moment for her.
2. Home Alone
At the moment, Cameron is 'home alone'. Kathryn has headed off to Oz for some well deserved R-n-R. Despite some hiccups at the airport (the tickets were mistakenly booked for the night before) but after some help from our good friends "The Emirates Staff", Kathryn was on her way home. A quick stop-off in Perth, WA for the weekend had her catching up with friends and then off to Adelaide, SA to catch up with family and friends. After suffering for 12 weeks with morning sickness Kathryn is hoping the it all disappears shortly and gets to start really enjoying the next trimester and the time with her family and friends.
3. Cameron
Given that Kathryn has been suffering for the 12 weeks with the morning sickness, Cameron's body decided to get in on the act and so spent the Australia Day weekend laid up sweating out a bug. Unfortunately, the bug has turned into a upper respiratory tract infection which doesn't look like it is leaving in a hurry. Recovery time is the order of the day. Other than that, life here has been busy with frequent trips to Abu Dhabi for project work, heaps of work in the office and spending time with Kathryn.
4. Golf
As Kathryn wrote in her previous blogs, we learnt to play golf a little while ago. Since then, I've been trying to get out onto the course to get some practice in and keep the technique in shape. The lessons were great however the real deal has prove quite challenging. The first time I went out, we played the front 9 at Nad Al Sheba. While not really anything to write home about it was good to get out and have a swing. The next time we went out, we played the back 9 at Nad Al Sheba, which is nothing short of painful with water (typically crossings) on most of the holes. 10 balls lost in 9 holes - a frustrating evening. Last night was meant to be another night on the front 9 however the course was closed as the heavens opened with heavy rain and lightning. Oh well, something to look forward to and to keep getting better at (Rome wasn't built in a day!).
5. Other info
Well, there isn't too much else to add. A hello goes out to Ben and Kalee - who've recently move into their new home and for which Kathryn was the first 'guests'. To everyone else Kathryn will catch up with on her travels in Oz, I wish I was there - however someone's got to hold down the fort. Take care of mum and bubs for me.
Well, it isn't that we've exactly been slack - in fact we've been very busy. Here's the update.
1. Baby News
Kathryn is now twelve weeks along. In the baby world, we've been busy. Kathryn and I went for 10 week check-up and referal for the 12 weeks scan. We saw the heart-beating again (I don't think I'll ever get sick of that one) and bubs had doubled in size again (now 6cm head to toe). A week or so later, off we go for the 12 week scan to check the risk of downs-syndrome etc, and bubs was in good form. By now, bubs is fully formed, all arms, legs, fingers, toes etc accounted for. In fact, during the ultrasounds bubs was jumping about (just to keep life interesting for the 'ultrasound-dude'. At the end of the session we got to hear the heartbeat which was a real surprise (and trippy) as we didn't expect that from the sessions. All in all - all is in order and bubs has had a great start. A couple of days later, Kathryn was back at her regular doctor to get the final "all clear for take off" prior to heading off to Australia. I missed this sessions (as it was effectively a formality) but during the ultrasound bubs was bouncing around again and even 'waved' at Kathryn - definately a special moment for her.
2. Home Alone
At the moment, Cameron is 'home alone'. Kathryn has headed off to Oz for some well deserved R-n-R. Despite some hiccups at the airport (the tickets were mistakenly booked for the night before) but after some help from our good friends "The Emirates Staff", Kathryn was on her way home. A quick stop-off in Perth, WA for the weekend had her catching up with friends and then off to Adelaide, SA to catch up with family and friends. After suffering for 12 weeks with morning sickness Kathryn is hoping the it all disappears shortly and gets to start really enjoying the next trimester and the time with her family and friends.
3. Cameron
Given that Kathryn has been suffering for the 12 weeks with the morning sickness, Cameron's body decided to get in on the act and so spent the Australia Day weekend laid up sweating out a bug. Unfortunately, the bug has turned into a upper respiratory tract infection which doesn't look like it is leaving in a hurry. Recovery time is the order of the day. Other than that, life here has been busy with frequent trips to Abu Dhabi for project work, heaps of work in the office and spending time with Kathryn.
4. Golf
As Kathryn wrote in her previous blogs, we learnt to play golf a little while ago. Since then, I've been trying to get out onto the course to get some practice in and keep the technique in shape. The lessons were great however the real deal has prove quite challenging. The first time I went out, we played the front 9 at Nad Al Sheba. While not really anything to write home about it was good to get out and have a swing. The next time we went out, we played the back 9 at Nad Al Sheba, which is nothing short of painful with water (typically crossings) on most of the holes. 10 balls lost in 9 holes - a frustrating evening. Last night was meant to be another night on the front 9 however the course was closed as the heavens opened with heavy rain and lightning. Oh well, something to look forward to and to keep getting better at (Rome wasn't built in a day!).
5. Other info
Well, there isn't too much else to add. A hello goes out to Ben and Kalee - who've recently move into their new home and for which Kathryn was the first 'guests'. To everyone else Kathryn will catch up with on her travels in Oz, I wish I was there - however someone's got to hold down the fort. Take care of mum and bubs for me.
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