September 2009

Moment with Mumma

11:09AM | September 29, 2009 | 6 comments

Captured by Daddy

Aidan’s Picnic at the Park

02:37PM | September 28, 2009 | 3 comments

I really wanted to be in a little bubble with my boy for the first few weeks after he was born. I asked friends to keep their distance so I could learn to breastfeed, get into a routine and give us time to get to know our son. I didn’t feel I could do that [...]

Not about Aidan

02:23PM | September 24, 2009 | 6 comments

Everything in my life is all about Aidan and I’ve noticed I’ve transferred my passion for him onto my blog and he’s all over the place. My blog is, primarily, a place for me and I understand that right now my little boy is my entire world but if I don’t take a step back [...]

Postcards from Aidan

12:14PM | September 23, 2009 | 8 comments

Flying Solo

01:46PM | September 22, 2009 | 6 comments

Yesterday was my first full day home alone with Aidan, my first day at being an “all rounder” mother. Now that my lovely mother has gone home and Steve was away at work all day it was just me and the baby. I remember thinking “Now what?”. I mean, what do you do with a [...]

Aidan’s Birth Story ~ Part 2

09:49PM | September 21, 2009 | 14 comments

TUESDAY 25th August I jumped in the shower, pausing to take a few last minute naked bump photos. I really loved my pregnant body and I knew I would miss it (and I do). It would be the last shower when I’d feel my little baby moving inside me and I relished the moment. I [...]

Aidan’s Birth Story ~ Part 1

06:24PM | September 20, 2009 | 6 comments

This week Aidan will be a month old and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share with you his birth story since I’ve now had a bit of time to write it. I know a lot of you have been curious and keen to hear it. I’m not one for a short [...]

Nappy Time

07:32AM | September 18, 2009 | 13 comments

Gma is great at changing my stinky bum first thing of a morning. Mumma says she lets Gma do it because she’ll miss out on all the fun when she goes back home on Saturday. I think she’s fibbing. See how irrisistable I am when I’m stink-free and smelling like powder-puff perfection. Mumma says that [...]

Mumma & Bubba

03:53PM | September 15, 2009 | 4 comments

Ok… so I got lazy on the weekend, didn’t brush my hair and wore my nightie all day and didn’t particularly feel like posing for photos. C’mon, it was the weekend after all. Today I thought I’d wash and straighten my hair, put a bright happy top on and even a necklace… look out world! [...]

Not much to say today…

01:23PM | September 14, 2009 | 3 comments

The days are starting to blur together into a whirlwind of feeds, naps, apple juice, toast, more feeds and more naps. We do venture out everyday for a walk which is lovely and refreshing and good for my fitness (or lack there of). I think the sunshine helps more than anything as the house is [...]

Breast Feeding

02:27PM | September 12, 2009 | 10 comments

Before Stephanie left I asked her to take some photos of Aidan and I (using the Niki) in ‘our moment’ just after a feed. I’m so glad I did because I treasure them dearly. I do have a few photos of him on the breast but I’m keeping those just for me. These were taken [...]

Is it the weekend yet?

04:12PM | September 11, 2009 | 6 comments

*yawn* Hey Mumma is it Saturday yet?No Aidan, it’s still Friday.When will it be Saturday?After you’ve had a sleep… why? Because Dad’s home all day on Saturday.

Upgraded editted

05:41PM | September 10, 2009 | 10 comments

Aidan has been kicked out of our room and upgraded to the penthouse suite… his very own room in his very own bed. No more cradle, no more waking Mumma when he talks in his sleep and he loves it. Since Stephanie left I’ve been doing all the feeds in the nursery. Afterward I put [...]

It’s Daddy Time

06:57PM | September 9, 2009 | 4 comments

While Mumma is sick and laying low Daddy is soaking up as much of our little Aidan as he can. Even though it’s blurry (see how tired I am) I love love love this photo… sigh… my boys.

Busy Busy Busy

10:36AM | September 8, 2009 | 7 comments

I’m sick. Yup, a nasty little chest infection so I’m laying low and trying my best to beat this thing to death with naps, hot showers, chicken salad sandwiches and doctor approved cough syrup. I want this thing gone pronto so I can go back to being a fun Mumma. Got a few things on [...]

Daydreaming

02:37PM | September 6, 2009 | 10 comments

I really like a nice sunny spot for a nap after lunch but…… whenever the light is “just right” Mumma goes a bit nuts…… and whips out the Niki. I try my best to ignore her but…… sometimes she just can’t take a hint.Thankfully Grandpa arrived just in time…… for some serious snuggles… … but [...]

Little Sister

05:52PM | September 5, 2009 | 6 comments

Stephanie has been staying with us for the last week and a bit and today Mum and Dad took her to stay one night in Sydney before she flies back to Townsville early tomorrow morning. Steve and I are officially at home alone with the baby! Steph has helped out so much with Aidan and [...]

September Calendar

06:59PM | September 4, 2009 | 3 comments

Now available to download… gotta love a freebie :)

I’m Not Shy

12:46PM | September 4, 2009 | 11 comments

I noticed earlier in the week that Aidan’s right eye was a bit weepy and was getting a little gunky. So I kept it clean but over the course of the day I realised we were dealing with conjunctivitis so the next day I made my way to the nearest drop in clinic and got [...]

"With an A not an E"

01:06PM | September 3, 2009 | 14 comments

Here is the story of how Little Mezza became Aidan Ryan Melnyczenko… Steve and I could always agree on girls names and before we even knew we’d conceived we had a short list of favourites. Boys names on the other hand was a minefield. It’s not that we couldn’t agree… we just couldn’t think of [...]

Baby’s Big Day Out

10:14PM | September 1, 2009 | 8 comments

The last few days our routine is working wonders but I’m mindful not to get to happy because things change with little notice and I don’t want to jinx it. I managed to score 2 naps this morning so by lunchtime I felt a degree of normalcy. I decided it was the perfect day to [...]