Saturday, May 21, 2011

bump: autumn dreaming

As hard as I tried I just couldn't find a leaf as big as the belly. This week baby grew beyond expectations. When I was growing Che my belly was chubby and squishy. This belly right now is the exact opposite: a hard, round, heavy ball with rather persistent whole-body stretches from the little one inside. I regularly feel a foot pressing onto me and I tickle it back. 32 weeks now.

I woke with a sore throat this morning so tomorrow will include a sleep in, vegie soup, nettle tea, lemon water and lots of rest. We as a family are feeling so grateful for our health and wellbeing this weekend. Daniel's mum was driving Che around this morning when all-of-a-sudden the breaks failed on her car. Thankfully, oh so thankfully, she was going slow and no-one was hurt. Tonight I held him a little tighter and said a few extra 'i love yous' while lying next to him as he fell to sleep.

I just cannot articulate how precious my children are to me. All you mothers understand, I know you do. x

15 comments:

  1. Oh wow, what a scare. Thank goodness they are ok. You are looking gorgeous. I hope you stay healthy. xxx.

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  2. Well am I glad you left a comment over at mine today!
    I'm sitting in the car-sans my 3 Kiddos-with rain on the roof reading your past posts on my I-phone!!
    I'm just back from taking the girls horse riding & our son to a sleepover -and now heading back to have a glass of wine and read more!
    As Australians in England-we love to hear of Aussie authors to read-I'm checking amazon for your friends book tonight-sounds brilliant!
    Melissa -miss sew & so
    Ps-you look blooming gorgeous!

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  3. seriously jodi your so cute.

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  4. So scary! Glad to hear all are safe and sound...

    Loving the autumnal feel of these pictures... but your belly is blooming like springtime :) Lovely!

    x claire

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  5. I love the photos Jodie, they're beautiful and very precious. I'm so glad to hear Che is ok what an awful scare. I hope you are feeling better today. xo

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  6. Glad everyone is ok! hope your having a nice restful day :)

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  7. Such a beautiful blog Jodi .. lovely to read. Glad we found each other!

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  8. oh I understand Jodi, I sure do!!
    The three of us lay in my bed last night and we cuddled and watched Charlottes Web. I squished them so many times!

    i love that you popped by & i love that you led me to your bit of loveliness.
    hope you are feeling well today & the sore throat is better.

    happy autumn Sunday to you ♥

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  9. Thank goodness the rewards of motherhood are worth all the scarey moments a trillion times over! I hope Daniel's mum is ok- would be such a shock to think what could have happened. You and your belly-fruit look beautiful. I'm sure she/he sticks the foot out purely for the purpose of getting a delightful tickle from mumma! xxx

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  10. Beautiful baby belly Jodi. Rest up and heal that throat. Health is so precious, little scares like this make us stop and think. it's a good thing, when no-one is hurt. xx

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  11. All a little bit scary. But can I add just how gorgeous the photo is of you and your belly - love the leaf - such a cute moment to capture.

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  12. The bump is beautiful. And bless little Che. So happy he's safe and sound xx

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  13. Hi Jodi, thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. By the way that's a gorgeous little boy you have - I've been cruising your blog, I love your phtography. I'll be following :)
    Luna X.

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  14. Beautiful photos as always! And i'm happy to hear that che is alright. That must've been super scary to hear about. xx

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  15. Gorgeous belly. Makes me think about more babies...xxx

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