Week Thirty Seven: Sunday 21st September 2008

IT’S OVER… I still can’t quite believe it; I have now said my farewell to work (for the time being at least). My last week was quite the hectic one, with lot’s to do, and not enough time to get it all done (but then what else is new?) I had hoped to spend the last few days relaxing and getting around to everyone to say goodbye, but of course, I should know myself better than that, and instead, I was putting in as many hours as possible trying to finish everything off.

I walked in on Friday morning, having to pinch myself that this would be the last time for a while, and was greeted with lovely gifts from my team, which had me teary from the get go, and it didn’t end there. All through the day, people dropped by my desk with cards and gifts and flowers to say their goodbye. It was such a lovely day and I felt so lucky, and so loved. I know a few of you are probably wondering why I am so attached to my job, but I think it’s clear I work with some really amazing people, and have some great relationships I look forward to holding onto.

Here are some shots of the many gifts and flowers I received..

I thought the Oroton Baby Bag deserved a photo of its own (for those of you who don’t know, I have more than a serious addiction to handbags, and Oroton is my brand of choice).


Work aside for a moment, Ash and I toddled off (no idea where that word came from) to another obstetrician’s appointment. I was saying a quiet prayer on the way that Elwood hasn’t engaged himself / herself in preparation for an early arrival. So, either I have a very well behaved baby, or someone up there is watching over me, as Elwood is not yet “locked in” (the exact words of the Prof – apparently the correct medical terminology is overrated). So now the waiting game begins, and little Elwood will enter the world when he / she is ready, and hopefully, Mum has had some down time.

Although I am massive – bigger than a house as it says on the countdown calendar, I wouldn’t say I am “over” being pregnant. The weekend was a little tougher than most, with the weather being so warm, however with the ceiling fans we have now installed upstairs, I was able to have a nice nap. It is a beautiful feeling to have the baby with you all the time, I love rubbing my tummy, particularly when Elwood is having a shift around. At this point, I don’t feel exhausted which usually gives some women the “over it” feeling… I think having exercised through out the pregnancy has definitely helped. Swimming has been so refreshing, although my swimming costume is leaving very little to the imagination these days… Luckily we share the pool with a limited few at 6am in the morning!


So from tomorrow onwards, I am a “lady of leisure.” Bets are being taken left, right and centre as to how long it will take until I am climbing the walls. One thing is for sure, as least next week’s blog entry will be on time for a change!