Quick update - leav'ng on a Jet Plane

My bags are packed and I am leavn'g on a jet plane tomorrow - off to meet the gorgeous Miss Ruby... so exciting. 

I am having 10 days in Brisbane (again), it will be so lovely to see my daughter, SIL and new Grandbaby.  I just love babies - you may have gathered that from all my ravings :).   Being so far away has been really hard for me, however I know my daughter is a really strong, together - woman and will make an awesome mother.   I am really proud of how she is adapting to this wonderful new chapter of her life.  My SIL has also been incredible and is taking such good care of them both.

On the weight front this week I lost 600gms and was very happy with that as it was a stressful week - however  also the best week ever!!. 

I am taking my computer as I have to keep a few things going at work - so will update and maybe get some photos posted.

Thanks for all the lovely comments and birthday wishes :)   It was so lovely to log in tonight and see your kind words.

Take care and have a great week

The best birthday present EVER! Miss Ruby has arrived!

Yes I got my wish and the most beautiful little girl Miss Ruby Rose was born on the 4th August 2010 at 7pm weight 11lbs 7oz - finally by emergency C Section in Brisbane Australia.

It was a very stressful time for me being so far away and having to wait patiently to hear any news all day (that is a whole other story) . However the wonderful outcome was well worth it.

My daughter is doing well (C Section is not the best) however after 15hrs labour and the size of Ruby it was the best decision ever made.   The Son-in-law is totally in love and the family are all happily getting to know each other.

I so do miss not being able to share those first special days - photos are just not the same and I am a little jealous to hear other people are having cuddles with our little girl.   However I do not have long to wait until it is my turn as I have just booked to go over later next week when they are home to stay for a week. 

So exciting!!!!   and yes I will say it again the "best birthday present" I could ever get.

Another Week and the results were as expected

The dance of addiction... two steps forward and one step back!   Well... this week life got in the way of my good intentions and my resolve was not strong enough.   Not an excuse, it was just what happened.

Review:
Had a busy couple of nights - dinner out and catching up with friends and also on Friday I went to the Food Show in Auckland.  So many samples to try :(   so I have paid the price and gained 400gms this week.

And also No exercise :(   
Still that was then and this is now and it is another week.

The Plan:
So what is next on the exercise front! .... In July I did the Gold Coast Half marathon hehehe what a great experience.   We only walked/jogged so our time was not the greatest, but we got the medal and the t-shirt (and a shocking photo)  however had an absolute ball.   I am so glad I did it!!

Next up is November 27th - I have agreed (actually to be honest I have been convinced it will be great and I will be able to do it... yeah right ) to be part of a relay team for the Taupo Cycle Race.  The full course is 160km however we are doing it as a relay team of 4.   So in theory only 40km (how hard can that be)!  I have always loved to cycle, however I find the roads around here rather dangerous especially by myself.   However one of my goals is to compete in a cycle event and as time is quickly ticking by, I have decided to do it!!!.   I think I have rocks in my head sometimes!

So out with bike - I have not been on it for over 6 months, so it will need a little service.   On with the padded pants (oh what a sight!)  however believe me they are invaluable item of clothing for certain lady parts :).   Off to set up a training plan.  Surely it can't be "too bad"..... do you sense my apprehension.

On other news - no news of that baby yet.   My birthday is this Wednesday, so I am looking forward to sharing the day with a lovely wee girl (fingers crossed).

G