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Adapting to parenthood |
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My Diary
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By Elderene Claassen on
10/17/2007
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Our little Belle is 16 days old today. What a challenge the first 2 weeks had been. Not being able to sleep through the whole night, getting use to Belle's crying and realising there's different teats to the bottles, had been a learning curve. We're learning new things about our baby every day and we are starting to relax and enjoy parenthood more every day.
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Belle Maria Brostrom |
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My Diary
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By Elderene Claassen on
10/9/2007
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Our little miracle was born on Tuesday 2 October by caesaean section after an induction didn't go to plan. We have decided to call her Belle even before she was conceived, simply because we knew she would be absolutely gorgeous. The second name Maria is a tribute to her paternal grandma.
As a family, we are slowly adjusting to having her in our lives. We have so much love and adoration for her and we just wanna give her the best.
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S stands for Special |
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My Diary
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By Elderene Claassen on
9/15/2007
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S also stands for the month SEPTEMBER. Some very special people celebrate(d) their birthdays this month. Tamelin and Candice. Hope you girls had a fun filled day. Tammy participated in her school beauty pageant and was crowned 2nd runner up. Congratulations.
Our dear friend Louis also celebrated his birthday last week. Blessings upon blessings we wish you Louis today and every day. We're proud of the work you do amongst the youth and the prayers you send our way. Many happy years ahead and all the best.
Shireen and Ricardo's birthdays are coming up next weekend. Whatever you guys plan, keep it safe and stay as special and amazing as we know you. All the best.
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Kicks and moves |
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My Diary
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By Elderene Claassen on
8/19/2007
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As we count down the weeks to our baby's arrival, the kicks and moves are getting bigger in my belly. I guess the space in there is limited and every little move is being accentuated. We've been excited about our baby since before its creation, but now we are absolutely bursting. Our excitement is also mixed with fears. We have 6-7 weeks to go before meeting our little miracle, and we can't wait.
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Reasons to be happy: 5 |
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My Diary
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By Elderene Claassen on
8/8/2007
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Reflect upon your present blessings,
of which every man has plenty;
not on your past misfortunes,
of which all men have some.
(Charles Dickens, 1812-70)
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The Townsville running festival |
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My Diary
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By Elderene Claassen on
8/8/2007
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I participated in the Townsville Running festival on Sunday. I manage to complete the 10.5km fun run in 1hr 13min. I was awarded the 'Happy Days' trophe by the 4TOFM radio presenters.
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In remembrance |
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My Diary
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By Elderene Claassen on
8/2/2007
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Another year has passed since the departure of 'the rock' in our family. As we remember her motherly presence and solid character,we still miss her smile, laughter, advice, wisdom, guidance and everything she'd meant to us. We will always feel her presence in our lives and will continue to remind each other of the foundations of our upbringing.
We also remember our brother Lionel. It's been 7 years now.
My all our departed loved ones rest in peace.
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Fortunate |
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My Diary
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By Elderene Claassen on
7/16/2007
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As my baby bump continuous to grow and my baby make his presence felt, I can't believe how fortunate I am to have a caring and supportive partner. Not only does he provide a nutritious cooked meal every night, but he doesn't complain when asked to rub my back or lace up my shoes. Every mom-to-be deserves to be this fortunate.
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Recognition |
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My Diary
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By Elderene Claassen on
7/1/2007
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We all need some encouragement at times. Sometimes we experience a phase in our lives that demands us to take stock of our surroundings. At these times we are forced to evaluate our achievements and acknowledge our short comings. But when you get recognition for all the hard work you've done thus far in your career, that's when you feel appreciated and encouraged to keep up the good work. I have recently been invited for an interview to a job that will ultimately take me in a direction in my career that will take me a step up. Whether I get this job or not, is not the point. The point is that my achievements up to now had been recognised, and that feels tremendously good.
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