Rising from the Fog…

Well, here I sit, actually feeling a little human today. Perhaps I have made it over some magical mummy hump, or maybe it’s just a good day. Who knows? Samantha is 22 days old. I can’t believe that it’s only been 3 weeks. It feels so much longer. But...

Mummyhood

Wow, what a week. Samantha is 8 days old. It’s amazing. I’ll be honest and tell you it’s been a topsy turvy week. Being in hospital for 4.5 days may sound good to some people, but it was a nightmare. What I hated most was assumptions, judgement and...

Home again

We returned home with our little bundle of joy on Friday May 11. It’s sooooo good to be home. The reality doesn’t quite measure up to the fantasy that has been building in my mind for many years, but I am still in awe that the little girl I hold in my arms...

Samantha Nicole Sanborn Birth Announcement

Samantha finally made her long awaited appearance on May 7, 2007 at 2:40 pm in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She weighed 3.5 kilos (7.7 lbs) and was 51 cm long (20.1 inches) long. She has all 10 fingers and toes and a very powerful set of lungs. She has fair skin, dark brown...

9 Days Post Dates…

Not much to report. I did manage to get my cross stitch finished, which is the only reason I am thankful that the Kick Boxer is late. We are so impatient to meet her. Most people have to wait 9 months for their baby to arrive, but after 10 years of hoping and trying...