Things have been quiet on the pregnancy front.   The move is an excellent distraction and aside from feeling like I’ve expanded to the size of a small continent, things are going well.  I’ve managed to stay sober for 8 long months and while I have bored the pants off people at parties I’m relieved the 16 week spewathon I endured in the early stages is well and truly behind me.   

I went to birth classes at the hospital last week and finally got some unbiased medical information about what lays ahead.  Very scary.  We watched some graphic birth videos where the women looked as though they were being brutally tortured.  Why don’t they show you these things BEFORE you get pregnant?!  I’m starting to believe there is a conspiracy in place that hushes up this information until it’s too late.    

I think my new best friend’s name is epidural.   

Keep your fingers crossed for me.    

Just a quick post to let you all know I arrived safely in Melbourne. I’m having a fabulous time and am surprised at how much I love it here already. There’s a great atmosphere that is difficult to describe. I guess it’s the combination of springtime, fresh food, spectacular sights, wild nature and a relaxed but friendly attitude.

More to follow when I’m back online.

To the girls back in Holland (in no particular order) Lenny, Gosia, Miranda, Colleen and Izzy. I MISS YOU ALL.