I’ve been so happy to get my office space back to normal over the passed few weeks. It was so dreary while we were in lockdown. No cushions, blankets, or nice arm chairs. Just a plastic sheet on the bed, anti-viral spray and hand sanitizer with very short face to face visits. I’m enjoying spendingContinue reading “Soft furnishings!”
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Thank you!
Today I discharged a mumma and baby from my care at 6 weeks. I remarked about how well they both looked, as if they’d been together forever. At one with each other, which they have been for well over 9 months in reality. It’s such a celebration to see this when it’s time to sayContinue reading “Thank you!”
Never gets old…
Although Maketu is a bit of a drive for me I absolutely love this treat that I’m able to have once in awhile to see this beautiful view as well as the beautiful mamas and babies I get to catch up with and to see how well they are progressing to motherhood and to familyContinue reading “Never gets old…”
Out and about
It was good to get out today and see a bit more normality. It was a treat to see some familiar faces, old clients, growing babies and get my nails done! It was encouraging to see contact lists being used and plenty of hand sanitizer and masks being given out. Huge queue outside Kmart though.Continue reading “Out and about”
Breaking your bubble
Tonight we had a get together with 5 friends and it was amazing. We were all very careful with regard to social distancing and Alert level 2 guidelines. One of my friends said she walked back towards us after going to the bathroom and saw 5 beautiful people smiling and laughing. The air was fullContinue reading “Breaking your bubble”
Eye colour chart
This is a cool chart which shows the combinations for eye colour. Did you know it can take up to 3 years for the full pigmentation to show in your baby’s eyes?
Covid19
What a weird time we are living in. Who would have thought 2020 held a Pandemic for us when we were dining in the New Year. We have had to adapt quickly and midwifery has adapted to keep mums, babies and our limited midwifery workforce safe. In New Zealand we have been sheltered by amazingContinue reading “Covid19”