Monthly Archives: August 2011

Update On Almost Everything (Crystal Springs And Swaziland)

August 14, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Around Africa, Travel
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You may have noticed that things have been a bit off kilter around here lately, with my usual schedules going totally out of the window. That’s mainly been because my life has been like that, these last few weeks. When my sickness was really bad, and my dad invited Ameli and myself to join him…

Pregnancy Week 10

August 13, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Letters to Squidgy, Pregnancy
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Dear Squidgy This is a particularly short letter to you this week, both because I don’t have much to report, and because I’m waiting for Oupa and Nana to arrive to pick us up for the next part of our trip. You’re 10 weeks now, although it’s 12 weeks by the doctors, and they would…

Pic Of The Week – Week 31

August 10, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Around Africa, Pic Of The Week, Projects, Travel
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It would be fair to say the last few months have been really difficult in our little family. I guess we all needed a break, so coming to South Affrica, and travelling around with my parents is just what we needed. Even Ameli is using the time with Oupa and Nana to rest.

Pregnancy Week 9

August 6, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Letters to Squidgy, On Mama's Mind, Pregnancy
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Hey Squidgy, We’re at week 9 now, but actually week 11, but until I have a scan and can check your size, it’s a bit of a guess both ways, to be honest, so who knows. We’ve had a much better week, because I’ve taken a tablet every morning, and as a result been able…

Dear Ameli – Letter To A 22 Month Old

August 4, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Letters to Ameli, On Mama's Mind
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Dear Ameli,   This is just a short letter to you, to celebrate the fact that you turned 22 months old today. It’s short because I am really tired, sitting in front of a roaring log fire, and you are snoring away on the sofa next to me. I want little more than to snuggle…

Pic Of The Week – Week 30

August 3, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Pic Of The Week, Projects
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Welcome to August! Wow. I know it’s been a mad year in my life, but seriously,where has it gone! That’s why I love doing these picture posts – so I can look back over the year and remember what it entailed.

What On Earth Is Going On??

August 2, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Misc
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As you can tell by the scant number of updates over the last month, it’s been a very difficult few weeks for us. Sickness has taken it’s toll, and I’ve not had the desire, ability or interest in reading, researching or even learning anything new myself. It’s been hard, as I’ve seen Ameli reach and…


As you can tell by the scant number of updates over the last month, it’s been a very difficult few weeks for us. Sickness has taken it’s toll, and I’ve not had the desire, ability or interest in reading, researching or even learning anything new myself. It’s been hard, as I’ve seen Ameli reach and pass new milestones, such as a constant ‘no’ from her lips, without being armed with my normal background information on the situation.
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