Thursday, 2 February 2017

Feather your Nest Friday, 3 February, 2017.

I am late to post! And as it is I am posting something rather than nothing but tomorrow I will come back and add lots more plus pictures!
This is the best I can do for now.

First of all we have a new baby girl! Yesterday! Everything is fine and she is gorgeous and perfect.
It was a long day of waiting and a few small hiccups, nothing serious, just minor and delays and so on.  We have been in for a nurse and kisses again today and I feel like now I can relax... a bit.

Tomorrow I will fill in with photos and details. Thank you for all your prayers! I appreciate them so much.

My week was pretty much a dead loss for savings and getting ahead!
Last weekend I got bite on my arm which I didn't feel happen,  I just noticed it when it came up red. The evening before I had been picking peaches and having a pretty good rummage in the peach tree. I think that is where I got it. Anyway it quickly became huge and painful and things just went from bad to worse quickly.
I had an infection then and antibiotics and given a few hours to improve or go to hospital on a drip.
I am better now but still on antibiotics. I have to say it is a shock how fast you can this all happened.
For the first three nights I really didn't get any sleep so my week is a blur.

The most important thing is Lucy and her husband have a new baby daughter and all is well!
I will get back as soon as I can with all the details and photos!
I will add them to this post...

I hope you had a good week! And got more done than I did!
Weeks like this are why getting ahead is good. I had meals in the freezer and we just used those. What  a relief!

How did you build up your home this week?
Have a lovely weekend! xxx

Here I am at last!
We have Scarlett Lily. She is 6.5 lbs.
This is with Aunty Chloe...


She is so cute and little.  Things are all going well! 
Here she is in Great Grandma's arms...


Thank you to everyone for your well wishes and prayers.
Hopefully I will be back on track this week! 
With love, Annabel.xxx


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53 comments:

  1. Anonymous2 February 2017 at 19:48

    Dear Annabel and the BBB's ( beautiful bluebird bikies) , congratulations to Lucy and get husband and Harper on the birth of their daughter and sister and congratulations to you Annabel and your family. I am hoping you feel a lot better by now regarding the spider bite, it is not good that you were so unwell but it makes it a lot easier to face these situations when you are prepared as you were.
    I cannot wait to see pictures of the new precious bluebird baby and I am continuing to keep Lucy and her family in my thoughts.
    I have added to my stockpile thus week and I am decluttering and getting organised in general. I am preparing myself for when my kitchen gets done and planning what I will do when I do not have a working/ functioning kitchen. I will use my dining room and hopefully set up my microwave and kettle and toastet in the dining room and keep a " bare bones " amount of cutlery and crockery out .i will start packing up my plates cups etc soon and decluttering / sort out my pantry in the next few weeks.i haven't done a lot this week either Annabel, I have been doing the basics plus looking after myself including two doctors visits and a massage. I am ok but I have had extreme pain , worse than normal this last few weeks. Onwards and upwards though and to borrow Janes saying , life is good.take care Annabel and beautiful blue birds, have a great weekend,ni plan to work on some craft and make a start on a special gift. Love Barb W .

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    1. Anonymous3 February 2017 at 01:17

      Barb, I have just spent 10 days in Qld, the heat and humidity have left me in lots of pain and exhausted, my DD tells me that I will get used to it if I lived there.
      Good luck with packing for your new kitchen.
      Margaret

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    2. Anonymous3 February 2017 at 18:19

      Margaret this year the weather has been particularly trying. My parents found that May was a good time to visit. Having grown up in Victoria my husband's mother always asks how I am going with this weather - she is Queensland born and bred (old families) and this year she has been complaining about the weather - never heard her do that before.

      Siestas of an afternoon help with the exhaustion, as for the aching joints I hear you. Thankfully my naturopath has me on something for it.

      As for getting use to it - I really do not think that you get use to it - you just adjust and pray for a major weather change.

      Lynette
      XXXXX

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  2. Anonymous2 February 2017 at 19:51

    Hi Annabel!

    At long last - congratulations on your new granddaughter! Ha ha!! I think there'll be plenty of pink around!!!! We'll all feel your relief at the great news!

    I'm sorry to read about your terrible bite! It's good you don't have our Queensland ticks! Try to take it easy, you hear!! I'm looking forward to your special additions to the post, when you're ready!

    With very warm regards,
    Rachel Holt

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  3. Fiona2 February 2017 at 19:52

    Huge Congratulations Annabel and Andy!!!!!!!!! Spiders can be extremely dangerous to our health can't they? I'm so glad that has gone down.

    Can't wait to see more pics and know her name too.

    Again, congratulations. Fi xxx

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  4. Anonymous2 February 2017 at 21:06

    How wonderful for Harper to have a little sister. Congratulations to all of the adults.

    Lynette
    XXXXX

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  5. Anonymous2 February 2017 at 21:09

    Congratulations to you Annabel and Andy on the safe arrival of granddaughter number 2. My daughter, Kim who was due on the 14th February had her baby last Wednesday the 25th January. Kim had another girl Charlotte Rose and she is just beautiful. Even though she was 3 weeks early Charlotte still weighted 7lbs. Its lovely to kiss and cuddle new borns, they make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
    I am looking forward to seeing the photos and make sure that you take care of yourself as you will not doubt be needed when Lucy comes home.

    Regards,
    Marian Russell xx

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    1. Anonymous2 February 2017 at 23:46

      Congratulations to Kim and her family and you too Marian.i hope mum and Bub are both well?.enjoy those cuddles.love Barb W.

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  6. Chris2 February 2017 at 21:12

    Congratulations Annabel and Andy on the birth of your grandaughter! Praise be to God on the safe delivery for Lucy and baby!
    We too are expecting our fourth grandchild this coming week?
    Sorry to hear that you hbe been unwell with a spider bite to your arm.
    Gods blessing to you and your family.

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  7. Janine2 February 2017 at 21:16

    Annabel, that is just the best news for Lucy, her husband, little Harper and all the family. Such a joy for everyone to welcome a new little girl.

    Sorry to hear about your tussle with the spider. I hope you are recovering well and there are no long term effects.

    Feathering here has been minimal again - the heat earlier in the week has just knocked me around, then dentist and doctors visits took care of the rest of the week. Still, there's always going to be weeks like this occasionally.

    Looking forward to seeing your pics,
    Janine

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    1. Anonymous2 February 2017 at 23:44

      Dear Janine, I hope you are ok?, thinking of you and hoping you have a nice weekend and have a better week next week.take care and be kind to yourself please Janine.love Barb W.

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  8. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden3 February 2017 at 02:10

    So exciting! Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Scary about that spider bite though. They seem to like to hid in fruit sometimes.
    Blessings Vickie

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  9. Anonymous3 February 2017 at 03:10

    Dear Annabel,
    Congratulations to you and your family! I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of the new baby. I was sorry to read about the spider bite and relieved that an oral antibiotic is working.
    Blessings, Cookie

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  10. Anonymous3 February 2017 at 03:40

    Hi again, Annabel and beautiful Bluebirders!

    My week has been composed of a number of enjoyable little things! I enjoyed using leftover cheese and parsley sauce as a quick ravioli filling (in place of ricotta, egg and parsley!) I am enjoying cups of tea made from native leaves! My husband bought a welding flint and steel lighter, which contributes to my education in such things! There are other things in development/trial stages!! Best of all, I ditched the music books and gave Mum her first piano lesson, designed especially for her! She quickly caught on, and is practising her 'arpeggios' (from a word which means 'playing like a harp!') in C major! Ha ha!! Bluebirders, you're never too old to learn!!!! I'm so proud of my Mum!!

    I really enjoyed seeing Cookie's painted jars! What a treat!! I also saw the first flower on my zucchini plants, while cucumber vines continue heavenward!

    With very warm regards,
    Rachel Holt

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    1. jomorro3 February 2017 at 12:18

      Hi Rachel, How wonderful to be giving your mum specially designed piano lessons. Have fun -both of you. My tomato plants must be related to your cucumbers! I cannot believe how tall they are- I have never grown tomatoes that tall before. Always something new happening. Mine need to ripen too. Cheers Jo

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    2. Anonymous3 February 2017 at 17:48

      Hi Jo!
      Thank you!! Yours could be a trellis tomato which, over months, is capable of producing a hundred tomatoes!
      Regards,
      Rachel

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  11. Anonymous3 February 2017 at 05:02

    Dear Annabel,

    I am so sorry to hear about the bite on your arm, but am glad that you have been taking good care of it! I had a cat bite on my hand about 10 years ago that I thought was "nothing" until the red streaks started appearing on my hand within hours...when I went to the hospital they told me they would put me on drip and "hope they could save my hand"...I was flabbergasted!!! To think that a silly bite and only a few hours and I was facing losing my hand!!!!??? Needless to say, thanks to the miracle of antibiotics, I still have all my digits, but it sure goes to show how quickly things can turn from "normal" to "nightmare". I hope your arm will be right as rain very soon!

    And I am so excited to hear about another little girl!! Hooray for little girls! (I may be biased. :)) Best wishes and lots of kisses to everyone there!

    xx Jen in NS

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    1. Annabel4 February 2017 at 20:26

      Dear Jen,
      That is frightening how fast it happens! It sounds like you got help just in time.
      When I was a kid I had a cat bite right into my leg. I had four deep bite marks plus scratches. I remember Mum stood me in the bath tub and blood running down the drain!
      Well she took me to the Dr and they gave antibiotics right away and from that time I found out how animal bites can have a ton of germs and you can get very bad infections. EEK. So that is good to know. Other animals like bats can kill you fast from one bite. Fiona told me spiders eat other spiders and carry disgusting germs. Gross!
      I am glad you were ok as you have to knit! lol! That is one reason anyway! Love Annabel.xxx

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    2. Anonymous5 February 2017 at 07:28

      Ha! Would believe I continued to (painfully) knit on a pair of socks while I had a bandaid on my knuckle, right after it happened? It was what I was doing before, so I just picked it up and went on with it. Yes, knitting was definitely crossing my mind when they mentioned the possibility of losing my hand! :) I then found out that cat bites (and, like you say, animal bites in general) are nothing to mess around with...someone who works at a vet's told me "You get a cat bite, you go get antibiotics instantly." Yuck about the spiders!!! I hope you are fine!

      I just saw the photo of little Scarlett Lily...what a beautiful little girl! I can just smell her little head from here. Lots of love, Jen.

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  12. tealady3 February 2017 at 05:26

    Congratulations on your new blessing.

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  13. LaurieS3 February 2017 at 06:03

    Congratulations on the new baby Girl!

    I'm sorry hear you got that bit, but very glad to hear the antibiotics have helped you.
    Take it easy.

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  14. Anonymous3 February 2017 at 11:43

    Congratulations on the birth of your new granddaughter! So happy that everyone is doing well. I'm sorry to hear about your bite, but glad you are feeling better. Have a wonderful weekend!
    Love from Arizona,
    Elaine

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  15. JES3 February 2017 at 12:49

    Congratulations on your new granddaughter! And praying you get better soon! :)

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  16. Debby in KS3 February 2017 at 13:31

    Congrats on the new baby in the family! Nothing like that baby smell.

    Do you have brown recluse spiders there? That's the first thing I thought of when I read your reaction to it. (And Jen's horrid ordeal with hers). Many years ago, I got bit by something. Within hours, my joints started hurting going up my arm and I went to the ER. Since we had plenty of both brown recluse and black widows around, they left me in a room and monitored me for hours to see if there was a more severe reaction. In time, the joint pain mellowed out, I was given a tetanus shot, and sent home.
    At first I thought I might be overreacting, but the doc assured me that some spider bites can be pretty serious and it's better to be safe than sorry. In any case, I had myself a nice afternoon of naps after tough yard work all morning.

    As for the feathering, my biggest accomplishment is just getting back on my regular cleaning schedule. Feels so good to have things looking more normal. I tried making some dishwasher pellets, but they're too dry and crumbly. I need to add a little more liquid next time. I'll just use this batch like powder. They sure smell good!

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  17. Tania3 February 2017 at 14:24

    That is great news. Another beautiful little girl, how wonderful!

    CONGRATULATIONS to all xoxo

    Sounds like you may have been bitten by a white tip spider or something similar. Some people react badly to their bite. Glad to hear that you are okay Annabel.

    Much love,
    Tania xx

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  18. Melissa K3 February 2017 at 14:26

    Congratulations on your new granddaughter!i cannot wait to see the baby pics,and baby's new name :) you take care of that spider bite,and hope it is healing nicely xx

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  19. Lana3 February 2017 at 14:39

    Congratulations!!!

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  20. Leslie McKinley3 February 2017 at 16:35

    Congratulations! What a blessing. So sorry about your bite and infection.
    You are in my prayers,
    Leslie

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  21. Precious People Preschool3 February 2017 at 17:45

    Congratulations on the lovely baby girl! Praying for healing for your arm. I don't like spiders not one little bit. I am
    hoping you will get some rest and a quick recovery.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  22. Anonymous3 February 2017 at 21:19

    Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful granddaughter, Annabel. What lovely news! I am so glad that all went well. I hope you are quickly getting over the spider bite. It would have been awful (and extra awful because of the week). Lots of love, Bridge

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  23. Anonymous4 February 2017 at 02:46

    Another little bundle of joy to change your life yet again, congratulations to all the family dear Annabel. Love & hugs xxoo Susan's Perspective

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  24. Nanna Chel4 February 2017 at 05:19

    Big hugs and congratulations from me too, Annabel. Another girl! What a blessing and yes, I can also see a lot of pink items being made in your house this year. Be careful in those fruit trees. Who would have thought you would get bitten and be so sick. So pleased you are recovering well.

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  25. Kathy4 February 2017 at 06:03

    Congratulations! So glad that Mom and baby are doing well!
    Sorry about the bite; glad that you had it checked out, and hope the meds clear it up quickly.

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  26. Marilyn Bennett4 February 2017 at 06:28

    Congratulations Annabel, that's wonderful news about your new baby granddaughter. Can't wait to hear her name and see your photographs. Look after yourself and I hope you are fully better soon. xx

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  27. Leigh4 February 2017 at 10:41

    Many congratulations on your new grandbaby! Hooray!

    And here's hoping you are nicely recovered from your bite by now.

    Blessings, Leigh

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  28. Debbie Lever4 February 2017 at 13:30

    Congratulations to you and your family on the safe arrival of a beautiful little girl, enjoy the cuddles.
    I hope your arm is better soon as a bite from something that you don't know can be scary, hope the antibiotics are helping. I had to get antibiotics myself this week as I woke up on Wednesday with tonsillitis even though I don't have tonsils. It was that bad I couldn't even drink. It is slowly feeling better.
    Looking forward to baby photos next post. Debbie xx

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  29. jomorro4 February 2017 at 14:11

    Dear Annabel, What very exciting baby news! Congratulations to you all. Hope you are soon feeling 100% again. take good care. Jo

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  30. Anonymous4 February 2017 at 15:29

    Dear Annabel,
    What a beautiful baby girl! Congratulations! I have been thinking of you and remembering your precious family in my prayers, and I will continue to do so. What a happy time!
    Also, I hope you are continuing to recover from your horrible spider bite!
    With lots of love to you and your family, Kelsey

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  31. Anonymous4 February 2017 at 16:09

    Dear Annabel and the lovely ladies in the bluebird nation, love the pictures of the new baby how beautiful she is! Oh my what a blessing. Enjoy your time with your family they are all so precious!
    Love Gaila in Washington state

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  32. Janine4 February 2017 at 17:51

    Absolutely gorgeous photos, Annabel. I love her name ... beautiful. Scarlett looks so peaceful and contented.

    Janine

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  33. Jennilee4 February 2017 at 18:30

    She is beautiful! Congratulations to the family!

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  34. patsi @ a working pantry4 February 2017 at 18:50

    Welcome to the world Scarlet Lily! You are beautiful!

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  35. Jane4 February 2017 at 23:41

    Scarlett is such a cute little button. Congratulations to the family on the arrival of this precious little soul.
    You didn't mention your nasty bite during the week naughty lady. I do hope that now that you have decent meds you are feeling much more like your normal self.
    Last week I washed all the windows. I hadn't noticed how dirty they were until I had to scrub the sand a salt residue off them. Now they are lovely and the view outside is nice and clear.
    The view has improved as I also got the lawns mowed. I have finally worked out how to work the whipper snipper and the weeds around the pot plants are no more. The paths and fencelines are nice and neat.
    I picked up some more paracetamol and emugel on special for my store cupboard. This weeks savings came in at $330.
    Life is good.

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  36. Mel4 February 2017 at 23:56

    What an angel you have been blessed with. So beautiful, so perfect. I am just so thrilled for you all
    Love Mel xxxxx

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  37. Anonymous5 February 2017 at 01:12

    Gorgeous photos with aunt Chloe and Great grandma! Congratulations Annabel , and such a pretty name Scarlett has.Hope your feeling much better and had some rest and this week gets back into normal swing for you , Love Maria xxx

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  38. Anonymous5 February 2017 at 01:54

    Oh, she is lovely!
    Congratulations to Lucy and to all the family.
    Peach

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  39. Annabel5 February 2017 at 02:12

    Thank you for all the lovely best wishes! Things are going well! I am hoping to be back on track this week! xxxx

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  40. Anonymous5 February 2017 at 13:43

    Annabel,
    Chloe is beautiful! And Miss Scarlett is such a cute little thing she looks so tiny. Best wishes to your family on this new arrival.
    XOXO
    Vicky

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  41. Anonymous5 February 2017 at 14:45

    Glad the antibiotics helped your arm heal! What a perfect, beautiful baby girl! Congrats to all! Andrea

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  42. ann5 February 2017 at 19:25

    what a dear precious little baby. how lucky you are. hope your daughter is recovering well. xx

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    1. Annabel5 February 2017 at 21:06

      Dear Ann, Thank you! I feel very lucky that is for sure. Lucy is doing well and on the way home this afternoon!
      Love Annabel.xxx

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  43. Anonymous6 February 2017 at 11:22

    Awww, what a beautiful baby, Scarlet is! Her Aunt Chloe is a beauty as well! I'm sorry to hear about your spider bite but so glad to hear that you are on antibiotics and them seem to be getting better for you. Take care,
    Jeanette

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