Introducing Kaylee Rae Hodge. We arrived at the Rotorua Hospital just before 11am on the morning of June 18, 2009. We were quickly shown to our room (room nine) in the perinatal ward of the hospital as the birthing ward was all full up. After some initial consults from staff midwifes, the anesthialogist and the… Continue reading Kaylee Rae Hodge 
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Kaylee Rae Hodge
Baby 2.0
This time tomorrow, we’ll have another child. Kim is going into hospital tomorrow morning for an elective cesarean (c-section) operation in the afternoon. I’m not sure who’s more nervous, last time I nearly passed out. But with the help of our Midwife Midhusband Graham, I’m hoping to stand up and watch the baby being removed… Continue reading Baby 2.0
First glimpse at new addition
We’d like to share with you all some great news! KIM IS PREGNANT!!! That’s right, number two is on the way and we couldn’t be any happier. I must admit it was some fine work on my behalf. It was a game of two halves, full of ups and downs and full credit to the… Continue reading First glimpse at new addition
Edward Stafford Southwick 
Hot of the press from Jason & Jane’s recent weekend away to Wellington. The latest pics of Edward at 4 weeks old.
Hodge Baby Boy Born Today
At 4am this morning my sister Christine gave birth to an 8lb 9oz healthy wee son. Born in a birthing pool in their home, the little guy is doing well as are the parents and grandparents. Within 20 minutes of having the baby it was sucking strongly on the breast. A name has yet to… Continue reading Hodge Baby Boy Born Today
Update 20th April ’07
Hope you’ve had an enjoyable week. Hasn’t the weather been nice, I’ve been enjoying walking to work every day while catching up on some episodes of Nobody Likes Onions and BoagWorld podcasts. I’d like to give a big shout out to Lee Rattray this morning on his 36th birthday. Happy Birthday Lee, hope your family… Continue reading Update 20th April ’07
Joshua Ethan Hodge Progress
Hey Everyone. Just had a midwife appointment at 10am, Joshua is now fully engaged and could come anytime. Kim is officially 38 weeks tomorrow, so we continue to play the waiting game. Kim has starting having more intense braxton hicks, which is a sign that her uterus muscles are getting ready for the big push.… Continue reading Joshua Ethan Hodge Progress
20 Week Scan Update
Had the 20 week scan today, and it all looked amazing!You could see everything, fingers, toes, and even while the nurse was holding the thing still, the little rascal was moving all over the show, turning, rolling over, covering it’s head, it was so cool to watch. As with the 13 week scan, I hope… Continue reading 20 Week Scan Update
Baby Progress Update
Well, pills so far so good. Kim the little trouper is putting up with a lot, sickness the baby is getting bigger, I can now feel the lump at the bottom of Kim’s tummy, and sometimes it move’s when I apply a little bit of pressure. She’s waking up in the middle of the night… Continue reading Baby Progress Update