From Fitzgerald National park we drove west to the city of Albany which seemed huge after our 6 weeks of tiny towns. Actually it only has a population of 30000 but big enough to find decent supermarkets again. So with our son's due date rapidly approaching we had to make a decision as to where to be for the birth. We had wanted to get up to Margaret river about 350 kms North West of here but first we needed to see an obstetrician to check all was well with baby and that he was facing the right way etc. So we phoned around but all the obstetricians were full up for the next few weeks! On our last call the receptionist must have heard the desperation in my voice and after some consultation said that the obstetrician could fit us in that evening. Well Doctor Darcy turned out to be a great choice as he was highly qualified and was very apt at finding baby's position in seconds which was head down thank goodness. We told him that we didn't know if we would stay in Albany for the baby's birth because we had no one here to babysit the children so that I could be at the birth. Well on hearing this he went off to reception, run by 2 lovely older ladies. He brought them back to his office to meet us and they said they would love to look after Ayla and Kyra when Stef goes into labour. Also Doctor Darcy announced that he would love to help deliver our baby! So suddenly our decision was made for us and Albany would now be the birthplace of our little boy. Well that was a huge weight off our shoulders and next I applied for some jobs and the first place I rang gave me a job starting 16th February supporting a young disabled guy. So we spent the week organizing a campground we liked, to settle down in and work preparations. Also we had a tour of the maternity unit here in Albany which is almost brand new and everyone there was super friendly. Stef will have a lovely room all to herself which includes a mini bar...........(only joking about that last bit!) They have great baths in the birthing units for water births so Stef has opted to try that out for this birth. Exciting times!
One of the incredible beaches here in Albany
Stef and Ayla doing tug of war on the beach.
Our camp spot on the Kalgan river which was home for this week.
One of the blue wrens that hung around our caravan.
The Kalgan river just below where our caravan was parked.
Endless fun in the sun it seems! I can't wait to join you! Jon xx
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