Chaletgirl

When I discovered that I was expecting a baby boy back in 2005 who would be born a Taurean, I was overjoyed. I adore Taurean men. Both my brother and husband are Taureans and they are pretty amazing men. To add a third to my family was very exciting.

However, my son, like most children, had his own ideas about what he wanted to do with his life, and promptly arrived a week early, (my waters having broken at Bunnings), firmly in the Aries camp. Yikes. I hadn’t heard many nice things said about Arian men. An ex-colleague said to me whilst I was pregnant, “You don’t want an Arian male. My father, brother and husband are all Arian men. And they are all assholes”. I hope she was just having an off day.

Delightedly, I find that my son has many attributes of his original Taurean destiny and just a few of the notorious Aries. He is sensitive, kind, tolerant, loving and good-natured – all qualities of the Taurean male. And definitely staid, methodical, critical, practical, cautious and dependable. This, also from this site, describes young Henry perfectly:

Taurus children like consistency in their young lives and schedules are essential. This little one will be no taker of risks. He or she will thrive on having mealtimes, bedtime and playtime all at consistent hours during the day. Since this child has a fondness for clothes and food, a dress-up box or toy kitchen make for excellent activities and since he or she is often blessed with a lovely speaking and singing voice, the little Taurus may well enjoy drama, music classes or participation in a choir. In short, the necessity to entertain a little Taurus should never present a problem.

A reliable type of child, the little Taurus is able to wait when told to do so and can be depended upon to finish an important task or errand. However, in order to be at his or her best, a stable and secure background will be essential. Emotional security is paramount to this child and any form of change…particularly change over which he or she has no control…will frighten the Taurus youngster. Common sense is perhaps the greatest asset of Taurus children. Since the mind of this little one is logical and methodical, the resolution of any problem in a systematic and sensible way comes naturally. However, this will be a somewhat inflexible child who will often need reminding that even plans which have been carefully made may, on occasion, go awry and necessitate change.

Basically, this will be a carefree youngster with a happy disposition, but one who is apt to indulge to excess…particular with food and drink.

If I explore the nature of Aries children, well, there’s not much there that rings any bells. He’s not a handful, nor daring, nor does he appear hyperactive. He doesn’t throw tantrums or clash with other kids. I did laugh when I read this about Arian males:

He possesses much knowledge and heaven help the individual who gets his or her facts wrong.

That’s my boy!! I also see many signs of independence and bossiness which are the true hallmarks of an Aries.

I should know, I am an Aries myself.

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My daughter’s due date indicates that, by Christmas, we should have a new little Sagittarian girl in our midst. I know nothing about Sagittarians, I don’t know any in person. I do know that it is a fire sign, like Aries, but what that means for her and for our relationship, I have no idea.

I did note, though, if she pulled a trick like her brother and arrived a week early, she would however be a Scorpio. If you’ve heard anything nice about Scorpio females, then let me know, because nothing I have ever heard has been particularly, well, nice. And I know I am going to need all the help I can get to raise a teenage daughter. They sound like hard work.

So we had a little chat a while ago, her and I, and I strongly requested that she hang in there until her Sagittarian due date indicated she should.

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Now I know some amazing Libran women, whom I adore. Funnily enough, I just saw this on that star sign website:

The opposite sign to Aries is Libra. From Libra, Aries will learn to cooperate, share and bring people together in harmony. Thus, can Aries natives learn to express their ideas actively but tactfully and, in so doing, find much needed balance.

Thank you to my beautiful Libran friends who help me find balance!

What I wasn’t expecting, was that my little girl might decide that she wanted to be a Libran too. I fear she may have taken the talk of Scorpio women a little too much to heart.

Early Friday morning I began to have contractions, and was admitted to hospital with signs of premature labour. I’ve had steroid injections to strengthen her lungs if she insists on coming this early (34 weeks) and drugs to stop the contractions which have been fairly successful. I am home now and need to continue with these drugs for at least another week. We are going to aim to get her to 37 weeks, but will just take it a week at a time.

The good news is that she is healthy, and a good size. She’s put on some good weight since we were in hospital two weeks ago and looks to be about 2.5 kilos or 5 lbs 7 oz (which is not that much smaller from my own birth weight at full term). Her organs and umbilical cord are great, her heartrate is fine. The fluid around her is fine. I am also in good health. My cervix is not shortening and I have no signs that anything is going drastically wrong with me, that would put her in any peril.

Really, it’s all okay, it could be much, much worse.

Let’s just say, I am staying away from Bunnings…..