14. Anything you want to say to your mum now that you are one? You never need your mum so much in your life as you do when you have a newborn baby. You also never appreciate them or love them as much as you do when you have your first child. I’m so grateful to have my mum’s help and for her to be part of the journey. 15. How has your relationship changed with your husband/partner? We definitely work well as a team together and that has extended into co-parenting because I am already back at work. The sleep deprivation is very tricky and I think all couples will struggle with moments of exhaustion but it does take your relationship to a deeper, less superficial level. This was especially the case for me having had a caesarean and having my partner help wash and care for me until I was back on my feet. It really brought a whole new level of trust and rawness to the relationship. 16. Anything about your childhood or the way you were brought up that you can’t wait to pass on? I was a very outdoorsy kid. My parents took me camping at four weeks old. I am definitely excited to share a Queensland outdoors lifestyle with Kit like surfing, camping and skiing for the first time. I can’t wait to experience all the adventures and activities I loved doing with my parents as a child with my son. 17. How do you feel about going through this in the public eye? Are there any advantages or disadvantages? It has been really sweet. I remember the first time I was home and I went for a walk along the beachfront and total strangers were coming up to me and saying congratulations. It did make me realise how many people had shared the journey with me. From seeing me through the different stages of pregnancy, presenting the weather on Channel 7 Gold Coast News to seeing me re-emerge back into the public after maternity leave, it was just so wonderful to have people say congratulations and give me their heartfelt messages. We are so lucky to live here where everyone is so warm and friendly and I feel like I have a big extended family within the Gold Coast community. KIT ON HOLIDAY AT THE BEACH, HIS FIRST SWIM AND WITH HIS DOG AND BEST FRIEND BEAR. 62 Pindara Magazine 2017
Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Ten
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