BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

San Diego, California

Joined myLot 9 years ago

Australian born and bred, British citizen and trained physician, SoCal resident and now stay at home Mom (Mum, Mam) to two youngsters. Wife to a genius.

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BellaDoc's Discussions

May Grey and June Gloom in San Diego

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 19 May 18

I love to describe my current hometown as "Sunny San Diego". It is true that the suns shines brightly here for most of the year. However, the months of May and June are renowned for having weather that is overcast and cloudy for...

belladoc weather san diego

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My baby boy is three today!

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 3 Dec 17

Just where have the last three years gone? Time flies when you are...erm..ensconsed in diapers, the school run and sleepless nights. We had a lovely party for our son today. As usual, we had a bounce house in our front yard....

geriatric pregnancy

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Marvellous Montreal

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 2 Aug 17

My family and I have discovered just how wonderful and marvelous Montreal is during summer. We were there for a week during which time we explored via buses and the metro as well as on foot. The food we sampled was delicious. I...

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How are your resolutions holding up.

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 14 Jan 17

January is almost half over. I used to make New year's Resolutions, which would be long-forgotten by this time of the month. So, nowadays, I try to make a couple of "resolutions" aka goals at the beginning of each month, in...

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I'm still sewing - and loving it :)

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 14 Nov 16

In my last discussion I shared the fact that I had started attending a weekly sewing class. I am delighted to write that I have continued attending, and that my sample portfolio is coming along nicely. I was also the very...

japanesecouture

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Sew much fun!

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 12 Oct 16

After six years, the stars have finally aligned and I am doing a free sewing course/program. Once a week for three hours. There are four semesters and it can lead to a recognized qualification. I am in my fifth week and I LOVE it...

belladoc sewing japanesecouture

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Where does the time go?

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 14 Jul 16

This past week I have had several Facebook reminders of my geriatric pregnancy announcement TWO years ago. Baby boy is now a rambunctious 19 month old toddler who loves his Mommy cuddles....and keeps me from my online world. Of...

geriatric pregnancy

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Royal lovechild?

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 14 Apr 16

Has anyone been following this story, published by New Idea in Australia? There is an adult male in Australia who is convinced that he is the lovechild of Prince Charles and Camilla. It's all very bizarre. Meanwhile, the US...

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I made more!

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 8 Mar 16

I am doing my best to create some kind of life balance for myself. The gym has dropped off the radar for a while, and the sewing machine has taken its place. I'm very happy with this situation, for now at least. This photograph...

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Upcycled t-shirt (AKA My sewing)

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 26 Feb 16

A few small organizational changes in our home have meant that I have been able to leave my sewing machine out on the table ready to use at the drop of a hat. This is important when you have a non-napping 14 month old child;...

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Sew much fun!

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 21 Feb 16

Pardon the pun! I adore sewing, despite not being very good at it. Prior to this past week, I had not been able to sew for close to two years. Honestly, I have little idea as to why. Ten days ago I realized that I truly missed...

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More mystery shopping

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 5 Feb 16

I seem to be very busy doing almost nothing these days, so I was pleased to be able to fit two mystery shops in this week - both of which required two visits to the store. I took the barnacle with me on one of the days and on the...

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New year, new me?

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 23 Jan 16

It is still January, so the old adage of "new year, new me" is still relevant. Or at least that's my view. Of course I don't really believe in such a statement. Longterm readers of my online writing may recall that I prefer an...

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A sleeping baby - life is fun!!

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 14 Dec 15

Hello everyone! After my last post, my child's sleep became even worse. A chat with his pediatrician at the 12 month well check meant that we had some clear guidance. She is a lovely doc who has three of her own kids so knew what...

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A screaming baby is no fun

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 24 Nov 15

Our almost one year old son does not like his sleep. He'll only nap in someone arms, occasionally a carrier and often if the car is moving but for never more than 20 minutes. Nighttimes are disastrous for all of us. For years I...

sleep deprivation

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Jonah Lomu dead

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 17 Nov 15

At just 40 years old, the former New Zealand All Blacks rugby player Jonah Lomu is unexpectedly dead. He had a rocky health history, having received a donated kidney in 2004. It seems from recent media reports that this kidney had...

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I've found you - at last

BellaDoc @BellaDoc (762) • San Diego, California 16 Nov 15

The closure of Bubblews has meant that my hand has been forced. Yes, I have now come to myLot so that I can catch up with writers who I've not been in contact with for some time. It isn't really the fault of the 'blews site, to...

belladoc witterings

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