Thursday night we spoke with Warren's parents about the induction plan. Unfortunately due to some work circumstances, they would not be able to be present for the birth on Tuesday. The earliest they could travel here was Friday, August 16th. We decided to call the OB and see if there was any way to postpone the induction. I figured since I was initially given a choice, then it doesn't hurt to call and ask to see if we can switch things around.
After some phone calls back and forth, we have a new plan. Wednesday the 14th I have to go for a nonstress test. Apparently this is standard when you are more than a week overdue. I guess it's like an ultrasound and they take a look at the level of amniotic fluid, the baby's reactions to certain stimuli and breathing patterns. If everything is ok, then Thursday I have to go for the foley catheter and Friday is the induction. I was relieved, mainly because I have a few more days to try to have this baby naturally. Of course we want Warren's parents' here for the birth as well; that was the main reason for trying for a new date.
After Friday's shenanigans, I decided that I would not keep trying all of these insane so called "natural" methods to get this baby out. I have also tried telling myself to just let it be. Some things I keep doing, like walking and my wonderful friend Bethany has offered to do the acupuncture again, so I'm taking her up on that. Really though, I'm trying to enjoy my time with Warren. He has worked almost everyday for the past 3 weeks and then on Saturday he was in a baseball tournament. Yesterday was the first day in a long time that we were able to sleep in together, have a large breakfast and enjoy coffee in our pyjamas until noon.
Last night we went to my parents' house for dinner and about a half an hour before we left I became really tired and my calf pain that I had been feeling all day had progressed into by back and butt. We went anyway, but once we got there I felt so restless and was uncomfortable, that I just paced until it was dinner time. My mom, although worried about me, was pretty excited too because she thought these were signs of early labour.
Once I got home and laid down, I felt a bit better. Ironically I slept well and only got up once during the night. This morning I had a bit of the pain, but then it went away. It slowly came back early this afternoon. It's weird because once I feel it when I take a step, it just gets worse and worse with each step until I have to sit down. Then I'm ok again for a while. Who knows.
Warren and I were talking about it and when we actually got pregnant, when I did the calculations, I thought our due date would be the 13th. My doctor and the ultrasound tech gave us the earlier due dates, based on whatever calculations they use. I know when we conceived and last week would have been a week early. In the book that Warren is reading it also says that Caucasian women, older women and first-time mothers usually go late. I fall into each category so, maybe this baby is just a text-book case. I'm even more at ease knowing we scheduled the induction at the last possible date, giving this baby the full opportunity to get labour started naturally.
It's been raining all day, so Warren and I again had a lazy morning. Now I just finished baking some cookies for my "Sip & See" party in a few weeks, and Bethany should be here in an hour to do the acupuncture again. Now that I've accepted whatever will happen will happen, it's much easier to enjoy the day.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Trying to get labour started naturally.... a laugh, really
I have been on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster for the past 6 days. At first, I couldn't get past being induced. And then I had more stress knowing I only had 5 days before the dreaded catheter was coming. As per Kelly-style, I went full-steam ahead with Operation: Get This Baby Out Naturally. Of course, everyone has a suggestion as to what to try and what works. Here are the things I have tried:
- the obvious that mostly men suggest (no arguments from Warren here)
- long daily walks
- red raspberry leaf tea (which I've just learned is more likely to work when you start it at 36 weeks because it has a cumulative effect, therefore I've stopped drinking it)
- trying out the breast pump (not something I'm looking forward to when the actual time comes; no one should have to see their nipples go to work)
- acupuncture
- walking backwards through a park
- spicy food (I've turned into that old lady from the Frank's Red Hot Sauce commercial because I seriously put that sh*t on everything)
- sitting on my physioball instead of a chair (I guess bouncing has an effect?)
- yoga poses to open the hips
It's funny that before you are due, you just let the baby be the boss and know that all of these suggestions, plus more ridiculous ones, are just ludicrous. However, when you don't want to be induced, suddenly all of these suggestions have a bit of merit and they all deserve a try. After Friday though, I more or less eased off with this craziness and decided again to let the baby be the boss. After all, he or she is clearly taking after me, and I should be proud of that.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
One day overdue and getting it together
When I saw my OB on Wednesday, I still had not dropped, therefore not dilated at all. I wasn't surprised to hear that news, considering I didn't really feel any different. The shocker was when I was handed consent forms to sign for induction. Casually, my doc asked, "do you want to have the baby Tuesday or Wednesday next week? Are there any OBs that you don't want? I'm going to see who is scheduled and I'll be right back and you can decide." I knew that induction was a possibility but I really didn't think I'd have to make a decision right then and there.
Really Tuesday or Wednesday did not matter at all, but I said I would call Warren to help me make the decision. I couldn't even figure out how to use my phone to call Warren. Eventually I got it and he said it didn't matter, so pick Tuesday. Then she proceeded with the foley catheter consent and the pitocin drip consent. I was reading it over and didn't even know what I was reading. I had read the risks over and over on my own time and suddenly I was putting my signature on a dotted line. I asked her if I still get asked if I'm ok with this when the actual time comes and she assured me I can back out at any time.
I left the OB clinic trying to keep it together until I got to the parking lot and lost it. I called my mom crying because this is not what I wanted. All along I've been telling myself to have no expectations regarding labour and delivery so I wouldn't be disappointed, but clearly I have had the perfect birth plan in my head all along. It would go something like this... Warren and I are watching TV and then I have to go to the bathroom and feel a contraction... and think, "is that really a contraction?" Then, I would wait and observe for another. Soon enough, I would figure out that I'm going into early labour at home. Get out the heat pack and the physio ball and stay at home until the contractions are five minutes apart for one hour like the doctor said.
We would go to the hospital, and I would yoga breathe through each contraction. Nurses will offer me drugs, and maybe offer the epidural and I would politely decline because I'm doing this. I'm making it through the labour. Warren is here and he's helping me. It would get tougher and tougher and between Warren and my mom, we would have this baby.
This all came crashing down when I put my induced labour situation in front of my eyes. So now I would go to the hospital the day before induction to get this catheter inside me to stretch my cervix, and then the next day when the hospital has a bed available, I would go there and get the P drip started and therefore contractions get going. I cried many times on Wednesday telling my friends this story. I know it could be a lot worse. And many of my friends have been induced and everything works out fine. It's just not what I wanted, and it was a good lesson to learn that I have to drop my expectations and just do everything I can to have a healthy baby.
Really Tuesday or Wednesday did not matter at all, but I said I would call Warren to help me make the decision. I couldn't even figure out how to use my phone to call Warren. Eventually I got it and he said it didn't matter, so pick Tuesday. Then she proceeded with the foley catheter consent and the pitocin drip consent. I was reading it over and didn't even know what I was reading. I had read the risks over and over on my own time and suddenly I was putting my signature on a dotted line. I asked her if I still get asked if I'm ok with this when the actual time comes and she assured me I can back out at any time.
I left the OB clinic trying to keep it together until I got to the parking lot and lost it. I called my mom crying because this is not what I wanted. All along I've been telling myself to have no expectations regarding labour and delivery so I wouldn't be disappointed, but clearly I have had the perfect birth plan in my head all along. It would go something like this... Warren and I are watching TV and then I have to go to the bathroom and feel a contraction... and think, "is that really a contraction?" Then, I would wait and observe for another. Soon enough, I would figure out that I'm going into early labour at home. Get out the heat pack and the physio ball and stay at home until the contractions are five minutes apart for one hour like the doctor said.
We would go to the hospital, and I would yoga breathe through each contraction. Nurses will offer me drugs, and maybe offer the epidural and I would politely decline because I'm doing this. I'm making it through the labour. Warren is here and he's helping me. It would get tougher and tougher and between Warren and my mom, we would have this baby.
This all came crashing down when I put my induced labour situation in front of my eyes. So now I would go to the hospital the day before induction to get this catheter inside me to stretch my cervix, and then the next day when the hospital has a bed available, I would go there and get the P drip started and therefore contractions get going. I cried many times on Wednesday telling my friends this story. I know it could be a lot worse. And many of my friends have been induced and everything works out fine. It's just not what I wanted, and it was a good lesson to learn that I have to drop my expectations and just do everything I can to have a healthy baby.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Today is the Due Date!
Wow... I can't believe August 6, 2013 is finally here. It is a bit odd to have a 10 month countdown to a day with no action. Nope, there are no signs the baby is coming.
I had my last OB appointment on Thursday, August 1 and the OB said I had not dropped yet therefore have not dilated. At first I was a bit disappointed because I was hoping for some progress, but after a while I thought about it and I was more than fine with it. My last day of work was Friday, August 2 and then I just had days left to relax and spend some time with Warren. He also has a good paying seasonal job right now that only has a few days left and so the longer this baby waits, the more he can work.
I've been spending the last few days relaxing with friends, laying by the pool at my parents' house, and mainly enjoying the quiet time. If I had a dollar for each person who told me to relax and get in my sleep now, I could probably take a 2 year mat leave. I am taking the advice and I have not been doing much and my bed time is still around 9:30-10:00. Yes, I am enjoying these last few days of freedom.
Although I am enjoying the quiet time, it is odd for me to sit still. Warren thinks I won't be able to be off for a year. I think I can gladly stay off for a year, I'll just renovate the house and become super crafty! I have many ideas of things I want to do once I have the "baby routine" down. In addition, I can't wait to hit the gym hard again and that will occupy some time. As for now, I'm keeping my house clean, baking, and treating myself to some indulgences. Today I am doing a bit of shopping for home decor and then getting a mani and pedi.
It is surreal to think I'm going to be a mom in a few days. For now, it's still me and War. xoxo
I had my last OB appointment on Thursday, August 1 and the OB said I had not dropped yet therefore have not dilated. At first I was a bit disappointed because I was hoping for some progress, but after a while I thought about it and I was more than fine with it. My last day of work was Friday, August 2 and then I just had days left to relax and spend some time with Warren. He also has a good paying seasonal job right now that only has a few days left and so the longer this baby waits, the more he can work.
I've been spending the last few days relaxing with friends, laying by the pool at my parents' house, and mainly enjoying the quiet time. If I had a dollar for each person who told me to relax and get in my sleep now, I could probably take a 2 year mat leave. I am taking the advice and I have not been doing much and my bed time is still around 9:30-10:00. Yes, I am enjoying these last few days of freedom.
Although I am enjoying the quiet time, it is odd for me to sit still. Warren thinks I won't be able to be off for a year. I think I can gladly stay off for a year, I'll just renovate the house and become super crafty! I have many ideas of things I want to do once I have the "baby routine" down. In addition, I can't wait to hit the gym hard again and that will occupy some time. As for now, I'm keeping my house clean, baking, and treating myself to some indulgences. Today I am doing a bit of shopping for home decor and then getting a mani and pedi.
It is surreal to think I'm going to be a mom in a few days. For now, it's still me and War. xoxo
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Third Trimester Feelings About Pregnancy
Although I am writing this post retrospectively, I think that has given me the advantage to reflect on how the last 12 weeks have been. This whole pregnancy has been a wild ride of body transformations and emotions. I know initially I did not like being pregnant. Then, as second trimester passes along, you grow a cute belly and can feel lots of fun movement. When third trimester arrives, you know the REAL countdown is on.
During the third trimester, I did not have significant weight gain (much to my surprise) and my emotions mellowed a bit. I think it is at this stage when the excitement grows exponentially. You can feel so much movement, you can identify body parts of the baby, you look super pregnant, therefore receive a ton of compliments, and you love the baby stuff so much more. Well, this is my perspective anyway. I'm sure there are lots of ladies who were ecstatic and looking at baby outfits when the preggo test was positive. For me, it took a while to get excited about these things.
I find myself rubbing my belly and swaying side to side... things I thought I would NEVER do. I have mastered to not waddle though; there is nothing attractive about that gait pattern. I still believe that pregnancy is not an excuse to not be able to do things. I was still helping lifting patients up until the end and still seeing my personal trainer until one week ago. I still climb the 3 flights of stairs to my OB's office because the elevators are not at all in a convenient location and I'm fine doing all of this. I have said over and over though, that I have been very fortunate with this pregnancy. I have not really had any major symptoms: no heart burn, no vericose veins (therefore not wearing compression stockings!), no stretch marks, no constipation, fleeting back pain, sleeping well, eating well, no swelling, etc. I hope all of my pregnancies are like this.
Hopefully a great pregnancy is a sign of a good delivery and a sign of a fast recovery! A girl can only hope!
During the third trimester, I did not have significant weight gain (much to my surprise) and my emotions mellowed a bit. I think it is at this stage when the excitement grows exponentially. You can feel so much movement, you can identify body parts of the baby, you look super pregnant, therefore receive a ton of compliments, and you love the baby stuff so much more. Well, this is my perspective anyway. I'm sure there are lots of ladies who were ecstatic and looking at baby outfits when the preggo test was positive. For me, it took a while to get excited about these things.
I find myself rubbing my belly and swaying side to side... things I thought I would NEVER do. I have mastered to not waddle though; there is nothing attractive about that gait pattern. I still believe that pregnancy is not an excuse to not be able to do things. I was still helping lifting patients up until the end and still seeing my personal trainer until one week ago. I still climb the 3 flights of stairs to my OB's office because the elevators are not at all in a convenient location and I'm fine doing all of this. I have said over and over though, that I have been very fortunate with this pregnancy. I have not really had any major symptoms: no heart burn, no vericose veins (therefore not wearing compression stockings!), no stretch marks, no constipation, fleeting back pain, sleeping well, eating well, no swelling, etc. I hope all of my pregnancies are like this.
Hopefully a great pregnancy is a sign of a good delivery and a sign of a fast recovery! A girl can only hope!
Monday, July 8, 2013
My Baby Shower!
On July 7th, 2013, my mom hosted my baby shower and the theme was "The Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. Being a Grade One teacher, she was so excited to have every last detail reflect the writings and art of Eric Carle. Of course, Pinterest was a great inspiration for many of these cute ideas.
As you can see from the photos below, the sandwich and the dessert were made to look like a caterpillar and then every other thing to eat had some reflection of parts of the book.
The catering was done by Adelina's Cuisine here in Windsor, and she is HIGHLY recommended. The displays were outstanding. The thank you gift was a box of cookies; each cookie was a character from the story and the icing looked just like the watercolor paintings in the books. Big thanks to my mom's neighbour Lynn for her outstanding talent.
The shower was a "come and go" style, however, I spent so much time socializing in the beginning that I ended up opening my gifts in front of everyone. Now that was a bit overwhelming. It's like all of a sudden.... BAM... you figure out this baby is coming and your life is changing forever. Of course, I loved every single outfit, book, toy, bottle, etc., but it just becomes so surreal. I was deeply touched by the generosity of family and friends and I can't wait to share the baby with everyone.
My sister took many photos with her awesome camera and when she edits them, she'll send some to me so I can post them here. It was a beautiful day and everything turned out perfectly.
A big thanks goes out to my mom for planning and organizing the whole thing, just a week after she was done school. I know how much hard work went into planning this event. She also gave me a ton of gifts, with the most heartfelt one of all being the outfit that I wore home from the hospital. Not a dry eye in the backyard. Thanks, Mom. I love you so much.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
One Year Since my Figure Competition
It's really amazing what the woman's body is capable of - these photos were taken at exactly a year apart (June 16th). On the left, is the day of my competition; I was the most fit, healthy and leanest I've ever been in my life. It took patience, dedication, perseverance and hard work to achieve that body. On the right, I'm 33 weeks pregnant. I am still fit, but relaxed and in awe that I am growing another person. Both bodies are great accomplishments and I feel so fortunate to have had them both!
It will be interesting to see the post-baby transformation... that my be my biggest body challenge yet!
Friday, May 17, 2013
Baby Shower Registries
Today, I walked to Sweetheart Baby Boutique to complete another location for my registry. Building a registry is not easy. I have to make sure there is no overlap with products at all three places.
I am registered at Babies R Us, mainly because they have the best selection and products often go on sale. I registered at Sears because if you guess your due date correctly, you get the balance on your registry in Sears gift cards to be used for anything at Sears!
So, I registered at Sweetheart Baby Boutique because I wanted to support a Windsor company, they have many Canadian-made products, as well as all organic and natural baby products. They also are the store that carries cloth diapers and I plan to give cloth diapers a solid try. After learning about it, it doesn't seem that bad and I really have nothing to compare it to. Did you know the diapers that we wore are still in landfills? And I learned today that newborns have to be changed at least 12 times a day. That is a ton of diapers.... poor Mother Earth.
As per Kelly style, I have created a spreadsheet that keeps track of all of the items I have registered as well as the store where they are registered. Sears and Babies R Us make it easy to remove and add items online, and with Sweetheart, I can just email the owner the changes. The downside with Sears and Babies R Us is that sometimes items are on liquidation and therefore the company doesn't know if the stock will be replenished. Sweetheart is great because you can order online and purchase in store.
I did not register for clothes, because I think those just get purchased, because how can you not want to buy baby clothes? Plus, I have wonderful friends who are ready to give me donations.
My work shower is June 14th and my mom's shower is July 7th. We are planning a little get together after the baby is born on Sept. 2, which is exciting because we can get some gender-specific things! I feel so blessed for the family and friends we have; we are so excited to share this baby with everyone.
I am registered at Babies R Us, mainly because they have the best selection and products often go on sale. I registered at Sears because if you guess your due date correctly, you get the balance on your registry in Sears gift cards to be used for anything at Sears!
So, I registered at Sweetheart Baby Boutique because I wanted to support a Windsor company, they have many Canadian-made products, as well as all organic and natural baby products. They also are the store that carries cloth diapers and I plan to give cloth diapers a solid try. After learning about it, it doesn't seem that bad and I really have nothing to compare it to. Did you know the diapers that we wore are still in landfills? And I learned today that newborns have to be changed at least 12 times a day. That is a ton of diapers.... poor Mother Earth.
As per Kelly style, I have created a spreadsheet that keeps track of all of the items I have registered as well as the store where they are registered. Sears and Babies R Us make it easy to remove and add items online, and with Sweetheart, I can just email the owner the changes. The downside with Sears and Babies R Us is that sometimes items are on liquidation and therefore the company doesn't know if the stock will be replenished. Sweetheart is great because you can order online and purchase in store.
I did not register for clothes, because I think those just get purchased, because how can you not want to buy baby clothes? Plus, I have wonderful friends who are ready to give me donations.
My work shower is June 14th and my mom's shower is July 7th. We are planning a little get together after the baby is born on Sept. 2, which is exciting because we can get some gender-specific things! I feel so blessed for the family and friends we have; we are so excited to share this baby with everyone.
28 week ultrasound pictures!
This morning I went for my follow-up ultrasound so the doctor could have another look at the kidneys. The tech actually said they look fine so not to worry. I wasn't worried anyway; I was just excited to see the baby again and to see how much it has grown. The tech was wonderful and she allowed my mom to come in to see the screen after she was done taking the required pictures. I wish I could add arrows and comments on the photos, but I don't know how to do do that, so hopefully the captions will help you to identify what's happening in each photo.
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| In the top photo, the baby is slightly turning away from the camera and has both hands in front of the mouth. In the bottom photo, there is one hand in front of the mouth, and an elbow is bent just below the chin. |
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| The top photo is again of the head and hand in front of the mouth. The bottom photo is a foot. The tech said the foot is measuring at 2 inches! |
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| The top photo is a lower leg and foot and the bottom photo is the bottoms of both feet. |
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| Both photos are of an arm. |
My mom came with me because she took a personal day. Warren couldn't come with me this time, because he obtained a long-term teaching placement that goes until the end of the year!!! We are super thankful and grateful.
Anyway, I continue to feel great and I am so happy this baby is looking healthy. Less than 12 weeks to go (If I'm on time ;)!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
THIRD TRI BEGINS TODAY! dun... dun... dun...
Hello everyone!
Wow, I can't believe I have 12 weeks to go until I am a mom. Until my life changes forever. 12 weeks left of just Warren and I. 12 weeks of sleeping in, making dinner is optional, and spending money on me. Yikes.
I just had another OB appointment today and I gained 4lbs last month. So my grand total of weight gain is 22lbs so far. Generally, I still feel great and am doing well. At the last appointment, the OB said that the baby's kidneys were measuring in the upper limits of normal, and so she wants another ultrasound just to keep an eye on them. Oh, boo hoo, I get to see my baby again. She wanted the scan done within my 28th week and I did not hear from the clinic, so that was one of my questions.
The other question was is it normal for my wounds to take so long to heal? For example, Myles scratched me like over 2 months ago (freaked out over the swiffer.... fo real) and I still have a red mark. And my backne has cleared up but I still have all of the marks from when it was raging. She said not to worry, and it will clear up when the pregnancy is over. Phewf.
Other than that, everything is fine. Some days I am more tired than others, and then I get anxious that this looming cloud of fatigue is about to hang over me. Then other days I am great. The lesson is to take it day by day.
As for work, my mat leave has been replaced and she starts at the beginning of July. So she'll have about 3 to 4 weeks of training before I say seeeeeeeee ya and I'm out. I feel relieved that is taken care of. I'm still doing ok at work... I did have to sit someone up today who forgot how to bend at the waist.., it was like trying to sit an ironing board. After I saw her, I thought maybe that wasn't the best idea to do pregnant, but I felt fine. The biggest struggle at work is my pants need constant adjustment. They don't fit over my belly or under; I refuse to buy maternity scrubs.
As for working out, it is going awesome. Joe really made my day today. He said I look leaner in my face and arms, and also said I don't look pregnant from behind! I was super excited since he is always honest. I told Warren what he said and again, Warren has told me that same thing so many times and says that I just don't believe it. hahaha... deja vu to when I was training.... I'd listen to Joe when Warren already told me the same thing. I did 110lbs on the leg press for 20 reps and am still lifting 35lbs for military press on the hammerstrength. The only thing I've really lightened up on are deadlifts, squats and lunges because I get short of breath so quickly. I think I need to break up with my regular work out clothes though... my shirts ride up on the gravitron and my shorts just don't fit the same.
As for the nursery.... the goal is to be finished this weekend! It has been a very busy last 4 weeks and when the weekend comes, I've either booked something or I crash. I will have more updates soon!
Wow, I can't believe I have 12 weeks to go until I am a mom. Until my life changes forever. 12 weeks left of just Warren and I. 12 weeks of sleeping in, making dinner is optional, and spending money on me. Yikes.
I just had another OB appointment today and I gained 4lbs last month. So my grand total of weight gain is 22lbs so far. Generally, I still feel great and am doing well. At the last appointment, the OB said that the baby's kidneys were measuring in the upper limits of normal, and so she wants another ultrasound just to keep an eye on them. Oh, boo hoo, I get to see my baby again. She wanted the scan done within my 28th week and I did not hear from the clinic, so that was one of my questions.
The other question was is it normal for my wounds to take so long to heal? For example, Myles scratched me like over 2 months ago (freaked out over the swiffer.... fo real) and I still have a red mark. And my backne has cleared up but I still have all of the marks from when it was raging. She said not to worry, and it will clear up when the pregnancy is over. Phewf.
Other than that, everything is fine. Some days I am more tired than others, and then I get anxious that this looming cloud of fatigue is about to hang over me. Then other days I am great. The lesson is to take it day by day.
As for work, my mat leave has been replaced and she starts at the beginning of July. So she'll have about 3 to 4 weeks of training before I say seeeeeeeee ya and I'm out. I feel relieved that is taken care of. I'm still doing ok at work... I did have to sit someone up today who forgot how to bend at the waist.., it was like trying to sit an ironing board. After I saw her, I thought maybe that wasn't the best idea to do pregnant, but I felt fine. The biggest struggle at work is my pants need constant adjustment. They don't fit over my belly or under; I refuse to buy maternity scrubs.
As for working out, it is going awesome. Joe really made my day today. He said I look leaner in my face and arms, and also said I don't look pregnant from behind! I was super excited since he is always honest. I told Warren what he said and again, Warren has told me that same thing so many times and says that I just don't believe it. hahaha... deja vu to when I was training.... I'd listen to Joe when Warren already told me the same thing. I did 110lbs on the leg press for 20 reps and am still lifting 35lbs for military press on the hammerstrength. The only thing I've really lightened up on are deadlifts, squats and lunges because I get short of breath so quickly. I think I need to break up with my regular work out clothes though... my shirts ride up on the gravitron and my shorts just don't fit the same.
As for the nursery.... the goal is to be finished this weekend! It has been a very busy last 4 weeks and when the weekend comes, I've either booked something or I crash. I will have more updates soon!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Baby Brain is Killing Me
I'm definitely behind in blogging.....
I've been thinking about things to write about, and they actually have mostly been positive. Afterall, I'm getting used to this pregnancy thing and it's not as bad as it was a few weeks ago. However, today has been tough.
It's very busy at work this week (I have about 30 patients on my caseload, and averaging 6 new referrals a day, which according to some people at work, are ALL PRIORITIES). Now, it can be easy to get a bit mixed up when it's busy at work, and as well when you have a few other commitments at work that are not patient-related (committees, fund raisers, social events, etc). However, I feel like this baby is using parts of my brain for growth.
Yesterday, I went for the glucose tolerance test. You wait about an hour after drinking a sugary drink, and then get 2 vials of blood drawn. They tell you to bring something to read because you cannot leave the lab for the hour that you wait. So, of course I brought a few options. One of them was my OT college documents that I need to renew my registration which is due at the end of the month. After my test, as I was driving home, I noticed the documents were not on my passenger seat. So, I thought, maybe I just didn't bring them home from work. However, when I got to work this morning, they were not here either.
I call a medical lab (because I could only find one contact number online and in the phone book) and tell her I think I left some documents at the lab at Tecumseh and Kildare. She puts me on hold, comes back and says there was nothing there. I cannot be connected to the lab I visited, nor did I get to explain characteristics of the documents that I was missing. So, I was convinced she put me on hold for fun and I was headed to the lab on my lunch break to check myself.
I inhaled my lunch, ran to my car and as soon as I opened the passenger door, it was there. I did not see it yesterday OR this morning.
Also, I had to visit patients on 4 different floors today, and of course once I finished visiting all 4 floors, I noticed I was missing my keys. Again. I lost them twice yesterday. Thankfully they were on the floor right below me.
On Saturday, I was convinced I had a full day on Sunday to finish the nursery, until I went for a walk with a girlfriend, and she was asking me about updates on different friends and then it clicked.... I had a baby shower to attend on Sunday. Totally forgot. And even better, never scheduled it in my phone in the first place. Thank God I had someone already take care of the gift.
So, this is not like me at all to be so forgetful and unorganized.... I feel completely scatter-brained. It's so frustrating because I feel like I'm losing my mind and wasting time looking for things. Anyway, maybe I just need to slow down. This second trimester has been great for energy and so for the past 3 weeks, I have scheduled something every night after work or on my lunch hour. And a few times I've gone to bed around 11:00. Maybe I need to just not do as much... and listen to Warren's advice. I'm stubborn though.
As for positive developments, I will post a video of the bump soon. My body has proportioned itself differently and I'm feeling better about being pregnant, mainly because I "look" pregnant. And I can place objects on my belly and watch them move when the baby moves. That's exciting.
I'm at 26 weeks today! 2 weeks til the third trimester.... eeeeks!
I've been thinking about things to write about, and they actually have mostly been positive. Afterall, I'm getting used to this pregnancy thing and it's not as bad as it was a few weeks ago. However, today has been tough.
It's very busy at work this week (I have about 30 patients on my caseload, and averaging 6 new referrals a day, which according to some people at work, are ALL PRIORITIES). Now, it can be easy to get a bit mixed up when it's busy at work, and as well when you have a few other commitments at work that are not patient-related (committees, fund raisers, social events, etc). However, I feel like this baby is using parts of my brain for growth.
Yesterday, I went for the glucose tolerance test. You wait about an hour after drinking a sugary drink, and then get 2 vials of blood drawn. They tell you to bring something to read because you cannot leave the lab for the hour that you wait. So, of course I brought a few options. One of them was my OT college documents that I need to renew my registration which is due at the end of the month. After my test, as I was driving home, I noticed the documents were not on my passenger seat. So, I thought, maybe I just didn't bring them home from work. However, when I got to work this morning, they were not here either.
I call a medical lab (because I could only find one contact number online and in the phone book) and tell her I think I left some documents at the lab at Tecumseh and Kildare. She puts me on hold, comes back and says there was nothing there. I cannot be connected to the lab I visited, nor did I get to explain characteristics of the documents that I was missing. So, I was convinced she put me on hold for fun and I was headed to the lab on my lunch break to check myself.
I inhaled my lunch, ran to my car and as soon as I opened the passenger door, it was there. I did not see it yesterday OR this morning.
Also, I had to visit patients on 4 different floors today, and of course once I finished visiting all 4 floors, I noticed I was missing my keys. Again. I lost them twice yesterday. Thankfully they were on the floor right below me.
On Saturday, I was convinced I had a full day on Sunday to finish the nursery, until I went for a walk with a girlfriend, and she was asking me about updates on different friends and then it clicked.... I had a baby shower to attend on Sunday. Totally forgot. And even better, never scheduled it in my phone in the first place. Thank God I had someone already take care of the gift.
So, this is not like me at all to be so forgetful and unorganized.... I feel completely scatter-brained. It's so frustrating because I feel like I'm losing my mind and wasting time looking for things. Anyway, maybe I just need to slow down. This second trimester has been great for energy and so for the past 3 weeks, I have scheduled something every night after work or on my lunch hour. And a few times I've gone to bed around 11:00. Maybe I need to just not do as much... and listen to Warren's advice. I'm stubborn though.
As for positive developments, I will post a video of the bump soon. My body has proportioned itself differently and I'm feeling better about being pregnant, mainly because I "look" pregnant. And I can place objects on my belly and watch them move when the baby moves. That's exciting.
I'm at 26 weeks today! 2 weeks til the third trimester.... eeeeks!
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Donations, Consignment and Mom2Mom Sales
During my week off, I was able to spend some time looking at baby items. I'm still not ready to have the items in my house, but was ready to learn about the things I will need.
On Monday, March 25th, 2013, I went to the Little Gems Consignment Shop with my friend, Kristy. They had great items in there; it was a mix of new and used and every used item was clean. I didn't buy anything because I still don't know what I need, but I will definitely be returning there after my shower for any other needs.
After that, we went to Babies R Us so Kristy could help me prepare for my registry. After spending over an hour in there, I left with a list of about 50 items. It was a huge relief and a BIG help. I felt a lot better after going through the store with Kristy. She's unbiased and provided me with a lot of insight and it was definitely not overwhelming like I thought it would be. I am very thankful for that calming experience.
That week, I was also able to spend some time with my friends, Mara and Genie. They also provided some insight with their experiences being new moms. Mara said I can use her "breast friend pillow" when my time comes.
On Friday, we went to Sault Ste. Marie to visit family for the long weekend. My in-laws gave us a generous gift that will be used for the nursery renovations. My cousin Jeannette hooked us up LARGE. She gave us the car seat, 2 adapters, bottle warmer, boomerang nursing pillow, bunting bag, Medela breast pump, 3 boxes of disposable nursing pads and a snuggly with the newborn insert. This is just awesome considering how expensive these items are!
This past week, my friend Jen (she just had a sweet baby boy, Gavin Richard, on March 22) let me borrow her heart rate monitor and belly belt. We've played with the monitor a few times and it's really exciting to hunt for the baby and then hear the rapid swooshing. On the same day, I was able to pick up the vintage bassinet from a co-worker. It's absolutely perfect and will look amazing in the nursery. What's also special about the bassinet is that it has been used by many people at work and all the names of the babies are written in the base of the bassinet.
Of course my mom continues to purchase items for her house, but consistently offers them to us. So we have a selection at my parents' house as well. My mom is also letting us store the baby items at her house to help me keep my sanity.
This past weekend I went to the Mom2Mom sale at the WFCU. Holy crazy moms in there. It was a giant sale of mostly used items. Again, I didn't buy anything because I don't know yet what I will need, but it was a good experience to just be there. It was jam-packed and it was a good thing that Genie had the stroller as a buffer while perusing the isles. I will be ready for the fall sale with a list and possibly football equipment on to make my way through the crowds.
It's really working out for me to not know the gender of this baby. I would be buying way too many things at this point. I think I can continue to hold out for a few more months. In the future, I'll have to go back and read this post for strength.
Nursery Updates!
After flip-flopping with our decisions about the nursery renovations, we've decided to lay new laminate flooring. Sanding and cleaning and sanding again to prep the floors for painting was too much work, as well as a painted floor requires maintenance. Warren did some shopping around, and of course, Costco comes through with the best value for quality flooring. I've been helping and it's pretty easy to install this flooring. Warren does all of the cutting, but I help with some of the measurements and the layout of the pieces. We absolutely love the result. Warren is going to finish the last little bits today, then we can move on to painting and wallpapering.
Richard Fraser, from Fraser Hardwood Flooring, is doing our staircase. He was here on Friday to fix the broken step. He was able to salvage the original step, which I was very grateful for. Not only is it a cheaper option, but we can maintain the classic characteristics of the old, original wood. He should be able to sand and finish the steps to match our laminate stain in about two weeks. I think the nursery should be done by the end of April!
Here are some before pics.... so you can see the original flooring, no baseboards or window trim, and the closet ready for wallpapering. Enjoy the mint, high gloss walls.... it's a matter of time before they are gone!
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| My personal handyman. He's pretty hot, too. |
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| New flooring! Garden Select in Mocha Walnut from Costco. |
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| Almost done! |
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| Our Supervisor, Myles, who has a fear of the Dyson as well as any electrical tool. He keeps a safe distance and bosses from the doorway. |
You don't have to love pregnancy, and that's ok.
Since I'm a little behind on blogging, there is a lot to talk about and I'll try my best to remember the details. I've had some help from friends and Warren to be ok with not liking this whole pregnancy thing. So I'll share what I've been feeling.
First of all, I'm ready for more activity. I've decided that I lack the structure I had pre-pregnancy and really there's no excuse. Most people have the attitude, "Who cares; you're pregnant. Love being lazy and eating what you want." What I want is to feel fit and active, not lazy and full. I've been following on Pinterest, youtube, facebook and Instagram different ladies who are so inspirational during pregnancy. I've been having a tough time with the whole, "loss of control" and "body changes" and I've decided there's more I can do. I ALWAYS feel great after a workout, so why can't get I get this feeling 5-7x's a week?
In my earlier blogs I was saying I was still active, but it's definitely been decreased lately. I have not been doing much cardio for about a month now, but still seeing Joe for weight training. So, I am making a pledge to go to the gym every weekday this week for cardio. 30min minimum on any machine. I'm not going to set goals for intensity or pace; the goal is to just be there.
I also started Prenatal Yoga this week and I'm going to love it. The class only has 6 ladies and it's at Breathe Pilates in Walkerville. It's for 6 weeks, and although the yoga so far is not as challenging as I've done, I need this more than anything to help with my quest for balance with change in my life.
I'm not getting all of the "beautiful" things that go with pregnancy. My backne (back acne) is out of control and the medication is really not helping. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to go through painful laser hair removal again when I'm done having kids. I'm hoping after pregnancy I'll return to my hair-free days once this baby's out, but I have no idea what's to come. My boobs are huge for me (just found out I'm a D cup, no big deal) and I do not like them one bit. It's funny how I've always said it would be great to move up a few cups, but I am looking forward to my mosquito bite-size boobs to return. It won't be for a long time; I am fully aware of this.
My nails are not strong, my hair is not thicker, and I definitely do not have the "glow." My acne is worse on my face than it's ever been and I'm pretty sure I have more wrinkles, despite my facial routine and skin care regimen. I miss having a tan, so I started using some self tanner this week. I can feel my legs rub together with every step, and I'm officially out of breath after two flights of stairs. I'm full after half a dinner plate like I just ate Christmas dinner and two helpings of dessert. I'm almost 23 weeks and therefore in for another 4 months of discomfort.
Ok, there are some positives. Some women love the feeling of their belly. Now, it's definitely exciting to feel the baby having a dance party in there, but when your belly hangs over your pants when you sit down..... you know what I'm talking about. Many people are kind and tell you daily that you look great, but it's hard to believe it when you feel so uncomfortable. Hmmmm, another positive..... no period?
I was struggling with this guilt of not loving pregnancy, because I truly feel blessed to be able to carry a baby. I was able to get pregnant 6 months post competition and have had really no issues with this pregnancy. I'm going through the normal symptoms. But this is me, and I do not have to like it.
First of all, I'm ready for more activity. I've decided that I lack the structure I had pre-pregnancy and really there's no excuse. Most people have the attitude, "Who cares; you're pregnant. Love being lazy and eating what you want." What I want is to feel fit and active, not lazy and full. I've been following on Pinterest, youtube, facebook and Instagram different ladies who are so inspirational during pregnancy. I've been having a tough time with the whole, "loss of control" and "body changes" and I've decided there's more I can do. I ALWAYS feel great after a workout, so why can't get I get this feeling 5-7x's a week?
In my earlier blogs I was saying I was still active, but it's definitely been decreased lately. I have not been doing much cardio for about a month now, but still seeing Joe for weight training. So, I am making a pledge to go to the gym every weekday this week for cardio. 30min minimum on any machine. I'm not going to set goals for intensity or pace; the goal is to just be there.
I also started Prenatal Yoga this week and I'm going to love it. The class only has 6 ladies and it's at Breathe Pilates in Walkerville. It's for 6 weeks, and although the yoga so far is not as challenging as I've done, I need this more than anything to help with my quest for balance with change in my life.
I'm not getting all of the "beautiful" things that go with pregnancy. My backne (back acne) is out of control and the medication is really not helping. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to go through painful laser hair removal again when I'm done having kids. I'm hoping after pregnancy I'll return to my hair-free days once this baby's out, but I have no idea what's to come. My boobs are huge for me (just found out I'm a D cup, no big deal) and I do not like them one bit. It's funny how I've always said it would be great to move up a few cups, but I am looking forward to my mosquito bite-size boobs to return. It won't be for a long time; I am fully aware of this.
My nails are not strong, my hair is not thicker, and I definitely do not have the "glow." My acne is worse on my face than it's ever been and I'm pretty sure I have more wrinkles, despite my facial routine and skin care regimen. I miss having a tan, so I started using some self tanner this week. I can feel my legs rub together with every step, and I'm officially out of breath after two flights of stairs. I'm full after half a dinner plate like I just ate Christmas dinner and two helpings of dessert. I'm almost 23 weeks and therefore in for another 4 months of discomfort.
Ok, there are some positives. Some women love the feeling of their belly. Now, it's definitely exciting to feel the baby having a dance party in there, but when your belly hangs over your pants when you sit down..... you know what I'm talking about. Many people are kind and tell you daily that you look great, but it's hard to believe it when you feel so uncomfortable. Hmmmm, another positive..... no period?
I was struggling with this guilt of not loving pregnancy, because I truly feel blessed to be able to carry a baby. I was able to get pregnant 6 months post competition and have had really no issues with this pregnancy. I'm going through the normal symptoms. But this is me, and I do not have to like it.
20 Week Ultrasound Pics
On March 26th, 2013, we went for the final and most exciting ultrasound: The Anatomy Ultrasound.
It takes over an hour and the technician takes over 100 pictures. It's amazing what they can read and see on the grey, fuzzy screen. Some of the pictures include the ventricles in the brain, the kidneys, and they can even screen for a cleft lip or palette.
The technician was great. Warren could not come in for the first 45minutes while she took all of the necessary photos, but then he was able to join us for "just looking" and it was amazing.
I had no idea how big the baby was, but she had the wand of the ultrasound all over my belly and a couple of times she had to find the heart beat and even that location changed. Once it was in the upper right corner, then the lower left. Apparently the baby still has lots of room to swim.
The technicians are not allowed to give much information, since it's the doctors that communicate the results, but she did say, "everything looks perfect" so I'm going to go with that statement as good news.
Warren was amazed by the whole thing and I'm so glad he was able to be a part of it. He was going to skip a call-in anyway, but it didn't even happen.
I don't have any photo editing software to point to what's going on in the pictures, but I'll try my best to describe it.
PHOTO #1: It's a side profile of the head and the round bump in front of the mouth is a hand.
PHOTO #2: Another side profile shot (opposite the first picture), however in this one you can see a full arm and the hand is in front of the nose again. The elbow and knee are close together. The foot is in the top left corner.
PHOTO #3: The baby is kind of turning away from the camera so the curved line at the bottom of the picture is the spine, and on the left side you can see the leg bent at the knee. The white dot in the middle left of the head is the ear.
I was also told that the thickness between the inside of my uterus and the skin on my belly is about 3.5cm so therefore we'll be able to feel a lot of movement from the outside. The other good news is that I have a really long cervix, and that means I have decreased chances of having an incompetent cervix and therefore less chance of being on bedrest. My placenta is at the back as well, so that is also great news.
We're pretty excited with this ultrasound. Next visit with the OB is April 18th.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
OB Appointment #2
Great news all around!
First of all, the doctor informed us of the results from my IPS... and we have 1 in 100 000 chance of having a baby with a chromosomal defect or neural tube defect. Those are the best odds you can get.
Then, the second greatest news was that I only gained 2lbs in the past month! YAY!!!
He measured my belly and we heard the heart beat again and he said everything was on course.
I had a few questions answered and we were out the door in 20 minutes!
About the belly belt... he said that the discomfort I'm feeling is due to my uterus growing and bouncing while running; it's not going to change wearing a belt. He said the belts are used generally in the third trimester when your lower abdominals are stretching and the belt can provide some relief from that sensation. I just have to change my cardio. Which is fine... the challenge is now starting after my three week hiatus. I miss it, but I also love laying down after work.
So, this week Baby Bawss took over again and I fell asleep within 15 minutes of getting home, and slept right through my personal training session and continued to sleep for another 2 hours. I slept from 3:45 to 7:00. Had a sandwich and talked to War a bit, and then back to bed at 9pm. The baby is supposed to be the size of a small melon this week, so I guess s/he was hard at work growing.
Now my vacation week begins, however it's not all vacation. Of course, I have a list of jobs I need to accomplish, plus I am starting to wallpaper the nursery closet. If anyone wants to join me, I'll be happy to have the help. Warren's in a hockey tournament this weekend, and Myles doesn't really help much. Just sleeps and occasionally asks for food.
On Friday of next week, we are going to The Soo and I'm excited to share my belly with everyone there. It is the only time we'll be in The Soo until after the baby is born.
As for other updates, most people at work predict we're having a boy. I still have no premonitions.
First of all, the doctor informed us of the results from my IPS... and we have 1 in 100 000 chance of having a baby with a chromosomal defect or neural tube defect. Those are the best odds you can get.
Then, the second greatest news was that I only gained 2lbs in the past month! YAY!!!
He measured my belly and we heard the heart beat again and he said everything was on course.
I had a few questions answered and we were out the door in 20 minutes!
About the belly belt... he said that the discomfort I'm feeling is due to my uterus growing and bouncing while running; it's not going to change wearing a belt. He said the belts are used generally in the third trimester when your lower abdominals are stretching and the belt can provide some relief from that sensation. I just have to change my cardio. Which is fine... the challenge is now starting after my three week hiatus. I miss it, but I also love laying down after work.
So, this week Baby Bawss took over again and I fell asleep within 15 minutes of getting home, and slept right through my personal training session and continued to sleep for another 2 hours. I slept from 3:45 to 7:00. Had a sandwich and talked to War a bit, and then back to bed at 9pm. The baby is supposed to be the size of a small melon this week, so I guess s/he was hard at work growing.
Now my vacation week begins, however it's not all vacation. Of course, I have a list of jobs I need to accomplish, plus I am starting to wallpaper the nursery closet. If anyone wants to join me, I'll be happy to have the help. Warren's in a hockey tournament this weekend, and Myles doesn't really help much. Just sleeps and occasionally asks for food.
On Friday of next week, we are going to The Soo and I'm excited to share my belly with everyone there. It is the only time we'll be in The Soo until after the baby is born.
As for other updates, most people at work predict we're having a boy. I still have no premonitions.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Nesting?
Last Saturday and this Saturday, I have spent the entire day going through places where we store things, and have completed a THOROUGH cleaning of these areas. It is a great feeling to throw stuff out, donate and re-organize so you know where things belong. I was quite excited to break out the label maker... I know... I'm a loser.
Last week I tackled the office, basement and attic (War's help for the attic, because it was mainly his stuff). Yesterday was my makeup and scrapbooking area as well as the front closet.
Now we wait for the renos to finish in the nursery. When my new closet is ready in the nursery, I can move my clothes (which are in different areas of the house currently) there and this will free up various spaces in the house. I will also be moving my makeup into my vintage vanity that belonged to my grandmother. I can't wait until everything has its place.
So what has to be done to get the room ready? Well, we've had 2 quotes to have the original hardwood floors re-finished. The first guy says, "ya, it's no problem, we'll replace the missing slats and it'll look great. $1100 plus HST." The second guy says, "I can refinish these floors, and they'll look great, but it's a short amount of time before they begin to split and crack and you'll have to wear shoes up here. It's not good for kids because they can get slivers. Trust me, we need the business, but I'd just be taking your money and you would be disappointed in the results. I turn down these type of jobs, even for people flipping houses and doing quick renos, because I stand behind my work, and you will not want these floors." He highly recommended we just lay new floors overtop and we are excited to do this. He can still fix our stair case to match the flooring that we choose for $300.
Warren and I started looking into flooring and by doing it ourselves (well Warren doing it) we are going to save a few hundred, with the stair project included. I'm pretty excited for new, durable flooring. We're looking into the Costco flooring. Friends of ours have used it and War has installed it before.
So the floors can get started anytime. Warren is done the mudding and sanding, so we just have to move the furniture out of the room and prep the floors. I can't wait. Of course, I already know what furniture we are putting in the nursery, and my job is to sand and paint these items. If winter would move on already, I could work on this outside. I'm off work next week, so I'm praying for nice weather to get this accomplished. I have a dresser, two cabinets and a vanity to paint.
When the floors are done, then we have to organize the closet. This has been a challenge. We have a small space, angled ceilings, access to an attic door and then all of my clothes AND shoes and future baby stuff to put in there. Eeeeks. We have to make the most of every centimetre of space. Oh, and hardly spend any money on this project, too. I cannot get rid of any shoes, that is out of the question before you even suggest it.
I'm hoping all of this will be done by mid April. I will post pictures of the finished room. Once I have an assigned location for baby stuff and freed-up space in the remainder of the house, I can focus on baby items I need to purchase ahead of time. I don't want to get any big items now, because there is no room and I will go crazy with the clutter. Yes, I know the view towards clutter may be different when the baby comes, but I'm hoping to accumulate items as I need them. Clutter and mess will always make me twitch, so I don't think it will ever get out of control.
In addition to the nursery renos, I have the itch to redo a few rooms in the house, much to Warren's dismay, but I intend to only be purchasing paint and vintage/used items and making them my own. Pinterest is dangerous... enough said. Plus I know that if I don't get these jobs done before the baby comes, they will never be done. Look out, Kelly's back on her energetic, no-watching-TV, must-be-productive-all-the-time horse. Giddy-up.
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| aaaaahhh... organized closet |
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| Need to find a certain text, BAM! It's right there, labelled for you. |
Last week I tackled the office, basement and attic (War's help for the attic, because it was mainly his stuff). Yesterday was my makeup and scrapbooking area as well as the front closet.
Now we wait for the renos to finish in the nursery. When my new closet is ready in the nursery, I can move my clothes (which are in different areas of the house currently) there and this will free up various spaces in the house. I will also be moving my makeup into my vintage vanity that belonged to my grandmother. I can't wait until everything has its place.
So what has to be done to get the room ready? Well, we've had 2 quotes to have the original hardwood floors re-finished. The first guy says, "ya, it's no problem, we'll replace the missing slats and it'll look great. $1100 plus HST." The second guy says, "I can refinish these floors, and they'll look great, but it's a short amount of time before they begin to split and crack and you'll have to wear shoes up here. It's not good for kids because they can get slivers. Trust me, we need the business, but I'd just be taking your money and you would be disappointed in the results. I turn down these type of jobs, even for people flipping houses and doing quick renos, because I stand behind my work, and you will not want these floors." He highly recommended we just lay new floors overtop and we are excited to do this. He can still fix our stair case to match the flooring that we choose for $300.
Warren and I started looking into flooring and by doing it ourselves (well Warren doing it) we are going to save a few hundred, with the stair project included. I'm pretty excited for new, durable flooring. We're looking into the Costco flooring. Friends of ours have used it and War has installed it before.
So the floors can get started anytime. Warren is done the mudding and sanding, so we just have to move the furniture out of the room and prep the floors. I can't wait. Of course, I already know what furniture we are putting in the nursery, and my job is to sand and paint these items. If winter would move on already, I could work on this outside. I'm off work next week, so I'm praying for nice weather to get this accomplished. I have a dresser, two cabinets and a vanity to paint.
When the floors are done, then we have to organize the closet. This has been a challenge. We have a small space, angled ceilings, access to an attic door and then all of my clothes AND shoes and future baby stuff to put in there. Eeeeks. We have to make the most of every centimetre of space. Oh, and hardly spend any money on this project, too. I cannot get rid of any shoes, that is out of the question before you even suggest it.
I'm hoping all of this will be done by mid April. I will post pictures of the finished room. Once I have an assigned location for baby stuff and freed-up space in the remainder of the house, I can focus on baby items I need to purchase ahead of time. I don't want to get any big items now, because there is no room and I will go crazy with the clutter. Yes, I know the view towards clutter may be different when the baby comes, but I'm hoping to accumulate items as I need them. Clutter and mess will always make me twitch, so I don't think it will ever get out of control.
In addition to the nursery renos, I have the itch to redo a few rooms in the house, much to Warren's dismay, but I intend to only be purchasing paint and vintage/used items and making them my own. Pinterest is dangerous... enough said. Plus I know that if I don't get these jobs done before the baby comes, they will never be done. Look out, Kelly's back on her energetic, no-watching-TV, must-be-productive-all-the-time horse. Giddy-up.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Breakfast with Girlfriends!
I had a great start to the day. I went to my friend Kristy's house for breakfast and joined three other friends. All of us are pregnant and went to high school together. Tres fun.
Of course pregnancy dominated the conversation and it was great to hear all of the different perspectives and opinions. I feel very lucky to have such great friends who are all an excellent resource. It will be so much fun when we all have our babies this year.
We all guessed at when everyone's babies would be born, the gender and the weight and here are the guesses for me:
Laurie predicts I'm going to have a girl born on Aug. 8th weighing 8lbs 8oz.
Kristy predicts I'm going to have a girl born on Aug. 9th weighing 7lbs 6oz.
Of course pregnancy dominated the conversation and it was great to hear all of the different perspectives and opinions. I feel very lucky to have such great friends who are all an excellent resource. It will be so much fun when we all have our babies this year.
We all guessed at when everyone's babies would be born, the gender and the weight and here are the guesses for me:
Laurie predicts I'm going to have a girl born on Aug. 8th weighing 8lbs 8oz.
Kristy predicts I'm going to have a girl born on Aug. 9th weighing 7lbs 6oz.
Frances predicts I'm going to have a girl born on Aug. 10th weighing 7lbs 2oz.
Jennifer predicts I'm going to have a boy born on Aug. 11th weighing 7lbs 8oz.
And my prediction (no gut feeling or anything, I just wrote the prediction as I did for the rest of the girls... totally at random!) is that I'm having a girl born on Aug. 2nd weighing 7lbs 2oz. I want it earlier and lighter than the others!
We'll see what happens!
Here are some pictures from this morning of us all with our bumps.
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| Jennifer (due 3/22), Laurie (due 4/3), Kristy (due 4/7), Me (due (8/6) and Frances (due 8/30) |
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| Jennifer (due 3/22), Laurie (due 4/3), Kristy (due 4/7), Me (due (8/6) and Frances (due 8/30) |
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Big Changes This Week!
I've been reading that during your fifth month, your baby doubles in size. Apparently s/he grows to about 6"!! See more details here!
On Monday, I really noticed that I "popped" as people say. My weight is shifting around and I'm looking more pregnant than bloated. The shape I'm taking is more comforting now, whereas before I was really struggling with the weight gain and not looking pregnant. I'm looking forward to the weather getting warmer outside so I can wear more clothes in my closet, and well, also because my winter jackets do not fasten anymore.
The other change that happened this week is in my fitness. Thursday's run required a few more breaks and caused a twinge of back pain. We did a shorter route because we were late getting started. Yesterday the weather was beautiful and I was looking forward to our run. We did not even run a full kilometre, and I needed a break. It was because those round ligament pains under my belly were worse than before. And the back pain started almost immediately. Now I have to clarify that these feelings were more like discomfort than pain, but I knew that if I kept running it would have led to pain.
So we walked all the way back to hospital, except ran past the mental illness residential facilities because all the smokers are outside and Bethany gets a little scared.... haha, ok I don't like the cat calls either from that population, thank you very much.
We return to the hospital and I am frustrated and disappointed. I was hoping to continue running for at least another month, and then switch over to the hamster wheel at the gym. Some active ladies at work suggested a support belt, which could possibly be covered by Green Shield if my doc writes a script, but I won't see him until Mar. 20! Of course, the unfit people at work were like, "why are you even running anyway? That can't be good for you." And so I bite my tongue because their smoking and lounging habits are far superior, and clearly have a good sense of what it's like to be fit and healthy.
I also tried Joe's bootcamp this week, and that was great. It's not like the Axfit bootcamp which is a ton of plyos, so it was manageable. Last night though, after I got home from the gym, I struggled to stay awake for Warren to come home (yes, his shift was done at 7:00pm) and then crashed by 8:00pm. I still have days when I'm exhausted, but I think now I can attribute it to my busy schedule, and a bit of a growing baby.
I still feel the baby flutters, but again it all depends on my position. I don't get them when I rest at night, as much of the reading tells me, it is still just when I'm squishing the baby. I know it's a matter of weeks until I feel them at rest.
Does anyone know of a protein shake I can drink during pregnancy? I don't want any aspartame or artificial sweeteners or weird chemicals as part of the ingredient list, obviously. Let me know if you've heard of anything fit for pregnancy. I really miss them.
On Monday, I really noticed that I "popped" as people say. My weight is shifting around and I'm looking more pregnant than bloated. The shape I'm taking is more comforting now, whereas before I was really struggling with the weight gain and not looking pregnant. I'm looking forward to the weather getting warmer outside so I can wear more clothes in my closet, and well, also because my winter jackets do not fasten anymore.
The other change that happened this week is in my fitness. Thursday's run required a few more breaks and caused a twinge of back pain. We did a shorter route because we were late getting started. Yesterday the weather was beautiful and I was looking forward to our run. We did not even run a full kilometre, and I needed a break. It was because those round ligament pains under my belly were worse than before. And the back pain started almost immediately. Now I have to clarify that these feelings were more like discomfort than pain, but I knew that if I kept running it would have led to pain.
So we walked all the way back to hospital, except ran past the mental illness residential facilities because all the smokers are outside and Bethany gets a little scared.... haha, ok I don't like the cat calls either from that population, thank you very much.
We return to the hospital and I am frustrated and disappointed. I was hoping to continue running for at least another month, and then switch over to the hamster wheel at the gym. Some active ladies at work suggested a support belt, which could possibly be covered by Green Shield if my doc writes a script, but I won't see him until Mar. 20! Of course, the unfit people at work were like, "why are you even running anyway? That can't be good for you." And so I bite my tongue because their smoking and lounging habits are far superior, and clearly have a good sense of what it's like to be fit and healthy.
I also tried Joe's bootcamp this week, and that was great. It's not like the Axfit bootcamp which is a ton of plyos, so it was manageable. Last night though, after I got home from the gym, I struggled to stay awake for Warren to come home (yes, his shift was done at 7:00pm) and then crashed by 8:00pm. I still have days when I'm exhausted, but I think now I can attribute it to my busy schedule, and a bit of a growing baby.
I still feel the baby flutters, but again it all depends on my position. I don't get them when I rest at night, as much of the reading tells me, it is still just when I'm squishing the baby. I know it's a matter of weeks until I feel them at rest.
Does anyone know of a protein shake I can drink during pregnancy? I don't want any aspartame or artificial sweeteners or weird chemicals as part of the ingredient list, obviously. Let me know if you've heard of anything fit for pregnancy. I really miss them.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Updates at 18 weeks... ish
I'll be 18 weeks on Tuesday, and that's close enough.
As for some updates, there have been a few new developments over the past two weeks. Firstly, we went to Burlington and Barrie last weekend and were able to share our exciting news with great friends. We spent the weekend with Neil and Kathilee, and Andrew Kilmer joined us for Saturday and Sunday! Saturday morning we all drove to Barrie to visit our friends, Mark and Kim, and meet their 6 week old, Adeline. Kim shared her knowledge and advice of cloth diapers, and I'm convinced now for sure that I want to go this route.
After our great visit on Saturday, we went to Yorkdale Mall so I could find some fat.. er... mat clothes. And I did. Luckily H&M had a large maternity section and had great selection. I finally found my skinny dark blue jeans and they were $40! I also bought a pair of cords for $10. I'm hoping I can be creative with my shirts and blazers so I won't have to buy too many tops. So far, they all look to me like you are going for the balloon-look. No thanks. I'm hoping to have a cute baby belly and I can show it off. Not tent it.
As for how I'm feeling, still great. I really can't complain. Although my first trimester has passed, I occasionally get the bad hunger pangs (I may or may not have had a full pasta lunch at 9:00am on Tuesday) and still tired some afternoons, which involve a lot of time on the couch. The biggest changes I'm seeing are in my workouts. When I run on my lunch, I'm slower, out of breath more quickly and need a few more breaks, if the red lights are not in my favour during our run. Bethany is great though, and she takes a little rest with me. At the gym, my workout partner is lifting heavier weights, and sadly I cannot. Nor can I recover quickly between sets. I'm out of breath with ANY exercise. Can't wait until I get out of breath while eating.
My bump is significantly growing though, and looks more pregnancy than being bloated, so that's exciting. As well, depending on my position, I can feel the baby working out (ha, it's definitely participating in some sport in there... like War and I won't produce a stellar athlete)! It's usually a position though that squishes the baby, for example, if I'm sitting on a stool and leaning forward. War thinks the baby's trying to tell me to stand up straight so it can move. Whatever is happening, it's pretty cool to feel it.
As for a pic... brace yourself kids.... here is a sneak peek of my growth.
As for some updates, there have been a few new developments over the past two weeks. Firstly, we went to Burlington and Barrie last weekend and were able to share our exciting news with great friends. We spent the weekend with Neil and Kathilee, and Andrew Kilmer joined us for Saturday and Sunday! Saturday morning we all drove to Barrie to visit our friends, Mark and Kim, and meet their 6 week old, Adeline. Kim shared her knowledge and advice of cloth diapers, and I'm convinced now for sure that I want to go this route.
After our great visit on Saturday, we went to Yorkdale Mall so I could find some fat.. er... mat clothes. And I did. Luckily H&M had a large maternity section and had great selection. I finally found my skinny dark blue jeans and they were $40! I also bought a pair of cords for $10. I'm hoping I can be creative with my shirts and blazers so I won't have to buy too many tops. So far, they all look to me like you are going for the balloon-look. No thanks. I'm hoping to have a cute baby belly and I can show it off. Not tent it.
As for how I'm feeling, still great. I really can't complain. Although my first trimester has passed, I occasionally get the bad hunger pangs (I may or may not have had a full pasta lunch at 9:00am on Tuesday) and still tired some afternoons, which involve a lot of time on the couch. The biggest changes I'm seeing are in my workouts. When I run on my lunch, I'm slower, out of breath more quickly and need a few more breaks, if the red lights are not in my favour during our run. Bethany is great though, and she takes a little rest with me. At the gym, my workout partner is lifting heavier weights, and sadly I cannot. Nor can I recover quickly between sets. I'm out of breath with ANY exercise. Can't wait until I get out of breath while eating.
My bump is significantly growing though, and looks more pregnancy than being bloated, so that's exciting. As well, depending on my position, I can feel the baby working out (ha, it's definitely participating in some sport in there... like War and I won't produce a stellar athlete)! It's usually a position though that squishes the baby, for example, if I'm sitting on a stool and leaning forward. War thinks the baby's trying to tell me to stand up straight so it can move. Whatever is happening, it's pretty cool to feel it.
As for a pic... brace yourself kids.... here is a sneak peek of my growth.
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| 17 weeks and 4 days |
Thursday, February 21, 2013
First OB Appointment!
What a great experience today!
We arrived early, got in right away and saw Dr. Jasey within minutes. After our meeting with the doc, we had our next appointment booked and we were on our way. The whole thing took 40 minutes!
And so now the details....
He said so far everything looks great from the ultrasound pics. He said my bloodwork is all within normal limits too.
He confirmed the minor cramps I get in my lower right belly is ligamental pain, and the sharp pain in my left butt cheek when I'm lying down is from my pelvis shifting.
He said my uterus is now up to my belly button and my measurements are all good.
I can keep working out with the schedule I have, too. I was worried about the weight gain (12lbs depending on the scale) and he is not. He said though, I should limit carbs, have more veggies than fruit and always juice over water. Done and done. No more aerobic activity than 30min.... that for sure can be done.
He also said we should book a prenatal class... any suggestions?
And for the fun part.... we heard the heart beat today!!! It was so exciting! I didn't cry like most women say you do, but it was pretty cool to hear the rapid "swooshing." Also, he changed my due date, and so now we are due on Rick Sr.'s birthday, August 6th. So my weekly turn-over is on Tuesdays; today I am 16 weeks and 2 days and feeling great.
The next step is the second part of the IPS screening - it's just blood work (I'll go next week), then another appointment with Dr. Jasey on March 20th, then the anatomy ultrasound on March 26th. I have to pee in a cup every time I go to the OB. Weird but whatever.
There was a sign up at the office talking about when you give birth, do you want a ward, semi or private.... so I'll definitely be calling Green Shield soon to see what I can get. All I know about my birth plan so far, is that I want it done in a hospital. But if I can get a private room, that's sweet!
So now I'm officially into my fifth month... I'll start reading about that. The doc said there's nothing wrong with just staying current. I don't want to get too overwhelmed reading about what lies ahead, so I'm sticking with one week to one month at a time.
Until the next update, thanks for reading!
We arrived early, got in right away and saw Dr. Jasey within minutes. After our meeting with the doc, we had our next appointment booked and we were on our way. The whole thing took 40 minutes!
And so now the details....
He said so far everything looks great from the ultrasound pics. He said my bloodwork is all within normal limits too.
He confirmed the minor cramps I get in my lower right belly is ligamental pain, and the sharp pain in my left butt cheek when I'm lying down is from my pelvis shifting.
He said my uterus is now up to my belly button and my measurements are all good.
I can keep working out with the schedule I have, too. I was worried about the weight gain (12lbs depending on the scale) and he is not. He said though, I should limit carbs, have more veggies than fruit and always juice over water. Done and done. No more aerobic activity than 30min.... that for sure can be done.
He also said we should book a prenatal class... any suggestions?
And for the fun part.... we heard the heart beat today!!! It was so exciting! I didn't cry like most women say you do, but it was pretty cool to hear the rapid "swooshing." Also, he changed my due date, and so now we are due on Rick Sr.'s birthday, August 6th. So my weekly turn-over is on Tuesdays; today I am 16 weeks and 2 days and feeling great.
The next step is the second part of the IPS screening - it's just blood work (I'll go next week), then another appointment with Dr. Jasey on March 20th, then the anatomy ultrasound on March 26th. I have to pee in a cup every time I go to the OB. Weird but whatever.
There was a sign up at the office talking about when you give birth, do you want a ward, semi or private.... so I'll definitely be calling Green Shield soon to see what I can get. All I know about my birth plan so far, is that I want it done in a hospital. But if I can get a private room, that's sweet!
So now I'm officially into my fifth month... I'll start reading about that. The doc said there's nothing wrong with just staying current. I don't want to get too overwhelmed reading about what lies ahead, so I'm sticking with one week to one month at a time.
Until the next update, thanks for reading!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Top 10 questions I'm asked about pregnancy
Dont' get me wrong, I love talking about this new adventure, but I can definitely summarize what has been asked of me the most. And I guess this is helpful info for some of the northern family...
10. How do you feel?
Great. I've been very fortunate so far. My first trimester was dominated by fatigue and hunger. Now, I'm settling and feel great.
9. When is your due date?
August 7th, 2013.
8. Are you finding out the gender?
No. Of course, I'm a planner and I've always said I'd find out, but this is really important to Warren. He doesn't ask for much and so, I can wait it out.
7. Are you sharing your baby names?
No. We have some chosen (again... I'm a planner) and you'll have to wait until the baby is born!
6. How did your mom react?
See the "reveal" blog, and the videos.
5. Are you still working out?
Yes. The first trimester was tough... but I still plan on being active throughout the pregnancy, and now that the fatigue has lifted, I plan to be a bit more active.
4. Any weird cravings?
Not right now, but in the first trimester I wanted anything with lots of flavour. I was loving dips, spreads, cheeses, spices, etc. I craved burgers and steaks, and actually fast food. I didn't cave, but wow, that was the only time in my life (ok, maybe besides a few nights downtown) that I thought McDonald's would be delicious right now.
3. Any aversions?
Coffee. It started 2 weeks before my first trimester finished. I've kicked the habit, I guess.
2. Are you showing?
Hahaha... just kidding. No one asks this because they can SEE that I am showing. Everywhere.
1. How is Warren doing?
He is super excited. And maybe the best husband ever. He is so calm, patient, supportive and does whatever I ask. He makes me delicious meals, cleans out the cat litter, and didn't say a thing when all I did was eat and sleep for a good 10 weeks. He is my favourite.
10. How do you feel?
Great. I've been very fortunate so far. My first trimester was dominated by fatigue and hunger. Now, I'm settling and feel great.
9. When is your due date?
August 7th, 2013.
8. Are you finding out the gender?
No. Of course, I'm a planner and I've always said I'd find out, but this is really important to Warren. He doesn't ask for much and so, I can wait it out.
7. Are you sharing your baby names?
No. We have some chosen (again... I'm a planner) and you'll have to wait until the baby is born!
6. How did your mom react?
See the "reveal" blog, and the videos.
5. Are you still working out?
Yes. The first trimester was tough... but I still plan on being active throughout the pregnancy, and now that the fatigue has lifted, I plan to be a bit more active.
4. Any weird cravings?
Not right now, but in the first trimester I wanted anything with lots of flavour. I was loving dips, spreads, cheeses, spices, etc. I craved burgers and steaks, and actually fast food. I didn't cave, but wow, that was the only time in my life (ok, maybe besides a few nights downtown) that I thought McDonald's would be delicious right now.
3. Any aversions?
Coffee. It started 2 weeks before my first trimester finished. I've kicked the habit, I guess.
2. Are you showing?
Hahaha... just kidding. No one asks this because they can SEE that I am showing. Everywhere.
1. How is Warren doing?
He is super excited. And maybe the best husband ever. He is so calm, patient, supportive and does whatever I ask. He makes me delicious meals, cleans out the cat litter, and didn't say a thing when all I did was eat and sleep for a good 10 weeks. He is my favourite.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Ultrasound Pictures!
I had my first ultrasound on Feb. 5th, 2013. This ultrasound was a part of the Integrated Prenatal Screening (IPS). The screening can tell if you have a higher or lower chance than usual of having a baby with one of three problems: Down syndrome, trisomy 18 or an open neural tube defect. We have already decided we are not going to pursue further testing after this. I just REALLY wanted an ultrasound, so I went for the IPS. It just consisted of an ultrasound and taking one vial of blood.
Of course the only time Warren was called in to teach this week was Tuesday afternoon... exactly when the ultrasound was scheduled, so unfortunately he missed it.
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| This picture is of the baby looking directly at the camera. |
The technician confirmed the due date: AUGUST 7, 2013.
(This is actually Uncle Steve's birthday! And the day after Warren's Dad's birthday!)
One other fun new development is that this week, I started feeling some light tapping in my lower belly. After some googling, we found out it's called "quickening" and it can happen as early as the 14th week of pregnancy, and that's exactly where I am. It was really cool to feel it. It comes and goes now; it doesn't constantly flutter. It's just the baby having a dance party. Or playing hockey, as Warren said.
The "Reveal" Videos!
Here are the videos from the family reveal. Turn your speakers DOWN.... my sis gets a little excited and she's the one filming the videos, so her voice is right in the microphone.
Enjoy!
Dad's reaction PART ONE (turn down speakers!)
Mom's Reaction (turn down speakers here too)
Enjoy!
Dad's reaction PART ONE (turn down speakers!)
Mom's Reaction (turn down speakers here too)
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Finally the secret is out!
It feels so good to relax and talk about the pregnancy openly now. There are a handful of friends that still are not aware, but I am trying to make arrangements to see them in person to tell them. Everyone that does know, knows not to put ANYTHING on facebook or other social media, so hopefully the secret is safe. I think I've posted before my feelings about facebook, so no need to go there again.
Anyway, the reveal was AMAZING. The way I have been describing how the Roberts reacted is like they were on a game show. Like Bob Barker just called all of them up on stage to bid. And the Hindermeiers were the Hindermeiers, excited and calm at the same time. Warren is the same, and that's what I love about them. Once my mom had the news though, I'm pretty sure everyone in Sault Ste. Marie heard by the end of the weekend. We facetime'd all of my in-laws and it was great to see everyone's expressions.
We were able to get some videos of the reveal of the Roberts, and I'll post them here as soon as I get them.
I started revealing the news at work on Monday, and I just shared the news when it came up in conversation. I didn't call everyone's attention and tell all at once. The first time it came up was because I was fired up at work and frustrated about something, and apparently I've lost my filter a bit. So I was speaking with three friends, and they said, "Kelly, you're not yourself. Usually your so happy and talking fast. What is wrong with you?" And so, I replied, "I'm pregnant." And then all was forgiven. I'm playing this hormone card for a LONG time. So, news surely spread (working in a hospital is comparable to being in high school for the rumour mill) and it was a great week.
The other news is that I finally received a phone call back from my doctor's office. What I was supposed to do was make another appointment with him, once my blood work results were in, and then I have the chance to decide about the integrated prenatal screening (IPS). So, my blood work was all good and I decided to have the IPS. It is just an ultrasound and blood work. I am waiting to receive my blood work requisition, and I already have an ultrasound appointment on Feb. 5 @ 1:15. I'm not sure if I get to see the little bean with this one since it's for screening, but if not, I get the "virtual tour" around my 20 week mark. That isn't so bad since I'm 13 weeks now.
Still feeling good. Looking forward to ramping up the exercise a bit more this week. Too much going on last week that we only ran once! Eeeeek.
And now the blog is public. Phewf. This is where all the news and updates will be posted. Maybe a belly shot once in a while just for the out-of-town relatives.
Anyway, the reveal was AMAZING. The way I have been describing how the Roberts reacted is like they were on a game show. Like Bob Barker just called all of them up on stage to bid. And the Hindermeiers were the Hindermeiers, excited and calm at the same time. Warren is the same, and that's what I love about them. Once my mom had the news though, I'm pretty sure everyone in Sault Ste. Marie heard by the end of the weekend. We facetime'd all of my in-laws and it was great to see everyone's expressions.
We were able to get some videos of the reveal of the Roberts, and I'll post them here as soon as I get them.
I started revealing the news at work on Monday, and I just shared the news when it came up in conversation. I didn't call everyone's attention and tell all at once. The first time it came up was because I was fired up at work and frustrated about something, and apparently I've lost my filter a bit. So I was speaking with three friends, and they said, "Kelly, you're not yourself. Usually your so happy and talking fast. What is wrong with you?" And so, I replied, "I'm pregnant." And then all was forgiven. I'm playing this hormone card for a LONG time. So, news surely spread (working in a hospital is comparable to being in high school for the rumour mill) and it was a great week.
The other news is that I finally received a phone call back from my doctor's office. What I was supposed to do was make another appointment with him, once my blood work results were in, and then I have the chance to decide about the integrated prenatal screening (IPS). So, my blood work was all good and I decided to have the IPS. It is just an ultrasound and blood work. I am waiting to receive my blood work requisition, and I already have an ultrasound appointment on Feb. 5 @ 1:15. I'm not sure if I get to see the little bean with this one since it's for screening, but if not, I get the "virtual tour" around my 20 week mark. That isn't so bad since I'm 13 weeks now.
Still feeling good. Looking forward to ramping up the exercise a bit more this week. Too much going on last week that we only ran once! Eeeeek.
And now the blog is public. Phewf. This is where all the news and updates will be posted. Maybe a belly shot once in a while just for the out-of-town relatives.
Friday, January 18, 2013
One more week!
The suspense is definitely killing me. I am REALLY showing and I am just bursting at the seams with excitement to tell my family. I do have to stop in at my parents' house tomorrow, but I'm using an excuse that it has to be a brief pop-in because I can't have any eyes on my belly.
Next week, my first trimester will be complete. I have been a little worried this week, because I still do not have an appointment with my OB/GYN. I called on Thursday, and their offices are closed Thursday and Friday because their computer systems are down, but they re-open Monday. I just want to know if they at least have my name down and are willing to provide me with some pre-natal care. I already called my family doctor over a week ago to confirm I'm getting an appointment and I still have not heard from them either! From what I've read, in Ontario you don't typically see the specialist until 12-16 weeks, so I'm still in the safe zone, but my 12 week mark is less than a week away.
For now, I continue to feel the same.... ravenous and tired. I could seriously eat all day long... well until about 8:00pm and then I have to sleep. However, I am still running on my lunch breaks Monday to Friday and lifting weights twice a week. Trying for yoga once a week. I know to the average person, this seems like the fatigue is not really getting in the way, but this is light exercise for me. I'm hoping the fatigue and the hunger dies down soon and I can get to being the "fittest pregnant lady ever!"
The other change in me is that I'm getting back the crafty-itch. All of a sudden (this may be blamed on Pinterest), I want to re-learn how to knit and sew, as well as begin scrapbooking again. However, I'm interested in making gifts for people.... save a little cash (saving as much as crafting lets you, ya right) and make something unique. So weird how things change. And I know all the mothers are saying, "do it now while you have the chance because soon enough you will have no time for yourself!" I hear you!
So let the countdowns begin... to the end of my first trimester and until I tell my family!!!!
Next week, my first trimester will be complete. I have been a little worried this week, because I still do not have an appointment with my OB/GYN. I called on Thursday, and their offices are closed Thursday and Friday because their computer systems are down, but they re-open Monday. I just want to know if they at least have my name down and are willing to provide me with some pre-natal care. I already called my family doctor over a week ago to confirm I'm getting an appointment and I still have not heard from them either! From what I've read, in Ontario you don't typically see the specialist until 12-16 weeks, so I'm still in the safe zone, but my 12 week mark is less than a week away.
For now, I continue to feel the same.... ravenous and tired. I could seriously eat all day long... well until about 8:00pm and then I have to sleep. However, I am still running on my lunch breaks Monday to Friday and lifting weights twice a week. Trying for yoga once a week. I know to the average person, this seems like the fatigue is not really getting in the way, but this is light exercise for me. I'm hoping the fatigue and the hunger dies down soon and I can get to being the "fittest pregnant lady ever!"
The other change in me is that I'm getting back the crafty-itch. All of a sudden (this may be blamed on Pinterest), I want to re-learn how to knit and sew, as well as begin scrapbooking again. However, I'm interested in making gifts for people.... save a little cash (saving as much as crafting lets you, ya right) and make something unique. So weird how things change. And I know all the mothers are saying, "do it now while you have the chance because soon enough you will have no time for yourself!" I hear you!
So let the countdowns begin... to the end of my first trimester and until I tell my family!!!!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
So much for a secret!
So my cousin from Sault. Ste Marie texted me yesterday to inform me that this blog was not so private, as the Blogger "Settings" have led me to believe. When I signed on, I discovered there has been 39 page views. Whaaaaaat?!?! So now I don't know who else has read my page. I found out that if you clicked on my profile to read more about me, Blogger brings you to a page that lists my other blogs and this one was there. I'm horrified.
I created this blog so I could document what I'm feeling and my excitement and it's not supposed to be public until after I tell my parents. Now I'm doubting that it's not OUR secret anymore, and I'm paranoid that my mom already knows and she's just playing along.
I am definitely showing, and I am also eating non-stop because this hunger sense dominates my life. I have never liked anything with "fake" cheese (except for Kraft Dinner once a year) however recently that party mix that has sun chips and cheezies in it, is like gourmet food to me. I was eating that in front of my mom the other day, and now I'm realizing that was a bad idea. I have regularly been a clean eater, conscious of the times I eat, portions, and obviously very aware of the way I look. Right now, I have a belly and I definitely have the back fat, which I have not seen in years.
Needless to say my clothes are not fitting me, and I'm trying to find maternity clothes on kijiji until I can save enough to buy something nice. Even my so-called "fat" clothes do not fit. It's really tough on me but there's not much I can do about it. When I'm hungry, I have to eat NOW. And when I'm tired at 8:00pm, I have to go to bed. The hunger and fatigue take over like some forceful being. This little olive inside of me is for sure The Boss. I'm used to being very active and never laying on the couch and now this is a daily occurrence, however I'm giving myself permission for this.
So, Warren and I have decided that we will tell our parents in two weeks. I will just have to avoid them until then. I have a creative way to tell my parents and I would love to share the news in person with my in-laws, but we have to somehow convince them to come to Windsor. We may just have to FaceTime them, which is definitely the next best thing. I have to see the reactions.
When I make this blog public again, big thanks to all of those who may have read this and respected our secret. I have learned a big lesson about Blogger. Thanks again, Jen for letting me know!!
I created this blog so I could document what I'm feeling and my excitement and it's not supposed to be public until after I tell my parents. Now I'm doubting that it's not OUR secret anymore, and I'm paranoid that my mom already knows and she's just playing along.
I am definitely showing, and I am also eating non-stop because this hunger sense dominates my life. I have never liked anything with "fake" cheese (except for Kraft Dinner once a year) however recently that party mix that has sun chips and cheezies in it, is like gourmet food to me. I was eating that in front of my mom the other day, and now I'm realizing that was a bad idea. I have regularly been a clean eater, conscious of the times I eat, portions, and obviously very aware of the way I look. Right now, I have a belly and I definitely have the back fat, which I have not seen in years.
Needless to say my clothes are not fitting me, and I'm trying to find maternity clothes on kijiji until I can save enough to buy something nice. Even my so-called "fat" clothes do not fit. It's really tough on me but there's not much I can do about it. When I'm hungry, I have to eat NOW. And when I'm tired at 8:00pm, I have to go to bed. The hunger and fatigue take over like some forceful being. This little olive inside of me is for sure The Boss. I'm used to being very active and never laying on the couch and now this is a daily occurrence, however I'm giving myself permission for this.
So, Warren and I have decided that we will tell our parents in two weeks. I will just have to avoid them until then. I have a creative way to tell my parents and I would love to share the news in person with my in-laws, but we have to somehow convince them to come to Windsor. We may just have to FaceTime them, which is definitely the next best thing. I have to see the reactions.
When I make this blog public again, big thanks to all of those who may have read this and respected our secret. I have learned a big lesson about Blogger. Thanks again, Jen for letting me know!!
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