Hope that's just the pattern for this blog, and not for my arrival! So, I guess Mum's not very good at keeping up with this blog since finishing work! Not as much computer time.
The cottage was great, as usual. Mum did have some discomfort, but I don't think anyone else was bothered by her needing to sleep inside.
Since then, Mum has been off work, but keeping busy! Nanny and Mum went to London to get a bunch of last minute stuff to have ready. There will probably still be things I need that Mum hasn't thought of! Then there was the whole crib drama. In the end, I have a beautiful crib, white, and my room is ready to go. Grampa came and set up the cradle too, so that's ready. Mum got our hospital bags packed, and Dad got the car seat installed. All without getting mad at each other! My parents did good. Mum still has a few things on her 'to do' list, but I think those things left aren't as important.
At the last midwife appointment, everything continues to be good. Mum's belly got a little bit smaller, and Mum lost a little bit of weight. I guess that happens as I drop into position. Mum's biggest complaint these days is the swelling makes her fingers hurt. Sometimes it's hard to bend her fingers around the steering wheel or teacup. Sleeping continues to be an issue too.
So, needless to say, everyone else is ready for me to come out, but I'm still quite cozy in Mum's tummy. Mum's taking old-wives-tale suggestions to try to coax me out!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Week 35
It's almost 5am, and Mum's up. I'm not helping with her insomnia, since it looks like I've got the hiccups...again.
Went and visited with Rebekah the midwife yesterday. Things were perfect! Mum didn't pee any sugars, she gained the right amount of weight and her fundal height is bang on. I am head down and had an ok heartrate. It was in the 120s/130s, which is slower than usual. Rebekah said that's ok because I was probably sleeping. Mum had some tests done, and we were on our way to get her some icecream! Lol that's the reward for no sugar all day. Dad made a joke that Mum's on the 'midwife diet' - no sugar on the day you have your appointment.
We're off to a cottage this weekend with friends. Both Mum and Dad are excited, but Mum has her worries. She can't help out as much, she's not sleeping well and it's going to be hot! Relaxing with friends will be nice though.
Two more days of work for Mum! She actually thinks her paperwork will be done too! It's amazing the amount of work she's done to get ready to go away for a year! I'm proud of her.
Well, maybe Mum can get another hour's sleep before getting up for work.
Went and visited with Rebekah the midwife yesterday. Things were perfect! Mum didn't pee any sugars, she gained the right amount of weight and her fundal height is bang on. I am head down and had an ok heartrate. It was in the 120s/130s, which is slower than usual. Rebekah said that's ok because I was probably sleeping. Mum had some tests done, and we were on our way to get her some icecream! Lol that's the reward for no sugar all day. Dad made a joke that Mum's on the 'midwife diet' - no sugar on the day you have your appointment.
We're off to a cottage this weekend with friends. Both Mum and Dad are excited, but Mum has her worries. She can't help out as much, she's not sleeping well and it's going to be hot! Relaxing with friends will be nice though.
Two more days of work for Mum! She actually thinks her paperwork will be done too! It's amazing the amount of work she's done to get ready to go away for a year! I'm proud of her.
Well, maybe Mum can get another hour's sleep before getting up for work.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Weekend in Toronto
Here we are at week 34!! Can't believe it! I am really doing a lot of pushing forward on Mum's tummy and kicking her in the ribs/side these days. It's hard to get comfy since I'm growing so fast.
The week went by very, very quickly. First it was Mum's 29th birthday, which she celebrated by getting a mani-pedi. Being pregnant gives her something to talk about with the esthetician! While Mum was pampered, Dad took the dogs to Seaforth so they could stay with Nanny and Grampa for the weekend. Dad and Grampa took the opportunity to shoot 9 holes of golf. No hole-in-ones this time!
Then we were off to Toronto! We made pretty good time, and found the hotel right away. It was nice to stay at the Hilton in Toronto. First thing Mum wanted to do was go for a swim. It felt nice for her to be weightless! Then off to the pub to watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs with Mum's friend Amanda, her boyfriend Adam, Dad's cousin Trevor and his friend Justin. The food was good, company was even better. It was a loud, but fun atmosphere to watch the game. I think the more the beverages flowed, the louder it got.
Saturday we went shopping at the Eaton Centre for Mum's birthday present from Dad. Found a nice pair of pjs for Mum to wear after I arrive so she'll be comfy during nighttime feedings. Thanks Dad! From there we walked all the way down to the Rogers Centre to see the Blue Jays. Mum didn't remember the walk being so far. By the time we got there, her fingers were sausages, and her ankles were no longer visible. Thank goodness she had already taken off her wedding rings for just such swelling emergencies! Even though the Jays lost, we had a good time and good seats. There was a couple sitting next to us with a baby, probably about 5 or 6 months old. Mum and Dad talked about how fun it will be to come to a game next year with me on the outside! Back to the hotel after the game to drive to Pickering to see Mum's friend Mel and her new house! Great place. Mel and her boyfriend, Greg, have put in a lot of time and effort into making it a home. They say it still has a lot of work, but I think it looks good already! We had a nice dinner, even though I make Mum's stomach fairly small, so she couldn't eat a lot. After dinner we played some games on the Wii. Fun at the time, but boy! Did Mum ever feel it the next couple days!
Sunday was another baby shower! This one with Mum's friends from U of T. It had been nearly 3 years since Mum saw Tali! Things had changed from when we last got together with that group. There are now two little boys joining the club! Both Tali and Lindsay have had their little boys. Funny how the last time we saw them, Mum and Dad had just found out that I was growing, but couldn't tell anyone. After the shower, we had to rush back to Seaforth to get the dogs and have birthday supper with Nanny and Grampa. They bought Mum a "green machine"! Even though they didn't want to, it was what Mum asked for. Great little steam spot cleaner. It'll come in handy for spit ups and other accidents.
Both Mum and Dad weren't feeling the best after such a busy weekend. Monday, Mum woke up and thought she was just sore and feeling crummy from all the exercise and bad sleep Sunday night. By the time she got home Monday from work, she had a full blown fever and flu symptoms. Called the midwife Tuesday, since the fever had gone on so long. They told Mum it was ok to take some more tylenol (because the effects of the fever would be worse on me than the tylenol) and if the fever hadn't come down by Wednesday morning, to go to the doctor. Luckily the fever came down, but Mum still doesn't feel well. Hard to get the work done that she has to do! Hopefully tomorrow is a better day for her!
PS: we didn't get a week 32 picture...guess we're a bit late on that one. Going to have to take it at 34 weeks. Still in the 8th month...just a bit bigger!
The week went by very, very quickly. First it was Mum's 29th birthday, which she celebrated by getting a mani-pedi. Being pregnant gives her something to talk about with the esthetician! While Mum was pampered, Dad took the dogs to Seaforth so they could stay with Nanny and Grampa for the weekend. Dad and Grampa took the opportunity to shoot 9 holes of golf. No hole-in-ones this time!
Then we were off to Toronto! We made pretty good time, and found the hotel right away. It was nice to stay at the Hilton in Toronto. First thing Mum wanted to do was go for a swim. It felt nice for her to be weightless! Then off to the pub to watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs with Mum's friend Amanda, her boyfriend Adam, Dad's cousin Trevor and his friend Justin. The food was good, company was even better. It was a loud, but fun atmosphere to watch the game. I think the more the beverages flowed, the louder it got.
Saturday we went shopping at the Eaton Centre for Mum's birthday present from Dad. Found a nice pair of pjs for Mum to wear after I arrive so she'll be comfy during nighttime feedings. Thanks Dad! From there we walked all the way down to the Rogers Centre to see the Blue Jays. Mum didn't remember the walk being so far. By the time we got there, her fingers were sausages, and her ankles were no longer visible. Thank goodness she had already taken off her wedding rings for just such swelling emergencies! Even though the Jays lost, we had a good time and good seats. There was a couple sitting next to us with a baby, probably about 5 or 6 months old. Mum and Dad talked about how fun it will be to come to a game next year with me on the outside! Back to the hotel after the game to drive to Pickering to see Mum's friend Mel and her new house! Great place. Mel and her boyfriend, Greg, have put in a lot of time and effort into making it a home. They say it still has a lot of work, but I think it looks good already! We had a nice dinner, even though I make Mum's stomach fairly small, so she couldn't eat a lot. After dinner we played some games on the Wii. Fun at the time, but boy! Did Mum ever feel it the next couple days!
Sunday was another baby shower! This one with Mum's friends from U of T. It had been nearly 3 years since Mum saw Tali! Things had changed from when we last got together with that group. There are now two little boys joining the club! Both Tali and Lindsay have had their little boys. Funny how the last time we saw them, Mum and Dad had just found out that I was growing, but couldn't tell anyone. After the shower, we had to rush back to Seaforth to get the dogs and have birthday supper with Nanny and Grampa. They bought Mum a "green machine"! Even though they didn't want to, it was what Mum asked for. Great little steam spot cleaner. It'll come in handy for spit ups and other accidents.
Both Mum and Dad weren't feeling the best after such a busy weekend. Monday, Mum woke up and thought she was just sore and feeling crummy from all the exercise and bad sleep Sunday night. By the time she got home Monday from work, she had a full blown fever and flu symptoms. Called the midwife Tuesday, since the fever had gone on so long. They told Mum it was ok to take some more tylenol (because the effects of the fever would be worse on me than the tylenol) and if the fever hadn't come down by Wednesday morning, to go to the doctor. Luckily the fever came down, but Mum still doesn't feel well. Hard to get the work done that she has to do! Hopefully tomorrow is a better day for her!
PS: we didn't get a week 32 picture...guess we're a bit late on that one. Going to have to take it at 34 weeks. Still in the 8th month...just a bit bigger!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Heartbeat
So, today was Mum's last 'team meeting' day before she's off on maternity leave. Feels like just yesterday the team meeting count downs started! The meeting was done at noon, which was great because some of Mum's coworkers met at a patio for lunch after. The 'aunties and unkies' from the Chatham and Windsor offices bought me a great portable booster seat and feeding items. They picked the eating theme since Mum does swallow assessments for work. Very creative and thoughtful!
Mum has also successfully figured out how to use the stethescope to listen to my heartbeat. This is a good thing, and bad. Good because it gives Mum a way to be reassured all is well with me and helps her focus on me and the fact that a real human being is going to be part of her life very soon. Bad because it creates a whole new obsession for Mum, and she worris too much already. For example, she is now worried I am breeched again because my heartbeat was strongest above her belly button. Is it possible that I'm still doing summersaults in here!? Or maybe the midwives were wrong? See...worrywart.
Mum and Dad are really looking forward to going on a little vaca to Toronto this weekend. Mum is especially looking forward to seeing all her friends and swimming in the hotel pool.
Mum has also successfully figured out how to use the stethescope to listen to my heartbeat. This is a good thing, and bad. Good because it gives Mum a way to be reassured all is well with me and helps her focus on me and the fact that a real human being is going to be part of her life very soon. Bad because it creates a whole new obsession for Mum, and she worris too much already. For example, she is now worried I am breeched again because my heartbeat was strongest above her belly button. Is it possible that I'm still doing summersaults in here!? Or maybe the midwives were wrong? See...worrywart.
Mum and Dad are really looking forward to going on a little vaca to Toronto this weekend. Mum is especially looking forward to seeing all her friends and swimming in the hotel pool.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Showers and Week 32
Saturday this past weekend was Dad's golf tournament for work. Mum couldn't golf because I'm too big, so she can't swing the same. So, Mum and I waited at the clubhouse and sold tickets for the raffle prize to the other people in the tournament. Dad got his very first hole in one!! He was so excited! Mum and I wish we could have seen it, but the story is good too. I have a picture of that to share.
I had my very first party thrown in my honour yesterday. Nanny's friends from the gym hosted a party for all Nanny's friends. My Great-Gramma came too. The food was all wonderful! No mimosas for Mum though! We were certainly spoiled by all the women who came. Nanny got lots of gifts for me too! I have stuff to have a bath now, and a glider swing thing (Mum is going to put it together tonight to see exactly what it is), some blankets, clothes, a car mirror and a humidifier for my bedroom. Just to name some of the wonderful things! I can't wait to go back and visit Nanny's friend's Joy's house because she has a really nice pool in the backyard. Maybe I can go swimming there before the winter comes. Mum wants me to be a good swimmer. Hopefully there will be pictures to come!
Had my 32 week appointment with Kate, the midwife, today. Mum is still "expelling glucose" as they nicely say (i.e. peeing sugar), so she had to have some blood taken and sent away to the labs. Maybe she's just too sweet. Or, maybe that means I'm a girl since little girls are made of "sugar and spice"?? Mum's belly is measuring good, and my heart rate is good too. The best news of all is that they're pretty sure my head is down where it's supposed to be! I say "pretty sure" because I guess it was hard to tell. Kate explained that they usually feel for the 'end bumps' (bum and head) and then move them. If it moves, without moving the rest of the baby, it's a head. If it moves and the rest of the body moves too, it's a bum. While moving the 'end bump' down by Mum's crotch, they said the whole body was moving a little bit, but not as much as the 'end bump' by Mum's boobs. My heart rate was found under Mum's belly button, so that reassured them that I am head down. Kate said that maybe I am laying with my feet up beside my head, so my legs are acting like a splint, not letting my head move freely. What a flexible little baby I am!
Charlotte (one of the other midwives) was there today too, and she listened to my heart beat with a stethescope. Mum heard it too. Mum is very excited to see if she can find my heart beat with her own stethescope! We all know what she'll be doing with her time at work now! He he he.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Prenatal
Look at me updating before the week is out!
Nothing too exciting happened over the past weekend, except Dad falling in love with riding lawn mowers! He's on the hunt now to find one for our yard. I can't wait to have a yard to play with my doggies in! Oh, we also went garage sale-ing and got some fun stuff for me! More clothes. Mum needs to take stock on what she's already gotten to make sure she has enough of all the sizes to start with.
Mum has been starting to feel me move a lot lower than in the past. Here's hoping that I've spun around and am actually head-down like Mum keeps telling me I'm supposed to be. She's even trying to shine a flashlight below her belly button to coax me down there! The things pregnant women will do to avoid c-sections!
Last night was the last pre-natal class at the Stratford Hospital. Dad was working afternoons, so Mum got Nanny to come with us. Nanny was glad to see where she will be sitting, waiting anxiously for my arrival. We learned about how Mum should take care of herself after I'm born, and the different kinds of skin conditions I may have, which are normal! There were also lessons on bathing, taking care of the umbilical stump and dirty/wet diapers. The longest lesson was on breast feeding. I know Mum's really really hoping that it comes easy for her. She's got to relax and let me do the work! She's putting on a good "open-minded" show to everyone that asks or talks about it, but I know my Mum. She will feel anxiety to get it right the first time.
Only 18 more working days now until Mum's done at work. That's not a lot of time, and there are a lot of papers for her to write before then, so I'd better let her have the computer back.
Nothing too exciting happened over the past weekend, except Dad falling in love with riding lawn mowers! He's on the hunt now to find one for our yard. I can't wait to have a yard to play with my doggies in! Oh, we also went garage sale-ing and got some fun stuff for me! More clothes. Mum needs to take stock on what she's already gotten to make sure she has enough of all the sizes to start with.
Mum has been starting to feel me move a lot lower than in the past. Here's hoping that I've spun around and am actually head-down like Mum keeps telling me I'm supposed to be. She's even trying to shine a flashlight below her belly button to coax me down there! The things pregnant women will do to avoid c-sections!
Last night was the last pre-natal class at the Stratford Hospital. Dad was working afternoons, so Mum got Nanny to come with us. Nanny was glad to see where she will be sitting, waiting anxiously for my arrival. We learned about how Mum should take care of herself after I'm born, and the different kinds of skin conditions I may have, which are normal! There were also lessons on bathing, taking care of the umbilical stump and dirty/wet diapers. The longest lesson was on breast feeding. I know Mum's really really hoping that it comes easy for her. She's got to relax and let me do the work! She's putting on a good "open-minded" show to everyone that asks or talks about it, but I know my Mum. She will feel anxiety to get it right the first time.
Only 18 more working days now until Mum's done at work. That's not a lot of time, and there are a lot of papers for her to write before then, so I'd better let her have the computer back.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Week 31
I'm not doing very well keeping up with this blog, am I?? It's hard to remember what has happened over the last week, but I'll do my best!
On the weekend (May 23), Dad was working another DJ gig. This time it was in town, and Mum was invited, so I got to go too! Dad plays the music really loud, which made me jump at first, but I got used to it. Mum tried to dance a little bit, but was too worried about hurting herself, so just some bouncing and swaying.
The next day, Dad had two ball games! At least the weather was nice, so Mum and I could stay warm while watching. So far, his team is doing pretty good. 5 wins, 1 loss. I wonder if I can have a little jersey made for me so I can wear it when I go watch.
Monday, May 25th we had our first prenatal class at the hospital where I will be born. Mum doesn't like hospitals, and seeing the room didn't help too much. The labour/delivery rooms are actually kind of nice. Very big, and lots of room to move around. Didn't like the look of the "whirlpool tub" though. Looked smaller than the one we squish into at home! How is Mum supposed to relax in that?!? And it had some reddish stains on it...hope that's rust and not from another baby coming into the world! For the rest of the class we watched some videos - one on the pain management options, and one on delivery. Mum thought the people in the videos were actors because they were acting so hokey...that was, until a real baby came out of the lady's real vajajay! Hard to pretend something like that with a low-budget movie!
Tuesday nights are always Mum's WeeHands Baby Sign class. This past week was learning about help/support signs. I know Mum can't wait for me to come and be her prize student! I'm feeling the pressure already. She's already trying to teach me turn taking skills while I'm nestled inside her. She'll find part of me, rub for a little bit, wait for me to move/kick and then start rubbing again.
Thursday, Mum and I went on a road trip to Windsor for Mum's job. She had to go and see some clients for the last time before going on maternity leave. The drive wasn't as uncomfortable as some have been in the past. The hardest part was not buying icecream/chocolate snack foods like she usually does at the rest stops! I moved around a lot after she ate her veggies, crackers and fruits to remind her how good those snack foods are for me. While in Windsor, Mum visited the "Sweet Pea" consignment shop for maternity and baby clothes. Just love it there! Some great prices! Mum spent more than she wanted to, but I've gotten so big that some of the old maternity clothes aren't fitting. Had to get some summer stuff too, since the weather man says it's going to be a hot one! She also got two outfits for me. One three-piece beige/brown number with paw prints on it, and one two-piece "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" themed outfit. So cute!! It's got a little t-shirt with pictures from the book and the words (e.g. Two Pears on Tuesday) and then a pair of bright yellow overalls with the caterpillar on them! I'll try to get a pic to add to show it off. Mum was so excited about that little outfit.
We're looking forward to this weekend because there isn't too much to do! Dad has a DJ gig on Saturday night, and then he's away most of the day on Sunday to his Fire Fighters Association of Ontario meeting. Maybe Mum will get some of my laundry done, or do some house work.
On the weekend (May 23), Dad was working another DJ gig. This time it was in town, and Mum was invited, so I got to go too! Dad plays the music really loud, which made me jump at first, but I got used to it. Mum tried to dance a little bit, but was too worried about hurting herself, so just some bouncing and swaying.
The next day, Dad had two ball games! At least the weather was nice, so Mum and I could stay warm while watching. So far, his team is doing pretty good. 5 wins, 1 loss. I wonder if I can have a little jersey made for me so I can wear it when I go watch.
Monday, May 25th we had our first prenatal class at the hospital where I will be born. Mum doesn't like hospitals, and seeing the room didn't help too much. The labour/delivery rooms are actually kind of nice. Very big, and lots of room to move around. Didn't like the look of the "whirlpool tub" though. Looked smaller than the one we squish into at home! How is Mum supposed to relax in that?!? And it had some reddish stains on it...hope that's rust and not from another baby coming into the world! For the rest of the class we watched some videos - one on the pain management options, and one on delivery. Mum thought the people in the videos were actors because they were acting so hokey...that was, until a real baby came out of the lady's real vajajay! Hard to pretend something like that with a low-budget movie!
Tuesday nights are always Mum's WeeHands Baby Sign class. This past week was learning about help/support signs. I know Mum can't wait for me to come and be her prize student! I'm feeling the pressure already. She's already trying to teach me turn taking skills while I'm nestled inside her. She'll find part of me, rub for a little bit, wait for me to move/kick and then start rubbing again.
Thursday, Mum and I went on a road trip to Windsor for Mum's job. She had to go and see some clients for the last time before going on maternity leave. The drive wasn't as uncomfortable as some have been in the past. The hardest part was not buying icecream/chocolate snack foods like she usually does at the rest stops! I moved around a lot after she ate her veggies, crackers and fruits to remind her how good those snack foods are for me. While in Windsor, Mum visited the "Sweet Pea" consignment shop for maternity and baby clothes. Just love it there! Some great prices! Mum spent more than she wanted to, but I've gotten so big that some of the old maternity clothes aren't fitting. Had to get some summer stuff too, since the weather man says it's going to be a hot one! She also got two outfits for me. One three-piece beige/brown number with paw prints on it, and one two-piece "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" themed outfit. So cute!! It's got a little t-shirt with pictures from the book and the words (e.g. Two Pears on Tuesday) and then a pair of bright yellow overalls with the caterpillar on them! I'll try to get a pic to add to show it off. Mum was so excited about that little outfit.
We're looking forward to this weekend because there isn't too much to do! Dad has a DJ gig on Saturday night, and then he's away most of the day on Sunday to his Fire Fighters Association of Ontario meeting. Maybe Mum will get some of my laundry done, or do some house work.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Week 30!
Here we are in week 30. Can't believe there's only 10 weeks to go! I've had a pretty busy week. For the long weekend, not too much happened. Mum and Dad hung out with friends and did some garage sale shopping (bought some stuff for me!). Dad had a DJ gig in St. Thomas Saturday night, so Mum and I watched some movies, which was relaxing.
Mum hasn't been sleeping well lately. I must be sitting on a nerve or pushing against her back because most of the pain is at night in her hips and lower back.
Tuesday morning, Mum went to do the follow up blood glucose tolerence test. It was really boring, and a really long day! Had to fast for 10 hours, then have some blood taken. Drink some orange McD's tasting stuff, wait and hour and have blood taken again. Had to have blood taken after a second hour's wait. Mum had to lie down in between the second and third blood draws because she was going to pass out! I really just wanted a nap! Luckily, the blood results came in, and we don't have diabetes.
Went to the midwife today. Saw our new midwife, Kate. She seems kind, has a nice English accent. Hard for her to know a lot of the stuff that's going on in Ontario because she just moved here from New Brunswick. I'm doing ok, measuring right and had a good heart beat. But...I'm still sitting with my head up. Mum was hoping I'd have flipped by now. By the time we go back to see Kate, I am supposed to be head down, or Mum will have to start doing things to try to get me to flip over.
The other thing Kate talked to Mum about was her sugar levels. Although her blood results came back as not having diabetes, it was while fasting. And when she hasnt' been fasting, there is too much sugar showing up on the tests. I really need to keep kicking to remind Mum about her healthy eating, and maybe she should start buying sugar-free icecream!
Dad's working midnight shift this week, which is nice because Mum and I have the bed to ourselves. These days, there are so many pillows supporting Mum's belly that's there's not not a whole lotta room for Dad anyway.
Mum hasn't been sleeping well lately. I must be sitting on a nerve or pushing against her back because most of the pain is at night in her hips and lower back.
Tuesday morning, Mum went to do the follow up blood glucose tolerence test. It was really boring, and a really long day! Had to fast for 10 hours, then have some blood taken. Drink some orange McD's tasting stuff, wait and hour and have blood taken again. Had to have blood taken after a second hour's wait. Mum had to lie down in between the second and third blood draws because she was going to pass out! I really just wanted a nap! Luckily, the blood results came in, and we don't have diabetes.
Went to the midwife today. Saw our new midwife, Kate. She seems kind, has a nice English accent. Hard for her to know a lot of the stuff that's going on in Ontario because she just moved here from New Brunswick. I'm doing ok, measuring right and had a good heart beat. But...I'm still sitting with my head up. Mum was hoping I'd have flipped by now. By the time we go back to see Kate, I am supposed to be head down, or Mum will have to start doing things to try to get me to flip over.
The other thing Kate talked to Mum about was her sugar levels. Although her blood results came back as not having diabetes, it was while fasting. And when she hasnt' been fasting, there is too much sugar showing up on the tests. I really need to keep kicking to remind Mum about her healthy eating, and maybe she should start buying sugar-free icecream!
Dad's working midnight shift this week, which is nice because Mum and I have the bed to ourselves. These days, there are so many pillows supporting Mum's belly that's there's not not a whole lotta room for Dad anyway.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Survey Says...
The midwife called Mum today to let her know that the diabetes screen came back as needing more testing. So, I guess Mum's gotta go and have more blood taken and this time, she'll have to fast for 10 hours before!! Then sit in a waiting room with all the sick people (and continue to have no food or drink) while they take her blood at the one, two, and three hour mark after drinking that McD's tasting drink. I'm going to be so hungry! 13 hours without food or drink!?! The drink made Mum kinda nauseous last time, hate to see what it will do after 10 hours of fasting.
We hit our 29 week mark on Wednesday of this week. Nothing too dramatic going on in my growth, except my brain continues to get more detailed (I'm ready for language learning Mum!), and I'm putting on weight. According to one website, I should be about the size of a loaf of bread.
Mum's work started a pool to guess what gender I am, when my birthday will be, and how much I'll weigh. Very fun! So nice that Mum is surrounded by so many excited people. I guess I'm the only one who knows the real answer! Ha ha!
We hit our 29 week mark on Wednesday of this week. Nothing too dramatic going on in my growth, except my brain continues to get more detailed (I'm ready for language learning Mum!), and I'm putting on weight. According to one website, I should be about the size of a loaf of bread.
Mum's work started a pool to guess what gender I am, when my birthday will be, and how much I'll weigh. Very fun! So nice that Mum is surrounded by so many excited people. I guess I'm the only one who knows the real answer! Ha ha!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Photo and Diabetes Test
Finally got Dad and Mum to take the 28 week photo!
Mum had her diabetes screen today. Had to drink the orange drink and then wait around for an hour to have blood taken to make sure her body is processing sugar well. It took a while, but not as long as we thought. Fingers and toes crossed for no diabetes!! Mum can't live without icecream!
Week 28
We had a very busy week! Haven't had any time to have my 28week belly photo taken yet. Better get Dad on that! I will get Mum to post here once that's done.
Thursday (May 7), Mum got to work and wasn't feeling well. Luckily, she works with some nurses, who happen to carry around thermometers and blood pressure monitors. Although the blood pressure was fine, she was running a mild fever. When she got home from work, we laid down for a nap, while Dad took care of the dogs and practiced his trivia game. After the nap, Mum and Dad had a "date" for dinner at the Creamery. They tried really hard not to talk about me, but I snuck my way into the conversation! Dinner was very yummy too!
Friday (May 8) Mum and I had a VERY long day! Mum had to do a presentation in Windsor, so we were on the road by 5:30am. The presentation went well, even though it was a small group. Didn't get home until 7:00pm. On the drive home, Mum had to stop many times to stretch (and pee). I'm very glad she's taking July off because I don't think her back will be able to take more of those long days/drives. Her back was so sore by the time we got home that Dad had the livingroom couch all ready for her to lay down right away.
Saturday was the prenatal class in Listowell. It was fun to be the centre of attention all day! Mum and Dad got some new information on breast feeding, dirty diapers and stuff to get the house ready for my arrival! This was another long day, but at least Dad could do the driving. We were supposed to go to Mum's friends's buck and doe Saturday night, but Mum was feeling so drained and yucky from the long days, that she fell asleep. Dad didn't have the heart to wake her. We did get to go to my Aunt Pam's 40th birthday party though, which was fun. I can't wait for my cousins to get to know me!
Sunday was Mother's Day! Dad was so thoughtful and got Mum a card on my behalf. She cried a little bit. Next year, I'm sure I'll have some giggles and hugs to give to Mum. Probably some dirty diapers too! We spent the day with my Great-Gramma (Mum's Grandmother) and went to the cemetery to visit Grandma (Dad's Mom). Nanny (Mum's Mum) was in Thunder Bay, so we'll have to wait to see her. I think we're going to see Nanny and Grampa next weekend when Mum and Dad start rearranging the furniture in my room!
I'd better let Mum get back to work. She's got some stuff to do before heading to the clinic this afternoon to have a gestational diabetes screening done. Not looking forward to having blood taken, but hopefully everything comes back clear!
Thursday (May 7), Mum got to work and wasn't feeling well. Luckily, she works with some nurses, who happen to carry around thermometers and blood pressure monitors. Although the blood pressure was fine, she was running a mild fever. When she got home from work, we laid down for a nap, while Dad took care of the dogs and practiced his trivia game. After the nap, Mum and Dad had a "date" for dinner at the Creamery. They tried really hard not to talk about me, but I snuck my way into the conversation! Dinner was very yummy too!
Friday (May 8) Mum and I had a VERY long day! Mum had to do a presentation in Windsor, so we were on the road by 5:30am. The presentation went well, even though it was a small group. Didn't get home until 7:00pm. On the drive home, Mum had to stop many times to stretch (and pee). I'm very glad she's taking July off because I don't think her back will be able to take more of those long days/drives. Her back was so sore by the time we got home that Dad had the livingroom couch all ready for her to lay down right away.
Saturday was the prenatal class in Listowell. It was fun to be the centre of attention all day! Mum and Dad got some new information on breast feeding, dirty diapers and stuff to get the house ready for my arrival! This was another long day, but at least Dad could do the driving. We were supposed to go to Mum's friends's buck and doe Saturday night, but Mum was feeling so drained and yucky from the long days, that she fell asleep. Dad didn't have the heart to wake her. We did get to go to my Aunt Pam's 40th birthday party though, which was fun. I can't wait for my cousins to get to know me!
Sunday was Mother's Day! Dad was so thoughtful and got Mum a card on my behalf. She cried a little bit. Next year, I'm sure I'll have some giggles and hugs to give to Mum. Probably some dirty diapers too! We spent the day with my Great-Gramma (Mum's Grandmother) and went to the cemetery to visit Grandma (Dad's Mom). Nanny (Mum's Mum) was in Thunder Bay, so we'll have to wait to see her. I think we're going to see Nanny and Grampa next weekend when Mum and Dad start rearranging the furniture in my room!
I'd better let Mum get back to work. She's got some stuff to do before heading to the clinic this afternoon to have a gestational diabetes screening done. Not looking forward to having blood taken, but hopefully everything comes back clear!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Week 28
I've never had a blog before, and don't really know what I'm doing, but thought I'd try this to let everyone know what's going on with me.
Today is my 28th week being in Mum's tummy, and I'm quite cozy. I like to kick and roll and move around a bunch just to remind Mum that I'm here. I scared Mum yesterday after she slipped and fell quite hard on her bum. It shocked me a bit, so I didn't move for a few hours. Last night Mum and I went and watched Dad play his first ball game of the year. Quite uncomfy on those benches! Mum and Dad were both waiting for me to move around after Mum's fall earlier in the day. I decided to wait until Mum laid down to go to sleep and then I started to really move around!
Last week's midwife appointment went well. Rebekah (one of our midwives) is happy with how strong my heartbeat is, and how big Mum's tummy is. Now I get to go visit the midwives every two weeks! Can't believe how time is flying by!
Today is my 28th week being in Mum's tummy, and I'm quite cozy. I like to kick and roll and move around a bunch just to remind Mum that I'm here. I scared Mum yesterday after she slipped and fell quite hard on her bum. It shocked me a bit, so I didn't move for a few hours. Last night Mum and I went and watched Dad play his first ball game of the year. Quite uncomfy on those benches! Mum and Dad were both waiting for me to move around after Mum's fall earlier in the day. I decided to wait until Mum laid down to go to sleep and then I started to really move around!
Last week's midwife appointment went well. Rebekah (one of our midwives) is happy with how strong my heartbeat is, and how big Mum's tummy is. Now I get to go visit the midwives every two weeks! Can't believe how time is flying by!
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