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.
Friday, May 29, 2009
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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