How far along? 38 Weeks and 6 days
How big is baby?: Between 6-8 pounds and 19-20 inches long! Gummy is pretty much at his/her birth size!
Maternity clothes?: Well, seeing as how I spent the majority of the pregnancy decked out in summer clothes, skirts, shorts etc, I actually had to buy a pair of pants yesterday! Killed me to spend money so close to the big day, but they were needed!
Stretch marks?: Nope
Sleep?: The last three nights I have had pretty good sleeps, but up until then, it hasn't been fun. I just feel so big and uncomfortable while laying down in bed because I always slept on my belly. Can't do that anymore, duh, and I'm still not used to laying on my side!
Best moment this week?: Finding out Gummy is no longer a breech baby!!! YAY! He/she just took their time getting into position, that's all!
Food cravings: The only real "craving" I have is ice cubes. Lots and lots of ice cubes! I go through many cups of ice a day! I love the crunch.
Gender: Still waiting to find out if Gummy is a boy or girl!!!
Belly button in or out?: In
Movement?: Oh yes, this baby is very active, although the last few days he/she has been slowing down a tad. Up until the baby turned, the movement was becoming painful, but now I can enjoy it again, nothing painful about it.
What I miss?: Sleeping on my belly.
What I'm looking forward to: Getting some pre-natal pictures taken with Hubby and Rockstar Daughter this weekend by my super talented photography wiz of a sister!
Milestones: Only a week left!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Impatient Mamabear
Alright, I'm ready. We have everything we need, diapers, clothes, wipes, blankets, car seat, stroller and lots of gift cards to get some gender specific items for when Gummy gets here. We are good to go! Why won't Gummy Bear just come out already?
I know, I have about two and a half weeks left, but I feel like he/she could arrive tonight and everything would work out perfectly!
I had a Doctors appointment Tuesday morning, and although everything was wonderful, Dr. M told me he thinks Baby is still breech. I'm waiting for an appointment for an ultrasound to find out for sure...but I still feel ready. I've been having 2 to 3 regular contractions a day for about a week and half, and on top of those lovely little twinges, my back and hips have been very sore as well! Feels like I can't get comfortable, no matter how hard I try! C'mon Baby, come meet us all!
Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy that the pregnancy is still going so smoothly, but to be frank...the novelty of being a preggo has worn off! I miss being able to turn around in bed without the help of Hubby. (You know, the whole 10 point turn you need to do to get yourself situated, until 5 minutes later when you have to pee, so you do it all over again!)
I gained 2 pounds as well, and let me tell you....it feels like I gained about 20! Man oh man, you talk about waddling? Yea, picture a 5 foot penguin walking around....that's me.
I had planned on going back to work up until Gummy arrives, but have since changed my mind, much to Hubby's delight, that I should be home, resting, waiting and preparing for the little one. Every little thing takes so much out of me now that I woudn't be of much use to anyone anyways, so the decision to stay home is the right one for me at the moment.
On a positive note, Gummy is a little acrobat down there! He/she sure is making their presence known, that's for sure. It's always so amazing to feel and see all the movement going on in the belly. I feel like he/she is ready to come out to, but can't find the way just yet. I just can't wait to meet my newest baby. It's hard to believe how much you can love someone that you haven't even met.
Hubby thinks Gummy will be here within 10 days.....here's hopin!
C'mon Baby, Mama can't wait to see you!
I know, I have about two and a half weeks left, but I feel like he/she could arrive tonight and everything would work out perfectly!
I had a Doctors appointment Tuesday morning, and although everything was wonderful, Dr. M told me he thinks Baby is still breech. I'm waiting for an appointment for an ultrasound to find out for sure...but I still feel ready. I've been having 2 to 3 regular contractions a day for about a week and half, and on top of those lovely little twinges, my back and hips have been very sore as well! Feels like I can't get comfortable, no matter how hard I try! C'mon Baby, come meet us all!
Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy that the pregnancy is still going so smoothly, but to be frank...the novelty of being a preggo has worn off! I miss being able to turn around in bed without the help of Hubby. (You know, the whole 10 point turn you need to do to get yourself situated, until 5 minutes later when you have to pee, so you do it all over again!)
I gained 2 pounds as well, and let me tell you....it feels like I gained about 20! Man oh man, you talk about waddling? Yea, picture a 5 foot penguin walking around....that's me.
I had planned on going back to work up until Gummy arrives, but have since changed my mind, much to Hubby's delight, that I should be home, resting, waiting and preparing for the little one. Every little thing takes so much out of me now that I woudn't be of much use to anyone anyways, so the decision to stay home is the right one for me at the moment.
On a positive note, Gummy is a little acrobat down there! He/she sure is making their presence known, that's for sure. It's always so amazing to feel and see all the movement going on in the belly. I feel like he/she is ready to come out to, but can't find the way just yet. I just can't wait to meet my newest baby. It's hard to believe how much you can love someone that you haven't even met.
Hubby thinks Gummy will be here within 10 days.....here's hopin!
C'mon Baby, Mama can't wait to see you!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
SURPRISE!
I know I have mentioned my friends in previous posts, but this one should paint a pretty good picture about how special they all are.
I have to begin the story with revisiting the BBQ Baby Shower when I first began to get little tinges in my belly that felt, well, a lot like contractions. I was experiencing these lovely little suckers off and on all day and well into the evening. I didn't tell anyone because I knew they were Braxton Hicks contractions. I knew this because they were very sporadic, sometimes with 45 minutes to 1 hour between them and would only last about 20-30 seconds at the longest. So, after telling my hubby when everyone was gone for the night we had come to the conclusion that we were not going to be able to make a scheduled trip out of town the next weekend (Labour Day, ironically haha). This doesn't sound all that upsetting, but let me tell you the reason for the trip was to be able to see some of my bestest best friends in the world. We were all meeting half way between Halifax and Cape Breton in Antigonish. Three of us travelling from the Cape and two from Hali. So now you can imagine how absolutely crushed I was. I cried, and sooked and felt sorry for myself. My friends all understood of course, they knew I was concerned about going into labour early, away from home, and they all agreed with us, better safe then sorry.
Well, Thursday night started out like any other. Hubby got home from work, he and I and Rockstar Daughter were lounging in the living room, watching TV and talking about the day's activities when I heard a car door slam. Not thinking much of it, I just waited to see who it was, minding my own business. Little did I know that the sneaky BFF, who travelled all day from Halifax to see me was slowly walking up my front steps! When I finally went to the door I couldn't believe it! She has been living in Red Deer, Alberta for quite a few years now and we only get to see each other once a year, if we are lucky. I was shocked! Totally floored, I still can't believe that I am fortunate enough to have a Bestie like her who would take all that precious time out of her tightly packed trip East to drive to our Happy Little Home just to see me!! I cry just thinking about it.
After introductions were made between Hubby and I and her Boyfriend who we had yet to meet up until then (Unless creeping on Facebook actually counts as "meeting" someone) we all sat down and took a load off. I'm sure I must looked like a wiener with my huge silly grin, that I have yet to lose but I just couldn't help it!
Turns out Hubby, Ma and Pa H, Sissy, and other Bestie's K and N were in on it to! Moments after welcoming Bestie A and her man I was told everyone was coming over for a little party complete with BBQ and Big Brother!
The only thing missing was Bestie AP who was stuck in Hali due to her job at one of the busiest hotels in downtown :(
Thank you all for the surprise! I usually don't like to be taken off guard, but since it was so fun and sweet, I already forgave them all :)
Oh, but it gets better! Bestie A, then proceeds to show me her ring finger on her left hand very slyly....yep, that's right! On the long drive to the Cape, her lovely man asked her to marry him! Awwww! The ring is BEE-U-TEE-FUL. They are a wonderful couple, very happy and cute, and we are so happy for them! Congrats my lovelies, we cannot wait for the big day.
Ok, as if that wasn't enough to send this already-contracting preggo into an excitement-induced labour Bestie A then asks me to be her Maid of Honour! Wow! I'm so excited!! Of course I said yes and Hubby and I have already started transferring money into our savings account for the big trip to Alberta next year! Thank you for asking me to be a part of your day. I love you, A!
So that means, around this time next year, Red Deer will be a dangerous place considering that myself and 3 of the other bridesmaids will be travelling there from Cape Breton! Woo hoo! How exciting!
Hope you enjoyed reading about my little surprise as much as I liked living it. These girls are some of the most amazing people in the world....and Mamabear is the one who calls them all her best friends? What did I do to become this lucky?
*Please try not to notice all the times I used the word "Bestie" in this post (there are at least 6), I just don't have a better word to describe these ladies.
XOXOXO
I have to begin the story with revisiting the BBQ Baby Shower when I first began to get little tinges in my belly that felt, well, a lot like contractions. I was experiencing these lovely little suckers off and on all day and well into the evening. I didn't tell anyone because I knew they were Braxton Hicks contractions. I knew this because they were very sporadic, sometimes with 45 minutes to 1 hour between them and would only last about 20-30 seconds at the longest. So, after telling my hubby when everyone was gone for the night we had come to the conclusion that we were not going to be able to make a scheduled trip out of town the next weekend (Labour Day, ironically haha). This doesn't sound all that upsetting, but let me tell you the reason for the trip was to be able to see some of my bestest best friends in the world. We were all meeting half way between Halifax and Cape Breton in Antigonish. Three of us travelling from the Cape and two from Hali. So now you can imagine how absolutely crushed I was. I cried, and sooked and felt sorry for myself. My friends all understood of course, they knew I was concerned about going into labour early, away from home, and they all agreed with us, better safe then sorry.
Well, Thursday night started out like any other. Hubby got home from work, he and I and Rockstar Daughter were lounging in the living room, watching TV and talking about the day's activities when I heard a car door slam. Not thinking much of it, I just waited to see who it was, minding my own business. Little did I know that the sneaky BFF, who travelled all day from Halifax to see me was slowly walking up my front steps! When I finally went to the door I couldn't believe it! She has been living in Red Deer, Alberta for quite a few years now and we only get to see each other once a year, if we are lucky. I was shocked! Totally floored, I still can't believe that I am fortunate enough to have a Bestie like her who would take all that precious time out of her tightly packed trip East to drive to our Happy Little Home just to see me!! I cry just thinking about it.
After introductions were made between Hubby and I and her Boyfriend who we had yet to meet up until then (Unless creeping on Facebook actually counts as "meeting" someone) we all sat down and took a load off. I'm sure I must looked like a wiener with my huge silly grin, that I have yet to lose but I just couldn't help it!
Turns out Hubby, Ma and Pa H, Sissy, and other Bestie's K and N were in on it to! Moments after welcoming Bestie A and her man I was told everyone was coming over for a little party complete with BBQ and Big Brother!
The only thing missing was Bestie AP who was stuck in Hali due to her job at one of the busiest hotels in downtown :(
Thank you all for the surprise! I usually don't like to be taken off guard, but since it was so fun and sweet, I already forgave them all :)
Oh, but it gets better! Bestie A, then proceeds to show me her ring finger on her left hand very slyly....yep, that's right! On the long drive to the Cape, her lovely man asked her to marry him! Awwww! The ring is BEE-U-TEE-FUL. They are a wonderful couple, very happy and cute, and we are so happy for them! Congrats my lovelies, we cannot wait for the big day.
Ok, as if that wasn't enough to send this already-contracting preggo into an excitement-induced labour Bestie A then asks me to be her Maid of Honour! Wow! I'm so excited!! Of course I said yes and Hubby and I have already started transferring money into our savings account for the big trip to Alberta next year! Thank you for asking me to be a part of your day. I love you, A!
So that means, around this time next year, Red Deer will be a dangerous place considering that myself and 3 of the other bridesmaids will be travelling there from Cape Breton! Woo hoo! How exciting!
Hope you enjoyed reading about my little surprise as much as I liked living it. These girls are some of the most amazing people in the world....and Mamabear is the one who calls them all her best friends? What did I do to become this lucky?
*Please try not to notice all the times I used the word "Bestie" in this post (there are at least 6), I just don't have a better word to describe these ladies.
XOXOXO
Earl Schmurl
Bring it on Earl!
We are ready here for you all nestled in our Happy Little Home, armed with treats, candles, and board games! Of course we took the regular precautions like taking down Rockstar Daughter's trampoline and filling the bathtub with water but I'm thinking that today will be more of a fun, family day then anything else. We are thinking of our family and friends on the Mainland because at the moment they are getting it much worse then we are here. Hubby has been up way too early too excited to sleep. He is like a big kid, really likes this.
All I know is, if he interrupts the New Kids on the Block Behind the Music Special one more time to check the Weather Network, he may be seeing the Hurricane a little closer then he was prepared for. :)
Enjoy the storm folks!
We are ready here for you all nestled in our Happy Little Home, armed with treats, candles, and board games! Of course we took the regular precautions like taking down Rockstar Daughter's trampoline and filling the bathtub with water but I'm thinking that today will be more of a fun, family day then anything else. We are thinking of our family and friends on the Mainland because at the moment they are getting it much worse then we are here. Hubby has been up way too early too excited to sleep. He is like a big kid, really likes this.
All I know is, if he interrupts the New Kids on the Block Behind the Music Special one more time to check the Weather Network, he may be seeing the Hurricane a little closer then he was prepared for. :)
Enjoy the storm folks!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
One of Nature's Masterpieces
Family.
How can you even begin to try to explain the importance of your family. Nowadays, there are many versions, whether the main caregivers are a mom and dad, two moms, two dads, one mom or one dad, grandparents, aunts or uncles, foster moms and dads, it doesn't really matter. Everyone needs someone who they know is in their corner and have their back 100%. Everyone, young or old, needs someone who they can count on to stand up for them when they themselves want to give up or just turn a blind eye. I know I am one of the lucky ones. I am lucky to have lots of support, love and understanding from some very wonderful people out there that I call family.
Hopefully I am giving my Rockstar Daughter the same kind of support and love that I was fortunate enough to experience my entire life, and still do to this day. I know that if someone is mean to me, treats me unfairly, offends my character or even looks at me the wrong way my own Mamabear and Sissy will be there by my side, no questions asked. I know that because it has happened and I think it's safe to say that it will continue to happen because that's just life.
Hubby and I are very protective of each other. Sometimes, when I see people treat him unfairly it almost bothers me more then if it were happening to me. That's what family is all about.
Just feeling very emotional tonight....thanks Gummy Bear :).....and wanted to give shout outs to all of you who have had my back, stuck up for me, supported me, steered me in the right direction or let me make my own mistakes when I was headed in the wrong one. Trust me, I know how fortunate I am.
How can you even begin to try to explain the importance of your family. Nowadays, there are many versions, whether the main caregivers are a mom and dad, two moms, two dads, one mom or one dad, grandparents, aunts or uncles, foster moms and dads, it doesn't really matter. Everyone needs someone who they know is in their corner and have their back 100%. Everyone, young or old, needs someone who they can count on to stand up for them when they themselves want to give up or just turn a blind eye. I know I am one of the lucky ones. I am lucky to have lots of support, love and understanding from some very wonderful people out there that I call family.
Hopefully I am giving my Rockstar Daughter the same kind of support and love that I was fortunate enough to experience my entire life, and still do to this day. I know that if someone is mean to me, treats me unfairly, offends my character or even looks at me the wrong way my own Mamabear and Sissy will be there by my side, no questions asked. I know that because it has happened and I think it's safe to say that it will continue to happen because that's just life.
Hubby and I are very protective of each other. Sometimes, when I see people treat him unfairly it almost bothers me more then if it were happening to me. That's what family is all about.
Just feeling very emotional tonight....thanks Gummy Bear :).....and wanted to give shout outs to all of you who have had my back, stuck up for me, supported me, steered me in the right direction or let me make my own mistakes when I was headed in the wrong one. Trust me, I know how fortunate I am.
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