It's going to be a long week

My poor little man is fighting a cold. At 6 weeks it breaks my heart when he coughs and sneezes and gags. Poor little man. He is getting extra cuddles and sleeping with us in our bed. - not ideal for us but it's the only way to catch some zzz's. If we put him in his bed he just keeps waking himself up with the nasty cold.

He's just so wonderful other then that. He has started to smile and giggle. We just love to talk to him to get him to smile at us. Now he is even smiling when I get him up in the morning. Melts my little heart!

We are still working on breast feeding. most.difficult.thing.ever! But he is gaining weight and doing well. He is only getting breast milk which is great! He's now 12lbs, 13oz! and 24 inch long! growing like a weed. it makes me sad that he out grew his jeans! we had to go get new ones.

anyway Ben is a joy to have and we are enjoying all the moments... even the nasty cold ones.

sleepless nights

So last night Ben decided to party it up... which left mommy up from 1am-7am.... yup. how wonderful. It's a lot of work pumping... I wish Ben would just latch, and latch for good! It might be easier to feed him, instead of trying to get up before him, pumping, bottle it, feed him, burp him, cuddle him, put him down, get up to get the soother, wrap him, change him.. and the list goes on! I had a rough night and let my husband sleep. which then left me in tears all day. I did manage to sleepa little when Ben slept today but it is still a broken sleep with an hour here and there. But then today as he slept on me with his little squishy face made me realize it was all worth it, even though I am still crying due to lack of sleep. and I still have to go to work tonight. I don't think my husband realizes how much work I really do. It's not all fun and games while he is at work... oh well. This sweet little face makes the world go round and makes everything alright again.

I love being a mommy! and a stay at home mom. But luckily I can still work from home and make some money to help out. I have a wonderful husband who helps out so much after a very long day at work. I love that we can tag team when Ben is being fussy or having a bad night. He's a great baby and takes after me when it comes to sleeping! He's a champ! He usually gets up at 1am to fed, and 3am and then again at 6am. We have been very blessed to have a wonderful, easy going, happy go lucky baby - unless he is starving or being changed then you know he has a good set of lungs! He loves to cuddle and we love when he is awake and brighteyed staring at you.

I always thought I would be bored as a stay at home mom, but it hasn't been too bad. I have trouble sleeping when the baby sleeps during the day - but I have been keeping busy with keeping the house clean. I can't do too much yet , so my floors need washing and my rugs need a vacuum but that can wait. I think Jon is enjoying coming home to a clean-ish house.

Over all Ben is a great baby. We are still learning on how to latch but otherwise he is only breastmilk fed from a bottle. And has been gaining weight like a champ too. He lost nearly a pound after birth and is now back up to 10lbs, 2oz! I am just in love with him! He's too sweet for words!

Benjamin!

He's Here!

11 days overdue. Born via csection on October 28, 2010! Benjamin is finally here! He's a dream baby! We are over themoon with him! oh and he weighed 10lbs 10 oz!

Weekly Update- hopefully the last one!

How far along? 41 weeks

Weight? 9 pounds.

Maternity clothes? yeah but nothing is really fitting to well now.

Stretch marks? yeah I have stopped trying to get "rid" of them.

Sleep? some nights it is good, some nights not so great at all.

Best moment this week: Unfortunately it has not been a good week - My grandmother passed away on wednesday and I am not allowed to fly back for the funeral (7 hour flight!)

Movement? stretching. but they have slowed down

Cravings? Today I did crave some rice krispy squares but didn't have any energy to make them.

Gender? No idea. back to boy this week. but we will find out soon! :)

What I miss? no heartburn! and not feeling nauseous all the time... .is there such a thing?

What I'm looking forward to? having this baby!

Weekly Wisdom: ...

Milestones: well I have reached 41 weeks...

Emotions: sad, panic, sad, happy, ok, relaxed... it varies on moment to moment.

If the hospital isn't busy I am scheduled for induction on tuesday.... Here's to hoping baby comes before then... although it is Saturday night now...

weekly update!

How far along? 39 weeks 2 day

Weight? 8 pounds.

Maternity clothes? yeah but I think my dryer is shrinking my shirts!

Stretch marks? yeah I have stopped trying to get "rid" of them.

Sleep? Horrible. up every hour....

Best moment this week: turkey,turkey and more turkey!

Movement? stretching... oiy! there is no more room baby! come on out and stretch!

Cravings? None. I miss food.alot. dreaming about my after delivery meal!

Gender? No idea. back to boy this week.

What I miss? no heartburn! and not feeling nauseous all the time... .is there such a thing?

What I'm looking forward to? having this baby!

Weekly Wisdom: ...

Milestones: a few days left (unless babe doesn't come then I have to wait till the 25th to be induced!)

Emotions: panic, and nervous, and everything all rolled into one

I am just so ready to have this baby. I am so uncomfortable.

Weekly Update

How far along? 38 weeks 2 day

Weight? 8 pounds. lost a few last week.

Maternity clothes? yeah but I think my dryer is shrinking my shirts!

Stretch marks? yeah I have stopped trying to get "rid" of them.

Sleep? Not too bad. some nights horrible, some are wonderful. Slept in till 730am this morning! that was a treat!

Best moment this week: got a pedicure this morning! feet feel wonderful and ready for delivery! lol

Movement? a little slower now. but there is lots of stretching moments!

Cravings? None. I miss food.alot. dreaming about my after delivery meal!

Gender? No idea. back to boy this week.

What I miss? no heartburn!

What I'm looking forward to? having this baby!

Weekly Wisdom: Naps are a wonderful thing.

Milestones: 1 and a half weeks left.

Emotions: panic, and nervous, and everything all rolled into one

I have pics of the nursery to upload. but for right now it is nap time :)

Weekly Update

How far along? 37 weeks 3 day

Weight? up 11 pounds from pre-pregnancy weight - could change tomorrow as I have a doctor's appointment

Maternity clothes? yeah but I think my dryer is shrinking my shirts!

Stretch marks? yeah I have stopped trying to get "rid" of them.

Sleep? there is such a thing? I am up every 2 hours to pee and am glad when I can make it to 4am without getting up!

Best moment this week: got to see little monkey at the ultrasound yesterday

Movement? all the time! today was none stop!

Cravings? None. I miss food.alot. dreaming about my after delivery meal!

Gender? No idea. back to boy this week.

What I miss? sleeping in (now getting up at 5am and can't fall back asleep!)

What I'm looking forward to? my back, hip and muscles pains going away! and meeting little one in a few weeks!

Weekly Wisdom: Naps are a wonderful thing.

Milestones: 2 and a half weeks left.

Emotions: Sick thanks to my wonderful husband, I am fighting off a cold. Sore throat and itchy ears.

weekly updates

How far along? 36 weeks 1 day

Weight? same.

Maternity clothes? yeah but they are getting smaller...

Stretch marks? yeah I have stopped trying to get "rid" of them.

Sleep? there is such a thing? I am up every 2 hours to pee but at least I have a functioning toilet upstairs now. Going downstairs at 3am is no fun.

Best moment this week: having a functioning toilet upstairs... it is still under renos.

Movement? it was quiet the past few days but that's because momma was busy!

Cravings? None. I miss food.alot. dreaming about my after delivery meal!

Gender? No idea. back to boy this week. (feel free to leave name suggestions.... we are stuck on a boys name... we've got nothing!!!)

What I miss? deep sleep and walking normal and stretching!! I want to stretch soooo bad! I am going back to yoga when this is done!

What I'm looking forward to? sleep. a really good sleep. and a really good meal! and meeting squishy little baby!

Weekly Wisdom: Be thankful for all you have and all that is given.

Milestones: 3 and a half weeks left! or less.

Emotions: Tired. alittle cranky, and nauseous all over again! and was sick in the middle of the night the other night. not so happy.

weekly update

How far along? 35 weeks and 1 days!

Weight? Not sure. Haven't checked but I have been feeling pretty crappy and not eating as much so I am sure it isn't much weight gain

Maternity clothes? Oh yes! But outgrowing them and season is changing and so I am struggling with my capris and skirt. oh well 4 and a bit weeks to go!

Stretch marks? yeah :( I have now started using the cocoa butter stuff.

Sleep? there is such a thing? I am up every 2 hours to pee and waking up at the sound of a pin drop. Hello couch! ugg.

Best moment this week? Well we have new windows in the house, and we started our bathroom reno (yes we are nuts!!) and well tomorrow I get to go pick up my mom from the airport who is returning after a 10 month stay in afghanistan!!

Movement? All the time. squishy baby is s quirmy! and loves to stretch! kicking me under the rib right now. and body parts are starting to stick out.

Cravings? None. I miss food.alot. dreaming about my after delivery meal!

Gender? No idea. back to boy this week. (feel free to leave name suggestions.... we are stuck on a boys name... we've got nothing!!!)

What I miss? deep sleep and walking normal and stretching!! I want to stretch soooo bad! I am going back to yoga when this is done!

What I'm looking forward to? sleep. a really good sleep. and a really good meal! and meeting squishy little baby!

Weekly Wisdom: Be thankful for all you have and all that is given.

Milestones: 4 and a half weeks left! or less.

Emotions: Tired. alittle cranky, and nauseous all over again!

getting close!

So we celebrated our second wedding anniversary this past weekend. It felt great to get all gussied up and go out on the town. Of course we didn't do too much since walking is difficult for me and eating is a struggle. but it was nice just to veg out.

We are also suppose tobe getting new windows in the next day... but I haven't been able to contact the company to confirm this. It seems the phone lines are down there... so we will see. But it is these little things that make me happy and able to see an end to the pregnancy. Yes I am going to miss all thelittle kicks, punches, and stretches... but it would be nice to be able to walk and eat and sleep again! I have had such a bad case of insomnia. I will sleep about an hour, wake up, pee, and then stay away.... oh well 5 and a half more weeks to go!

We have finally started to declutter the house! Oh what a wonderful feeling! and we have started to notice a difference in it too. I am so jealous of people that can live with very few nik nacs! I love them, but they just take up space in the house with no real use. but we are getting better at all of it.

We have set up the nursery now... we still need some pieces to it. but at least it is coming along! I am planning on washing the clothes we have very soon.

My mom returns home after a 10 month stay in Afghanistan! yay! I can't wait to have her home! She'll be home next week! I am sure she has started her trek home!

Well that's about it... just waiting on hearing from our window people and we should be set.

XO

weekly update

How far along? 33 weeks and 3 days!

Weight? 9lbs. I haven't gained in 5 weeks! but baby is doing just fine.

Maternit

y clothes? Oh yes! I couldn't live without them! I can still fit most of my regular tops but they are starting to ride up...but everything is getting tigh

ter

Stretch marks? yeah :( I have no started using the cocoa butter stuff.

Sleep? there is such

a thing? I am up every 2 hours to pee or with charlie horses in my legs.

Best moment this week? Not gaining weight at the doctors office, setting up the nursery and receiving baby gifts in the mail from my aunty!

Movement? All the time. squishy baby is s

quirmy! and loves to stretch! kicking me under the rib right now.

Cravings? None. I miss food.alot. dreaming about my after delivery meal!

Gender? No

idea. back to boy this week.

What I miss? deep sleep and walking normal. lol

What I'm looking forward to? sleep. a really g

ood sleep. and a really good meal! maybe when my mom comes home, baby will like to eat.

Weekly Wisdom: I am no good at wisdom words I gue

ss. lol

Milestones: 6 and a half weeks left! or less.

Emotions: just incredibly tired. and sick.and

tired. where is

the energy? and crying more.

weekly update

How far along? 32 weeks!

Weight? 9lbs. I haven't gained in 3 weeks! but baby is doing just fine.

Maternity clothes? Oh yes! I couldn't live without them! I can still fit most of my regular tops but they are starting to ride up...but everything is getting tighter

Stretch marks? yeah :( I have no started using the cocoa butter stuff.

Sleep? uggg. what sleep? even naps aren't doing it for me. and my hips hurt so bad when I wake up that I can barely walk for the day.

Best moment this week? Buying one halloween costume. (a lady bug for a girl... we are still working on the boy one)

Movement? All the time. squishy baby is squirmy! and loves to stretch!

Cravings? None. I miss food.alot. dreaming about my after delivery meal!

Gender? No idea. back to boy this week.

What I miss? deep sleep and walking normal. lol

What I'm looking forward to? sleep. a really good sleep.

Weekly Wisdom: I am no good at wisdom words I guess. lol

Milestones: 8 weeks left! or less.

Emotions: just incredibly tired. and sick.and tired. where is the energy?

How far along? 30 weeks 5days

Weight? probably around 12lbs now.

Maternity clothes? Oh yes! I couldn't live without them! I can still fit most of my regular tops but they are starting to ride up...

Stretch marks? couple of new ones underneath the belly that I haven't been able to see.

Sleep? Horrible last night - full of nightmares.

Best moment this week? getting a haircut! feels so much lighter!

Movement? All the time. squishy baby is squirmy!

Cravings? None. I miss food.

Gender? No idea. back to boy this week.

What I miss? deep sleep

What I'm looking forward to? A day off.... eventually.it was suppose to be today - but no someone needed something.. oh

well.

Weekly Wisdom: None...

Milestones: 9 weeks left! or less.

had an ultrasound today and babe is 2 weeks ahead of schedule.

Emotions: just incredibly tired. and sick.

weekly update

How far along? 29 weeks 5days

Weight? probably around 10lbs now.

Maternity clothes? Oh yes! I couldn't live without them! I can still fit most of my regular tops but they are starting to ride up...

Stretch marks? No new ones but getting darker in color- using some cream now - rocky mountain soap's belly butter.

Sleep? not bad.. I miss the deep sleep.

Best moment this week? it's been 7 weeks since last losing my stomach! and our 3d ultrasound last saturday! most amazing thing ever. definitely recommend it.

Movement? I believe it is a soccer player! it loves to kick! it moves all the time. and loves loves loves my kidneys! and even the ultrasound tech was like - Holy moly - active baby!

Cravings? none really this week.

Gender? No idea. this week I am back to girl.

What I miss? deep sleep

What I'm looking forward to? A day off.... eventually.

Weekly Wisdom: None...

Milestones: 10 weeks left!

Emotions: just incredibly tired.

so madly in love

weekly update

I am updating this a day early because I will be traveling for work tomorrow.

How far along? 28 weeks 5days

Weight? probably around 7lbs now.

Maternity clothes? Oh yes! I couldn't live without them! I can still fit most of my regular tops

Stretch marks? No new ones but getting darker in color- using some cream now - rocky mountain soap's belly butter.

Sleep? Last night was good - I didn't have to get up 10 times to pee!

Best moment this week? it's been 6 weeks since last losing my stomach!

Movement? I believe it is a soccer player! it loves to kick! it moves all the time. and loves loves loves my kidneys!

Cravings? none really this week.

Gender? No idea. this week I am back to girl.

What I miss? deep sleep

What I'm looking forward to? tomorrow - 3d ultrasound and wednesday is Van Morrison concert!

Weekly Wisdom: None...

Milestones: 11 weeks left!

Emotions: All over the place. alittle angry today I guess but I think it is cause I am tired. I worked 13 days straight.

so happy!

I had my 28th week doctor's appointment today and everything is well. I went for my GD testing a week and a half ago and everything came back great! passed with flying colors! So I celebrated, like most pregnant women would, with an ice cream sandwich at 845am! lol. I am so grateful our babe is doing great with a heartbeat of 147 today. (which would indicate female.... but it was also a couple a weeks ago 131... which indicates male... oh wives tales!) anyway. We have our 3d ultrasound on saturday which is very exciting! The doctor thinks the baby's back is facing my front.. let's hope it will spin around for the ultrasound this weekend! so things are looking good. no complaints and the doctor is more then impressed with how things are going. I also have another ultrasound on Aug.13th , but that is to see how big babes is. I am measuring 4-5 weeks ahead of schedule right now.. it could just be more liquid then normal.

I am so excited that this baby will be here in 2 and a half more months. :) the bad news is hubby is away at the end of august, all of september and possibly the start of october! but he isn't too far out of town so he can rush back at anytime. (he'll be about 1 1/2 hours out of town)

so that is about it... looking forward to getting things done around the house. we swapped over a fridge last night! I know it's those little things that make me excited! it was great to clean out the fridge and get rid of all the old things and find new things. Next we are going to be tackling the pantry. I will need help with this since we have to step up and in to it... (I'll take a picture cause it is that stupid of a pantry) so hopefully hubby will help me with it.

The next few days here are suppose to be HOT! in the +30's so I am not looking forward to that. but Thankfully we don't have too much going on. It is a long weekend this week.. but we can't leave town due to my husband is on call for work. Hopefully we will get things done around the house. We cleaned out our closets too and have a pile going to goodwill. We are also going to try and sell some stuff on Kijiji to get rid of some of the good stuff that we don't use anymore. We are trying to live with as little as possible since we have a very small home.

well that's about it. My life today in a nut shell!

xo

Weekly update

I am updating this a day early because I will be traveling for work tomorrow.

How far along? 27 weeks 5days

Weight? I bought a scale today and weight myself. I am up 5 pounds of my pre-pregnancy weight!

Maternity clothes? Oh yes! I couldn't live without them! I can still fit most of my regular tops

Stretch marks? No new ones but getting darker in color- using some cream now - rocky mountain soap's belly butter.

Sleep? ok.. I am getting used to waking up to pee and waking up at 3am with heartburn every night

Best moment this week? it's been 5 weeks since last losing my stomach!

Movement? I believe it is a soccer player! it loves to kick!

Cravings? blueberries! in the past week or so I have eaten 4 pounds of blueberries!! It's all I can think about.

Gender? No idea. this week I am back to girl.

What I miss? deep sleep

What I'm looking forward to? October! and next weekend is our 3d ultrasound. and no we will not be finding out the sex.

Weekly Wisdom: Loving my husband and making sure that I tell him everyday and tell him how much I appreciate how much he does for us.

Milestones: 12 weeks left! and eating a whole meal! go baby!

Emotions: all over the place! angry today there was a parade downtown today and I had to go to work and then go out and drop off a lens and it was annoying with people all over the place and traffic all over the place.

Weekly Update

weekly update


How far along? 26 weeks 5days

Weight? probably just over pre-pregnancy weight. no idea.

Maternity clothes? Oh yes! I couldn't live without them! I can still fit most of my regular tops

Stretch marks? No new ones but getting darker in color- using some cream now - rocky mountain soap's belly butter.

Sleep? not great been waking up every couple of hours to pee! The babe has found my bladder and thinks it is a bouncy castle!

Best moment this week? it's been 4 weeks since last losing my stomach!

Movement? All the time! I am pretty sure it didn't have a nap yesterday. Today it is a little quiet. but still kicking! Stronger and you can see babe move from the outside even more.

Cravings? None today.

Gender? No idea. this week I am back to girl.

What I miss? food and eating a whole meal. but yesterday I ate a whole meal! Proud moment!

What I'm looking forward to? October! and for bathroom renos to start and windows being installed! and mom coming home in 2 months! and our 3d ultrasound in the coming weeks!

Weekly Wisdom: Loving my husband and making sure that I tell him everyday and tell him how much I appreciate how much he does for us.

Milestones: 13 weeks left!

Emotions: Happy! excited! and very very tired! I would like to sleep all day! I am loving the weather cause it is keeping the heat down, but at the same time it is making me so sleepy! it's been raining for a week!