Today was a very exciting day as I just found out my dear friend Christy had her little baby boy - Grady Peter Renton!!!! Congrats to the whole Renton family on your (early!!) arrival!
Although I haven't got the details yet I hear that relatively speaking the labour was not too terribly long - despite the fact it sounds like some moments we're a little longer than she might have liked (or maybe Christy is just telling me that as she knows I still have to go through it?!)!! Regardless the outcome was a health, beautiful little boy who I just can't wait to meet!!
This past two weeks have also been pretty big milestones for the Burkes and Slemko's as we all were celebrating the first birthdays of Jack and Brooke . . . I just can't believe that it's been a year since those two little angels were born!
I can't wait for Baby M to be here next year to celebrate with her little friends ;-)
Friday, June 27, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Twenty and a half week picture!
I'm a little late on the picture - but still pretty close to the 20 week mark . . . and you will note I am not looking at the camera however this was really the best picture out of way too many that we took - taking the pictures is not very fun at all but I do enjoy seeing the progress so I'll suffer through:) My Baby Bump is definitely coming along and some days I feel like our little girl is going through growth spurts and just stretching my tummy to it's max! I still get little kicks and pokes every now and then but nothing too major. Joel still hasn't really felt her moving yet - but not for lack of trying - every time I say she is moving a bit he immediately has his hand on my tummy waiting to see if he can get in on the action!!
Today we just finished a great round of golf . . . some people are somewhat surprised that I'm still golfing but I'm currently golfing better than I ever have so I have no intentions of stopping anytime soon!! Not too long ago, I saw a girl on the course who must have been at least 8 months or more pregnant - so I figure there's no reason I can't keep it up for a while yet! And it's just great exercise and a good reason to get out:)
Tomorrow Joel and I are entered into a 'Couple's Race' . . . I run 5K and he runs 5 miles . . . I told him he is going to have to have the run of his life for us to be in the running as I don't anticipate a very fast time as I have to carry Baby M around!! It should be fun - we have lots of friends running in it and it's a for a good cause so we're looking forward to it . . . maybe next year we can be a little more competitive:)
Hope you all are having a great weekend!
Today we just finished a great round of golf . . . some people are somewhat surprised that I'm still golfing but I'm currently golfing better than I ever have so I have no intentions of stopping anytime soon!! Not too long ago, I saw a girl on the course who must have been at least 8 months or more pregnant - so I figure there's no reason I can't keep it up for a while yet! And it's just great exercise and a good reason to get out:)
Tomorrow Joel and I are entered into a 'Couple's Race' . . . I run 5K and he runs 5 miles . . . I told him he is going to have to have the run of his life for us to be in the running as I don't anticipate a very fast time as I have to carry Baby M around!! It should be fun - we have lots of friends running in it and it's a for a good cause so we're looking forward to it . . . maybe next year we can be a little more competitive:)
Hope you all are having a great weekend!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
A Fabulous Weeked
Joel and I have (finally) made it home from a weekend in Chicago where we were lucky enough to be able to attend my cousin's wedding! With the exception of all of our flights being delayed and getting home a day late - the weekend was spectacular!
It was so great to see the Paquette family and to get celebrate with Jill and Greg as they got married!! Jill was just a gorgeous bride and could not have been any happier and Greg was just beaming all day long . . . they had a lovely outdoor ceremony and exchanged some beautiful heartfelt vows. Their passion for each other and their faith was inspiring:) All the best to both of them as they have now started on their journey! Thanks Aunt Louene for the sending the picture of the 4 of us:
In between all that fun we did a bit of baby shopping / browsing . . . we went to a couple massive Babies R Us stores which was just great fun . . . I just wish I could have brought back an entire nursery set . . . and don't think I didn't give it a good try!!! In the end with all the flight problems we had it was for the best I didn't attempt to bring back massive pieces of furniture however it was sure tempting!
As Christy so correctly pointed out - I am due for a 20 week picture . . . as of yesterday we hit the halfway mark!! I didn't get the picture I needed yesterday as I was exhausted - however we have another wedding to attend this afternoon (our first Bermuda wedding!!!) so I will be sure to get my latest baby bump picture up tomorrow:)
Hope all you Dad's out there had a wonderful Fathers Day!!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Ultrasound Pictures
In a very uncharacteristic Bermuda manner - it turns out our ultrasound pictures were ready today rather than in a week as I posted below!! We had a little better look when we actually saw them on the ultrasound screen but you can still get a pretty good idea of what's going on in a few of them below . . . so here are the first few of our little girl:)
I have no idea what is on the left side of this one, but on the right you can see her having a big yawn!
She had her hands behind her head most of the time - just chillin'!
It was all pretty amazing to see - now I can't wait to see her in real pictures . . . but still a ways to go before then!!
Joel was so overwhelmed after learning about our little girl yesterday that when it came time to come home from work he completely forgot that he had taken the car into work and he took the ferry home!! It was a fairly honest mistake considering he had a lot on his mind . . . and they say the pregnant one is supposed to be the forgetful one - the two of us are going to be in trouble if this is a trend!!
This one you can get a look at her pretty face . . . ok I realize the skull image isn't what most might consider 'pretty' - but at least it's a pretty shaped face!!!
I have no idea what is on the left side of this one, but on the right you can see her having a big yawn!
This was the best profile picture we could get - as you can see she's upside down! Her back is to my tummy.
She had her hands behind her head most of the time - just chillin'!
It's not really clear - but a couple pictures of her little feet and toes!
It was all pretty amazing to see - now I can't wait to see her in real pictures . . . but still a ways to go before then!!
Joel was so overwhelmed after learning about our little girl yesterday that when it came time to come home from work he completely forgot that he had taken the car into work and he took the ferry home!! It was a fairly honest mistake considering he had a lot on his mind . . . and they say the pregnant one is supposed to be the forgetful one - the two of us are going to be in trouble if this is a trend!!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
So Much Excitement!!
JOEL AND I ARE HAVING A BABY GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh I can't tell you how good it feels to finally know this!!!! For those of you who are probably thinking that I twisted my dear husband's arm into finding out - for the record we really did decide together . . . we wouldn't have gone ahead with finding out if we weren't both completely in agreement:)
Anyway - our little girlie was just an angel for most of the ultrasound . . . the girl who was doing the ultrasound said she was very photogenic and was turning all the right ways when required . . . . except at the very end when we needed her to flip over she seemed to want to cozy in for a nap!! The technician even had me go walk around for a bit to try and get her to turn but to no avail . . . but regardless we got some great pictures and a CD made which we will receive in a week or so . . . I can then post some of our favorites:)
It really was the most incredible experience as those of you who have been through it before well know!! We saw all four chambers of the heart, her little hands and feet (all 10 fingers and toes!!) even her brain (and I'm pretty sure she's crazy smart)!!! We also saw some pretty big yawns which was really cute . . . with the exception of not turning over completely, she was moving around quite a bit - it was just so amazing to see. And the technician was able to get excellent confirmation on her sex (I really don't need to give all details!!) - but there is no doubt we're having a little girl which was nice as that's not always the case when they determine it's a girl:) Joel and I just couldn't contain ourselves when we found out what we were having - there was a lot of excitment in the room and even a few tears . . . it's all pretty amazing to us!
So I've spent most of the afternoon so far dreaming of Princess Parties and all the fun things we're going to experience with our little angel!! And I'm not the only one thinking of the years ahead . . . as we were walking back to our offices from the ultrasound I heard Joel take this great big deep breath - and when I asked him what was wrong he responded that he already has some pretty big concerns about the years to come . . . something about now he needs to think about getting a shotgun . . . yikes - boys beware, this Daddy is going to be a tough one to cross!!! I told him that we should probably enjoy these younger years while we can ;-)
Today has definitely been a day we'll never forget:)
Oh I can't tell you how good it feels to finally know this!!!! For those of you who are probably thinking that I twisted my dear husband's arm into finding out - for the record we really did decide together . . . we wouldn't have gone ahead with finding out if we weren't both completely in agreement:)
Anyway - our little girlie was just an angel for most of the ultrasound . . . the girl who was doing the ultrasound said she was very photogenic and was turning all the right ways when required . . . . except at the very end when we needed her to flip over she seemed to want to cozy in for a nap!! The technician even had me go walk around for a bit to try and get her to turn but to no avail . . . but regardless we got some great pictures and a CD made which we will receive in a week or so . . . I can then post some of our favorites:)
It really was the most incredible experience as those of you who have been through it before well know!! We saw all four chambers of the heart, her little hands and feet (all 10 fingers and toes!!) even her brain (and I'm pretty sure she's crazy smart)!!! We also saw some pretty big yawns which was really cute . . . with the exception of not turning over completely, she was moving around quite a bit - it was just so amazing to see. And the technician was able to get excellent confirmation on her sex (I really don't need to give all details!!) - but there is no doubt we're having a little girl which was nice as that's not always the case when they determine it's a girl:) Joel and I just couldn't contain ourselves when we found out what we were having - there was a lot of excitment in the room and even a few tears . . . it's all pretty amazing to us!
So I've spent most of the afternoon so far dreaming of Princess Parties and all the fun things we're going to experience with our little angel!! And I'm not the only one thinking of the years ahead . . . as we were walking back to our offices from the ultrasound I heard Joel take this great big deep breath - and when I asked him what was wrong he responded that he already has some pretty big concerns about the years to come . . . something about now he needs to think about getting a shotgun . . . yikes - boys beware, this Daddy is going to be a tough one to cross!!! I told him that we should probably enjoy these younger years while we can ;-)
Today has definitely been a day we'll never forget:)
Thursday, June 5, 2008
A Twinge . . . ?!
Sooo much to share in this blog - some weeks I feel like I have nothing exciting to share and some are very eventful!!
Most exciting for me is that I'm pretty sure I felt some movement this morning . . . there was a little twinge/flutter feeling on one side of my tummy . . . it was a bit of a strange sensation as I wasn't 100% sure at first but it went on for a few minutes and felt different than anything else I've felt - so I'm pretty sure Baby M was making his/her presence physically known to me for the first time today:) It was at about 5 am this morning so JM wasn't quite so lucky to be in on this activity but there will be lots more to come for him to experience!
Then later this morning we went for our Dr. appt . . . where we got to hear the heartbeat again - and this will never get old for me!! Baby M's heart was going at about 140 bpm (same as little Dill this week Christy!) and is still just the greatest sound!! We also had our next ultrasound scheduled for next Tuesday - I JUST CAN'T WAIT to see this kid!!! The last 7 week ultrasound/smudge was great but to see a real babe in there is going to be amazing:) As for finding out the sex of our little one . . . the one thing I will say is that over the last few weeks there has been much less debate between JM and I . . . Joel is just as happy to find out and I am just as happy to wait . . . no matter what we decide it will not be a win/lose situation for either of us . . . and what we're most focused on anyway is just seeing a healthy babe!
I've gone for a few more blood tests (for Down's Syndrome and Spina Bifida) and everything has come back as minimal risk which is also wonderful news. The doctor also measured my tummy for the first time today as I expressed to him that I thought I was a little on the small side - however my measurement was 18 inches and I'm 18 weeks so I am right where I should be - I always come out of these doctor appointments so relieved!!
I was SO glad for all this excitement as I have recently been having a few moments of panic and anxiety as I wonder if I'm really ready for all of this. I think seeing my hubby carry on as 'normal' with his life (running marathons, having a drink now and then, going on boys trips etc) had me a bit freaked out as I was feeling like I still wanted to be able to do all of the things I did before I got pregnant (what I would do for a glass - or two! - on a Friday night after a long week!!). Anyway - I've decided that these feelings are normal and thanks to my ever-supportive gals who talked me off 'my ledge' I know it's going to be worth every minute!! And JM is also starting to realize that "Dad" may have to start easing up on a few activities as this is as much his doing as mine ;-) And really one little listen to that heartbeat goes a long way in wiping out all those doubts and anxieties!
Aside from all that I also had a dentist appointment this week and I'm pretty sure I got more parenting advice from the dentist and hygienist than I will ever get from my doctor!!! My dentist was quite stern with me on topics such as pumping breast milk so that Dad can have an active role in feeding . . . and how Dad is not just the 'poopy diaper changer' . . . and how just because Dad doesn't smell like sour milk doesn't mean that he shouldn't be as involved with the new babe as Mom is!!! It was pretty entertaining to hear all this coming from my dentist - who I don't really know all that well . . . he has 4 kids and apparently wasn't 'allowed' to be a very active Dad until the kids were older so I think he's on quite a mission now to protect other Dad's from his fate!!!
So that's been our exciting week - will hopefully have some ultrasound pictures to share after next Tuesday:)
Most exciting for me is that I'm pretty sure I felt some movement this morning . . . there was a little twinge/flutter feeling on one side of my tummy . . . it was a bit of a strange sensation as I wasn't 100% sure at first but it went on for a few minutes and felt different than anything else I've felt - so I'm pretty sure Baby M was making his/her presence physically known to me for the first time today:) It was at about 5 am this morning so JM wasn't quite so lucky to be in on this activity but there will be lots more to come for him to experience!
Then later this morning we went for our Dr. appt . . . where we got to hear the heartbeat again - and this will never get old for me!! Baby M's heart was going at about 140 bpm (same as little Dill this week Christy!) and is still just the greatest sound!! We also had our next ultrasound scheduled for next Tuesday - I JUST CAN'T WAIT to see this kid!!! The last 7 week ultrasound/smudge was great but to see a real babe in there is going to be amazing:) As for finding out the sex of our little one . . . the one thing I will say is that over the last few weeks there has been much less debate between JM and I . . . Joel is just as happy to find out and I am just as happy to wait . . . no matter what we decide it will not be a win/lose situation for either of us . . . and what we're most focused on anyway is just seeing a healthy babe!
I've gone for a few more blood tests (for Down's Syndrome and Spina Bifida) and everything has come back as minimal risk which is also wonderful news. The doctor also measured my tummy for the first time today as I expressed to him that I thought I was a little on the small side - however my measurement was 18 inches and I'm 18 weeks so I am right where I should be - I always come out of these doctor appointments so relieved!!
I was SO glad for all this excitement as I have recently been having a few moments of panic and anxiety as I wonder if I'm really ready for all of this. I think seeing my hubby carry on as 'normal' with his life (running marathons, having a drink now and then, going on boys trips etc) had me a bit freaked out as I was feeling like I still wanted to be able to do all of the things I did before I got pregnant (what I would do for a glass - or two! - on a Friday night after a long week!!). Anyway - I've decided that these feelings are normal and thanks to my ever-supportive gals who talked me off 'my ledge' I know it's going to be worth every minute!! And JM is also starting to realize that "Dad" may have to start easing up on a few activities as this is as much his doing as mine ;-) And really one little listen to that heartbeat goes a long way in wiping out all those doubts and anxieties!
Aside from all that I also had a dentist appointment this week and I'm pretty sure I got more parenting advice from the dentist and hygienist than I will ever get from my doctor!!! My dentist was quite stern with me on topics such as pumping breast milk so that Dad can have an active role in feeding . . . and how Dad is not just the 'poopy diaper changer' . . . and how just because Dad doesn't smell like sour milk doesn't mean that he shouldn't be as involved with the new babe as Mom is!!! It was pretty entertaining to hear all this coming from my dentist - who I don't really know all that well . . . he has 4 kids and apparently wasn't 'allowed' to be a very active Dad until the kids were older so I think he's on quite a mission now to protect other Dad's from his fate!!!
So that's been our exciting week - will hopefully have some ultrasound pictures to share after next Tuesday:)
Monday, June 2, 2008
Week 18
Joel and I are both now back in Bermuda from our holidays - mine in Ottawa and Joel's holiday in Ottawa and Myrtle Beach . . . . a little time apart is never a bad idea but it's always nice to get back home together.
While we're just getting back from a holiday we have a couple of exciting weeks coming up and then we are off to Chicago for my cousin's wedding! Before that happens however, we have another doctors appt - which means hearing the heartbeat again (Kristi I hope your noticing my improved spelling!)- and at that appointment we will be scheduling our next ultrasound for hopefully the following week. This will be our first real glimpse of Baby M so we're very excited!!
As you can see from the results of our poll the Yes' edged out the No's when it comes to your opinion's on whether or not we should find out the sex of Baby M - which I couldn't help but be happy about of course!! However for the sake of fairness Joel and I have put the poll results aside and talked this whole issue over a little more seriously . . . . . we have made a decision as to what we're going to do . . . . but we're going to hold out on sharing that decision with everyone until we have the ultrasound - that way if there are any last minute changes it won't be because of any outside influences!! Thanks everyone for your votes though ;-) We are also very anxious to see if the Mahon's will be finding out the sex of their little one . . . . I think I know my sister pretty good and my guess is that she won't be able to resist (which I just can't argue with!!) but I guess we'll see in a few days!! Whether we decide to find out sooner or later we all know that it will be wonderful surprise and blessing no matter when we find out and no matter the result!
I'm getting anxious to feel some movement - but I still have quite a small tummy and no action yet so I think I have a couple more weeks of waiting. One of my girlfriends here (Nancy) is just two weeks ahead of me and is talking about all sorts of activity with her little one - so I'm hoping I'll have similar reports soon!
More after our Dr. appt on Thursday:)
While we're just getting back from a holiday we have a couple of exciting weeks coming up and then we are off to Chicago for my cousin's wedding! Before that happens however, we have another doctors appt - which means hearing the heartbeat again (Kristi I hope your noticing my improved spelling!)- and at that appointment we will be scheduling our next ultrasound for hopefully the following week. This will be our first real glimpse of Baby M so we're very excited!!
As you can see from the results of our poll the Yes' edged out the No's when it comes to your opinion's on whether or not we should find out the sex of Baby M - which I couldn't help but be happy about of course!! However for the sake of fairness Joel and I have put the poll results aside and talked this whole issue over a little more seriously . . . . . we have made a decision as to what we're going to do . . . . but we're going to hold out on sharing that decision with everyone until we have the ultrasound - that way if there are any last minute changes it won't be because of any outside influences!! Thanks everyone for your votes though ;-) We are also very anxious to see if the Mahon's will be finding out the sex of their little one . . . . I think I know my sister pretty good and my guess is that she won't be able to resist (which I just can't argue with!!) but I guess we'll see in a few days!! Whether we decide to find out sooner or later we all know that it will be wonderful surprise and blessing no matter when we find out and no matter the result!
I'm getting anxious to feel some movement - but I still have quite a small tummy and no action yet so I think I have a couple more weeks of waiting. One of my girlfriends here (Nancy) is just two weeks ahead of me and is talking about all sorts of activity with her little one - so I'm hoping I'll have similar reports soon!
More after our Dr. appt on Thursday:)
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Ottawa
What a weekend we had away!! A big congratulations to Joel for running the Ottawa Marathon in an incredible time of 4hrs and 9min!! He really had an awesome run and his final time doesn't really tell the whole story as for most of the marathon he was on pace for something well under 4hrs . . . however 26 miles can take a pretty good round out of most people and JM's muscles had enough around mile 23 so most of the last 3 miles were a quick walk - which really makes his time all that more impressive:)
Baby M and I had a great time darting around the course cheering on JM as much as we could and even got to run for a little with him at the end! And given the excitment of the weekend I even was able to get a late entry into the 5KM race that was held the day before the marathon - so JM was able to cheer (us!) on!! It was just a fabulous weekend!
Of course we couldn't go away without a little shopping for the babe and Mommy-to-be:) Joel was a superstar not only at the marathon but at Thyme Maternity!! The women there were just in love with him by the end of our little shopping spree . . . I think it was mostly because Joel just wouldn't say no to anything I was interested in!! I think I should really be set now for next 5 months or so . . . at least I hope so . . . . I've never been much of shopper and I have to say I am a much bigger fan of baby shopping rather than maternity shopping!Joel is now headed for Myrtle Beach for a few days of golf with some other Dad's and Dad's-to-be - should be a great few days of golfing for him which I'm sure he plans on taking full advantage of as it might be the last boys trip for a while ;-) And I am headed back to Bermuda to see my current little babies - Andy and Nellie . . . . I can hardly be apart from these two for too many days - I can see I'm going to have a few issues when Baby M comes along . . . . !
Hope you all had a great relaxing long weekend!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Week 16
We've reached another big week - time for a new picture!! As you can see, not much there yet but there are signs of a baby bump to come! I have to say - the most painful thing about this blog is taking the pictures . . . . I think my cats are much more photographic than I am!!
All has been going well - the biggest issue I (still!) have been having is growing out of my clothes. The last week or so has been as much of a growth spurt as I've experienced so far . . . it seems everyday there is something else I can no longer wear! We went golfing on the weekend and I had a bit of a meltdown (yet-again!!) then . . . and Joel was as helpful as he could have been when he presented me with a pile of his golf shorts . . . however wearing my husbands clothing is NOT the solution to my shortage of maternity clothing!!! Thank goodness for my dear friends here - Marsha bailed me out with some maternity clothes she still had!
The good news is we're off the island in a few days for a country that actually believes in maternity shops! At least this time around I have a very good idea of what I need, so that should help with the shopping.
I guess if my snug clothes are my biggest complaint I should probably be overjoyed!! I'm feeling great, am still going out for light runs and able to eat most foods - still have a few aversions (mostly to meat) but nothing too serious.
Be sure to keep your fingers crossed for Baby M's Dad as he takes on the Ottawa Marathon this coming weekend - he's worked really hard and no matter the result is already a superstar as far as we're concerned:)
All has been going well - the biggest issue I (still!) have been having is growing out of my clothes. The last week or so has been as much of a growth spurt as I've experienced so far . . . it seems everyday there is something else I can no longer wear! We went golfing on the weekend and I had a bit of a meltdown (yet-again!!) then . . . and Joel was as helpful as he could have been when he presented me with a pile of his golf shorts . . . however wearing my husbands clothing is NOT the solution to my shortage of maternity clothing!!! Thank goodness for my dear friends here - Marsha bailed me out with some maternity clothes she still had!
The good news is we're off the island in a few days for a country that actually believes in maternity shops! At least this time around I have a very good idea of what I need, so that should help with the shopping.
I guess if my snug clothes are my biggest complaint I should probably be overjoyed!! I'm feeling great, am still going out for light runs and able to eat most foods - still have a few aversions (mostly to meat) but nothing too serious.
Be sure to keep your fingers crossed for Baby M's Dad as he takes on the Ottawa Marathon this coming weekend - he's worked really hard and no matter the result is already a superstar as far as we're concerned:)
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Week 15
Hope all you Mom's out there had a wonderful Mothers Day - I spent Mother's Day appreciating my Mom and 2nd Mom more than ever as I look forward to being a Mom myself this time next year:)
So here we are at Week 15 and I have officially had my first wardrobe meltdown - ok in all honesty I had 2 consecutive meltdowns! Never in a million years would I have thought that I would actually shed tears and actually shout at my poor dear husband over what clothes I could (or couldn't!) wear!! The problem was that I just didn't want to admit that I needed to give up some form of my 'normal' clothes - which considering I'm pregnant is kind of a silly thought process in retrospect:) Let me tell you, the pregnancy hormones really showed an ugly side and as a result I ended up with most of my closet heaped on my bed - who knew I could get so crazy (and that's a rhetorical question by the way)! Anyway - I have now moved on to using the tummy sleeve (which I think is the same thing or something very similar to a bella band) and have even worn a couple of my smaller maternity shirts . . . once I conceded to that my sanity (and comfort) have returned! And I'm still able to wear a few pairs of jeans even without using the tummy sleeve, so all is not lost!!
Next week I'll post my next picture and you should be able to see the beginnings of my baby bump (finally)!! I just love watching Kayt's blog cause one thing I'm quite sure of is that I'll never catch up to her!! Kayt - is there really only one in there??!!
Now as far as Baby M goes - the wardrobe situation there is faring much better - here are a few of my favorite outfits that I've got so far:
So here we are at Week 15 and I have officially had my first wardrobe meltdown - ok in all honesty I had 2 consecutive meltdowns! Never in a million years would I have thought that I would actually shed tears and actually shout at my poor dear husband over what clothes I could (or couldn't!) wear!! The problem was that I just didn't want to admit that I needed to give up some form of my 'normal' clothes - which considering I'm pregnant is kind of a silly thought process in retrospect:) Let me tell you, the pregnancy hormones really showed an ugly side and as a result I ended up with most of my closet heaped on my bed - who knew I could get so crazy (and that's a rhetorical question by the way)! Anyway - I have now moved on to using the tummy sleeve (which I think is the same thing or something very similar to a bella band) and have even worn a couple of my smaller maternity shirts . . . once I conceded to that my sanity (and comfort) have returned! And I'm still able to wear a few pairs of jeans even without using the tummy sleeve, so all is not lost!!
Next week I'll post my next picture and you should be able to see the beginnings of my baby bump (finally)!! I just love watching Kayt's blog cause one thing I'm quite sure of is that I'll never catch up to her!! Kayt - is there really only one in there??!!
Now as far as Baby M goes - the wardrobe situation there is faring much better - here are a few of my favorite outfits that I've got so far:
Joel also brought home a few very sweet sleepers for the baby that Grama Phyllis was out shopping for (I just don't have pictures of them) . . . and I've also picked up some pink and blue adorable onsies that I'm sure will get put to great use!! I do love shopping for our little one - the clothes at this age are just too cute to resist!!
I've had a few people tell me that they've had trouble posting - if you choose the "Name/URL" option when you go to publish your post you should just be able to put your name in and post it. This blog will be the journal I one day share with Baby M - so feel free to add your comments!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Heatbeat!
Joel and I just got back from the Dr.'s office where we heard Baby M's heartbeat for the first time. No matter how many times I heard about how wonderful it was to hear - nothing could have prepared us for how awesome it was to hear that little heart beating like crazy!!! It really is one of the best sounds I've ever heard. I was trying so hard to let the doctor concentrate on what he was doing - but after a minute or so I completely lost my compsure and just started laughing . . . I was just so excited I couldn't keep in any longer!! Both Joel and I walked out of the office with huge grins on our faces and also a much more clear reality that this is REALLY happening!! Our doctor said that the baby's heartbeat was at about 150 beats per minute - which is right where it shoud be . . . and so far all my tests have come back as normal. So far so good!!!
Another 5 or 6 weeks until our next ultrasound - and before we have to decide if we're going to find out if we're having a boy or a girl!! Which by the way, the poll really doesn't seem to be helping considering we're at a deadlock - so I guess we're back to square one and we'll have to duke it out one way or another!
Nothing else to crazy to report - we're now looking forward to our trip to Ottawa in a few weeks where Joel will do the marathon . . . I can't wait to cheer him on after all his hard work he's put into the training over the last few months!
To all the lucky Mom's out there and Mom's-to-be hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day this weekend:)
Another 5 or 6 weeks until our next ultrasound - and before we have to decide if we're going to find out if we're having a boy or a girl!! Which by the way, the poll really doesn't seem to be helping considering we're at a deadlock - so I guess we're back to square one and we'll have to duke it out one way or another!
Nothing else to crazy to report - we're now looking forward to our trip to Ottawa in a few weeks where Joel will do the marathon . . . I can't wait to cheer him on after all his hard work he's put into the training over the last few months!
To all the lucky Mom's out there and Mom's-to-be hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day this weekend:)
Monday, May 5, 2008
Back in Bermuda:)
Baby M's Mom and Dad both were off on their own adventures this weekend and are happy to see each other again after a weekend apart.
Joel was off to Winterpeg (yes still a little chilly there as hard as that is to believe!) to celebrate a birthday and see some family and friends. From what I've heard so far Baby M's cousins Mae and Evan are walking around like crazy and are learning something new everyday!
I had a great weekend in Boston with Marsha - we managed to accomplish almost everything we set out do to which meant a very busy but fun weekend!! I came home with all sorts of great maternity clothes which I would have never found without Marsha's help, maternity shopping is really quite easy when you have your own personal shopper!! Now I just have to grow so I can fit into them!! It is a little depressing to come back from a weekend of shopping only to get up the first morning back to work and not get to wear anything new - however I'm sure I'll soon be getting a lot of wear out of those clothes!
I'm now just getting to the 14 week mark - and now that I'm feeling better and through the first trimester I'm not counting the days quite as closely as I was before which is good - but they also go by much quicker now! The debate continues as to whether or not we should find out the sex of Baby M - but I see that I finally have the poll on my side!!!! My new argument is that I need to find out if we're having a boy or a girl so that baby clothes shopping will be a little less costly - right now I'm buying both pink and blue which starts to add up in a hurry!!! Regardless of when we find out and what we find out we're having it will be very excting I'm sure:)
Joel was off to Winterpeg (yes still a little chilly there as hard as that is to believe!) to celebrate a birthday and see some family and friends. From what I've heard so far Baby M's cousins Mae and Evan are walking around like crazy and are learning something new everyday!
I had a great weekend in Boston with Marsha - we managed to accomplish almost everything we set out do to which meant a very busy but fun weekend!! I came home with all sorts of great maternity clothes which I would have never found without Marsha's help, maternity shopping is really quite easy when you have your own personal shopper!! Now I just have to grow so I can fit into them!! It is a little depressing to come back from a weekend of shopping only to get up the first morning back to work and not get to wear anything new - however I'm sure I'll soon be getting a lot of wear out of those clothes!
I'm now just getting to the 14 week mark - and now that I'm feeling better and through the first trimester I'm not counting the days quite as closely as I was before which is good - but they also go by much quicker now! The debate continues as to whether or not we should find out the sex of Baby M - but I see that I finally have the poll on my side!!!! My new argument is that I need to find out if we're having a boy or a girl so that baby clothes shopping will be a little less costly - right now I'm buying both pink and blue which starts to add up in a hurry!!! Regardless of when we find out and what we find out we're having it will be very excting I'm sure:)
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Off to Boston!
After a fairly long stretch on this lovely little island - it's finally time for an escape weekend!! Marsha and I head from Boston tomorrow for a weekend of shopping, eating, spa treatments, Broadway . . . and more shopping!!! I can't wait! Sounds like the first thing on my shopping list will be a Bella Band so I can keep wearing some of my normal clothes as long as possible before I have to start with the maternity clothes.
I am now feeling better than ever which I'm so thrilled about. Until just a few days ago I was still struggling in the evenings in that I just had no appetite and thinking of food still made my stomach turn. Poor Joel just could never seem to suggest anything that agreed with me as hard as he tried! The one thing I really seem to have been craving is sushi - which is a frustrating craving to have considering I can't eat any raw fish!! Anyway - I've enjoyed a lot of California rolls lately which has helped. But hopefully now I'll be back on to normal foods for the most part:)
And I'm also feeling good enough to get back to the gym which is a huge relief - I've really missed running so it's nice to get back into it a bit - just not as intensly as before:)
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend - Baby M's Grampa John is turning the big 60 this weekend - so look out Winnipeg I'm sure it will be a big weekend there!!!
I am now feeling better than ever which I'm so thrilled about. Until just a few days ago I was still struggling in the evenings in that I just had no appetite and thinking of food still made my stomach turn. Poor Joel just could never seem to suggest anything that agreed with me as hard as he tried! The one thing I really seem to have been craving is sushi - which is a frustrating craving to have considering I can't eat any raw fish!! Anyway - I've enjoyed a lot of California rolls lately which has helped. But hopefully now I'll be back on to normal foods for the most part:)
And I'm also feeling good enough to get back to the gym which is a huge relief - I've really missed running so it's nice to get back into it a bit - just not as intensly as before:)
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend - Baby M's Grampa John is turning the big 60 this weekend - so look out Winnipeg I'm sure it will be a big weekend there!!!
Friday, April 25, 2008
Baby Bump
So I just checked out my little sister's baby blog (see link to the right!) and she looks just gorgeous with her little baby bump - I'm so jealous!! I feel like such a fraud right now becuase I have to tell everyone that I'm pregnant (frankly I think people may be sick of hearing about it!!) . . . but I have no real visible evidence (other than these pants tugging at my stomach right now) - I can't wait to be showing off the baby bump!!
As I write this post our poll is dead even - not exactly what I was hoping for, but could be worse. I'm hoping for a pink or blue nursery for Baby M - so any help from you voters would be much appreciated!!
Thanks to a tip from Marsha sounds like there is a great sale on all of Carter's baby clothes at one of the shops here so I think I'm headed on a shopping trip after work - a bit early but who am I to pass up a good sale?! And thanks to great tips from my dear sis-in-law Dorelle, Carter's is the only way to go for baby clothes!
Hope everyone has a great weekend! xoxo
As I write this post our poll is dead even - not exactly what I was hoping for, but could be worse. I'm hoping for a pink or blue nursery for Baby M - so any help from you voters would be much appreciated!!
Thanks to a tip from Marsha sounds like there is a great sale on all of Carter's baby clothes at one of the shops here so I think I'm headed on a shopping trip after work - a bit early but who am I to pass up a good sale?! And thanks to great tips from my dear sis-in-law Dorelle, Carter's is the only way to go for baby clothes!
Hope everyone has a great weekend! xoxo
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
12 Weeks!
I'm already getting in trouble for not posting more frequently - so I'll try to do better!!! Really, when have I ever had a hard time finding something to talk about?!
So it's official - I'm now over the 12 week mark . . . that combined with telling everyone our news has definitely made this the most exciting week yet!! Oh yeah and I'm starting to remember what it's like to feel normal, that also helps!
This morning when I got to work I got my first bundle of baby clothes, blankets etc (thanks Nicola!!) - it really made me realize this is all really happening and I couldn't be happier about it all.
Next on the list of things to do is register for the baby birthing and care classes - apparently I should have done this a couple months ago but for whatever reason I wasn't quite ready to jump into that so soon . . . but when I saw how tiny those baby clothes were it made me realize I'm going to be looking after something SO small so I better do everything I can to get ready for my little Baby M!
So far no real baby bump to speak of yet, but I have to admit my clothes are starting to tighten up so I'm sure it won't be long! I've spent a few mintues looking around Bermuda for maternity clothes and it's a good thing I have a few off-island shopping trips planned because there is next to nothing here. I'm off to Boston with Marsha in just over a week, so that will be the start of the maternity shopping for me . . . good thing I'm going with such an expert shopper - I think I'm going to need all the help I can get:)
We still have a couple of months before we have to decide if we want to find out if Baby M will be a little Miss or Mr . . . but it's been a constant topic of conversation (or should I say debate) for us!! Make sure you add you're vote to the poll so at least one of us will have a little extra ammunition on our side!!!
Hope all is well with all of you - missing all of you back home:)
So it's official - I'm now over the 12 week mark . . . that combined with telling everyone our news has definitely made this the most exciting week yet!! Oh yeah and I'm starting to remember what it's like to feel normal, that also helps!
This morning when I got to work I got my first bundle of baby clothes, blankets etc (thanks Nicola!!) - it really made me realize this is all really happening and I couldn't be happier about it all.
Next on the list of things to do is register for the baby birthing and care classes - apparently I should have done this a couple months ago but for whatever reason I wasn't quite ready to jump into that so soon . . . but when I saw how tiny those baby clothes were it made me realize I'm going to be looking after something SO small so I better do everything I can to get ready for my little Baby M!
So far no real baby bump to speak of yet, but I have to admit my clothes are starting to tighten up so I'm sure it won't be long! I've spent a few mintues looking around Bermuda for maternity clothes and it's a good thing I have a few off-island shopping trips planned because there is next to nothing here. I'm off to Boston with Marsha in just over a week, so that will be the start of the maternity shopping for me . . . good thing I'm going with such an expert shopper - I think I'm going to need all the help I can get:)
We still have a couple of months before we have to decide if we want to find out if Baby M will be a little Miss or Mr . . . but it's been a constant topic of conversation (or should I say debate) for us!! Make sure you add you're vote to the poll so at least one of us will have a little extra ammunition on our side!!!
Hope all is well with all of you - missing all of you back home:)
Thursday, April 17, 2008
The end of the worst trimester . . . I hope!!!
Welcome to our blog - Joel and I are so excited to have you along for this incredible journey! It has been a tough start but from what I hear that can only mean good things . . . I had such high hopes I would be one of those (lucky!!) ones who had minimal or no early pregnacy symptoms, however all the wishing in the world didn't seem to work. I just keep hoping that I've now paid my dues and that I'll get a little angel in return ;-)
Aside from that, it has been a few months of adjusting to the idea of becoming a Mom and Dad - a bit daunting really and I'm sure we really won't appreciate it until it actually happens but we are very excited!
I'm also thrilled to be going through this with my little sis Kayt who is about 5 weeks ahead of me . . . she's really been great - she keeps telling me what to expect as she also had a similar first trimester to me - poor girl . . . but misery does love company!! And of course Keli just can't wait to be the super-star babysitting Auntie . . . Kayt and I are already arguing over who gets her first!
So I've posted my first picture . . . just so I have something to remember what it's like to see my toes! I'll keep posting pic's periodically to keep you posted on my tummy's progress:)
That's it for now - stay tuned for more updates!!
Aside from that, it has been a few months of adjusting to the idea of becoming a Mom and Dad - a bit daunting really and I'm sure we really won't appreciate it until it actually happens but we are very excited!
I'm also thrilled to be going through this with my little sis Kayt who is about 5 weeks ahead of me . . . she's really been great - she keeps telling me what to expect as she also had a similar first trimester to me - poor girl . . . but misery does love company!! And of course Keli just can't wait to be the super-star babysitting Auntie . . . Kayt and I are already arguing over who gets her first!
So I've posted my first picture . . . just so I have something to remember what it's like to see my toes! I'll keep posting pic's periodically to keep you posted on my tummy's progress:)
That's it for now - stay tuned for more updates!!
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