Today was my youngest son's JK orientation. It's hard to believe that he will be starting school in September. He was pretty excited to go and to see his new school. There were 3 different stations set up for the kids to help get them acquainted with school. They were able to take a short bus ride to help ease the jitters they may have around riding a bus. G was the first one on the bus, sat down and just waited patiently. He waved at me once while he was waiting for everyone else to get on the bus and then they left. I was happy I was wearing sunglasses because I was fighting back tears. He just looked so sweet sitting on that bus and so grown up. When they were back from the bus ride, all of the kids got to go to the library and meet the librarian. They were read a story and then we were able to make a craft together. Next, we were able to go into a kindergarten classroom and explore. G was fascinated by the smart board for a bit but then settled in at the playdough station where he added marbles, feathers, rocks, and buttons to his playdough. And finally, we were able to go for a snack and juice box, which G was most excited for and was asking about the whole time. It's all about priorities!
I'm a little sad for G that he will be finishing daycare in about a month. I'm also sad that his favourite teacher won't be in his classroom for his last month.G forms strong bonds so it will be a big adjustment for him. And then to be done daycare, I feel like time is just flying by. He's been there since he was a year old, so it's hard to believe that this chapter of his life is closing and a new one is about to begin.
Friday 25 May 2018
Thursday 24 May 2018
100 days of Pregnancy: Day 55
How far along? 32 weeks and 2 days
Total weight gain: Around 24 lbs
Maternity clothes: Yes, every day, all day!
Stretch marks: Only around my ostomy and a couple of tiny ones around where my belly button ring is.
Sleep: I'm still sleeping well. I am just finding it harder to climb into bed and to roll over in bed.
Miss anything? I miss not having appointments all the time. Soon enough...I feel like I just have to get through May and it won't be so hectic.
Food cravings/aversions: Still craving that Mac and Cheese. The other night we went out so I could indulge myself and let me tell you, I would love another.
Showing: Yes. Everyone keeps telling me I look great which is really nice to hear.
Gender: We are still team green. And now that we are in the final stretch, I cannot wait to find out what baby is.
Labour signs: Not yet...baby still needs to grow for a few more weeks.
Symptoms: Growing bump, large breasts, my ankles are beginning to swell along with my feet a bit, heartburn, leg cramps, pain in my pelvic area.
Belly button in or out? Still half and half.
Wedding ring on or off? On :)
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: The weekend. I'm hoping it's a nice weekend so I can sit back and relax outside.
Total weight gain: Around 24 lbs
Maternity clothes: Yes, every day, all day!
Stretch marks: Only around my ostomy and a couple of tiny ones around where my belly button ring is.
Sleep: I'm still sleeping well. I am just finding it harder to climb into bed and to roll over in bed.
Miss anything? I miss not having appointments all the time. Soon enough...I feel like I just have to get through May and it won't be so hectic.
Food cravings/aversions: Still craving that Mac and Cheese. The other night we went out so I could indulge myself and let me tell you, I would love another.
Showing: Yes. Everyone keeps telling me I look great which is really nice to hear.
Gender: We are still team green. And now that we are in the final stretch, I cannot wait to find out what baby is.
Labour signs: Not yet...baby still needs to grow for a few more weeks.
Symptoms: Growing bump, large breasts, my ankles are beginning to swell along with my feet a bit, heartburn, leg cramps, pain in my pelvic area.
Belly button in or out? Still half and half.
Wedding ring on or off? On :)
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: The weekend. I'm hoping it's a nice weekend so I can sit back and relax outside.
Wednesday 23 May 2018
100 Days of Pregnancy: Days 61-56
I dont remember the last time I have ever had so many appointments. I have had an appointment pretty much every day for the past two weeks and they still aren't done! I really hope they start to slow down. My van needs an oil change and I'm just like nope, I am so done with appointments.
I finally got to meet with my pediatric surgeon and it was great to see her again. She is excited to be doing the c-section with my OB and was excited to see me again. She also took the time to look at my stoma and she eased my worries about the spots that are on it. She isn't exactly sure what they are but since it's not bleeding and I'm not having any pain, she isn't concerned. Phew! Definitely a relief. So the next time I see her will be in the OR when we have our baby. She said that it's great she's there because she can take a good look over baby too and make sure everything is perfect.
We finally finished my gardens and they look amazing. I love how the front garden looks and am so grateful for all of the hard work Chris put into it for me. It was so fun being able to pick out flowers. I have some perennials and I also picked out some annuals because I love the colours and I want to be able to change up some of the colours and flowers each year. Around our patio, I have 3 planters that I've planted things like marigolds, lavender, and lemon grass to try to combat those pesky mosquitoes. And in the veggie garden, I planted tomatoes, peppers, jalapenos, onions, peas, lettuce, and corn. I think I will also plant some potatoes, I am just waiting on the few I set aside to grow eyes.
I'm hoping this weekend is another nice weekend because I am ready to just sit back and relax on the patio with my book. We have been so busy and so go, go, go that it would be nice to just enjoy some down time, although Chris is still pretty go, go, go with our shed that he is building. Hopefully it's done before baby comes!
I finally got to meet with my pediatric surgeon and it was great to see her again. She is excited to be doing the c-section with my OB and was excited to see me again. She also took the time to look at my stoma and she eased my worries about the spots that are on it. She isn't exactly sure what they are but since it's not bleeding and I'm not having any pain, she isn't concerned. Phew! Definitely a relief. So the next time I see her will be in the OR when we have our baby. She said that it's great she's there because she can take a good look over baby too and make sure everything is perfect.
We finally finished my gardens and they look amazing. I love how the front garden looks and am so grateful for all of the hard work Chris put into it for me. It was so fun being able to pick out flowers. I have some perennials and I also picked out some annuals because I love the colours and I want to be able to change up some of the colours and flowers each year. Around our patio, I have 3 planters that I've planted things like marigolds, lavender, and lemon grass to try to combat those pesky mosquitoes. And in the veggie garden, I planted tomatoes, peppers, jalapenos, onions, peas, lettuce, and corn. I think I will also plant some potatoes, I am just waiting on the few I set aside to grow eyes.
I'm hoping this weekend is another nice weekend because I am ready to just sit back and relax on the patio with my book. We have been so busy and so go, go, go that it would be nice to just enjoy some down time, although Chris is still pretty go, go, go with our shed that he is building. Hopefully it's done before baby comes!
Thursday 17 May 2018
100 Days of Pregnancy: Days 74-62
This morning I had another OB appointment and it went well. Baby's heartbeat was good and my uterus is measuring on track. My OB is happy with how I am doing and if things stay the way they are, c-section can be done at 38 weeks instead of 37. I have one more ultrasound in 2 weeks to do a growth scan and check on the placenta. If the placenta has moved a bit, I will have one more to see if it moves enough to have a vaginal delivery. If the placenta hasn't moved than it will be a c-section for sure. I'm still not supposed to get my hopes up based on my last ultrasound but miracles do happen!
I have my pre-admit appointment tomorrow and hubby will be tagging along for that one. I plan on asking a few questions about how the process works for a c-section (not the surgery aspect but just afterwards and where baby goes and how long I have to be separated from baby).
Next week I have an appointment with my surgeon who will be in the OR with my OB. I am anxious for this appointment now because when I did my last ostomy bag change, I noticed 3 white spots on my stoma and I am really worried that they are ulcers. I am hoping she can tell me what it is and if something is going on, I am hoping she can refer me to a doctor on the adult side that she trusts and recommends. I have been so worried since that bag change. My mind has just been going crazy with different possibilities of what the white spots could be.
Hubby and I have been keeping busy. The beautiful weather is here so we have been busy outside. The boys love it because they aren't cooped up inside and they have quite a few outdoor doors, including a playground. Chris has been working on my front gardens, making them bigger for me and he has also started building our shed. He takes on so many projects that it stresses me out. I don't know how he does it. The other day when him and co-worker were digging up the spot for the shed and pouring the concrete, I sat back on the patio with my feet up and crocheted. I felt like a real housewife. Doctor's orders, I need to take it easy. This weekend the plan is to buy some veggies for my back garden and plants for my front garden. We were hoping to finish the front garden this weekend but the weather isn't looking so great for Saturday.
How far along? 31 weeks and 2 days
Total weight gain: Around 24 lbs
Maternity clothes: Yes, every day, all day!
Stretch marks: Only around my ostomy and a couple of tiny ones around where my belly button ring is.
Sleep: I really can't complain about sleep. I'm back to feeling tired again by 9pm and am so ready for bed. Sometimes I stay up with Chris while he watches the Stanley Cup (and by stay up I mean fall asleep on the couch).
Miss anything? Having energy like being able to walk without getting winded. Small price to pay though. And I miss having a medium rare steak. Can't wait for summer days when hubby can BBQ me the perfect steak.
Food cravings/aversions: I've been wanting sushi for a while now so today for lunch I am having California rolls. I've never really ventured with sushi and have only ever stuck to fully cooked, even before I was pregnant. I also love mac and cheese, the homemade gooey cheesy kind. I could eat it all the time and anytime we go out for dinner, I search it out on the menu.
Showing: Yes. Everyone keeps telling me I look great which is really nice to hear.
Gender: We are still team green. And now that we are in the final stretch, I cannot wait to find out what baby is.
Labour signs: No, and I hope not for a while!!
Symptoms: Growing bump, large breasts, my ankles are beginning to swell along with my feet a bit, heartburn, leg cramps, pain in my pelvic area.
Belly button in or out? It's half and half right now. Part of it is out and the other part is in. I may have a full outtie this time by the end of the pregnancy.
Wedding ring on or off? On...my rings still swing around so I still have plenty of room for them.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: The long weekend. I have the day off tomorrow and then Monday is a holiday, so I have a super long weekend.
I have my pre-admit appointment tomorrow and hubby will be tagging along for that one. I plan on asking a few questions about how the process works for a c-section (not the surgery aspect but just afterwards and where baby goes and how long I have to be separated from baby).
Next week I have an appointment with my surgeon who will be in the OR with my OB. I am anxious for this appointment now because when I did my last ostomy bag change, I noticed 3 white spots on my stoma and I am really worried that they are ulcers. I am hoping she can tell me what it is and if something is going on, I am hoping she can refer me to a doctor on the adult side that she trusts and recommends. I have been so worried since that bag change. My mind has just been going crazy with different possibilities of what the white spots could be.
Hubby and I have been keeping busy. The beautiful weather is here so we have been busy outside. The boys love it because they aren't cooped up inside and they have quite a few outdoor doors, including a playground. Chris has been working on my front gardens, making them bigger for me and he has also started building our shed. He takes on so many projects that it stresses me out. I don't know how he does it. The other day when him and co-worker were digging up the spot for the shed and pouring the concrete, I sat back on the patio with my feet up and crocheted. I felt like a real housewife. Doctor's orders, I need to take it easy. This weekend the plan is to buy some veggies for my back garden and plants for my front garden. We were hoping to finish the front garden this weekend but the weather isn't looking so great for Saturday.
How far along? 31 weeks and 2 days
Total weight gain: Around 24 lbs
Maternity clothes: Yes, every day, all day!
Stretch marks: Only around my ostomy and a couple of tiny ones around where my belly button ring is.
Sleep: I really can't complain about sleep. I'm back to feeling tired again by 9pm and am so ready for bed. Sometimes I stay up with Chris while he watches the Stanley Cup (and by stay up I mean fall asleep on the couch).
Miss anything? Having energy like being able to walk without getting winded. Small price to pay though. And I miss having a medium rare steak. Can't wait for summer days when hubby can BBQ me the perfect steak.
Food cravings/aversions: I've been wanting sushi for a while now so today for lunch I am having California rolls. I've never really ventured with sushi and have only ever stuck to fully cooked, even before I was pregnant. I also love mac and cheese, the homemade gooey cheesy kind. I could eat it all the time and anytime we go out for dinner, I search it out on the menu.
Showing: Yes. Everyone keeps telling me I look great which is really nice to hear.
Gender: We are still team green. And now that we are in the final stretch, I cannot wait to find out what baby is.
Labour signs: No, and I hope not for a while!!
Symptoms: Growing bump, large breasts, my ankles are beginning to swell along with my feet a bit, heartburn, leg cramps, pain in my pelvic area.
Belly button in or out? It's half and half right now. Part of it is out and the other part is in. I may have a full outtie this time by the end of the pregnancy.
Wedding ring on or off? On...my rings still swing around so I still have plenty of room for them.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: The long weekend. I have the day off tomorrow and then Monday is a holiday, so I have a super long weekend.
Wednesday 9 May 2018
100 days of Pregnancy: Days 88-75
Just realized I forgot to post this! Oops! Better later than never :)
I can't believe I lost track of blogging my days! I guess with the warmer weather coming I got busy. It's getting more and more real that this baby will be here very soon (2 months and counting).
I had another ultrasound the beginning of this week and my placenta still has not moved. So we are going with plan b. I'll have another ultrasound at 33 weeks and that will be the one to set the c-section in stone. My OB also confirmed that my pediatric surgeon will be in the OR with us! As long as everything goes according to plan and they don't need to do an emergency c-section. I was so happy about this bit of news. So I'm doing my best to have ym body co-operate, but you just never know what will happen. Praying everything goes according to plan because I really don't want to be admitted to hospital beforehand. My OB said the standard procedure is to be admitted a week before the c-section as a precaution but she said as long as I continue to have no bleeding that she will consider me just doing what I've been doing.
I'm still scared for the c-section. Stressed out and scared I should say. Stressed out about being away from the boys and what we will do with them while I am in hospital because I hate changing their routine. And I want Chris to spend as much time as he can with the baby and I when we are in hospital. But hopefully we can come up with more of a plan once I actually get a date.
I can't believe I lost track of blogging my days! I guess with the warmer weather coming I got busy. It's getting more and more real that this baby will be here very soon (2 months and counting).
I had another ultrasound the beginning of this week and my placenta still has not moved. So we are going with plan b. I'll have another ultrasound at 33 weeks and that will be the one to set the c-section in stone. My OB also confirmed that my pediatric surgeon will be in the OR with us! As long as everything goes according to plan and they don't need to do an emergency c-section. I was so happy about this bit of news. So I'm doing my best to have ym body co-operate, but you just never know what will happen. Praying everything goes according to plan because I really don't want to be admitted to hospital beforehand. My OB said the standard procedure is to be admitted a week before the c-section as a precaution but she said as long as I continue to have no bleeding that she will consider me just doing what I've been doing.
I'm still scared for the c-section. Stressed out and scared I should say. Stressed out about being away from the boys and what we will do with them while I am in hospital because I hate changing their routine. And I want Chris to spend as much time as he can with the baby and I when we are in hospital. But hopefully we can come up with more of a plan once I actually get a date.
Thursday 19 April 2018
100 Days of Pregnancy: Days 91-89
I received a great phone call today! My OB sent the referral consultation to my pediatric surgeon to ask who she would recommend on the adult side for me. I had all of my surgeries with my pedatric surgeon, even after I had crossed the threshold of 18...she was wonderful. Well, my peds surgeon is going to do the consult! I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping she will also be the one who will be present in the OR for the c-section. I'm not only worried about the c-section in general, but I am also worried that with things moving around in there that something could happen to my ileostomy. Since my surgeon is the one who did all of my surgeries, I would feel much more comfortable with her in the OR as well. So my fingers and toes are crossed! I get to meet with her on May 22nd, so just over a month from now.
How far along? 27 weeks 2 days
Total weight gain: Around 22 lbs
Maternity clothes: Yes, every day, all day!
Stretch marks: Only around my ostomy
Sleep: Sleep has been great this week. As hubby says to me in the morning "when you wake me up from snoring, I know you are having a good sleep." He knows better than to wake his pregnant wife. He's great that way!
Miss anything? Walking without a waddle, lol
Food cravings/aversions: I was craving shawarma last week and the beginning of this week so we made it at home for dinner the other night and my craving was satisfied.
Showing: Yes.
Gender: Team green. This week I all of a sudden wanted to start referring to baby as a she which is strange because this whole time I've thought it was a boy.
Labour signs: No, and I hope not for a while!!
Symptoms: Growing bump, large breasts, my ankles are beginning to swell along with my feet a bit, heartburn, leg cramps, pain in my pelvis area, sciatic nerve pain on my left side.
Belly button in or out? In and I still have my belly button ring in.
Wedding ring on or off? On!
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: sunshine this weekend! Looks like our spring is finally on the way!
How far along? 27 weeks 2 days
Total weight gain: Around 22 lbs
Maternity clothes: Yes, every day, all day!
Stretch marks: Only around my ostomy
Sleep: Sleep has been great this week. As hubby says to me in the morning "when you wake me up from snoring, I know you are having a good sleep." He knows better than to wake his pregnant wife. He's great that way!
Miss anything? Walking without a waddle, lol
Food cravings/aversions: I was craving shawarma last week and the beginning of this week so we made it at home for dinner the other night and my craving was satisfied.
Showing: Yes.
Gender: Team green. This week I all of a sudden wanted to start referring to baby as a she which is strange because this whole time I've thought it was a boy.
Labour signs: No, and I hope not for a while!!
Symptoms: Growing bump, large breasts, my ankles are beginning to swell along with my feet a bit, heartburn, leg cramps, pain in my pelvis area, sciatic nerve pain on my left side.
Belly button in or out? In and I still have my belly button ring in.
Wedding ring on or off? On!
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: sunshine this weekend! Looks like our spring is finally on the way!
Monday 16 April 2018
100 Days of Pregnancy: Days 94 - 92
This past weekend we had quite the storm. Luckily, hubby made it home safe and sound before the rain/ice hit. Saturday we were able to get out and create our baby registry. We had fun doing it and are happy with the items on it. When we finished and they wrote down our final number of items on the list, I thought we had done well with 29 items...until I saw the other lists that were all 80+. I guess that's what happens when you saved everything from your first two. We added items like a new pack and play that comes with a changing pad and bassinet, bottles, bedding, toys, bath time items, monitor, changing pad, some sleep sacs. We added lots of things we knew that we needed.
Sunday was a nice lazy day for us. Being surrounded by ice, you can't do too much. I was able to finish the quilt I was working on for baby and I love how it turned out. Photos to come of both the quilt and the crocheted blanket I made. I have to spoil all of my babes with handmade goodies!
And today, well today we woke up with no power and it doesn't look like it will be restored until tomorrow evening. So this evening will be interesting. I'm not sure what I'm going to do without everything that we are accustomed to. Thank goodness for gas fireplaces though to heat the house a bit because I can only imagine how cold it is!
Sunday was a nice lazy day for us. Being surrounded by ice, you can't do too much. I was able to finish the quilt I was working on for baby and I love how it turned out. Photos to come of both the quilt and the crocheted blanket I made. I have to spoil all of my babes with handmade goodies!
And today, well today we woke up with no power and it doesn't look like it will be restored until tomorrow evening. So this evening will be interesting. I'm not sure what I'm going to do without everything that we are accustomed to. Thank goodness for gas fireplaces though to heat the house a bit because I can only imagine how cold it is!
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