There really isn't much new here. i'm still playing the waiting game; &lve contaced people at Killam and Twincity properties regarding my application but have heard nothing yet. I will keep trying, but the anxiety i am experiencing is almost overwhelming. I can't put Corbin on the list for day care or seiously look for work until I know where I'll be living.
Mom is gone to Florida on vacation for a week. She left last Friday. I was a little nervous because she's always been here to offer support. Dad will help out but not to the extent Mom will. But Corbin and I have been doing fine. I don't doubt that I can do this on my own, but it's nice to have a trial period.
I bought Corbin a jolly jumper last weekend and he loves it! I usually put him in it once a day for a half hour or whenever he gets tired of it. It's great exercise. I have to keep Deedee frm bathing him as he is right on her level and she can't resist.
My friend Pam is having a birthday party for her two boys who are turning 1 and 2 this month. I bought them matching outfits and a couple of trucks to play with. my friend Vanessa is having a party Saturday night for her husband's birthday and I may go if I can find a babysitter.
Well I guess that's it. Hopefully I will hear some news soon.
The baby loves Ella. She sends him to dreamland.
Thanks to this song, I fell in love with Ella Fitzgerald 11 years ago.
Another techno/classical hybrid for ya.
lol I love techno.
Finally something positive for young ladies.
I want to learn to play this on my guitar.
Why are all the singers who don't need to computerizing their voices?
This got the baby to sleep. Works for me too.
Energy like this will get the house clean in no time. lol
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Hey all,
Well my visit with Dr. Chritchley went well yesterday. I was tested for Strep B, and we also discussed pre-registerinng at the hospital and getting a tour of the birthing unit. most women would have had that done by now, but since I came onn the scene late in the game, I need to have my bloodwork done beforehand. I should get an appointment date today. Other than that, the visit was very routine and uneventful. I only gained a half a pound, woohoo! That brings my total weight gain up to 33.5 pounds. The doctor said it is also normal that i am having contractions. They are not Braxton-Hicks. They are painful, though only mildly so, and they don't last long (maybe 30 seconds), and they do not occur at regular intervals.
The best way to bring on labour is to be active, but it's been so bloody cold and snowy here that it's hard to get out for a half decent walk. i bought an exercise ball yesterday in the hopes that squatting and bouncing on it will help open up the pelvis and make things easier for the onset of labour. I also may buy some rasberry leaf tea; it will not induce labour, but will help with contractions. I have to find a health food store that sells natracare products, as any standard maternity pad could cause infection. Natracare products are all organic--no bleach, plastics or rayon--which is what I need. I also have to get a sheet to fit the cradle's mattress. It's not the size of a bassinette, but neither is it the size of a crib mattress. Other than that, everything is done. The digital camera has batteries and works, bags are packed, and the car seat is ready. I'm really impressed with myself!
1 WEEK TO GO!
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happyI just realized I didn't write a Christmas post. It was pretty quiet. The open house went well. I had a few bowls of chowder and was up until 2am. I was exhausted going to bed and no wonder! Not a lot of people showed up but we had a good crowd and I got to watch everyone get drunk which was pretty entertaining.
I didn't get up the next morning until almost 10:00. Then we had to wait for Shea and Jocelyn to show up. Shea and Fallon live together now and Jocelyn and Marcel were staying at his parents' place.
I got some clothes for after the baby is born, a new winter jacket whic I desperately needed, some stuff for my hospital stay like peejays and slippers and travel-sized toiletries. My biggest and most treasured present was a new Fuji digital camera. Mom's broke and I've just been using my camera phone. Unfortunately, the camera broke a few days ago--it wouldn't turn on even after I changed the batteries so Mom is gone to Sydney tonight and she is going to return it.
Mom made a turkey dinner and we stayed in and played yotsy. Jocelyb, Marcel, Shea and Fallon were in and out all night and Mom and Dad were going to go visiting but it was snowing quite heavily so we saved all that till Boxing Day.
We had the Burke family Xmas party (that's Mom's side of the family), at my cousin Rochelle's house. We stayed there till around 11:00, then we went to Dad's cousin Hilda's place. We don't often see members of my dad's side of the family, but two of my cousins were home from Alberta who I haven't seen in ten years. We had a wonderful visit and didn't get home until 3am. My feet were so swollen, they ballooned out around my socks! It was worth it, though.
The next night Rochelle and her husband had an official housewarming party. Jocelyn and I went for a few hourse, but I had no desire to stay too long and so went home fairly early.
Today Mom and I organized the nursery and packed mine and the baby's bags for the hospital. We still have to do my birth plan, but at least all the baby clothes, towels, face cloths, blankets etc are all clean and pit away. The cradle is up in my room which is also doubling as the nursery. I feel less stressed but still anxious and restless. I guess that's normal. I can't wait to get rid of this killer constant heartburn and nausea.
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