It's true... all the sleepless nights pre-baby are preparation for the sleepless nights post baby. Why else would I bother to get out of bed at 3:30am on a Saturday night to eat some cold noodle casserole?
Today, we spent a harrowing FOUR HOURS at Ikea getting everything we could possibly need to create a safe space for little Esteban. Two hours were spent picking & choosing & making lists while the third hour was spent collecting all the particle board an allen key could dream of. It was in the third hour that all fell apart... The change table we wanted was sold out, we didn't record numbers that we should have recorded and poor Steven had to carry everything on his own. The fourth hour was spent waiting in line to pay, waiting in line for $.50 hot dogs (YUM!) and waiting to pick up MORE items...
It was almost worth the wait to find out that we weren't charged for the most expensive thing on our list though.
Thanks, Ikea, for giving us some light at the end of a long, dark tunnel.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
30 Weeks and Stretching!
Well, we're at 30 weeks!! (Technically 29 weeks and 6 days) The shirt still fits but the jeans are getting a wee bit snug...
30 weeks is certainly taking it's toll. I went home early a few times this past week because the round ligament pain is getting too much to bear. It's hard to hustle on a sales floor when all you can do is hobble. Steven is getting a lot of practise at helping the helpless put their pants on. Every now and then, when it's just too much to bend, he needs to come and shoehorn me into mine :P
It's hard to believe that there's just 10 weeks left to go!! Let's see if the shirt lasts...
Monday, February 15, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Our New Ride
Sweet... It's the 2009 UPPAbaby Vista and it's amazing! We can't wait to take it for a real spin!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
The Pregnancy Journal - Question #2
Question #2
What were the best things your parents did as parents?
As I type this, Steven is snoring (softly) beside me so this is strictly my own answer.
Among many, many, many things, the best thing my parents did for me was to raise me within very strict, defined parameters. It was always clear what was acceptable (behaviour, clothing, speech...you name it) and what was not. They were so consistent so it was very easy for me to decide between right and wrong. Why on earth would I want to do something rebellious if it only meant bad things? That being said, of course I did bad things but I was never judged or questioned about the decisions that I made, only punished. If I did good things, only rewarded. Not a lot of discussion ensued. My dad was a psych major so maybe he was thinking of Pavlov's dog... Hahaha
I guess it's like this: They made up the rules, I played the game and sometimes I'd pass Go and sometimes I'd go to jail and miss a turn. It was what it was and I hope to be able to do the same. Offer consistency, clearly defined guidelines for life and continued support - without criticism or "advice" - regardless of my decisions.
Then again, maybe I'll just buy my children's complacency through technology and offerings of cash.
What were the best things your parents did as parents?
As I type this, Steven is snoring (softly) beside me so this is strictly my own answer.
Among many, many, many things, the best thing my parents did for me was to raise me within very strict, defined parameters. It was always clear what was acceptable (behaviour, clothing, speech...you name it) and what was not. They were so consistent so it was very easy for me to decide between right and wrong. Why on earth would I want to do something rebellious if it only meant bad things? That being said, of course I did bad things but I was never judged or questioned about the decisions that I made, only punished. If I did good things, only rewarded. Not a lot of discussion ensued. My dad was a psych major so maybe he was thinking of Pavlov's dog... Hahaha
I guess it's like this: They made up the rules, I played the game and sometimes I'd pass Go and sometimes I'd go to jail and miss a turn. It was what it was and I hope to be able to do the same. Offer consistency, clearly defined guidelines for life and continued support - without criticism or "advice" - regardless of my decisions.
Then again, maybe I'll just buy my children's complacency through technology and offerings of cash.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Leg Cramps and Other Things - 107 days to go
I'm really feeling like the bliss and beauty of the second trimester is quickly being overshadowed by the pain and discomfort of the third... and it's still 3 weeks away!!
Last week, my calves were clobbered in the middle of the night my these monstrous leg cramps! Moms out there will know what I'm talking about. Fist sized balls of searing hot lava implant themselves into your legs. Mine sit high up on my calves just under the knees. They hold on tight and just don't let go!! Apparently, there's just no escaping them :(
My brain is also turning into mush and I seem to have developed a glassy stare. My ankles haven't swollen up but my feet don't like any of my work appropriate shoes by about 1pm. If no one is around, I scoot about by waddling like a penguin. My appetite is insatiable and, if there was a cupcake that was lemon, curry, french fry and chocolate flavoured all in one, I would inhale it (and a dozen more) in an instant! My wedding ring still slides off but my hands cramp up something fierce. I need about 8 pillows to make me comfortable in bed and even then I wake up intermittently. Finally, I sometimes get this nasty jab in my ribcage.
What in the world is going on?
Oh...yeah...I'm pregnant. And it's FABULOUS!
Last week, my calves were clobbered in the middle of the night my these monstrous leg cramps! Moms out there will know what I'm talking about. Fist sized balls of searing hot lava implant themselves into your legs. Mine sit high up on my calves just under the knees. They hold on tight and just don't let go!! Apparently, there's just no escaping them :(
My brain is also turning into mush and I seem to have developed a glassy stare. My ankles haven't swollen up but my feet don't like any of my work appropriate shoes by about 1pm. If no one is around, I scoot about by waddling like a penguin. My appetite is insatiable and, if there was a cupcake that was lemon, curry, french fry and chocolate flavoured all in one, I would inhale it (and a dozen more) in an instant! My wedding ring still slides off but my hands cramp up something fierce. I need about 8 pillows to make me comfortable in bed and even then I wake up intermittently. Finally, I sometimes get this nasty jab in my ribcage.
What in the world is going on?
Oh...yeah...I'm pregnant. And it's FABULOUS!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Registry
We're already getting questions from friends & family about what we want for our little bean (other than diapers, diapers and more diapers). Well, here's the beginning of our registry... I'm trying not to register for too much since, let's face it, we just don't have room for a whole lot!
http://www.babyproofingplus.com/registry/find.php
It's under the name Steven Brown or Maria Brown.
We also have our eye on a few things at a store called ella+elliot so a gift card or two from there wouldn't hurt either...
http://www.ellaandelliot.com/
Of course gift cards to Shoppers Drug Mart and The Bay are fantastic, too! We've got both in walking distance for us. Perfect for when we have to send Papa to the store late at night for an emergency diaper run!
http://www.babyproofingplus.com/registry/find.php
It's under the name Steven Brown or Maria Brown.
We also have our eye on a few things at a store called ella+elliot so a gift card or two from there wouldn't hurt either...
http://www.ellaandelliot.com/
Of course gift cards to Shoppers Drug Mart and The Bay are fantastic, too! We've got both in walking distance for us. Perfect for when we have to send Papa to the store late at night for an emergency diaper run!
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