I'm a bit of a slacker I know...I didn't get on my pc once yesterday so this post is a day behind.
A big Congratulations to RyLee and Clay on their first wedding anniversary! This time last year we were all in Nashville enjoying a great day after wedding brunch and gift opening in nice weather! They had a lovely wedding and we were very fortunate to have been able to travel down and be there for them. ( Now if I could figure out how to post pictures- Insert here...picture of the happy couple!)
I love weddings. There is something so romantic and endearing about two people committing to be together through thick and thin for their lifetime. There have been so many great weddings in the past couple of years. What makes them great is that you can see the love that the two people share for each other and it just radiates through the whole group. At least it does when you are a hopeless romantic like me!
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1 year ago yesterday!
Thursday, April 24, 2008 •
Well I'm pregnant and now its getting way more obvious!!! My clothes don't fit and the belly is starting to show. I've been getting these lovely cramps called Round Ligament Pain (RLP for short) and the strech marks have started. Thank goodness they aren't bright red..I think I have good genes to in that department! It's a little odd having something to rest my hands on when I am just puttering around...one of these days its going to make a great book prop!
I'm really torn about finding out what we're having....on one hand I would love to decorate and get ready. One of my best friends is moving away and it would be so fun to be able to talk about the baby by its name with her before she heads out. On theother hand not knowing would probably make labour easier!
Maybe one of tehse days I'll get brave a post a belly pic! (Mine and Gordon's!!!)
I'm really torn about finding out what we're having....on one hand I would love to decorate and get ready. One of my best friends is moving away and it would be so fun to be able to talk about the baby by its name with her before she heads out. On theother hand not knowing would probably make labour easier!
Maybe one of tehse days I'll get brave a post a belly pic! (Mine and Gordon's!!!)
Saturday, April 19, 2008 •
So we are in Freddy to celebrate Laura's birthday! I think she was surprised. It should be fun! Everyone is going to drink i and just sent G to the store with a list. If I can't drink I will celebrate with chips! lol I was really proud that I only needed 3 bathroom breaks on the way here!! :)
So here's to Laura, Happy Birthday! So happy we can be here with you!!!
So here's to Laura, Happy Birthday! So happy we can be here with you!!!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 •
So how many change of address forms do you expect to submit before they get it right. I sent in a change of address form when we moved to our new house and then again in October...well they sent my income tax return to my old appartment. It hasn't come back to them yet so it will be another few weeks before I get it. Unreal. I feel like the gov't has a soft spot for me and likes to screw with my finacial plans on an annual basis. I'm going to drop by the appartment building at lunch today to see if it happens to still be there, hopefully yes so that I can get my moola...if not I have to wait for it to be returned...what if they don't return it? This is so frustrtating...the best laid plans.......
Friday, April 11, 2008 •
Tune in and check out a bit of what we do! http://www.c100fm.com/
It's our annual Radiothon and it is one impactful event. I had a hard day yesterday because we interviewed a family that I have been following closely on their blog. I haven't read the blog in a month and I found out that the little girl who basically has no immune system but had gotten gene therapy to give her one now has tumors and they aren't sure how they are going to treat her. I cried for I don't know how long. Her mom and I are the same age...it is just such a horrible thing....with our own little one on the way, I'm viewing the stories a bit differently than I have in the past. There are so many wonderful stories too. Kids are remarkable creatures, it's amazing what they can go through and still smile. That smile is why I love these events and why I love what I do.
We had our u/s yesterday afternoon and I was so incredibly happy to see a nice strong heartbeat. The baby is measuring 13-14 weeks so they changed my due date to October 10...I'm still thinking the baby will come closer to the 18th because I'm certain of my dates. It was so nice to see the baby and Gordon was so excited. He is going to be an incredible Dad. It's amazing that this little one is in me...still doesn't feel real but the bump is starting to show so there is no denying it now!!!
It's our annual Radiothon and it is one impactful event. I had a hard day yesterday because we interviewed a family that I have been following closely on their blog. I haven't read the blog in a month and I found out that the little girl who basically has no immune system but had gotten gene therapy to give her one now has tumors and they aren't sure how they are going to treat her. I cried for I don't know how long. Her mom and I are the same age...it is just such a horrible thing....with our own little one on the way, I'm viewing the stories a bit differently than I have in the past. There are so many wonderful stories too. Kids are remarkable creatures, it's amazing what they can go through and still smile. That smile is why I love these events and why I love what I do.
We had our u/s yesterday afternoon and I was so incredibly happy to see a nice strong heartbeat. The baby is measuring 13-14 weeks so they changed my due date to October 10...I'm still thinking the baby will come closer to the 18th because I'm certain of my dates. It was so nice to see the baby and Gordon was so excited. He is going to be an incredible Dad. It's amazing that this little one is in me...still doesn't feel real but the bump is starting to show so there is no denying it now!!!
Thursday, April 10, 2008 •
I was finally getting a long overdue haircut last night around 5pm when my cell phone started ringing like crazy. It was my mother! Thanks to the usual tardiness of Air Canada she had missed her connecting flight and would be in Halifax for 5 hours!
As soon as my hair was cut I got to the airport. Mom and I had a great visit. I missed home and my family so much and seeing Mom was a nice push to get me through until my next visit home in May. We had dinner at East Side Marios and then wandered around the mall chatting. It was a great evening. I was sad to drop her off at the airport but I'll take any spare moment I can get with my family. What a great way to change up my week.
On the down side I discovered my feet are swelling already. I waited all winter to wear my awsome red shoes..and by the time I got to the mall with Mom I had to buy a pair of flip flops... seeing teh baby at the ultrasound today had better make giving up my red shoes worth it!!! :p
As soon as my hair was cut I got to the airport. Mom and I had a great visit. I missed home and my family so much and seeing Mom was a nice push to get me through until my next visit home in May. We had dinner at East Side Marios and then wandered around the mall chatting. It was a great evening. I was sad to drop her off at the airport but I'll take any spare moment I can get with my family. What a great way to change up my week.
On the down side I discovered my feet are swelling already. I waited all winter to wear my awsome red shoes..and by the time I got to the mall with Mom I had to buy a pair of flip flops... seeing teh baby at the ultrasound today had better make giving up my red shoes worth it!!! :p
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 •
I know, I know, I know! I have been missing...MIA if you will...all with good reason. My last post was about waiting and a few people called and asked what I was waiting for. Well it was a confirmation that everything in my world is going to change. Everything from the day to day to the deepest thoughts and feelings that I think I know I will experience.
Waiting for news that was negative , then "I think that's negative"....no , no maybe that's a positive...and then the answer that wouldn't be denied. Clear as day...it took the most advance piece of technology that I have ever peed on (at least that is what the commercial said!)..Gordon and I are going to have a baby! A trip to the doctor for bloodwork confirmed the answer that I had been so longing for.
Most people who are trying to start a family are elated when they get the news. We were over joyed and terrified all at the same time. The fear that anything could go wrong and that this baby may not yet be ours was one that was so real to us that we decided only to share the news with a handful of individuals with whom we knew we could confide in should God have a different plan for this baby. It was easier not to blog because I didn't want to spill the beans and let the whole world know my fear.
We started sharing th enews at Easter. We had already seen our little one at an early ultrasound and thought that it would be okay to share the news. Last week we heard the heartbeat for the first time. I never imagined that something so small could have a heart that beat so quickly. It was something incredible to hear.
In two days we go for another ultrasound. I must admit that posting in my blog today makes me nervous...I feel almost like I should wait but if I wait will the fear ever go away.
I realize that the fear will never leave me. It will change and evolve and take on a new meaning. Right now I want more than anything to enjoy the miracle that is taking place in our lives.
We're going to have a baby...how cool is that?!
Waiting for news that was negative , then "I think that's negative"....no , no maybe that's a positive...and then the answer that wouldn't be denied. Clear as day...it took the most advance piece of technology that I have ever peed on (at least that is what the commercial said!)..Gordon and I are going to have a baby! A trip to the doctor for bloodwork confirmed the answer that I had been so longing for.
Most people who are trying to start a family are elated when they get the news. We were over joyed and terrified all at the same time. The fear that anything could go wrong and that this baby may not yet be ours was one that was so real to us that we decided only to share the news with a handful of individuals with whom we knew we could confide in should God have a different plan for this baby. It was easier not to blog because I didn't want to spill the beans and let the whole world know my fear.
We started sharing th enews at Easter. We had already seen our little one at an early ultrasound and thought that it would be okay to share the news. Last week we heard the heartbeat for the first time. I never imagined that something so small could have a heart that beat so quickly. It was something incredible to hear.
In two days we go for another ultrasound. I must admit that posting in my blog today makes me nervous...I feel almost like I should wait but if I wait will the fear ever go away.
I realize that the fear will never leave me. It will change and evolve and take on a new meaning. Right now I want more than anything to enjoy the miracle that is taking place in our lives.
We're going to have a baby...how cool is that?!