Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Happy Birthday to Me!
Yesterday was my birthday. I used to make such a big deal about my birthday - probably because I didn't want to get lost in the pre-Christmas rush. This year it just didn't seem very important at all. I had a pretty low key day and that was just perfect. Some of the folks from work took me out for lunch...neighbours came over to watch me unwrap some presents from home...the Rapper went out for "The Chalet" with us...Noel's sister called from NM...his mom called...my parents called...I got great emails from the Newfs and Jenn...
It was so different from what I've wanted every other year but it was exactly what I wanted this year. It just goes to show how much things are beginning to change in my life already. Part of me is sad about the lack of interest in partying/dancing and general wildness...the other is happiest when Noel and I are able to take some time to sit down and dream about our new family. I guess that's just what growing up is all about. Like Tania (our doula) says...you just have to find the beauty in every new situation you're in.
It was so different from what I've wanted every other year but it was exactly what I wanted this year. It just goes to show how much things are beginning to change in my life already. Part of me is sad about the lack of interest in partying/dancing and general wildness...the other is happiest when Noel and I are able to take some time to sit down and dream about our new family. I guess that's just what growing up is all about. Like Tania (our doula) says...you just have to find the beauty in every new situation you're in.
Monday, December 19, 2005
10 weeks to go
I am 30 weeks today. It seems wrong to have such little time left in this pregnancy. Molly seems to be thriving - if her kicks, punches and general spasms are anything to go by. I'm finding that I'm getting more tired (and some would argue grumpy) by the day but that's not too much of an issue because there isn't nearly as much to do these days. I'm so glad we're not travelling anywhere for the holidays.
This past weekend we went away to the Kicking Horse Resort in Golden with Noel's work. It was wonderfully relaxing. I LOVED not snowboarding!!! Michelle surprised me with some sparkling apple juice, chocolates, and a bath bomb that I put to good use. I don't remember the last time I was able to sit back and relax for 2 days straight!
Noel also surprised me with a trip to our favourite gallery in Canmore. We stopped on our way to the resort and he bought me the most beautiful ring. It's made by a local artist. It's white and yellow gold with 3 diamonds. It's called "clouds passing by stars" or something like that. I absolutely love it. Now I have a wedding ring and a motherhood ring!
Our roomate Michelle moves out today. It'll be very weird to see her room empty when we get back from birth class tonight. It's been great having another girl around. I just hope that we don't drift apart once she becomes a 'downtown' girl and we're boring old parents.
I guess that's the biggest thing I've been worried about lately...the fact that I'm not going to be cool, thin, or funky anymore. That I don't know how to reconcile those things with being a parent and somehow think they must be mutually exclusive. I keep looking at younger, cooler people with longing and at baby shops with dread. It doesn't help that I'm turning 33 tomorrow. Where oh where did my crazy fun youth go?
This past weekend we went away to the Kicking Horse Resort in Golden with Noel's work. It was wonderfully relaxing. I LOVED not snowboarding!!! Michelle surprised me with some sparkling apple juice, chocolates, and a bath bomb that I put to good use. I don't remember the last time I was able to sit back and relax for 2 days straight!
Noel also surprised me with a trip to our favourite gallery in Canmore. We stopped on our way to the resort and he bought me the most beautiful ring. It's made by a local artist. It's white and yellow gold with 3 diamonds. It's called "clouds passing by stars" or something like that. I absolutely love it. Now I have a wedding ring and a motherhood ring!
Our roomate Michelle moves out today. It'll be very weird to see her room empty when we get back from birth class tonight. It's been great having another girl around. I just hope that we don't drift apart once she becomes a 'downtown' girl and we're boring old parents.
I guess that's the biggest thing I've been worried about lately...the fact that I'm not going to be cool, thin, or funky anymore. That I don't know how to reconcile those things with being a parent and somehow think they must be mutually exclusive. I keep looking at younger, cooler people with longing and at baby shops with dread. It doesn't help that I'm turning 33 tomorrow. Where oh where did my crazy fun youth go?
Monday, December 05, 2005
7 months and getting tired
Molly and I are seven months along today. We had our check-up (bi-weekly now) on Friday and it went really well. My belly is measuring right on, my weight is good, my blood pressure is staying on the low side but that doesn't seem to be a problem. Molly's heart rate was 140 beats per minute this week. Because I'm Rh negative, I had to get a shot in the butt on Friday too. I'd been dreading this since finding out about it months ago. Funny how big things can become in your mind. I was damn scared! Turns out it was really, really easy. I hardly felt a thing. So much worrying for nothing.
Nancy and Elaine were here this past weekend for a visit. Nancy is 16 weeks now and just starting to show. We had a great visit. We didn't quite get to all I'd planned for us but we made a valiant attempt. They were troopers braving Calgary's evil cold weather with only the occasional screams.
So with their visit come and gone, the next big thing for us is Christmas! When I first realized we were going to be here on our own for the holidays I was pretty disappointed. Now, I can't wait! We have such little down time these days! I'm hoping to get lots of relaxing and cuddling in over the holidays - our last holidays before our wee Molly arrives.
Nancy and Elaine were here this past weekend for a visit. Nancy is 16 weeks now and just starting to show. We had a great visit. We didn't quite get to all I'd planned for us but we made a valiant attempt. They were troopers braving Calgary's evil cold weather with only the occasional screams.
So with their visit come and gone, the next big thing for us is Christmas! When I first realized we were going to be here on our own for the holidays I was pretty disappointed. Now, I can't wait! We have such little down time these days! I'm hoping to get lots of relaxing and cuddling in over the holidays - our last holidays before our wee Molly arrives.
