Oh me oh my, 29 weeks flew by!
I have been feeling fantastic after taking some time to stay off my feet and rest. I've slowly been transitioning back into the regular routine of life. lol This time however, I'm not pushing or overdoing it.
Sweet Pea still remains very calm and mellow. She is one very chilled and relaxed little girl. I've been feeling her stretch more which is a really neat feeling. Usually I feel her moving in one spot, but to feel her moving on one side of my tummy and the other at the exact same time is so cool :)
She loves to push, what the Dr thinks is her feet, right up and out beside my belly button on the right side. Since I feel most of her movements and little parts on my right side, my Dr believes she's either laying sideways or head down with her feet up and over. I think she could be a tall one like her sister; we'll have two little models in the family :)
This past week I have eatin more black olives than I can count for. lol I have recently kept my pantry stocked with cans of pitted, large black olives to meet this craving. It has been my 'snack of choice' as I make dinner most nights. Mine as well as Nya's, lol. I think she's been enjoying some of my cravings as much as myself. ha ha
My appetite has picked up this past week. I have actually been 'hungry' between meals for a snack. I always pack a little care package of snacks for Nya whenever we leave the house; I've been adding a few little snacks of my own to her bag. Some of my snacks have included carrot sticks, craisins and nuts, apple slices and grapes. Something easy for me to munch on when driving or in between errand runs and stores.
My energy has been up up and away! lol I have been really proud of myself with my energy levels in both of my pregnancies. I think my husband crashes before I do! lol
Even after a full day of working, I've still got enough battery power in me to get dinner going, clean up, do the dishes, tidy the home, run a load or two of laundry, bathe Nya, etc. And I still have energy afterwards to spend with my hubby before I crash at 10:30/11pm. lol
I do however feel myself slowing down a bit around 4pm. That's also the time Dennard gets home, so I don't know if it's 'me' that feels like I'm slowing down or seeing him slow down from his day that makes me feel like I need to slow down as well. On nights when he's not home at his regular time, I feel like my energy is still full throttle and I can take on the world. lol
One thing I love to do to pamper myself and keep myself feeling cute and feminine are my nails. Now, I've always been one to paint my nails; it's not very often you'll see me with bare nails (especially on my toes), but being pregnant has made me want to do them and change the colours more. Especially with it being Spring now, there is something fun, fresh and classy about a splash of colour on finger and toe nails that spruce up a look to an outfit, add a touch off femininity, and make a glowing pregnant mommy glow even more.
Being pregnant is all about looking cute; top to bottom. lol
One tradition that I recently started in my house the last two weeks is 'Pancake Saturday'. Now, I think this is the pregnant women in me wanting an excuse to make and eat chocolate chip pancakes, lol, but my family has taken a liking to this new 'tradition' and welcomed it with open arms. lol
As my pregnancy in my 20's (week wise) comes to an end, I reflect on how much has changed over the course of the last few months.
From my home, my lifestyle and how my body has changed, I am ever so grateful for this wonderful experience to be pregnant once again.
Even through the seasons that weren't so glamorous and 'fun', with my head over a toilet bowl and major food aversions that had me gagging even in the most public of places, lol, I look back with fond and very happy memories. Every trip to the toilet bowl was worth it and every smell and sight that caused my tummy to swirl is one I wouldn't take back. Why you ask? Are you crazy? lol
It's all because a little life was blossoming and growing inside of me. A life that God has gifted me with and one to call my own. A privilege that I do not take lightly or for granted.
So, with that being said, farewell to the last 29 weeks (tear), but hello week 30!!! Here we come :)
Through The Eyes of Nya:
Nya woke up from her nap this afternoon and was sitting on my lap as I finished off my blog entry. She looked up at me, touched my face and said 'you're yellow' (Nya calls white people yellow, lol). I said 'what colour are you Nya?'. She replied 'brown'. I asked 'What colour is daddy?'; she replied 'brown!'. I then asked what colour her sister was and she said 'white. white and yellow'. LOL
I thought this was so funny. I roared with laughter. According to Nya, she and daddy are the same colour and mommy and Sweet Pea will be the same colour. ha ha
Too cute!
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
Friday, 10 April 2015
Friday Fun Facts
Friday Fun Facts
1. Sweet Pea is the size of an eggplant this week
2. I've been craving sweets most of this pregnancy
3. I can still fit into my regular jeans
4. I've switched to baby oil on my skin. Love the absorption it gives and the lovely scent it leaves behind
5. My skin has greatly improved (GLORY!! Lol) I can go days without concealer on my face now
6. Had to start wearing my nursing bras this week because I can't fit into my regular bras anymore - Woo Hoo! Lol
7. Smells, songs and shows from early pregnancy turn me off now. Ie. Vanilla Lace Victoria Secret Body Spray, Nya's Tresemme hair detangler, Daniel the Tiger episodes (Nya was really big into this show around Christmas; today for the first time in months she asked to see an episode as I got dressed. I cringed at the theme song, character voices, etc. Lol)
8. My belly button is still an 'inny' button
9. I still wear my high heels :)
10. I still try and look my best for my hubby; and for myself. No sweat pants or oversized T-shirts for me. I can still be comfortable and look nice in leggings and loose tops
11. I still crave fruits; recently strawberries and watermelon. Thank goodness they are both in season right now.
12. I feel most of Sweet Peas movements on my right side
13. Sweet Pea is most active in the evening and after a meal
14. Sweet Pea loves to dance around when I drink orange juice
15. We still haven't decided on a name for Sweet Pea yet (hide face). We are having a hard time finding something we both really like. The name that came to me when I was praying Dennard really likes, but I'm still not 100% on it yet
16. I dye my hair only twice in pregnancy to avoid unnecessary chemicals in my blood stream
17. I eat more peanut butter than the average person; at least I think! Lol I have it at least once a day. Great source of protein for baby
18. I've officially lost the shape to my hips. Lol The hour glass figure is gone and I'm just one solid shape. I don't even recognize myself from the back anymore. Lol
19. I find my lips get dry very quickly now
20. I'm not emotional or moody. My emotions are pretty consistent and well balanced
21. Still no stretch marks or pregnancy line on my tummy
22. I can't sleep on my right side for long; I get very bad hip pain if I do
23. I sleep mostly on my left side and back; as much as I try to avoid sleeping on my back
24. I haven't been having to wake up in the night to use the ladies room in the last month or two. My bladder is getting better; or its the fact that I try to avoid drinking right before bed, ha ha
25. I can't see my feet anymore when standing upright; I have to lean my head forward over my tummy to see my toes
26. I get out of breath very easy singing worship at church now. Sitting down at a piano and singing is already hard enough when pregnant as your diaphragm is smooshed, but when I sing, I sing high, loud and carry notes out very long and strong. Sometimes I'm literally gasping for air after a note or chorus. Lol
27. I don't have a big appetite; I have to remind myself to have three meals a day with snacks in between
28. I drink a ton of water; I have to have water with me everywhere I go.
29. I drink club soda when I'm craving something carbonated and cold
30. Realized this week that I only have 11 weeks of pregnancy left to go and almost freaked put! Lol
Where's the 'pause' button; I can't bare the thought of my pregnancy coming to an end so quickly :(
1. Sweet Pea is the size of an eggplant this week
2. I've been craving sweets most of this pregnancy
3. I can still fit into my regular jeans
4. I've switched to baby oil on my skin. Love the absorption it gives and the lovely scent it leaves behind
5. My skin has greatly improved (GLORY!! Lol) I can go days without concealer on my face now
6. Had to start wearing my nursing bras this week because I can't fit into my regular bras anymore - Woo Hoo! Lol
7. Smells, songs and shows from early pregnancy turn me off now. Ie. Vanilla Lace Victoria Secret Body Spray, Nya's Tresemme hair detangler, Daniel the Tiger episodes (Nya was really big into this show around Christmas; today for the first time in months she asked to see an episode as I got dressed. I cringed at the theme song, character voices, etc. Lol)
8. My belly button is still an 'inny' button
9. I still wear my high heels :)
10. I still try and look my best for my hubby; and for myself. No sweat pants or oversized T-shirts for me. I can still be comfortable and look nice in leggings and loose tops
11. I still crave fruits; recently strawberries and watermelon. Thank goodness they are both in season right now.
12. I feel most of Sweet Peas movements on my right side
13. Sweet Pea is most active in the evening and after a meal
14. Sweet Pea loves to dance around when I drink orange juice
15. We still haven't decided on a name for Sweet Pea yet (hide face). We are having a hard time finding something we both really like. The name that came to me when I was praying Dennard really likes, but I'm still not 100% on it yet
16. I dye my hair only twice in pregnancy to avoid unnecessary chemicals in my blood stream
17. I eat more peanut butter than the average person; at least I think! Lol I have it at least once a day. Great source of protein for baby
18. I've officially lost the shape to my hips. Lol The hour glass figure is gone and I'm just one solid shape. I don't even recognize myself from the back anymore. Lol
19. I find my lips get dry very quickly now
20. I'm not emotional or moody. My emotions are pretty consistent and well balanced
21. Still no stretch marks or pregnancy line on my tummy
22. I can't sleep on my right side for long; I get very bad hip pain if I do
23. I sleep mostly on my left side and back; as much as I try to avoid sleeping on my back
24. I haven't been having to wake up in the night to use the ladies room in the last month or two. My bladder is getting better; or its the fact that I try to avoid drinking right before bed, ha ha
25. I can't see my feet anymore when standing upright; I have to lean my head forward over my tummy to see my toes
26. I get out of breath very easy singing worship at church now. Sitting down at a piano and singing is already hard enough when pregnant as your diaphragm is smooshed, but when I sing, I sing high, loud and carry notes out very long and strong. Sometimes I'm literally gasping for air after a note or chorus. Lol
27. I don't have a big appetite; I have to remind myself to have three meals a day with snacks in between
28. I drink a ton of water; I have to have water with me everywhere I go.
29. I drink club soda when I'm craving something carbonated and cold
30. Realized this week that I only have 11 weeks of pregnancy left to go and almost freaked put! Lol
Where's the 'pause' button; I can't bare the thought of my pregnancy coming to an end so quickly :(
Sweet Pea @ 28 Weeks, 6 Days
Sugar Test-YUCK!
Thursday April 9th 2015
To some, the sound of a 'sugar test' may sound enticing, fun and delicious.
Any mommy out there knows, that the sugar test needed to be taken in pregnancy is NOT a tastey or enjoyable one. It's actually quite nasty.
Today I journeyed back to the Credit Valley Hospital for my 28 week Sugar Test. This time, I had some extra company come along with Nya and I; my mom :)
Right after breakfast this morning, Nya and I headed to the hospital; picking my mom up along the way.
She was so cute. She was waiting by her door with a bag full of goodies for us; sandwiches, carrot sticks and pickles. As she hopped into the car she said 'this is just in case you get hungry if the wait today is long'. What a thoughtful mom!
Traffic was good and we got there in lightening speed. After finally finding parking, we made our way inside to the hospital.
Following the signs throughout the hospital, we found the lab where we needed to go. It was so cute to see all the other mommies sitting there for their test as well; mommies of all different shapes and sizes. Some newer in their pregnancy and some farther along.
After checking in, I was given the oh too famous orange sugar drink for my test. It looks a little like an orange soda drink, but it couldn't be father from it. It's a very syrupy, orange drink that your given 5 mins to douse down. After drinking the drink, you have to wait an hour and then run blood work.
Sitting in the room with my orange drink in hand, some of the other mommies and myself joked about how 'tastey' this drink was; obviously speaking in sarcasm. Lol
Sweet Pea is one very relaxed and calm little girl. She doesn't move about much on a regular day; however, I figured that with the highly concentrated sugar drink, she'd be bouncing off my tummy walls. Lol. Nope! She remained her quiet self; sleeping in my tummy. She moved maybe once or twice within the hour.
On our way home after the test was completed, I was finally able to indulge in one of my mom's sandwiches. I was so hungry by this time. Belive it or not, this is when Sweet Pea really started moving. Lol She didn't care to wake for the sugar drink, but food on the other hand got her very excited. She's just like her daddy in that sense. Lol
I'm happy the test is over with now; however, sad at the thought that that could be my very last sugar test seeing this may be our last child.
We haven't closed the door to the idea of a third child; however, we are happily content right now with just two :) A well balanced, even number of a family of 4 looks pretty good to us.
We'll see what the future holds though; stay tuned. Ha ha
To some, the sound of a 'sugar test' may sound enticing, fun and delicious.
Any mommy out there knows, that the sugar test needed to be taken in pregnancy is NOT a tastey or enjoyable one. It's actually quite nasty.
Today I journeyed back to the Credit Valley Hospital for my 28 week Sugar Test. This time, I had some extra company come along with Nya and I; my mom :)
Right after breakfast this morning, Nya and I headed to the hospital; picking my mom up along the way.
She was so cute. She was waiting by her door with a bag full of goodies for us; sandwiches, carrot sticks and pickles. As she hopped into the car she said 'this is just in case you get hungry if the wait today is long'. What a thoughtful mom!
Traffic was good and we got there in lightening speed. After finally finding parking, we made our way inside to the hospital.
Following the signs throughout the hospital, we found the lab where we needed to go. It was so cute to see all the other mommies sitting there for their test as well; mommies of all different shapes and sizes. Some newer in their pregnancy and some farther along.
After checking in, I was given the oh too famous orange sugar drink for my test. It looks a little like an orange soda drink, but it couldn't be father from it. It's a very syrupy, orange drink that your given 5 mins to douse down. After drinking the drink, you have to wait an hour and then run blood work.
Sitting in the room with my orange drink in hand, some of the other mommies and myself joked about how 'tastey' this drink was; obviously speaking in sarcasm. Lol
Sweet Pea is one very relaxed and calm little girl. She doesn't move about much on a regular day; however, I figured that with the highly concentrated sugar drink, she'd be bouncing off my tummy walls. Lol. Nope! She remained her quiet self; sleeping in my tummy. She moved maybe once or twice within the hour.
On our way home after the test was completed, I was finally able to indulge in one of my mom's sandwiches. I was so hungry by this time. Belive it or not, this is when Sweet Pea really started moving. Lol She didn't care to wake for the sugar drink, but food on the other hand got her very excited. She's just like her daddy in that sense. Lol
I'm happy the test is over with now; however, sad at the thought that that could be my very last sugar test seeing this may be our last child.
We haven't closed the door to the idea of a third child; however, we are happily content right now with just two :) A well balanced, even number of a family of 4 looks pretty good to us.
We'll see what the future holds though; stay tuned. Ha ha
The FAMOUS Sugar Drink
A picture of our clan today at the lab clinic :)
Nana and Big Sister Nya
(Nana showing off some of the snacks she packed and Nya enjoying some of them; lol)
First OB Appointment
Wednesday April 8th 2015
Today was my first OB appointment. The OB on staff today was none other than Dr.Paul Gurland; the Dr who brought our precious Nya Rose into the world and the same Dr who saw me in the hospital two weeks ago with Sweet Pea.
My appointment was for 2:30pm; however Nya and I got there a half hour early. The weather was quite miserable and we didn't want to be late due to traffic. Arriving at 2pm, I really didn't think we'd be waiting all that much longer to be seen; WRONG!!! Lol
Sitting in a waiting room filled with pregnant tummies, uncomfortable women and bored husband's, lol, Miss Nya and I waited and waited and WAITED for 2 hrs before my name was finally called.
Mental note, next appointment in two weeks, be sure not to come early - weather or no weather, traffic or no traffic. The 2 hour wait was brutal.
Nya was such a fantastic girl though; she didn't whine, fuss or complain once. She sat quietly on my lap the whole time watching mommies come and go and half an episode of Barney on my phone.
After asking the nurse 'how much longer?' and being told 'you're next', I finally got called in at 4:15pm. FEWFH!!!
Dr Gurland happily walked in, asked me a few questions, measured my tummy, listened to the heart beat and.....'ok, all done.. see you in two weeks!'.
What?!? That was it? A 2hr wait for a 3min appointment!! Only at an OB office!
Before I left he said 'ok, so your due date is June 28th'.
Pardon me? June 28th!! No, June 30th!! (Not like 2 days difference really matters or not; but to a mommy who doesn't want her babies born on the same day, every day counts! Lol)
Taken back I said 'I was told June 30th from my last altrasound appointment. June 28th is Nya's birthday; maybe there is a mistake?'.
'Nope! Says June 28th right here. Not to worry though, these dates are never accurate anyway...it's the month that we really count.'
Nya came 2.5weeks early (she was suppose to be a July 8th baby). At the rate this pregnancy has been going, everyone's been placing bets I'm going early again. My instinct tells me I might be going early as well; but I hope not.
My labour with Nya was awesome. Painless and short; an epidural and only 8hrs of labour, literally 5 minutes of pushing....I was golden! Dr Gurland told me that second babies always come quicker and that he's guessing my labour will be around 5 to 6 hours. I claim that!!!!! Lol
Whether Sweet Pea comes early or not, I'm ready when she is :) The main reason why being proactive and ahead of the game in baby prep and planning is so important.
Below are some pictures of my first OB appointment :) Next appointment; April 22nd at 12:30pm.
Today was my first OB appointment. The OB on staff today was none other than Dr.Paul Gurland; the Dr who brought our precious Nya Rose into the world and the same Dr who saw me in the hospital two weeks ago with Sweet Pea.
My appointment was for 2:30pm; however Nya and I got there a half hour early. The weather was quite miserable and we didn't want to be late due to traffic. Arriving at 2pm, I really didn't think we'd be waiting all that much longer to be seen; WRONG!!! Lol
Sitting in a waiting room filled with pregnant tummies, uncomfortable women and bored husband's, lol, Miss Nya and I waited and waited and WAITED for 2 hrs before my name was finally called.
Mental note, next appointment in two weeks, be sure not to come early - weather or no weather, traffic or no traffic. The 2 hour wait was brutal.
Nya was such a fantastic girl though; she didn't whine, fuss or complain once. She sat quietly on my lap the whole time watching mommies come and go and half an episode of Barney on my phone.
After asking the nurse 'how much longer?' and being told 'you're next', I finally got called in at 4:15pm. FEWFH!!!
Dr Gurland happily walked in, asked me a few questions, measured my tummy, listened to the heart beat and.....'ok, all done.. see you in two weeks!'.
What?!? That was it? A 2hr wait for a 3min appointment!! Only at an OB office!
Before I left he said 'ok, so your due date is June 28th'.
Pardon me? June 28th!! No, June 30th!! (Not like 2 days difference really matters or not; but to a mommy who doesn't want her babies born on the same day, every day counts! Lol)
Taken back I said 'I was told June 30th from my last altrasound appointment. June 28th is Nya's birthday; maybe there is a mistake?'.
'Nope! Says June 28th right here. Not to worry though, these dates are never accurate anyway...it's the month that we really count.'
Nya came 2.5weeks early (she was suppose to be a July 8th baby). At the rate this pregnancy has been going, everyone's been placing bets I'm going early again. My instinct tells me I might be going early as well; but I hope not.
My labour with Nya was awesome. Painless and short; an epidural and only 8hrs of labour, literally 5 minutes of pushing....I was golden! Dr Gurland told me that second babies always come quicker and that he's guessing my labour will be around 5 to 6 hours. I claim that!!!!! Lol
Whether Sweet Pea comes early or not, I'm ready when she is :) The main reason why being proactive and ahead of the game in baby prep and planning is so important.
Below are some pictures of my first OB appointment :) Next appointment; April 22nd at 12:30pm.
Sweet Pea Before Her First OB Appointment
We're Here! Nya Outside the CVOBC Doors
Waiting for Dr. Gurland
What a 2.5hour wait looks like..(lol)
Big Sister fell asleep before she could even get her McD French fry treat on the way home
Happy Feet
Tuesday, April 7th 2015
Thanks to the love of my life who surprised me with a spa gift card last week, I received the pampering treatment tonight after work :)
Let me tell you.....the second my feet hit the sudsy warm water, I was in heaven! Ha ha
Now as any mother knows, salons are not the safest place to spend a lot of time. Most salons do not have the best ventilation, especially for a pregnant mommy. They are filled with tons of unhealthy and harmful fumes from polishes, shellacs, removers and especially acrylic nails.
Putting Sweet Pea's health first, I wore one of these ever so glamorous (NOT!) masks to protect the health of my little one. lol
When the well being of your child is number one, you're willing to look a little silly sometimes. Ha ha
I blended right in with all the salon workers there; I was even approached and asked by a customer for a heel shaving! Yuck! Lol Just kidding!
Although it may not feel like Spring outside just yet, I chose a colour for my nails that would make me feel like Spring has sprung; a lovely OPI lavender.
I usually always opt for something in the pink or coral family, but I wanted something different for a change.
I am very grateful to my husband for the lovely treat, night out of the house and a little ME time.
I decided to put my feet up when a I got home and order dinner in for the family as a treat for us all.
Once all was said and done, I ended the night with a heaping bowl of chocolate ice cream, topped with some chopped up chocolate easter bunny on top :) Oh ya baby! he he
27 Week Craving
Sweets, sweets and more sweets! Whether it be candy, chocolate, dessert or ice cream, my sweet tooth has hit a whole new level.
Sticking to my strict healthy diet regiment, I didn't give in to each craving, but I did indulge on a few occasions :)
Sweet Pea seems to be living up to her nickname; SWEET Pea...with an emphasis on SWEET!! Ha ha
Ps. This is one of my all time favorite chocolates. Sweet Pea 'insisted' I buy them for her this week when we were at the grocery store! lol
Thanks to the love of my life who surprised me with a spa gift card last week, I received the pampering treatment tonight after work :)
Let me tell you.....the second my feet hit the sudsy warm water, I was in heaven! Ha ha
Now as any mother knows, salons are not the safest place to spend a lot of time. Most salons do not have the best ventilation, especially for a pregnant mommy. They are filled with tons of unhealthy and harmful fumes from polishes, shellacs, removers and especially acrylic nails.
Putting Sweet Pea's health first, I wore one of these ever so glamorous (NOT!) masks to protect the health of my little one. lol
I blended right in with all the salon workers there; I was even approached and asked by a customer for a heel shaving! Yuck! Lol Just kidding!
Although it may not feel like Spring outside just yet, I chose a colour for my nails that would make me feel like Spring has sprung; a lovely OPI lavender.
I usually always opt for something in the pink or coral family, but I wanted something different for a change.
I am very grateful to my husband for the lovely treat, night out of the house and a little ME time.
I decided to put my feet up when a I got home and order dinner in for the family as a treat for us all.
Once all was said and done, I ended the night with a heaping bowl of chocolate ice cream, topped with some chopped up chocolate easter bunny on top :) Oh ya baby! he he
27 Week Craving
Sweets, sweets and more sweets! Whether it be candy, chocolate, dessert or ice cream, my sweet tooth has hit a whole new level.
Sticking to my strict healthy diet regiment, I didn't give in to each craving, but I did indulge on a few occasions :)
Sweet Pea seems to be living up to her nickname; SWEET Pea...with an emphasis on SWEET!! Ha ha
Ps. This is one of my all time favorite chocolates. Sweet Pea 'insisted' I buy them for her this week when we were at the grocery store! lol
Tuesday, 7 April 2015
My FINAL Family Doctor Appointment
28 weeks, 2 days pregnant, last night was my FINAL prenatal appointment with my family doctor. Starting tomorrow, I will be seeing my OB every two weeks~ WOO HOO!!!
I was so happy to leave the doctors office last night knowing that Sweet Pea and myself will be in the care we should be moving forward.
Below are some pictures of my little buddy and I at my last prenatal appointment :)
I was so happy to leave the doctors office last night knowing that Sweet Pea and myself will be in the care we should be moving forward.
Below are some pictures of my little buddy and I at my last prenatal appointment :)
My Little Companion and I off to our last Prenatal Appointment
(She does the same zipper smile I use to do as a kid at her age.
Its funny how traits like these get passed down. lol)
Big Sister Nya off to the Doctors
Here we go.....
Nya in the Doctors office with her Big Sister treat in hand
My Regular Tuesday Visitor :)
My regular Tuesday visitor came again today bright and early.
Without fail, my mom came prepared to get her hands dirty and help.
Here is my angel hard at work in my backyard cleaning up winters debris and preparing for Spring.
So grateful for her :)
Without fail, my mom came prepared to get her hands dirty and help.
Here is my angel hard at work in my backyard cleaning up winters debris and preparing for Spring.
So grateful for her :)
Happy Easter! Officially 28 Weeks :)
Happy Easter!!! HE HAS RISEN!!!!!! Matthew 28:5-6
Easter this year marked my 28th week of pregnancy with Sweet Pea. It will was filled with fun memories, laughter, good food and great company.
Good Friday was the kick off to a great long weekend. As blogged earlier, I've been feeling fantastic this past week. Since taking it easy and staying off my feet, I've had no contractions or cramping; Glory to God!!!!
Since I've been listening to Dr's orders, taking it easy and feeling great, my husband said I was 'allowed' to get out of the house and enjoy the beautiful day at Chingcousy Park with both he and Nya.
Now I say 'allowed', not because I have a controlling and manipulative husband, ha ha, that actually could be the farthest from the truth, but because he has been very concerned that I do not push myself or over due it.
We spent the afternoon at the park, walking the grounds, feeding the ducks and visiting the petting zoo. A bonus as we didn't think the petting zoo would be open on Good Friday.
I did have to sit down a few times during our afternoon outing, but after a few minutes of resting, I was back on my feet and ready to go. I felt wonderful! It was a great joy of mine to spend the day with my ever so precious little, yet GROWING, family :) It's days alone with my family that I cherish so much; days that I do not take for granted as a busy Pastoring family.
That evening we attended our mother church's Easter Production. I was still feeling fantastic up until this point, that was, until I sat in the metal chairs set up for the play. These chairs were not designed or made with a pregnant women in mind. ha ha I spent the evening shifting back and forth from side to side trying to alleviate some of the discomfort. Fortunately, the play wasn't too long and before no time, I was back on my feet where I was more comfortable again. We were out until 11:30pm, that night, so I was more than exhausted by the time we reached home.
I was up early Saturday morning running around getting ingredients to make my first Strawberry Shortcake for my family's Easter dinner that evening. Sitting on a stool at my counter for 3 hours making this cake, yes, 3 HOURS, I was very proud of myself at the end!!! lol I never imagined it would take this long; had I known, I probably would have opted for another dessert choice! ha ha
The 3 hours was mainly due to the 45mins it took me to make the fresh whipped cream, and using a hand mixer with only one working whisk b/c the other had broken. lol
After a light scolding from my husband for spending so long making a dessert as oppose to resting, lol, he too was pleased with the outcome in the end :)
Here is a picture of my first, and HUGE Strawberry Shortcake. lol It ended up being a little bigger....ok A LOT bigger than I had planned. Let's just say we had enough cake to feed all of Brampton if we had too. lol
Sunday was another early morning picking people up for our Easter Sunday Service and then rushing to my inlaws for lunch afterwards. Sweet Pea indulged in the most delicious curry potato, chicken and roti dish ever. I told her one plate was enough, but she kept telling me 'Mommy! Just one more!!'. lol I felt her move so much yesterday; she must love her grandparents traditional caribbean dishes. I know I sure do!!!!
My father in law closed the afternoon with a lovely toast to Dennard and myself, as well as Duane and Kadien, on our pregnancies and the expansion of the Bynoe family.
Here is Grandpa Bynoe toasting our precious Sweet Pea:)
After a very busy and long weekend, no pun intended, lol, I couldn't have been more ready for my bed when I got home last night. I tried to stay awake and spend some quiet time with my husband on the couch before bed, but I couldn't keep my eyes open for another second. I had to excuse myself and head up to bed.
I was so tired that I don't even recall crawling into bed last night; the last memory I have was brushing my teeth and making my way to our bed.....lol
Exciting update:
During our Easter Sunday Worship, I felt Sweet Pea's little body part for the first time as she kicked me in my tummy. It was such a glorious and exciting feeling to finally feel one of her little body parts!!! I have been waiting so long for that moment and what better day than on Easter :)
Sweet Pea is becoming a lot more active the bigger she gets; I anticipate a lot more kicks and jabs over the next few weeks and months :D Bring them on Sweet Pea; mommy loves to feel your little movements.
My Growing Sweet Pea on Easter
Easter this year marked my 28th week of pregnancy with Sweet Pea. It will was filled with fun memories, laughter, good food and great company.
Good Friday was the kick off to a great long weekend. As blogged earlier, I've been feeling fantastic this past week. Since taking it easy and staying off my feet, I've had no contractions or cramping; Glory to God!!!!
Since I've been listening to Dr's orders, taking it easy and feeling great, my husband said I was 'allowed' to get out of the house and enjoy the beautiful day at Chingcousy Park with both he and Nya.
Now I say 'allowed', not because I have a controlling and manipulative husband, ha ha, that actually could be the farthest from the truth, but because he has been very concerned that I do not push myself or over due it.
We spent the afternoon at the park, walking the grounds, feeding the ducks and visiting the petting zoo. A bonus as we didn't think the petting zoo would be open on Good Friday.
I did have to sit down a few times during our afternoon outing, but after a few minutes of resting, I was back on my feet and ready to go. I felt wonderful! It was a great joy of mine to spend the day with my ever so precious little, yet GROWING, family :) It's days alone with my family that I cherish so much; days that I do not take for granted as a busy Pastoring family.
That evening we attended our mother church's Easter Production. I was still feeling fantastic up until this point, that was, until I sat in the metal chairs set up for the play. These chairs were not designed or made with a pregnant women in mind. ha ha I spent the evening shifting back and forth from side to side trying to alleviate some of the discomfort. Fortunately, the play wasn't too long and before no time, I was back on my feet where I was more comfortable again. We were out until 11:30pm, that night, so I was more than exhausted by the time we reached home.
I was up early Saturday morning running around getting ingredients to make my first Strawberry Shortcake for my family's Easter dinner that evening. Sitting on a stool at my counter for 3 hours making this cake, yes, 3 HOURS, I was very proud of myself at the end!!! lol I never imagined it would take this long; had I known, I probably would have opted for another dessert choice! ha ha
The 3 hours was mainly due to the 45mins it took me to make the fresh whipped cream, and using a hand mixer with only one working whisk b/c the other had broken. lol
After a light scolding from my husband for spending so long making a dessert as oppose to resting, lol, he too was pleased with the outcome in the end :)
Here is a picture of my first, and HUGE Strawberry Shortcake. lol It ended up being a little bigger....ok A LOT bigger than I had planned. Let's just say we had enough cake to feed all of Brampton if we had too. lol
My Easter bunny ready for her egg hunt
My father in law closed the afternoon with a lovely toast to Dennard and myself, as well as Duane and Kadien, on our pregnancies and the expansion of the Bynoe family.
Here is Grandpa Bynoe toasting our precious Sweet Pea:)
After a very busy and long weekend, no pun intended, lol, I couldn't have been more ready for my bed when I got home last night. I tried to stay awake and spend some quiet time with my husband on the couch before bed, but I couldn't keep my eyes open for another second. I had to excuse myself and head up to bed.
I was so tired that I don't even recall crawling into bed last night; the last memory I have was brushing my teeth and making my way to our bed.....lol
Exciting update:
During our Easter Sunday Worship, I felt Sweet Pea's little body part for the first time as she kicked me in my tummy. It was such a glorious and exciting feeling to finally feel one of her little body parts!!! I have been waiting so long for that moment and what better day than on Easter :)
Sweet Pea is becoming a lot more active the bigger she gets; I anticipate a lot more kicks and jabs over the next few weeks and months :D Bring them on Sweet Pea; mommy loves to feel your little movements.
Friday, 3 April 2015
27 Weeks; Easter Weekend
27 Weeks?!?! 27 Weeks!?! I can't believe I'm 27 Weeks!!! I'll be 30 weeks in just two short weeks!! :O
Before I jump into my blog, Happy Good Friday!! It's Easter Weekend and I'm thankful for the blood and sacrifice of Jesus that has allowed me to be Saved and set free. Thank you Jesus!!!
Time has literally FLOWN by with this pregnancy. With Nya, it seemed like time was at a stand still and each day and week was like watching paint dry. This pregnancy however, has just flashed before my eyes. One week I'm 6 weeks pregnant, I blink and I'm in my 20th week?!?
My 27th week has been very good. Since taking it easy and staying off my feet, as per doctors orders, the cramping and contractions have subsided; Glory to God. I only get them when I'm on my feet for more than a half hour or so.
I've hit a MAJOR growth spurt this week. My tummy doubled in size almost over night it seems.
Everyone else seemed to have noticed it but me. Ha ha
The first person to notice was my mom on Tuesday during one of her visits. As soon as she walked in my front door to embrace me for a hug, she said 'Wow, look at your tummy now!! Your twice the size from last week!'.
Now, I really found this hard to believe. I hadn't noticed any growth from the following week!
Come Wednesday, my husband looked at me and said 'Woah! Where did that tummy come from? You haven't always been that big!'.
Now, thank goodness I'm pregnant and he's commenting on my pregnant tummy, as a comment like that wouldn't have gone over very well otherwise!! Looool
Shocked again, I said 'Really? You think so? I don't see it?'.
Fast forward to today; Friday. I sent a few pictures to my sisters of my family's outing to Chingcousy Park this afternoon. The first comments to come back were:
"Mommy's tummy is getting bigger!" and " Woah! Sweet Pea has turned into a huge bean. You're twice the size from the last time I saw you". Lol
So, I guess I really have grown this past week :D
It's a good thing I take pictures of my progress each week so I can document my growth. It's much harder to see changes in yourself.
On Thursday I got the call I've been waiting for for several weeks now; a cancellation at my OB office has allowed me to bump up my first appointment from May 1st to next Wednesday; April 8th at 2:30pm. Finally, FINALLY I get in to see my OB!
To end a good week, Dennard and I took Nya to Chingcousy Park today to play at the playground, visit the petting zoo and feed the ducks. This is our last Good Friday as a family of 3. I was sure take lots of pictures and make special memories with my family.
This time next year we will have a precious little addition to all our pictures and we will be making even more memories as a family of 4 :)
Before I jump into my blog, Happy Good Friday!! It's Easter Weekend and I'm thankful for the blood and sacrifice of Jesus that has allowed me to be Saved and set free. Thank you Jesus!!!
Time has literally FLOWN by with this pregnancy. With Nya, it seemed like time was at a stand still and each day and week was like watching paint dry. This pregnancy however, has just flashed before my eyes. One week I'm 6 weeks pregnant, I blink and I'm in my 20th week?!?
My 27th week has been very good. Since taking it easy and staying off my feet, as per doctors orders, the cramping and contractions have subsided; Glory to God. I only get them when I'm on my feet for more than a half hour or so.
I've hit a MAJOR growth spurt this week. My tummy doubled in size almost over night it seems.
Everyone else seemed to have noticed it but me. Ha ha
The first person to notice was my mom on Tuesday during one of her visits. As soon as she walked in my front door to embrace me for a hug, she said 'Wow, look at your tummy now!! Your twice the size from last week!'.
Now, I really found this hard to believe. I hadn't noticed any growth from the following week!
Come Wednesday, my husband looked at me and said 'Woah! Where did that tummy come from? You haven't always been that big!'.
Now, thank goodness I'm pregnant and he's commenting on my pregnant tummy, as a comment like that wouldn't have gone over very well otherwise!! Looool
Shocked again, I said 'Really? You think so? I don't see it?'.
Fast forward to today; Friday. I sent a few pictures to my sisters of my family's outing to Chingcousy Park this afternoon. The first comments to come back were:
"Mommy's tummy is getting bigger!" and " Woah! Sweet Pea has turned into a huge bean. You're twice the size from the last time I saw you". Lol
So, I guess I really have grown this past week :D
It's a good thing I take pictures of my progress each week so I can document my growth. It's much harder to see changes in yourself.
On Thursday I got the call I've been waiting for for several weeks now; a cancellation at my OB office has allowed me to bump up my first appointment from May 1st to next Wednesday; April 8th at 2:30pm. Finally, FINALLY I get in to see my OB!
To end a good week, Dennard and I took Nya to Chingcousy Park today to play at the playground, visit the petting zoo and feed the ducks. This is our last Good Friday as a family of 3. I was sure take lots of pictures and make special memories with my family.
This time next year we will have a precious little addition to all our pictures and we will be making even more memories as a family of 4 :)
Memories of our last Easter Weekend as a family of 3 :)
Big Sister Nya-xo
Sweet Pea's First Time At The Petting Zoo~lol
27 Weeks; 6 Days
The Three Girls :)
My Sweethearts
Feeding the Duckies
Daddy and Big Sister Nya Taking A Stroll
Visiting Our Animal Friends at the Petting Zoo
Thursday, 2 April 2015
I Told You So :)
At 26 weeks, 5 days, Sweet Pea made it known to daddy that she could be felt and he was going to know it! Lol
As in my first pregnancy, daddy D has always had a hard time believing people outside of the mother can actually feel a baby move inside.
Well, Nya proved his theory wrong in my pregnancy with her when she gave him one hard kick one day that shocked the life out of him. Lol
He refused to verbally admit he felt it, lol, stubborn man, lol, but his face and expression said it all. I KNOW he felt her kick and he didn't want to admit his theory was wrong. MEN! lol
In any case, he has brought his 'theory' back into this pregnancy now and will not admit that the baby can be felt outside of the mother. Now, I know in his heart he doesn't actually stand by his theory anymore, but he loves to bug me and say that he does. Lol
At 26 weeks, 5 days, he rested his head on my tummy one night. I laughed and said 'She's not going to like that!! I bet she'll kick you right in the face!'. Lol
No sooner did I say that, that she gave the hardest kick to date (no exaggeration! ) and connected right with daddy's cheek.
I literally roared with shock, disbelief and laughter!!! I am even laughing again as I type this replaying it all out in my head. His head shot up SO quickly and this huge smirk (in which he was trying to fight back, lol) swept across his face. He too started laughing!
I shouted 'You felt that!!! You felt that didn't you!!'.
Hidding his face from laughter because he KNEW what he just felt, he said 'huh? I don't know what your talking about!!'.
Sweet Pea was literally motionless for hours up until that exact moment. I kept telling him 'Sweets, she knew you were there! She hasn't moved in hours! The second you put your head there, she kicked you smack dab in the cheek!!!!'.
After laughing together for a few mins, he put his head back. This made me laugh even harder! He wanted to feel her again, but didn't want to admit it. Lol
He placed his head back and she gave him three hard kicks to his cheek right away!!! She wasn't moving anywhere else; her kicks were directed right where his face was. His face lit up and he started to laugh again.
It was her way of saying 'I told you so daddy!'. Lol
Now believe it or not, he refused even at this point to give me the benefit of the doubt and admit what he felt. Smh
Lol
It's ok, all three of us knew what happened that night and there is no denying what he felt.
High five Sweet Pea; you kicked daddy back into reality; literally!! Lol
As in my first pregnancy, daddy D has always had a hard time believing people outside of the mother can actually feel a baby move inside.
Well, Nya proved his theory wrong in my pregnancy with her when she gave him one hard kick one day that shocked the life out of him. Lol
He refused to verbally admit he felt it, lol, stubborn man, lol, but his face and expression said it all. I KNOW he felt her kick and he didn't want to admit his theory was wrong. MEN! lol
In any case, he has brought his 'theory' back into this pregnancy now and will not admit that the baby can be felt outside of the mother. Now, I know in his heart he doesn't actually stand by his theory anymore, but he loves to bug me and say that he does. Lol
At 26 weeks, 5 days, he rested his head on my tummy one night. I laughed and said 'She's not going to like that!! I bet she'll kick you right in the face!'. Lol
No sooner did I say that, that she gave the hardest kick to date (no exaggeration! ) and connected right with daddy's cheek.
I literally roared with shock, disbelief and laughter!!! I am even laughing again as I type this replaying it all out in my head. His head shot up SO quickly and this huge smirk (in which he was trying to fight back, lol) swept across his face. He too started laughing!
I shouted 'You felt that!!! You felt that didn't you!!'.
Hidding his face from laughter because he KNEW what he just felt, he said 'huh? I don't know what your talking about!!'.
Sweet Pea was literally motionless for hours up until that exact moment. I kept telling him 'Sweets, she knew you were there! She hasn't moved in hours! The second you put your head there, she kicked you smack dab in the cheek!!!!'.
After laughing together for a few mins, he put his head back. This made me laugh even harder! He wanted to feel her again, but didn't want to admit it. Lol
He placed his head back and she gave him three hard kicks to his cheek right away!!! She wasn't moving anywhere else; her kicks were directed right where his face was. His face lit up and he started to laugh again.
It was her way of saying 'I told you so daddy!'. Lol
Now believe it or not, he refused even at this point to give me the benefit of the doubt and admit what he felt. Smh
Lol
It's ok, all three of us knew what happened that night and there is no denying what he felt.
High five Sweet Pea; you kicked daddy back into reality; literally!! Lol
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