We met with my midwife Mahnaz today and she cleared up that I was not 2cm dialated last week. The other midwife (Nicole a co-op student) thought so and shared her thoughts outloud but Janet confirmed that she didn't think so. We still skipped the second/third internal exam and we're hoping baby comes naturally before Sunday's induction!!!
We continue to do every possible measure to induce this baby naturally- we dance, go on bumpy buses, put cayenne pepper on everything, eat pineapple, walk and tonight we're going to eat chinese food!
My midwife said she only has TWO deliveries left for the year! Me and another lady who was due December 4th! Unreal. Talk about holding up the holidays. No wonder they didn't object to me requesting a 10 day induction instead of the standard 14-day induction midwives usually prefer to wait for.
Cheers to the other lady and I for making this one helluva end-of-the-year!
XoxoPRMOM
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Remembering why I love this time of year
As I wait for baby, snow and Christmas morning I have a lot more time to think about the present, future and past. And one major dose of nostalgia comes every year with the Christmas season and that is remembering my beautiful grandmother Mimi. She loved Christmas. She decorated the house from head to toe! I'll never forget the year I wanted to surprise her and I put the tree in the wrong corner of the house- all hell breaks loose! From the decor to the candy trays to the nuts, I think we can all remember the sight, smell and warmth of celebrating Christmas with Mimi and the family. I was lucky to have so many memories with my grandmother and there is so much more I would ask her if I could today. Especially when it comes to the kitchen! Sigh. I would love to share my baby with her. And boy would she be proud of my tall, handsome, dutch boyfriend! I'm completely in love with the fact that my baby has her own two amazing grandmothers and she gets to meet my grandmaman who remains just as influential in my life. Family is so beautiful.
xoxMerryChristmasPRMOM
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| Pepe (grandfather) and Mimi in 1947 |
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| Mimi (right) and Shirley |
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| Adorable Christmas photo of my aunts and my mom(right) |
xoxMerryChristmasPRMOM
Sunday, December 11, 2011
10 Highlights from 2011
#10highlightsof2011 is a trend on Twitter today so I was curious to see if I could make my own list. Turns out I am flooded with amazing memories so here are the first 10 that came flooding out of my heart:
1) Making baby
2) Finding out we’re pregnant and buying lottery tickets and slushies/ Not being able to keep it a secret/ Phil looking at me to confirm we're excited/ Telling our family&friends in person/ Phil kissing my belly
3) Moving in with my love (planned prior to baby FYI)
4) Receiving my Public Relations Diploma from Humber College!
5) Beatbox Canada 2011
6) Four baby showers = lots of love
7) Ending an a crazy, growing, awesome three years on the TV show Out There with Melissa DiMarco
8) Phil leaving, returning for Halifax2Toronto Courage Canada campaign
9) Discovering the Rachel Zoe Project episodes online (and in bed) to help me survive my alone time and new heavy belly
10) Feeling our baby move
And if I can add an 11 it would be actually having a baby, which I know for sure will happen sometime between now and the end of 2011!!
xoxoPRMOM
Baby2Baby
Two of my favorite fashionista's Nicole Richie and Rachel Zoe attend Baby2Baby's Huggies sponsored Winter Wonderland event. Baby2Baby helps families in LA who can't afford the basic necessities for their young families. I can't wait to be able to attend, support and even head more local events like this here in Toronto, Southern Ontario, Sudbury and where ever else life takes us.
More info: http://baby2baby.org/
xoxoPRMOM
More info: http://baby2baby.org/
Saturday, December 10, 2011
2 days overdue
What a beautiful Saturday! I'm in bed with a warm coffee and the blinds are open with the beautiful sunshine beaming in our chocolate-mint bedroom.
My aunt and uncle just left and now we have our change table which will fit perfectly.
Now...
If ONLY THERE WAS A BABY TO CHANGE.
Oh my goodness.. really life? Of all the new and impatient mothers to attack you chose me? I know three new mothers this year and not one of them was late. Well one of them was two days late so today is the cut off!
Phil and I have a nice Sunday, December 11 feeling. Let's hope it happens. Everyday I practice every single way to induce labor the natural way. Today I'm taking a day in bed and hoping a bit more relaxing will help.
I have to admit- I look pretty good. In all seriousness I just have a little round belly and I just never pictured myself looking like this at 40+ weeks pregnant. Maybe I was just meant to be pregnant and stay pregnant. Sounds alright to me. The more I wait and anticipate labour pains the more I'd like to stay pregnant.
I do feel a lot more energetic and better than I did following the internal exam. After that I was certain I was going to give birth. Now I feel light as a feather again. Baby moves are different. I miss them. They're a bit lighter, not as obvious and I almost miss seeing and feeling the pokey baby.
One of the funniest things today is when 'Uncle Eric' asked me if I've decided which position I will give birth in lol. I squatted down but in all seriousness will probably do the classic lay/sit position with some pillows supporting my curvy back. Phil was very concerned about his little brothers curious question but at least he's been doing his washroom readings!!
I'm going to search fashion sites and try and read up on some real world news now. Just figured I'd let you all know what the status is!
XOXsighPRMOM
My aunt and uncle just left and now we have our change table which will fit perfectly.
Now...
If ONLY THERE WAS A BABY TO CHANGE.
Oh my goodness.. really life? Of all the new and impatient mothers to attack you chose me? I know three new mothers this year and not one of them was late. Well one of them was two days late so today is the cut off!
Phil and I have a nice Sunday, December 11 feeling. Let's hope it happens. Everyday I practice every single way to induce labor the natural way. Today I'm taking a day in bed and hoping a bit more relaxing will help.
I have to admit- I look pretty good. In all seriousness I just have a little round belly and I just never pictured myself looking like this at 40+ weeks pregnant. Maybe I was just meant to be pregnant and stay pregnant. Sounds alright to me. The more I wait and anticipate labour pains the more I'd like to stay pregnant.
I do feel a lot more energetic and better than I did following the internal exam. After that I was certain I was going to give birth. Now I feel light as a feather again. Baby moves are different. I miss them. They're a bit lighter, not as obvious and I almost miss seeing and feeling the pokey baby.
One of the funniest things today is when 'Uncle Eric' asked me if I've decided which position I will give birth in lol. I squatted down but in all seriousness will probably do the classic lay/sit position with some pillows supporting my curvy back. Phil was very concerned about his little brothers curious question but at least he's been doing his washroom readings!!
I'm going to search fashion sites and try and read up on some real world news now. Just figured I'd let you all know what the status is!
XOXsighPRMOM
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| Baby's grandma |
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| My grandma |
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| One of three aunties |
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Birth Day?!
Happy Birthday!
I'm actually typing this at 1:30p.m. Wednesday, December 7 hopefully in the case that when I press enter on December 8- POP goes the baby.
I just got back from a "stretch and sweep scratch" internal exam or whatever it's called and I never ever want to do that again. But if she's not here by next Wednesday they'll fondle and scar me again. It was quite painful considering my body is full of Braxton Hicks contractions.
The first midwife wasn't so bad but when Janet got up there boy did she do a number. She is determined to get my child out in time but she also looked at me and said I do not look like i'm about to give birth. Thanksssss.
They also said something about thinning, 2 centimetres and 2 fingers but I was too flushed to question anything. I also felt really nauseous and for some reason was craving All Dressed chips so Phil ran into Shoppers and was back with chips in exactly two minutes lol.
Baby: Heart beat is perfect and baby is nice and low so let's go! I'm completely ready. People keep saying "nesting nesting" but i've been nesting and cleaning non stop. Total lazy days now.
Cravings: Thank goodness it's all happening at the end of my pregnancy but I'm pretty much happiest on fries, chips (salt), sour keys and pop (su-su-su-sugar). If it makes you feel better I just steamed spinach for the first time ever and I'm eating healthy right now.
Work and PR: What work and PR? This is the first time I open my Mac in a week. We are still releasing Beatbox Canada vids so check em out at www.youtube.com/beatboxcanada . Helps keep Phil and I busy as we wait!
xoxoPRMOM
I'm actually typing this at 1:30p.m. Wednesday, December 7 hopefully in the case that when I press enter on December 8- POP goes the baby.
I just got back from a "stretch and sweep scratch" internal exam or whatever it's called and I never ever want to do that again. But if she's not here by next Wednesday they'll fondle and scar me again. It was quite painful considering my body is full of Braxton Hicks contractions.
The first midwife wasn't so bad but when Janet got up there boy did she do a number. She is determined to get my child out in time but she also looked at me and said I do not look like i'm about to give birth. Thanksssss.
They also said something about thinning, 2 centimetres and 2 fingers but I was too flushed to question anything. I also felt really nauseous and for some reason was craving All Dressed chips so Phil ran into Shoppers and was back with chips in exactly two minutes lol.
Baby: Heart beat is perfect and baby is nice and low so let's go! I'm completely ready. People keep saying "nesting nesting" but i've been nesting and cleaning non stop. Total lazy days now.
Cravings: Thank goodness it's all happening at the end of my pregnancy but I'm pretty much happiest on fries, chips (salt), sour keys and pop (su-su-su-sugar). If it makes you feel better I just steamed spinach for the first time ever and I'm eating healthy right now.
Work and PR: What work and PR? This is the first time I open my Mac in a week. We are still releasing Beatbox Canada vids so check em out at www.youtube.com/beatboxcanada . Helps keep Phil and I busy as we wait!
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| At 38 weeks. Way more droopy now. |
xoxoPRMOM
Thursday, December 1, 2011
One week to go or so!!
Baby Update:
Phil thinks my stretch marks look tribal. Thanks babe.
Today is December 1rst. Our Beautiful December and one week until our December 8 due date. I still feel like I will give birth on that exact day. However I'm hoping it happens earlier because if she isn't here by Wednesday I'll have to go in for an internal exam and that doesn't sound pretty. If she is later then at 41 weeks and 3 days I will be induced (something about a balloon in my belly and more pain, let's not go there right now).
Labor: My midwife is totally pro. I mean, I cannot mess up in front of her. She is a 15-year baby delivering machine and she has told me how to act in early labor and she pretty much doesn't want to show up at the house until I'm in massive pain. She told us if she comes and i'm smiling- then I'm not in enough pain yet LMAO. Oh my! Once she assesses my labour at the house and i'm anywhere form 4-8 centimetres dilated we boot it to the hospital. It sounds intense but she's fast and that's how they do it. I'm feeling nervous obviously but very confident. Although stubbing my toe feels like the end of the world, labor is going to be really different. With my yoga practices, breathing exercises and the midwives, I'm confident I will live through all of this. Bring it on!
Feeling: I've definitely 'dropped' and I feel an enlightening within. I feel a lot lighter and breathing easier.
I've gotten my weekly good luck calls from family and Phil is looking at his phone every five minutes for the call (when he's not attached to my belly of course). My girly friends Heather, Monica and Vanessa also threw the cutest push party today complete with food, cake, movies and momtails. I can't believe next time I see them I will have a baby! Holy emotional!!
What I'm Listening To: Total Disney playlist. Uncle Eric asks- What is that? Umm... Snow White! Duh!
Life: Tomorrow My mom and a few family members will gather for the burial of my Aunt Laura who passed away (past blog posts). I feel bad for everyone who will shed a tear tomorrow but it's also a day of closure, acceptance and celebration. I sent a prayer to aunt Laura, my Mimi and everyone else who I am blessed to know. I asked them to guide us through a safe and healthy labor and birth. I was even greedy and asked for it this weekend. I also found out my dad's girlfriend's mother is passing, and my grandmaman said with death comes a new birth so hopefully our baby can help everyone feel a little stronger. I asked my angels to also keep my family safe when travelling to see us when this baby is born. Last time I told Mimi how much I loved Phil and how blessed I was he came to bed that night after a night out and he hugged me and said "I feel so blessed." It was unreal.
After seeing the girls today, Chris last week, washing the last of my baby items and hearing my family call and wish us the best in these last few days I am so overwhelmingly blessed!
Now if only this peanut would come out and meet everyone!
Everyone tells us to enjoy these last few days alone but at this stage we may as well have a baby between us instead of this 30 pound belly. We babysat our friend's five month old the other day at our place. It was so perfect. It really worked out well in our space and I'm more confident than ever in our set up and items. We've made quite the cozy place within and we've made the best of the best <3
xoxPRMOM
Some pics :) If you think this is leopard crazy Phil bought me leopard slippers for the hospital and I've got my leopard robe haha!
Update: Cathy's mom Anna passed away last night as I typed this blog. RIP <3
Phil thinks my stretch marks look tribal. Thanks babe.
Today is December 1rst. Our Beautiful December and one week until our December 8 due date. I still feel like I will give birth on that exact day. However I'm hoping it happens earlier because if she isn't here by Wednesday I'll have to go in for an internal exam and that doesn't sound pretty. If she is later then at 41 weeks and 3 days I will be induced (something about a balloon in my belly and more pain, let's not go there right now).
Labor: My midwife is totally pro. I mean, I cannot mess up in front of her. She is a 15-year baby delivering machine and she has told me how to act in early labor and she pretty much doesn't want to show up at the house until I'm in massive pain. She told us if she comes and i'm smiling- then I'm not in enough pain yet LMAO. Oh my! Once she assesses my labour at the house and i'm anywhere form 4-8 centimetres dilated we boot it to the hospital. It sounds intense but she's fast and that's how they do it. I'm feeling nervous obviously but very confident. Although stubbing my toe feels like the end of the world, labor is going to be really different. With my yoga practices, breathing exercises and the midwives, I'm confident I will live through all of this. Bring it on!
Feeling: I've definitely 'dropped' and I feel an enlightening within. I feel a lot lighter and breathing easier.
I've gotten my weekly good luck calls from family and Phil is looking at his phone every five minutes for the call (when he's not attached to my belly of course). My girly friends Heather, Monica and Vanessa also threw the cutest push party today complete with food, cake, movies and momtails. I can't believe next time I see them I will have a baby! Holy emotional!!
What I'm Listening To: Total Disney playlist. Uncle Eric asks- What is that? Umm... Snow White! Duh!
Life: Tomorrow My mom and a few family members will gather for the burial of my Aunt Laura who passed away (past blog posts). I feel bad for everyone who will shed a tear tomorrow but it's also a day of closure, acceptance and celebration. I sent a prayer to aunt Laura, my Mimi and everyone else who I am blessed to know. I asked them to guide us through a safe and healthy labor and birth. I was even greedy and asked for it this weekend. I also found out my dad's girlfriend's mother is passing, and my grandmaman said with death comes a new birth so hopefully our baby can help everyone feel a little stronger. I asked my angels to also keep my family safe when travelling to see us when this baby is born. Last time I told Mimi how much I loved Phil and how blessed I was he came to bed that night after a night out and he hugged me and said "I feel so blessed." It was unreal.
After seeing the girls today, Chris last week, washing the last of my baby items and hearing my family call and wish us the best in these last few days I am so overwhelmingly blessed!
Now if only this peanut would come out and meet everyone!
Everyone tells us to enjoy these last few days alone but at this stage we may as well have a baby between us instead of this 30 pound belly. We babysat our friend's five month old the other day at our place. It was so perfect. It really worked out well in our space and I'm more confident than ever in our set up and items. We've made quite the cozy place within and we've made the best of the best <3
xoxPRMOM
Some pics :) If you think this is leopard crazy Phil bought me leopard slippers for the hospital and I've got my leopard robe haha!
Update: Cathy's mom Anna passed away last night as I typed this blog. RIP <3
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