34 week update

I'm a little late writing this as I'm just about 35 weeks along, but my back issues have gotten worse-I am officially off work now. I saw the Dr. on Tuesday, and after taking one look at me (and my blood pressure, which was up for the first time in my whole pregnancy) he said I needed to stop work.

So, now it's all about resting my back and hip to prepare for L&D! I'm glad the majority of the preparations are complete, so it's really just a few things that need to be purchased/assembled (which Doug can do:)

Baby is doing great, though-growing on schedule and kicking up a storm:) I'm hoping after a few more days off my pain will get better-right now even going up/down the stairs, turning over in bed, etc really hurts....at this rate I really hope baby makes his appearance a week or 2 early!!

:)Sam

A productive Saturday

Happy Saturday!!

Doug and I attended our first of 2 prenatal sessions today-this one was on labour and delivery, and the next one is on infant care and breastfeeding. I can't say that much was new news to me-I have read a lot of books that talk about L&D extensively, but it was nice to hear things again. I think it was good for Doug, though, as he hasn't read as much as I have on the whole process. As an added bonus, he now knows exactly where in the hospital to take me when I'm in active labour, which is important!!

After the class, I had a very indulgent craving....we stopped at Suzie's Shortbreads for a yummy cupcake! Erin O, you now have me officially addicted!!!

We purchased our car seat, pack and play, plus a few other essentials as well today, so that's done. Now comes the fun part of getting the car seat bases installed!!

The pic below was from a fun mini-session Kerianne did for me on Thursday evening at sunset. She was trying out a new technique, and I, of course, was more than willing to be her test subjct!! Thanks so much K!! xox0

34 Week Belly Pic:



:)Sam

33 week update

I'm back to work this week after a great week off-we really did get lots done in terms of "project baby room", so I'm excited about that:) Here's a pic of baby's "work in progress" closet...it makes me happy to look at all his adorable outfits! Our friends and family have been so generous...he'll be one stylin' boy for sure:)

I've been feeling quite good-being off has definitely helped my back. Everything was great with baby at my Dr.'s appt last Wednesday-he's right on in terms of size, and my blood pressure and wt gain was good.

We got the crib all set up, and are now just waiting on crib bedding, the dresser, and the rocker to arrive. Also trying to decide what to get for the walls....there is a lot of wall space, so I think we'll wait until the rest of the funiture is in the room before deciding on wall decor. I definitely want to get a decal of some kind-they have really cute ones on Etsy, so I may order one after he's born with his name on it...we'll see:)

This weekend I hope to pick up the rest of the "essential" baby items, and to get my hospital bags packed (better to be too early than too late, right?) We also have our first of 2 prenatal classes on Saturday am, so hopefully we'll learn some useful info at that.

That's all for now...if anyone has any "must haves" for baby (besides the really obvious ones), I'd love to hear them!!!

:)Sam

ps-here's 2 33 week bump pics:)

"Staycation" update

I've been off on our little "staycation" now since last Friday, and it has been great! We've gotten lots accomplished in terms of baby house prep-Doug's done an amazing job clearing out the basement to make room for his office (currently in the baby's room) and the outside flower beds and plants are looking so much better after his TLC! With my back being the way it's been, gardening has been out of the question for me for quite awhile-they are thriving nicely now:)

My family & friends shower held this past Tuesday was amazing!!! How truly thankful we are to have such amazing family and friends-baby boy received the most beautiful gifts (plus I received some amazing "mama" gifts as well!). The weather cleared for the evening, so we were able to spend the entire time outside, which was so nice.

Darlene and Erin A. did such a great job with the food and games, and my mom was a great hostess, as always:). For dessert, we not only had yummy DQ ice cream cake, but my good friend Erin O. (who is visiting from Toronto) brought the most amazing, TDF cupcakes I've ever tasted...if you live in Halifax, you gotta try them!!! They're from a little bakery on Dresden Row called Suzie's Shortbreads (suziesshortbreads.com). They. Are. Deadly.

I didn't think to take many photos at the shower, and when I did grab my camera my battery was dead, but here's a few:)

The "2 Erins" :)

My mom and Darlene:

My friends Lara, Gina, (and Steph in the background):


The ladies getting into the "make a diaper out of TP and model it" game;0)

It was an absolute blast!!!

Doug and I have lots still planned for the remainder of our time off, and we get to finish off the break with a shower for baby on Sunday with my Lawtons friends!! I'm so excited for that:)

I'll keep ya posted on our progress with "project baby room" over the next few days!

:)Sam

32 Week Update

I'm officially on vacation for a week, which I'm so excited about! I'm hoping this break will help me accomplish a number of goals:

1. Rest my back! It need it:) Also, just to rest in general....I find I'm very tired now, and this will be the last chance Doug and I get to ourselves before baby, so to go out to some movies and dinners will be nice

2. Get organized for baby! Doug's going to get baby's room all cleared out, and we need to decide on a few more baby furniture items, like a glider/rocker, bookshelf, etc.

3. Get the rest of the house organized...our basement is a total disaster area, and we just have so much stuff we need to trash/give away...this nesting stuff has me really anxious to get rid of the clutter;)

4. Maybe do a daytrip somewhere close by....we'll see how it goes.

5. Baby boy has 2 showers this week as well, which I'm so excited about! On Tuesday is a family & friends shower, and on Sunday is a work friends shower....both should be so much fun:)

Baby's doing well-I have a dr. appt Wed, and a specialized physio appt Thurs...hopefully she'll be able to give me a few different stretches to help ease my back pain.

Here's some 32 week bump pics-my dear friend Erin A. lent me the most adorable tank tops-the one I'm wearing says "baby" and another one says "got baby!"...so cute:)





I'll be sure to post pics and fun details about Baby boy's parties in my next post:)


Sam

31 weeks!

I feel like I'm definitely in the home stretch of my pregnancy now...It's so hard to believe I've been pregnant since the beginning of January!! The summer has been flying by, even though the heat and humidity have not been kind....thank goodness we have great AC!!

Baby is now about 3.5 pounds and measures over 16 inches!! He is still moving around LOTS....if he's getting cramped, you wouldn't know it-he's still flipping around and kicking like crazy despite his tight living quarters!

My back is still giving me grief...I'm taking it one day at a time this week, as I'm off for a little "staycation/babymoon" with Doug next week:) We're going to try and get baby boy's room all cleaned out and organized (Doug to to the lifting, me to do the delegating;) for when the nursery furniture arrives, and take time to relax...it will be our last time off together before baby!

Sneak peek at "moody" 30 week photo session

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Originally uploaded by Kerianne Brown

Here's a pic from my session with Kerianne..I had such a fabulous time!!! Can't wait to see the rest...:)