Wednesday, February 14, 2007
It's that Romantic Day today
Sure it's supposed to be a romantic day, but somehow it never ends up like that for me. I never used to like Valentine's Day, mostly because I didn't have someone special to share it with. But then Dave came along and I told him that it was a huge responsibility on his part to make this day special for me to make up for all those un-celebrated years! He's tried his best, I got a nice delivery of flowers yesterday from him, they loook very pretty. I guess that is romantic, but instead of going out tonight, he has his men Bible study here! I should see if the wives of these guys feel the same way I do???
Today I was supposed to take Caleb to the doctors for his 2 month check up, but because of the weather, I called and rescheduled, so now it's not until next Tuesday. I bought Caleb "Love You Forever" for his first Valentine's. That's a pretty special gift I think!
I've borrowed "The Walton's" season 1 from my parents, and I have been watching them this week. I love it. I sometimes wish life could be that simple. But then again, it was during the depression, and for many adults that would not be simple. But those kids sure look like they had a wonderful childhood!
Hmmm so how am I going to spend this Romantic day? Well I want to shovel the driveway out. Then I might watch some chick flicks, I borrowed "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" and "Lucky 13" from my brother. So I think I will conquer those two today! That is if Caleb lets me!
I hope you all aren't snowed in too bad! Have fun! Happy Valentine's Day.
Today I was supposed to take Caleb to the doctors for his 2 month check up, but because of the weather, I called and rescheduled, so now it's not until next Tuesday. I bought Caleb "Love You Forever" for his first Valentine's. That's a pretty special gift I think!
I've borrowed "The Walton's" season 1 from my parents, and I have been watching them this week. I love it. I sometimes wish life could be that simple. But then again, it was during the depression, and for many adults that would not be simple. But those kids sure look like they had a wonderful childhood!
Hmmm so how am I going to spend this Romantic day? Well I want to shovel the driveway out. Then I might watch some chick flicks, I borrowed "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" and "Lucky 13" from my brother. So I think I will conquer those two today! That is if Caleb lets me!
I hope you all aren't snowed in too bad! Have fun! Happy Valentine's Day.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
It's A Beautiful Day!
The sun is shining, the wind is NOT blowing. It's great outside. Today we went to church and Kayley (Dave's cousin Sharlene's baby) was dedicated. As part of the celebration we were invited to join them at the Stone Crock in St. Jacobs for lunch. I was looking so forward to it, I haven't been to the Stone Crock in ages. But once we were there I was a bit disappointed. It wasn't what I remembered it to be. It was nice to be there with family and friends though.
The shower my co-workers threw was wonderful. Again Caleb was spoiled. As a group they collected enough money to buy Caleb the swing we registered for, and then there was still $75 left of cash! So with the money I already went out and put the money towards the baby carrier that we registered for. Baby Bjorn, it's so awesome I love it! We also were given some personal gifts from my friends at work, he got toys, and clothes and blankets. We got a basket of baby bath supplies and there was a baby bath robe, it's so adorable, I'll put him in it tonight for bath time and get some pictures.
Caleb is in 6 month sleepers now! Isn't that crazy?!?! While I was shopping for some in Sears the size chart says, 6 months or 16 lbs and I think Caleb is 15 pounds already!! We go to the doctors on wednesday, so we'll see!
I borrowed season one dvd's of The Walton's!!! I love that show!
Anyway, that is all I can think of, I'm sure there is lots more I could write, but I'm tired, and Caleb needs a change of scenery I guess.
The shower my co-workers threw was wonderful. Again Caleb was spoiled. As a group they collected enough money to buy Caleb the swing we registered for, and then there was still $75 left of cash! So with the money I already went out and put the money towards the baby carrier that we registered for. Baby Bjorn, it's so awesome I love it! We also were given some personal gifts from my friends at work, he got toys, and clothes and blankets. We got a basket of baby bath supplies and there was a baby bath robe, it's so adorable, I'll put him in it tonight for bath time and get some pictures.
Caleb is in 6 month sleepers now! Isn't that crazy?!?! While I was shopping for some in Sears the size chart says, 6 months or 16 lbs and I think Caleb is 15 pounds already!! We go to the doctors on wednesday, so we'll see!
I borrowed season one dvd's of The Walton's!!! I love that show!
Anyway, that is all I can think of, I'm sure there is lots more I could write, but I'm tired, and Caleb needs a change of scenery I guess.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
My Fingers are Cold
Man, it is cold out there. Although I haven't really exposed myself to the cold today, but I did last night and yikes! It is cold! Last night I went over to Christa's so she could cut my hair. Nothing drastic, I was too chicken to do anything, so she just trimmed it for me. Afterwards we went to Shannon's for our small group. We are studying Downpour by James McDonald, and I have to tell you, it is pretty amazing.
Caleb is such a good guy, last night he slept from 10-7:30am. He might have gone longer this morning, but I woke him up. I didn't want to get off too much of his schedule because we have a shower to go to at work this afternoon.
Yesterday he turned 8 weeks old, and he was a cranky guy! I tried getting pictures of him, but he was too busy crying! I may try again this afternoon. Thank goodness for digital pictures where I can delet the terrible ones!
Lost was really good. In fact I enjoyed the re-cap too, they kind of flashed "connections" people had before the plane crash, and some of them I didn't catch onto before, like Locke and Syaid's girl, and the guy who trained Desmond and Syaid in the military. Anyway, I'm glad it is back!
Caleb is such a good guy, last night he slept from 10-7:30am. He might have gone longer this morning, but I woke him up. I didn't want to get off too much of his schedule because we have a shower to go to at work this afternoon.
Yesterday he turned 8 weeks old, and he was a cranky guy! I tried getting pictures of him, but he was too busy crying! I may try again this afternoon. Thank goodness for digital pictures where I can delet the terrible ones!
Lost was really good. In fact I enjoyed the re-cap too, they kind of flashed "connections" people had before the plane crash, and some of them I didn't catch onto before, like Locke and Syaid's girl, and the guy who trained Desmond and Syaid in the military. Anyway, I'm glad it is back!
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Wild Weather
WOW! that weather out there is nuts! I like it when everyone is home safe, then I can enjoy it. It was mighty windy, and sometimes we couldn't see the houses across the street!
Well last night Caleb did it, he went from 10pm to 6am. He probably would have gone longer, but I had to go and check on him, and I touched him. This didn't wake him right away, so I went back to bed, but 20 mins later, he did start to stir. That was ok, atleast he can still be on his schedule.
Yesterday we had another shower to go to. Dave's side threw this one for us. We got some really nice clothes for him, toys and lots of practical needs like towels and cloths. I don't know where I'm going to put all of this stuff! Thursday this week my work is throwing us a shower too! YIKES!
Ok so maybe my hormones aren't quite back to normal yet. Have you seen the movie Eight Below? The one about the sled dogs in Antartica? Jeepers! I bawled throughout it. Just thinking about some of the moments makes me teary eyed now. Ahhh at one point I told Dave I hated this movie and to shut if off. But he wouldn't listen to me. I actually had to tell myself that this was just a movie, but it didn't help, I cried that terrible sobbing cry! There is just something about all animals that gets me right in the heart!
Anyway, if you want to cry, it's a good movie to watch I guess!
Well last night Caleb did it, he went from 10pm to 6am. He probably would have gone longer, but I had to go and check on him, and I touched him. This didn't wake him right away, so I went back to bed, but 20 mins later, he did start to stir. That was ok, atleast he can still be on his schedule.
Yesterday we had another shower to go to. Dave's side threw this one for us. We got some really nice clothes for him, toys and lots of practical needs like towels and cloths. I don't know where I'm going to put all of this stuff! Thursday this week my work is throwing us a shower too! YIKES!
Ok so maybe my hormones aren't quite back to normal yet. Have you seen the movie Eight Below? The one about the sled dogs in Antartica? Jeepers! I bawled throughout it. Just thinking about some of the moments makes me teary eyed now. Ahhh at one point I told Dave I hated this movie and to shut if off. But he wouldn't listen to me. I actually had to tell myself that this was just a movie, but it didn't help, I cried that terrible sobbing cry! There is just something about all animals that gets me right in the heart!
Anyway, if you want to cry, it's a good movie to watch I guess!
Thursday, February 01, 2007
7 1/2 hours
Well I had to do a triple take at the clock this morning because Caleb slept from 10pm to 5:35am! I was shocked to the point that I accidentally woke up Dave. He was just a good boy, I fed him his normal amount and then I swaddled him up again and put him down and he slept again until 9am! He's really getting into Mommy's good books! hahaha.
Anyway, today I have my work buddies coming over for lunch. They are brining pizza! Then tonight is a dessert night at the church, I'm still debating about going, but if I do go I'm just gonna whip up some brownies to take. Dave has some guy coming over tonight to talk to him about setting up RESP's for Caleb.
Well, I better go, our ladies small group is studying Downpour by James McDonald and there are daily devotionals to do, so I want to get that done before Caleb needs full attention again!
Where did my colour options go???
Anyway, today I have my work buddies coming over for lunch. They are brining pizza! Then tonight is a dessert night at the church, I'm still debating about going, but if I do go I'm just gonna whip up some brownies to take. Dave has some guy coming over tonight to talk to him about setting up RESP's for Caleb.
Well, I better go, our ladies small group is studying Downpour by James McDonald and there are daily devotionals to do, so I want to get that done before Caleb needs full attention again!
Where did my colour options go???
Monday, January 29, 2007
Letting Go
While I was pregnant, I never had any intention of putting Caleb in our room. Neither did Dave. But the first day home, we did! Actually it was my mom who had suggested it. It was great, we had him sleep at the foot of our bed, and therefore was easy access whenever he fussed or needed to be fed.
Lately I started to get a bit frustrated, Caleb will grunt and kick and move around and I would lay there awake listening, waiting for the cry. Last night I finally did it. I moved the bassinet back into his room. I felt torn. I actually was sad not to have him with us anymore. But at the same time I didn't hear him until 4am! He slept 6 hours straight. He's growing so fast, I love seeing his changes and yet again I feel sad about how fast he grows out of his baby stage.
Today we had Denise for the day. She came over and we went to the mall and shopped for a bit. Caleb stayed awake the whole morning, and didn't go for a sleep until about 3:30 this afternoon!
Yesterday we met Kathryn, what a cutie! It was just a short visit, but I was glad we could see everyone. Deb, you look great! After that we went to my parents and spent the afternoon. We got caught up with Steve and Sally. I haven't seen them for awhile it seems!
Boy it's cold out there. But it's really nice to see the sun! Hope everyone is staying warm!
Lately I started to get a bit frustrated, Caleb will grunt and kick and move around and I would lay there awake listening, waiting for the cry. Last night I finally did it. I moved the bassinet back into his room. I felt torn. I actually was sad not to have him with us anymore. But at the same time I didn't hear him until 4am! He slept 6 hours straight. He's growing so fast, I love seeing his changes and yet again I feel sad about how fast he grows out of his baby stage.
Today we had Denise for the day. She came over and we went to the mall and shopped for a bit. Caleb stayed awake the whole morning, and didn't go for a sleep until about 3:30 this afternoon!
Yesterday we met Kathryn, what a cutie! It was just a short visit, but I was glad we could see everyone. Deb, you look great! After that we went to my parents and spent the afternoon. We got caught up with Steve and Sally. I haven't seen them for awhile it seems!
Boy it's cold out there. But it's really nice to see the sun! Hope everyone is staying warm!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Church Shower
Well last night was the big church shower for Caleb. It was so amazing. Caleb was spoiled. I would list off the things we received but there's too many that I can't even remember them all. Tonight Dave and I are going to go through them again. Then tomorrow I guess I need to conquer where to find homes for everything. I few things I do remember receiving is our diaper genie, the exersauser, clothes, a john deere riding tractor, a blow up activity ring. There is so much more, ahh I was so overwhelmed by everyone's generousity.
My mom came over in the morning yesterday and spent the whole day and night with us. We went to the mall and I bought a few new tops that were on sale. I felt like I had a nice break because my mom was a huge help. She fed Caleb the whole day and even took him at 7am so I could sleep more. I was sad to see her have to leave this morning. It is so odd coming home without anyone but Caleb with me. I really felt homesick after she left.
Anyway here's a picture of Caleb in his new exersauser. He's still a bit too small for it, but with help from a pillow I think he'll be able to enjoy it now.
My mom came over in the morning yesterday and spent the whole day and night with us. We went to the mall and I bought a few new tops that were on sale. I felt like I had a nice break because my mom was a huge help. She fed Caleb the whole day and even took him at 7am so I could sleep more. I was sad to see her have to leave this morning. It is so odd coming home without anyone but Caleb with me. I really felt homesick after she left.
Anyway here's a picture of Caleb in his new exersauser. He's still a bit too small for it, but with help from a pillow I think he'll be able to enjoy it now.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Visits
Today Caleb met Norma! It was really fun getting to see her. We met at my parents place. It was a great day all around. The sun was shining for our whole drive. We took our winter gear, and brought Caleb's new sleigh that he got for Christmas. We bundled him up with lots of clothes and blankets and took him out for a quick 5 mins! It was soooo cold out!
We had a good week. Caleb has been a bit on the fussy side. I think he fights his sleep, as he cries and once I either wrap him up or cover him up in his bassinet then he settles. I too have been on the fussy side! hahaha. Just lack of sleep, I become a grouch. Thank heavens Dave is such a patient man, he balances me out that's for sure.
I find I have to entertain Caleb. I first put him in his rocker with the toys overhead and that lasts maybe 5, 10 mins at most, then I lay him on the ground, again it's short lived. Then I walk around with him talking to him, and then I lay him in the bassinet so he can watch his mobile. At this point I hope for sleep, but that doesn't always happen. So last night while Dave's parents watched Caleb, we went to Toys R Us and I got the new Rainforest mobile for his crib, and we also bought him the "bumbo" chair. Well success, he likes both, so those will be added to his entertainment rotations! hahaha.
Anyway, tomorrow is supposed to be a day of relaxation. Then Monday if the weather is good, my Mom is supposed to be coming and staying Monday night with us. My church is throwing us the shower that night so I wanted her here with me for that.
Until next time...
We had a good week. Caleb has been a bit on the fussy side. I think he fights his sleep, as he cries and once I either wrap him up or cover him up in his bassinet then he settles. I too have been on the fussy side! hahaha. Just lack of sleep, I become a grouch. Thank heavens Dave is such a patient man, he balances me out that's for sure.
I find I have to entertain Caleb. I first put him in his rocker with the toys overhead and that lasts maybe 5, 10 mins at most, then I lay him on the ground, again it's short lived. Then I walk around with him talking to him, and then I lay him in the bassinet so he can watch his mobile. At this point I hope for sleep, but that doesn't always happen. So last night while Dave's parents watched Caleb, we went to Toys R Us and I got the new Rainforest mobile for his crib, and we also bought him the "bumbo" chair. Well success, he likes both, so those will be added to his entertainment rotations! hahaha.
Anyway, tomorrow is supposed to be a day of relaxation. Then Monday if the weather is good, my Mom is supposed to be coming and staying Monday night with us. My church is throwing us the shower that night so I wanted her here with me for that.
Until next time...
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Smiles
Well it is official, Caleb is definately smiling at us now, and he's cooing and talking to us, it's so cute. He is definately up a lot longer now. This morning he was up at 9:30am and then I fed him at 10am, we then went to church, and he was awake that whole time. He fussed in the service so I took him to the nursery for the sermon Then he slept from church to home (a whole 2 minutes) and he was up again until about 2pm when it was time to feed him again, and now he's awake. I'm thinking we'll get 2 hours of sleep from him later before a 6pm feed.
It's so pretty outside. The snow is coming down so softly. Yesterday Dave and I took Caleb out for a walk. We stopped in at Kris and Shannon's for a bit. It was nice to get outside for a walk. I'll have to do that more often. Then last night we watched THe Davinci Code. It was alright. I had read the book about a year ago and I couldn't remember things. But I think they did a pretty good job at it.
I'm not sure how the rest of today will be spent. I feel kind of sleepy, so I may have a nap. I'm not too sure though, because Dave's parents are coming over, and depending on how late Steve and Christa get home at (they were away on a trip this week) we may walk over to see them later tonight.
OH ya, on Friday I went to BookLore. Fern, Nancy and Tracey all got to see Caleb. Nancy was so kind and gave us the big hardcover Good night Moon and the hardcover of Guess How Much I Love You. She told me how much she misses me, and she was holding Caleb and telling some customers about him, she was proud of me, and I really appreciated that. I do miss that store and the whole atmosphere there.
It's so pretty outside. The snow is coming down so softly. Yesterday Dave and I took Caleb out for a walk. We stopped in at Kris and Shannon's for a bit. It was nice to get outside for a walk. I'll have to do that more often. Then last night we watched THe Davinci Code. It was alright. I had read the book about a year ago and I couldn't remember things. But I think they did a pretty good job at it.
I'm not sure how the rest of today will be spent. I feel kind of sleepy, so I may have a nap. I'm not too sure though, because Dave's parents are coming over, and depending on how late Steve and Christa get home at (they were away on a trip this week) we may walk over to see them later tonight.
OH ya, on Friday I went to BookLore. Fern, Nancy and Tracey all got to see Caleb. Nancy was so kind and gave us the big hardcover Good night Moon and the hardcover of Guess How Much I Love You. She told me how much she misses me, and she was holding Caleb and telling some customers about him, she was proud of me, and I really appreciated that. I do miss that store and the whole atmosphere there.
Monday, January 08, 2007
Another Outing
Well today I took Caleb to work. In the morning I was thinking that maybe it wasn't going to work because he was so fussy. But he had a good drink at noon and was great for the entire visit. Then of course once we got home and had another feed he was fussy again! Dave got home and by that time I finally got him to sleep. (figures!) Right now he's sleeping too. He's eating a lot more, so I'm hoping we can finally get some kind of a schedule and maybe even get 4 hours in between feeds. We'll see. So far we have gotten 3 and 1/2 hours, so we're getting there!
I love my baby, but my days seem long and it's not easy! Tomorrow I'm going to meet Shannon for lunch I think. The more I get out the faster the day goes. Plus going out helps me get the hang of things I need to pack and how long it takes to get ready. It's a big event, going out!
Finally snow has arrived. Although I haven't missed it too much, it would have been nice if it showed up for Christmas, but oh well.
Wednesday Caleb will be 4 weeks old. Now that I have said my days seem long, the big picture seems like time has flown! He's definately more alert and responds to my voice and daddy's voice. I think he even tells stories to the toys that hang over his chair, and even though I'm not 100%, I think I was getting real smiles out of him today. Anyway, here he is in bed with me. I love his stretches!
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Congratulations Deb, Shaun and Big Brother Patrick
So glad to hear Kathryn's arrival was well and that all is going great! I'm so excited for you all and I can't wait to meet her and cuddle her!
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
It's 2007
Wow, I can't believe that we're in 2007. Really, it wasn't that long ago that we were celebrating year 2000 right?!?!
Well currently Caleb is laying on the floor behind me looking at the window, all the light he likes. It's amazing how he changes too. In his face I can really see differences. He's definately got his father's brow. He has a serious look on him all the time. He's telling stories too which is so adorable. On top of it all he's already so strong. He can hold his head up and turn it around. When he's on his tummy he can lift up his head and move it from side to side. It's amazing!
Our New Years Eve was really nice. We had about 12 people over, the girls watched a chick flick, The Lake House, it was a different movie, but I liked it. While the men played poker and watched that Ricky Bobby movie. I'm paying for my late night now though, as our last guest left at 2am! Then yesterday we went to my parents for the afternoon and dinner.
Today is my very first day home alone with Caleb. It's quite nice. I finally can have a bit of "me time" and not have to worry about having to entertain anyone besides my baby. I still have to learn how to do things in a day, but if I don't get anything done today, my excuse is that I'm still so tired from the past weekend, that I just wanted to veg and rest!
Tonight I may go out to Toys R Us to update our registry, take things off that are generic and put little boy things on. I was going to go and do that this afternoon, but have decided that I would probably be more efficient if I were to leave Caleb home with his daddy while I do that!
I loved Deb's journal idea and how she keeps a written one. So I think that for 2007 Dave and I will attempt to try one out, see if we can do one. So I may pick up a journal tonight too. We'll see. I say all this now, but come this evening I may just want to stay in!
Happy New Year Everyone!
Well currently Caleb is laying on the floor behind me looking at the window, all the light he likes. It's amazing how he changes too. In his face I can really see differences. He's definately got his father's brow. He has a serious look on him all the time. He's telling stories too which is so adorable. On top of it all he's already so strong. He can hold his head up and turn it around. When he's on his tummy he can lift up his head and move it from side to side. It's amazing!
Our New Years Eve was really nice. We had about 12 people over, the girls watched a chick flick, The Lake House, it was a different movie, but I liked it. While the men played poker and watched that Ricky Bobby movie. I'm paying for my late night now though, as our last guest left at 2am! Then yesterday we went to my parents for the afternoon and dinner.
Today is my very first day home alone with Caleb. It's quite nice. I finally can have a bit of "me time" and not have to worry about having to entertain anyone besides my baby. I still have to learn how to do things in a day, but if I don't get anything done today, my excuse is that I'm still so tired from the past weekend, that I just wanted to veg and rest!
Tonight I may go out to Toys R Us to update our registry, take things off that are generic and put little boy things on. I was going to go and do that this afternoon, but have decided that I would probably be more efficient if I were to leave Caleb home with his daddy while I do that!
I loved Deb's journal idea and how she keeps a written one. So I think that for 2007 Dave and I will attempt to try one out, see if we can do one. So I may pick up a journal tonight too. We'll see. I say all this now, but come this evening I may just want to stay in!
Happy New Year Everyone!
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
First Half Day on my Own
Well today was the first afternoon I was home alone with Caleb. Dave worked from home this morning, we had the Public Health Nurse come for a visit, so he wanted to be here for that. Then after lunch he headed to work. I managed ok. I won't go into the details of my methods of feeding Caleb, but there's a bit more work involved now, so I have to get myself into a routine. I felt the afternoon was spent feeding him. But hey, that's ok, he's so adorable, I love just holding him. And admiring him.
Our Christmas was special. Christmas eve we didn't get to hold much of him. My mom's whole family gets together that day, so there was almost 30 people at the farm, and yes, everyone had to have a hold. Caleb is so so good. He doesn't cry a whole lot, and he's so laid back. The loud crowd didn't seem to phase him one bit!
Christmas morning there was an overflowing pile of presents. I haven't seen so many before. And Dave and I were very overwhelmed, everyone bought something special for Caleb, and we totally didn't expect that. We also were spoiled. Right now I'm listening to a cd that Dave bought me Integrety's Worship Platinum. It is so great I love it! This year was the year of pj's for myself. I got 4 pairs of pj's and they are all pink! Adorable! And most importantly, COMFY!
I'm healing quite well now. I still have to take some pain killers late afternoon, as that's when the stiffness and uncomfortableness hits. Having a baby is such a blessing, but you know, it's very overwhelming. I have been an emotional wreck. I will fully admit that I have suffered with the baby blues. I look at my little man and sometimes worry that I'm not sufficient enough. Then with the struggles we have had with his weight, it was heartbreaking. But now that I have somewhat of a plan, I feel more confident in myself. God has blessed me with a wonderful husband. He has been just an amazing help. He's just so involved. He keeps looking at Caleb and says, "He's cute, I like him, I think we'll keep him, and we should get another one too!" hahaha, I told him that he needs to wait, because my memory is not that bad, it will take a bit to forget. The labour thing was alright, it's this after labour that is so hard.
Anyway, here are a few shots of Christmas for our little guy. 
Saturday, December 16, 2006
I'm a Mom
Well, I'm now a Mom. It's day 3 and I'm thinking I'm doing alright. Although my Mom who was here helping me went home half an hour ago and I couldn't stop crying. I guess it's what they call the baby blues. I'm confident in myself, and I'm so proud of my husband, we are doing awesome (hence the reason my mom felt she was good to go now as opposed to later) but my Mom is my safe haven, she was the biggest help ever, she got up with me all throughout the nights to help me nurse. Because Caleb is so big, and I'm so sore and weak, it's difficult for me to hold him upto my breast. She helped keep the house tidy, and taught us all she could, so now that she's gone, I just feel a bit nervous.
Anyway, here's the story of Caleb's entry into this world. Irony I say started it off! I was talking to Deb on MSN wednesday morning, and I asked her if she thought I should be taking my hospital bag to my doctor's appointment in case he decides something needs to be done that day, and she said no, that if something were to be done, Dave was going to have to come and meet me anyway, and that he could always get them. Well, I had just finished my shower at 9am, and I was drying off with the towel when I felt a little twitch down below, and pop, my water broke. I immediately hopped over the toilet for a bit. Then stress hit me fast as I noticed my water was a dark brown colour. I first called Dave at work and told him to come and get me. Then I called my Mom to tell her what was happening. (in between those 2 calls I accidently answered a telemarketing call from Direct Energy, but I was kind and said I don't have time goodbye) Then I called the hospital and they told me to come right in. Well I sat on a plastic bag in the truck, got out in the parking lot and lost heaps more water. I was drenched! Then in the hospital they assessed me, because my water was brown, it meant the baby had it's first bowel movement inside. At this point there was no contractions, but man the water kept gushing and gushing out! Then all at once the contractions started to come every 2-4 mins apart just like that. They quickly got me into a birthing room. My nurse went over options with me, and I said that I was going to take an epideral, but that I would wait a bit. I didn't wait long, as the contractions continued fast and they were unbearable. So the anstesiologist came in to do it, and it was awful, I was so scared I was shaking, and I was also going through contractions. But once I was hooked up everything was hunky dorey for the afternoon. It was about 5pm when I started feeling a pressure. I told the nurse and she said that was good, it meant my uterus was pushing down the baby. Well by 6:45 the pressure was so intense, the nurse not to push even though I felt a need to. But at 7pm, I said that I had to do something it was terrible. So another nurse assessed me and by that point I was fully dialated. So I started pushing. My doctor came in around 8pm, assessed me, and told me that he was going to have to help me. So in came the forcepts. I didn't look at them. But it was amazing, he was so great, I didn't feel much, and he asked me to push once and boom out came the head! (although he had to snip me unfortunately so I wouldn't tear) He was a big big boy. I think my doctor was proud of himself! Especially when the nurse said 11 pounds! He was shocked! I cried!
It was an experience I don't know how to descibe. I look at this precious boy and think, that baby was in my belly! I fall more and more in love with him when I look at him. I'm so proud of him and myself. I'm more passionately in love with Dave. He has shocked me beyond words. I was always worried about how he would be with our baby. He is so proud! He wants to show the world first of all. He loves just holding him, and he tells me that he could just look at him forever. Then he told my brother that maybe by this time next year we'll have another one! (I said there's no way of that happening, the after effects on your body after delivering a baby is awful, especially when there's stitches in an inappropiate place and can't go to the bathroom without some kind of terror, and you have to say out loud, "ok ok lets pee, pee pee pee!") He tells me that he loves our baby, and how beautiful he is. When I see him with Caleb, my heart doesn't know what to do with all the love that overflows. God is so amazing, to have created life in this way.
Anyway, I'm going to go and put my feet up, as they are balloons at this moment. I'm sure there is much much more I can tell you about how my life has changed in the past 3 days, but I think my fingers have had enough exercise tonight!
Thank you for your prayers! God answered them with many blessings of a beautiful, perfect, healthy boy.
Anyway, here's the story of Caleb's entry into this world. Irony I say started it off! I was talking to Deb on MSN wednesday morning, and I asked her if she thought I should be taking my hospital bag to my doctor's appointment in case he decides something needs to be done that day, and she said no, that if something were to be done, Dave was going to have to come and meet me anyway, and that he could always get them. Well, I had just finished my shower at 9am, and I was drying off with the towel when I felt a little twitch down below, and pop, my water broke. I immediately hopped over the toilet for a bit. Then stress hit me fast as I noticed my water was a dark brown colour. I first called Dave at work and told him to come and get me. Then I called my Mom to tell her what was happening. (in between those 2 calls I accidently answered a telemarketing call from Direct Energy, but I was kind and said I don't have time goodbye) Then I called the hospital and they told me to come right in. Well I sat on a plastic bag in the truck, got out in the parking lot and lost heaps more water. I was drenched! Then in the hospital they assessed me, because my water was brown, it meant the baby had it's first bowel movement inside. At this point there was no contractions, but man the water kept gushing and gushing out! Then all at once the contractions started to come every 2-4 mins apart just like that. They quickly got me into a birthing room. My nurse went over options with me, and I said that I was going to take an epideral, but that I would wait a bit. I didn't wait long, as the contractions continued fast and they were unbearable. So the anstesiologist came in to do it, and it was awful, I was so scared I was shaking, and I was also going through contractions. But once I was hooked up everything was hunky dorey for the afternoon. It was about 5pm when I started feeling a pressure. I told the nurse and she said that was good, it meant my uterus was pushing down the baby. Well by 6:45 the pressure was so intense, the nurse not to push even though I felt a need to. But at 7pm, I said that I had to do something it was terrible. So another nurse assessed me and by that point I was fully dialated. So I started pushing. My doctor came in around 8pm, assessed me, and told me that he was going to have to help me. So in came the forcepts. I didn't look at them. But it was amazing, he was so great, I didn't feel much, and he asked me to push once and boom out came the head! (although he had to snip me unfortunately so I wouldn't tear) He was a big big boy. I think my doctor was proud of himself! Especially when the nurse said 11 pounds! He was shocked! I cried!
It was an experience I don't know how to descibe. I look at this precious boy and think, that baby was in my belly! I fall more and more in love with him when I look at him. I'm so proud of him and myself. I'm more passionately in love with Dave. He has shocked me beyond words. I was always worried about how he would be with our baby. He is so proud! He wants to show the world first of all. He loves just holding him, and he tells me that he could just look at him forever. Then he told my brother that maybe by this time next year we'll have another one! (I said there's no way of that happening, the after effects on your body after delivering a baby is awful, especially when there's stitches in an inappropiate place and can't go to the bathroom without some kind of terror, and you have to say out loud, "ok ok lets pee, pee pee pee!") He tells me that he loves our baby, and how beautiful he is. When I see him with Caleb, my heart doesn't know what to do with all the love that overflows. God is so amazing, to have created life in this way.
Anyway, I'm going to go and put my feet up, as they are balloons at this moment. I'm sure there is much much more I can tell you about how my life has changed in the past 3 days, but I think my fingers have had enough exercise tonight!
Thank you for your prayers! God answered them with many blessings of a beautiful, perfect, healthy boy.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Good day
Well today was a nice day. My parents came over for the day, they got here early enough to join us for church. We had invited them to because there was special music today. The afternoon we spent just visiting with eachother. While in church it dawned on me, that this time next week there will be a baby in our lives!
I have mentioned the problems we have had with our neighbour and their stereo system? They play it so loud that we can practically hear what the words are, and of course, they play it sometimes at the most inappropriate times (such as 2am in the morning). Sometimes they play it late in the afternoon, where I feel like I need to turn up the tv volume to drown it out! Well this morning, Mert called and said that this neighbour was robbed last Thursday in the middle of the afternoon! The odd thing was I was home that day, but didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. Then Dave asked me if I had heard the stereo since then, I don't think I have. This is the bad part of the story, I kind of started laughing! I thought, "was this my answer to prayer?" Would the stereo have been stolen too? Oh dear! I don't think it was because I'm thinking that I have heard it since Thursday, but I'm not 100% sure.
Anyway, Christmas Vacation is on tonight! I'm looking forward to watching it!
I have mentioned the problems we have had with our neighbour and their stereo system? They play it so loud that we can practically hear what the words are, and of course, they play it sometimes at the most inappropriate times (such as 2am in the morning). Sometimes they play it late in the afternoon, where I feel like I need to turn up the tv volume to drown it out! Well this morning, Mert called and said that this neighbour was robbed last Thursday in the middle of the afternoon! The odd thing was I was home that day, but didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. Then Dave asked me if I had heard the stereo since then, I don't think I have. This is the bad part of the story, I kind of started laughing! I thought, "was this my answer to prayer?" Would the stereo have been stolen too? Oh dear! I don't think it was because I'm thinking that I have heard it since Thursday, but I'm not 100% sure.
Anyway, Christmas Vacation is on tonight! I'm looking forward to watching it!
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Question
Dave and I have been thinking of getting something special for our little one's First Christmas. Do people do that even though it will have no concept what so ever? If yes, then what do you suggest? My brother has already provided a "Baby's first Christmas" ornament for the tree. Grandma Fern has already bought a First Christmas outfit. And Dave has come home with a book of collected fairy tales from around the world.
If you have any good suggestions let me know.
Let me know if your suggestion would be to not worry about it and do nothing, because I honestly don't know what we should do!
If you have any good suggestions let me know.
Let me know if your suggestion would be to not worry about it and do nothing, because I honestly don't know what we should do!
Saturday Night
Well, no news to share as of yet. I'll just say that right off the bat so you're not wondering.
Today I didn't do much in the morning. Dave went to the church to work on the computers there, so I actually crawled into bed again after talking to my mom for awhile. After lunch, Dave went to the Card shop for a couple of hours while I cleaned the house. It needed to be vaccuumed. I also sifted through the millions of flyers we received in the last 3 days. When Dave got home we decided to go to Kelsey's for dinner. I wanted the spinach dip. Then we wandered around Home Sense and we bought Good Night Moon, as it was half the price on a discounted table. Then Dave took me for a drive, it was nice, we looked at all the rich houses on the north end of Waterloo. I just finished watching Home Alone. It always makes me laugh.
Last night we were treated out for Swiss Chalet by a couple from Church. Dave and Dave H. go way back, as Dave H. owns the Card shop (when I say that I mean like sport cards) Because my Dave helped him with his computer issues, he and his wife wanted to treat us out for an evening. It was lots of fun. Dave H. is a retired police officer and he has some pretty funny stories to share. His wife Pauline seems to be serious when you look at her, but the things that come out of her mouth can be hilarious! Late into the evening she decided to do the needle and thread thing over my belly. It swang side to side which we all thought indicated a boy. Well her husband thought she was making it do that, so he had to try, and so here I was reclined in a chair while the two of them hovered over my belly, intently watching this needle, and Dave H's amazment over the needle moving side to side was so funny. So he then made my Dave do it just to see, and sure enough, it went side to side again! So all three were hovering over my belly, just thinking about it makes me laugh, it was so funny! So it looks like were having a boy, that's what everyone is telling me, so I'm believing it. Only maybe 4 people have told me otherwise, out of all the tonnes of others!! Only a matter of short time will tell at this point!
Tomorrow my parents are coming to me for a visit. I mentioned that I wanted to go to the farm, but Dave is a little leary of going too far in case something does happen. So my parents are coming here for a change. I'm really looking forward to that.
Today I didn't do much in the morning. Dave went to the church to work on the computers there, so I actually crawled into bed again after talking to my mom for awhile. After lunch, Dave went to the Card shop for a couple of hours while I cleaned the house. It needed to be vaccuumed. I also sifted through the millions of flyers we received in the last 3 days. When Dave got home we decided to go to Kelsey's for dinner. I wanted the spinach dip. Then we wandered around Home Sense and we bought Good Night Moon, as it was half the price on a discounted table. Then Dave took me for a drive, it was nice, we looked at all the rich houses on the north end of Waterloo. I just finished watching Home Alone. It always makes me laugh.
Last night we were treated out for Swiss Chalet by a couple from Church. Dave and Dave H. go way back, as Dave H. owns the Card shop (when I say that I mean like sport cards) Because my Dave helped him with his computer issues, he and his wife wanted to treat us out for an evening. It was lots of fun. Dave H. is a retired police officer and he has some pretty funny stories to share. His wife Pauline seems to be serious when you look at her, but the things that come out of her mouth can be hilarious! Late into the evening she decided to do the needle and thread thing over my belly. It swang side to side which we all thought indicated a boy. Well her husband thought she was making it do that, so he had to try, and so here I was reclined in a chair while the two of them hovered over my belly, intently watching this needle, and Dave H's amazment over the needle moving side to side was so funny. So he then made my Dave do it just to see, and sure enough, it went side to side again! So all three were hovering over my belly, just thinking about it makes me laugh, it was so funny! So it looks like were having a boy, that's what everyone is telling me, so I'm believing it. Only maybe 4 people have told me otherwise, out of all the tonnes of others!! Only a matter of short time will tell at this point!
Tomorrow my parents are coming to me for a visit. I mentioned that I wanted to go to the farm, but Dave is a little leary of going too far in case something does happen. So my parents are coming here for a change. I'm really looking forward to that.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Day 2
So I'm on day 2 of my maternity leave, without baby in hand! Oh well, I'm still waiting. On Sunday the pastor's whole message was waiting on God. And so that is what I'm doing. Yesterday I accomplished my thank you notes from my Mom's shower. I also had a couple of nice chats on the telephone, one with my Mom and one with Amy. In the afternoon I was feeling sleepy at 2, so I crawled into bed and slept for an hour and a half! Shocking! But much needed. I don't sleep well at all anymore. My hips just kill me at night. Last night was terrible, I couldn't sleep in the same position for long at all. I don't know how Dave stays with me in bed! He must be so tired that he sleeps through it!
Today I've been to Zehrs and back. I thought I would try and stock up on food for when the baby comes, but when I get to the store, my intentions fly out the window. I don't think I was sucessful for a food stock up. Oh well! I think I'll probably sleep the afternoon away. I'm expecting a phone call from my co-worker who needs help. I told her to call me if she had any questions while I'm gone. While I was out, she left me a message to call her, so I returned a message! We'll play phone tag.
Tomorrow I've got my last scheduled doctor's appointment, however I'm sure I'll be told to make another one for next week! hahaha. I'm gonna ask him what he thinks of only allowing me to go only 5 days over! I'm also hoping Christa will cut my hair maybe, we'll see, I'm feeling kind of attached to it right now, maybe I'll wait until after the baby and it all falls out! At that point we've been toying with the idea of perming it! I'll see, we'll be preparing for our small group party which is that night. I'm taking a salad.
Anyway, I'm still "hanging in there"! So many people come up to me and say that to me! Ahhh, it's kind of tiring! Dave made us go to his boss's Christmas party, and I totally didn't want to go, he didn't either, but because it's his boss, there was an obligation, and you know, you just totally reach a point where you're sick of talking about being pregnant. I had many wives asking me how I've been doing, that was the conversation for the night. I survived, but didn't want to talk about it anymore!
I really like the Dave Matthew's band. I'm listening to one of his Christmas songs, and I just love it! Hmm, I need to tell Dave this, so he can maybe get another Christmas present for me :)
hehehe!
Today I've been to Zehrs and back. I thought I would try and stock up on food for when the baby comes, but when I get to the store, my intentions fly out the window. I don't think I was sucessful for a food stock up. Oh well! I think I'll probably sleep the afternoon away. I'm expecting a phone call from my co-worker who needs help. I told her to call me if she had any questions while I'm gone. While I was out, she left me a message to call her, so I returned a message! We'll play phone tag.
Tomorrow I've got my last scheduled doctor's appointment, however I'm sure I'll be told to make another one for next week! hahaha. I'm gonna ask him what he thinks of only allowing me to go only 5 days over! I'm also hoping Christa will cut my hair maybe, we'll see, I'm feeling kind of attached to it right now, maybe I'll wait until after the baby and it all falls out! At that point we've been toying with the idea of perming it! I'll see, we'll be preparing for our small group party which is that night. I'm taking a salad.
Anyway, I'm still "hanging in there"! So many people come up to me and say that to me! Ahhh, it's kind of tiring! Dave made us go to his boss's Christmas party, and I totally didn't want to go, he didn't either, but because it's his boss, there was an obligation, and you know, you just totally reach a point where you're sick of talking about being pregnant. I had many wives asking me how I've been doing, that was the conversation for the night. I survived, but didn't want to talk about it anymore!
I really like the Dave Matthew's band. I'm listening to one of his Christmas songs, and I just love it! Hmm, I need to tell Dave this, so he can maybe get another Christmas present for me :)
hehehe!
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