Nesting

And so it begins: The Nesting.

Nesting: Around the fifth month of pregnancy, the "nesting" instinct can set in. This is an uncontrollable urge to clean one's house brought on by a desire to prepare a nest for the new baby, to tie up loose ends of old projects and to organize your world.

I am a natural organizer, tidier and planner - some may even suggest a little anal retention, or OCD may be at play. Whatever, I like my lists, boxes, calenders, and charts. That is just how I roll.

And today it was in full effect:

1. Bought a car seat from Babies r Us - for $100 off - sweet deal
2. Picked up a rocking chair from Craigslist posting - $50 and 30 minutes well spent
3. FINALLY decided on what new sofa we were going to order - and it was $200 off 
4. Hit up Ikea for some organizing supplies - all my travel memories are now in their own lovely memory boxes
5. And ended the day with a inventory and organizational bonanza in the Nursery - all of Peanut things are sorted (for now, till more is accumulated)

All and all, a nice, little sunny, snowy Sunday in the 'burbs.

22wks and feeling fine :)

Bump

Over 1/2 there and no its no longer a secret ... 

Yup - I got me a case of the babies alright

21w5d

It may be out there but I can still just see my feet - though I suspect that will change over the next few weeks

Adorable This Is

A special request has been put in for Nana to start up her needles again and try her hand at this beauty.

May the force be with you Mom

Hiiiii-YA!

Jab, kick, gurgle, bubble
Jab, kick, gurgle, bubble
Jab, kick, gurgle, bubble
Jab, kick, gurgle, bubble

Yup - it started on Tuesday as I sat at my desk. For hours on end my little karate master was getting their exercise. Such a crazy, amazing feeling. Hoping that P can feel it soon, still a little too light to sense from the outside, but there is defo a party going on on the inside.

New Year and Half Way There

January 1, 2012. The New Year has arrived and what a year it is shaping up to be.

2011 is finally behind me and I am more than happy to see it end. Yes, there were some serious ups like eloping with my true love in utter romantic craziness in Las Vegas, buying our first house together and finding out our little Peanut was going to join the family, but there were also some serious downs. Multiple miscarriages, serious family health issues, and distressing personal safety concerns made for some very challenging times.

It was a true roller coaster of emotions, with massive peaks and cavernous drops. But we got through it all, and are better and stronger because of every moment, good or bad. And 2012 is holding such promise:

• We are safe and secure in our new home and are surrounded by normal, kind and friendly neighbours. 
• We will have the opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family this year and I expect to share in a million laughs, giggles, smiles and dirty diapers. 
• Our little Peanut is due to arrive around May 21st, and is growing well and strong. Hard to believe that we are now officially half way through the pregnancy now and its all systems go! I am on such edge to meet this little person, see who's nose they have, who's eyes, and what kind of personality P and I managed to create together. 

I simply cannot wait. I have nothing but positive vibes for 2012 and I wish the best for everyone out there. Cheers to the New Year!