Day 45

Random old cellphone pic:

- Amy

34 Weeks 1 Day

I'm 34 weeks 1 day today! This is such a big milestone, I can't believe I've made it this far. Our next goal is 36 weeks because I can deliver at my local hospital at that point. I mentioned in my update last week that I had been having more contractions than usual; this has continued for the past week. I am getting them at least every 10 minutes. They have been every 3-4 minutes for the past few hours, and are getting a little painful at times. I'm currently chugging back water hoping they settle down.

I've been in craft mode the past week. We bought wooden letters from Walmart to spell out little peanuts name, and will be hanging them on the wall in the nursery. I've painted them, I just need to buy ribbon to hang them. I've also been making gifts for people, and can't wait to give them out. Oh, and I started a new blanket. The nursery is pretty much complete, and we love how it turned out! I'll post photos when little peanut is here. 

I had somebody comment to me yesterday that the baby looked really low and I could give birth any day, but I've been carrying low like that the whole time. Oh yeah, I've had stretch marks on my hips for weeks now, but noticed in the past week that I am now getting some on my belly. Ah well, it's all part of the joy of pregnancy :) I am by no means complaining! Bring it on!

Here's the belly today at 34 weeks 1 day:

Here's a couple of photos from crafting. 365 Project Days 36 & 37:

- Amy

Day 28

Taken 2009 on the west coast of Ireland somewhere.... I don't remember exactly where, but it was nice :)

- Amy

32 Weeks 2 Days

Oops, I guess I dropped the ball on blogging the last few days. I've just been really tired lately. Ever since my hospital admission last week, I've at least been back on a half normal sleeping schedule. I get up around 9am but I'm so tired by the end of the day that I've been falling asleep around 7pm. I usually blog at night, hence I've skipped a few days. I napped midday today so I'm not too bad right now. I think I'm going to have to fit a daily nap into my busy schedule...

Anywhoo, I'm 32 weeks 2 days today. Ralph and I did some more baby shopping on the weekend. We got the crib mattress and a few other small things. Now we just need a dresser and some little things and we're done. I'm getting really frustrated trying to find a dresser. The crib and glider/ottoman are espresso so I started off looking for a dresser in a matching colour to no avail. We then decided we didn't care about the colour and just need something, still nothing! We've looked in all the stores here and in Moncton, and refuse to pay $500! I've been stalking Kijiji and found a nice one today that just got posted yesterday. I called and BAHM sold! So, if anybody has a nice tall dresser with 4-5 drawers in it for sale please let me know.

Ralph and I also went out for dinner and a movie on the weekend. We went to the Keg, figuring it could be our last chance for a quiet dinner just the two of us. Then we went to see the new Sherlock Holmes movie. I've been too scared to go to a movie while pregnant since I went into labour with my girls in a movie theatre. I know it is completely irrational but I couldn't bring myself to go until now. It was a good movie but I was SO uncomfortable!! My back was killing me, my ribs were killing me, and the loud noises had little peanut bouncing off the walls of my uterus. So, that may be the last movie for a while.

I went on Skype yesterday with my mum and sister. It was so nice to see them and show them all the baby stuff. I wish they lived closer so they could enjoy this pregnancy with me, but they are hopefully coming to visit in April and I can't wait!

That's really about it. We are just thankful for everyday that little peanut stays put.

Here's the belly today at 32 weeks 2 day (this is a maternity top....yeah it's not covering the belly anymore, lol).

I've missed so many days for my 365 project so I'm just going to post a few photos now to catch up.

On the ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo playing around with my new camera.

Strange coloured pigeon in Campbell River, British Columbia.

The little place on the left is called Dicks fish and chips in Campbell River, British Columbia. They serve the most amazing deep fried Mars Bars!! I brought my family there when they came over for my graduation in 2010. 

Flowers somewhere in Campbell River, British Columbia.

- Amy

Day 18

We went to our second prenatal class tonight where we talked about breastfeeding and basic infant care. It was a good class, and we've got lots more reading material for the next few weeks to keep us busy.

- Amy

Day 13

Shells in a glass vase..... yup...

- Amy

Day 12

We just got some snow this evening; this is the view from our front door. It hasn't really felt like winter yet, I feel like we had way more snow by this time last year. Of course I'm sure I just jinxed it! I like the snow, but hate the cold that comes with it. I'm going to miss not being able to snowboard this year, but it'll be worth it.

- Amy

Day 5

Day 5

Playing around with iPhoto... 

- Amy

Day 4

Day 4

I'll let you figure out what this is :)

- Amy

Day 3

Day 3

Yeah, I'm aware that this is a boring photo... But, this was my day. Watching TV in bed and browsing the net. I didn't fall asleep until around 7am this morning, then got up at 6pm. My days and nights are completely backwards! 

I can't believe I'm only on day 3 of this project and already running out of photo ideas. Anyway, this is the Canada-Russia semi final hockey game. I love how hockey can bring this whole country together, the young and the old. It's not looking too good for the Canadians right now though, losing 1-5. Hopefully they can make a comeback!

I'm hoping I can be a little more creative with my other photos. I would love to take photos outside, but can't really go too far being on bedrest. Plus, I need to be awake during human hours to catch some sunlight. Ha! Maybe I'll try sneaking out for a little bit one of these days. 

- Amy

Day 2

Day 2

My in-laws little dog passed away yesterday, his name was Buddy. He was such a sweet dog, and we are going to miss him dearly. Of course times like this make me really appreciate my own furry friend. This is our dog Rusty; he is like a child to my husband and I. We love his little antics and of course his snuggles.

Amy

365 Project

After seeing somebody post on Facebook about starting a 365 project, I decided to find out what it was all about. The idea is basically to capture your life with a photo a day. Since I love photography and it would give me something to focus on each day, I've decided I will give it a try. There is a website dedicated to this project that helps you set up your own album - 365Project. I'm just going to use this blog, and write a little bit about each photo. Who knows how long I will be able to keep this up, especially once the baby arrives, but I'm sure going to try! Also, Im not a pro photographer or anything it's just for fun. So, here is my first photo:

Day 1

I have picked up my guitar again these past few days. I have owned this guitar for at least 9 years, but as evidenced by the dust on it I don't play it very often. I have taught myself a few chords and can play some really basic songs. I really would love to be able to play properly though. Maybe this year I will learn a little more and play more often.

Amy