2 years ago. I believe I was creating a post titled "34 weeks" for pregnancy 1 with Isabelle... now here I am two years almost to the day with "32 weeks". It has not come easy. This pregnancy has been completely different then Isabelle's. With Isabelle I felt active and energetic still at this point. I had just came to Newfoundland to spend the Christmas/Baby prep season with my parents and I was thrilled. Here I am now the day before Christmas, living here, not prepared for Abby's arrival, and barely prepared for Christmas. Funny how things happen. I am also exhausted, I don't think that's the actual word for it. But exhausted will have to do. I had my 32 week appointment today. I told my doctor about the complex migraines I've been having, also about the car accident we were involved in (no one's hurt) and about work. He told me my next appointment he'd talk about putting me off work. On the one hand I would love to have the extra time with Isabelle before Abby's arrival, on the otherhand I would rather be working then dwelling on my due date the last few weeks of my pregnancy. I have two weeks to decide. I'll keep you posted on what my decision will be.
I've decided to do a recap of this year, all the "milestones" that I hit personally in my life that bring a smile to my face and a contentment to my heart.
Jan 09- Semester Two at Nursing School, this is when my clinical experiences gave me the power to say I WILL be a nurse someday because I sincerely DO love my work.
Feb 09- Isabelle turns one. We had a beautiful party for her, with all my closest friends in Ontario.
Mar 09- We moved out of our townhouse and into a three bedroom that I felt we could've stayed in forever. It was the first time our house felt like a home.
April 09- We got our family dog Sugar, she was a wonderful pet and at some point I would love to get another, but a puppy, a 1 year old and two adults was a bit much with another baby on the way.
May 09- My 23rd birthday, I celebrated with friends and loved ones who I wouldn't trade for the world. I am truely the luckiest person in the world.
June 09- On June 10th, I found out we were expecting our second miracle, Abigail. Of course at this point, she was no bigger then a glimmer in my eye but she was there all the same, growing.
July 09- Came to Newfoundland on vacation.
August 09- Got a job at the retirement home, decided to stay in Newfoundland
September 09- It's a girl! We found out we were going to have two little princess' running around the house.
October 09-
November 09- Daddy moves to Newfoundland. Mommy and Isabelle couldn't be happier.
December 09-
I will fill in the blanks as I go. I promise this.. but for some reason my mind is drawing a blank in October and December, I'm sure lots happened.. but for some reason I can't think of what.
I'll be back.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Celebrations, Celebrations, Celebrations!
This whole month has been a book of milestones for us as a family. Isabelle had her first go on the potty, Daddy moved with us to Newfoundland so there is no more of this pretending to be a single mother thing, Daddy got a job! Which therefore means I can feel more secure in going off of work! Christmas is JUST four days away. We got to see Abby on an ultrasound last weekend she is SO beautiful just like her big sister. Honestly I don't know how I could be so lucky.
On the other hand.. I am completely unprepared for the holiday season. Currently it is Sunday December 20th, and I am sitting in my living room staring at a half decorated tree. There has been so much going on, christmas party's, kids christmas party's, working full time, I am SO behind. Usually by this time all my baking is done, gifts are wrapped and I can sit back and sip some hot chocolate. This year not so much. I think I'll actually feel prepared for christmas when we ring in the new year. I don't know if its the pregnancy or the new location, something has me completely off this year.
So it looks like my fear of holiday crowds, is going to be challenged this week. My plan, midnight shopping at 24 hour walmarts. To all my family who follow along, if there was something you requested outside of walmart, I do apologize.
So the countdown is on, 4 days until Christmas, 22 days until my maternity leave from work and somewhere around 59 days until Abby's arrival. So much to do, so little time. Not to mention I have to plan a two year olds birthday party somewhere in between here.. SIGH. Until next time.
On the other hand.. I am completely unprepared for the holiday season. Currently it is Sunday December 20th, and I am sitting in my living room staring at a half decorated tree. There has been so much going on, christmas party's, kids christmas party's, working full time, I am SO behind. Usually by this time all my baking is done, gifts are wrapped and I can sit back and sip some hot chocolate. This year not so much. I think I'll actually feel prepared for christmas when we ring in the new year. I don't know if its the pregnancy or the new location, something has me completely off this year.
So it looks like my fear of holiday crowds, is going to be challenged this week. My plan, midnight shopping at 24 hour walmarts. To all my family who follow along, if there was something you requested outside of walmart, I do apologize.
So the countdown is on, 4 days until Christmas, 22 days until my maternity leave from work and somewhere around 59 days until Abby's arrival. So much to do, so little time. Not to mention I have to plan a two year olds birthday party somewhere in between here.. SIGH. Until next time.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Do something everyday that scares you...
So I have decided that I am in desperate need of some excitement at nighttimes, I have yet to find a hobby I enjoy, so I've decided that each day I will do something different. My hobby is going to be making hobby's for myself. I've rearranged my house about everyway it possibly can go and I am so tired of spending my evenings scrubbing dust bunny's that I seriously have made up in my mind. So today's task was to make banana bread. I know it seems simple, but I have never done it before and cooking seriously scares me. Scratch that, baking seriously scares me. Scratch that, COOKING and BAKING seriously scares me. If it doesn't come out of a box, please don't let me attempt to cook it.
Well I am now 26 weeks pregnant and I think its about time that I learn how to bake something other then pillsbury cookies (nothing wrong with those by the way). So I had some banana's laying around and decided to bake banana bread. Currently it is in the oven, so I'm not sure of the success rate, I guess I will have to post when its done.
Myself and Isabelle have settled in marvelously in our new home. She is getting bigger and better then ever. She is communicating so well that I really don't know where the time has gone. She looks at me and she'll put full sentances together, and when I say something to her she completely understands what I am saying. It is a scary thing how fast children grow up. And I thank my lucky stars that I am the one who gets to experience all of this with my daughter. She is my world.
Well I am now 26 weeks pregnant and I think its about time that I learn how to bake something other then pillsbury cookies (nothing wrong with those by the way). So I had some banana's laying around and decided to bake banana bread. Currently it is in the oven, so I'm not sure of the success rate, I guess I will have to post when its done.
Myself and Isabelle have settled in marvelously in our new home. She is getting bigger and better then ever. She is communicating so well that I really don't know where the time has gone. She looks at me and she'll put full sentances together, and when I say something to her she completely understands what I am saying. It is a scary thing how fast children grow up. And I thank my lucky stars that I am the one who gets to experience all of this with my daughter. She is my world.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
A little about me
Hello All,
This is my first blog so please bare with me if I don't get used to this right away. My name is Meghan. I am a single mother of a 20 month old baby girl, and I am pregnant with number two.
The purpose of me blogging isn't to tell everyone my life story. Its more to keep everyone updated on how I'm doing with the pregnancy and how my daughter is doing in her development.
My daughter: She was born Feb 7, 2008 and she is my world. I honestly couldn't be more lucky to have her in my life. I know that most mothers say this about their children but she is honestly my world. She is talking more, communicating her needs more, and just being a child. I couldn't be happier to have her here with me each day.
My Baby: I am currently 21 weeks pregnant with our second child. The pregnancy so far has had its ups and downs but for the most part it has been a normal pregnancy thank god. I feel the baby move now and I forgot how beautiful that experience can really be. My first pregnancy was scary for me, I was constantly worrying about whether my body should be doing the things it was. My body has been different this time. I'm not near as worried about the pregnancy and everything that is going on, I'm more worried about the outcome and handling two children instead of one.
Myself: I am 23 years old, I have been with my children's father for the past four years, he proposed to me two years ago and we plan on getting married some time in the near future. I am back home now where I grew up and I am happy to be here. I have the support of my wonderful family around me and I have a great job in my field that I really love. I just moved into my own apartment after living at home for two months and I really feel like everything is falling back into place here. The only thing I never expected was the quiet nights. Once my daughter is in bed, the house is quiet. I've never lived on my own, I've always had my fiancee or my parents with me, so I always had someone to talk to, my fiancee is away right now and until he comes to live, the nights will remain quiet. So I've decided I'm in need of a hobby. Any suggestions?? Maybe blogging will work? Only time will tell. Anyways, that is all for todays post. I will post more when I find I have the time.
This is my first blog so please bare with me if I don't get used to this right away. My name is Meghan. I am a single mother of a 20 month old baby girl, and I am pregnant with number two.
The purpose of me blogging isn't to tell everyone my life story. Its more to keep everyone updated on how I'm doing with the pregnancy and how my daughter is doing in her development.
My daughter: She was born Feb 7, 2008 and she is my world. I honestly couldn't be more lucky to have her in my life. I know that most mothers say this about their children but she is honestly my world. She is talking more, communicating her needs more, and just being a child. I couldn't be happier to have her here with me each day.
My Baby: I am currently 21 weeks pregnant with our second child. The pregnancy so far has had its ups and downs but for the most part it has been a normal pregnancy thank god. I feel the baby move now and I forgot how beautiful that experience can really be. My first pregnancy was scary for me, I was constantly worrying about whether my body should be doing the things it was. My body has been different this time. I'm not near as worried about the pregnancy and everything that is going on, I'm more worried about the outcome and handling two children instead of one.
Myself: I am 23 years old, I have been with my children's father for the past four years, he proposed to me two years ago and we plan on getting married some time in the near future. I am back home now where I grew up and I am happy to be here. I have the support of my wonderful family around me and I have a great job in my field that I really love. I just moved into my own apartment after living at home for two months and I really feel like everything is falling back into place here. The only thing I never expected was the quiet nights. Once my daughter is in bed, the house is quiet. I've never lived on my own, I've always had my fiancee or my parents with me, so I always had someone to talk to, my fiancee is away right now and until he comes to live, the nights will remain quiet. So I've decided I'm in need of a hobby. Any suggestions?? Maybe blogging will work? Only time will tell. Anyways, that is all for todays post. I will post more when I find I have the time.
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