32 weeks

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.

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.